I am grateful for some time with Coop and some of his friends at a birthday party today. It was at Fort Rodd Hill national historic site. Machine gun demonstrations might seem a little odd for a birthday party activity, but they really do get 6 year olds pretty excited.

I have also been grateful to live in a tourist town this weekend. We’ve taken advantage of many of the attractions where locals aren’t the target market this weekend. I sometimes forget I am not on vacation living here.

And I am mighty, mighty grateful I finally broke down and bought a portable air conditioner. Woah nelly, it’s hot!