How can I compete??

Charley has returned from his bonus days at Granny and Poppa J's, tired but delighted. He's been a bit crabby this morning, and it's no wonder!! How can I compete with this level o' fun?

Struttin' around the zoo.

Thou shalt not covet:
Enjoying the view of some mystery animal.
Some quality doll house time. (This nice sturdy version has held up beautifully from my youth!)
Helping Uncle Ben unwrap another wedding prezzie:

Frolic around the yard:
Hide in the bushes:
Go down the road to see the neighbors horses. (Get it.. NEIGH-bors... haw haw)
A lovely moment with Poppa and two new friends.
Thanks so much to my great parents for the extra few days. I hesitate to say "days off", but it sure is easy with just one after having got used to two. I had a very nice, quiet time hanging with this cute mister.
Sammy was weighed yesterday and now is a staggering 16 3/4 lbs at 3 months. He's outgrown just about every piece of summer clothing I had put aside for him, so he really will be Mr. Nude for the coming months. It's a good thing he's such a sweaty little monster.

Chris is winding his way home today and might actually be home a few days before he's off again. Looking forward to a fun, family weekend. (Local food festival!! Art in the Park!! Gotta love summer in Ottawa, so much to do.)