a special visit

Guess what? Last week, Grandma Lipsey and Aunt Katherine flew all the way from North Carolina to visit Cousin Sam, Zak and me (and I suppose our parents as well). We had such a wonderful time, I cannot even tell you. However, I can tell you that my brother and I quickly introduced KT and Grandma to our new favorite hangout.


Don't you just love our couch cushion fortress? I asked Aunt Katherine. Oh yes, she said. Good, I replied. Now put the pillow back where you found it.


Saturday the entire Oak Park Lipsey/Benzkofer contingent escorted Grandma and Katherine to the Brookfield Zoo, where Sam and Uncle Stephan spotted a native toddlerus runawayicus. Here they are trying to get a closer look at the elusive specimen.


After they identified and tagged me, and fed me some pizza, the whole group paused for a photo op. Ahhh...the memories. Thanks for coming to see us, KT and Grandma! We love you!