Brother asked if we were getting "the scene" out for Christmas. "The one with the gold and hay and barn?" That would be the nativity, and yes it's out.

GPat, Dad and the kids went to a nature center today. Of the elk sis said, "It had really, huge, giant ant-lee-urs."

You all know "Old McDonalds" -- billions served. Wonder how much longer the name will be the song.

Race came up over dinner. Sis listened then said, "Wait, wait, wait a second. I cannot be white because I am tan. Look at my arm. That is not right. I am tan"

Bad weather today. When I got home Sis asked, "Mom did you survive the hay storm?"

We had brats with fixings last night for dinner. Sis proclaimed, "I really like that sourcrotch." and indeed she ate two helpings of sourkraut.

Sis said this morning she can't wait for "the fourth and July"!!

It had been a few days since he'd shaved when Sis asked dad if he was growing a mustache on his chin.

We have a layover in NYC. Brother asked if we'd see the Berlin bridge.

Sis: I ate a Mayfly leg today. Brother said they tasted like strawberries!

After bath sis said, "Get me a towel or I'll be whole naked."

Noah keeps noting that "this is the very first time my feet have ever walked in this place". Me too.

On death: Unsatisfied with just "laying straight in 1 place" when buried Sis said she wants to be put in a hotel b/c "then at least you get a bed and a lamp"

Sis says: open up sesame

Brother disappeared under the blanket, to which Sis says,"He just-appeared!"