This past weekend, my whole family got together in Central Pennsylvania. On Sunday, we had a somewhat shorter time for socializing, but we made the best of it.

( Pass the baby! )

This is one of my home-game entries this week for therealljidol . I am not competing this season but invite you to read the many fine submissions and the home-game entries. There are two topics this week, an Open Topic and "Face to Face." This is my take on Open Topic, which can be about anything.

( How do I raise a good boy? )

The plan for Saturday was to spend some time with Mom to celebrate a late Mother's Day. We considered going to a local park and enjoying the outdoors. But some old friends unexpectedly passed through town, and our plans changed.

( A visit with family friends, plus new canine friends. )