Thomas

Karen wanted to come help me after I had surgery. We know how that is going. Instead she came to visit. She told us we needed to bring both cars because she had lots of luggage. So Grandpa and I went to the airport in two cars. We were looking for her and all of a sudden we saw Ben. He started walking to the car and Cameron and Jake popped out from behind him and shouted, "Surprise!!!!" What a great surprise! The whole family was there (along with four suitcases, three carseats, a stroller, and a very full backpack). We were so happy to see them.

One day they took a walk in the park near us and caught this snake! He is a very friendly snake. The boys had a very nice jar for his home. They gave him a snail to eat. They gave him some water. They even took him to their cousin Alice and Teddy's house to visit. The boys were very gentle when they held him.

We were sad when they had to leave. They packed everything up and Grandpa and I took them to the airport. It was sad to kiss everyone good-by.

When we got home Thomas looked very sad. He missed Cameron and Jake visiting him and bringing him food. We put his jar very carefully in the car and drove to where they caught him. Grandpa opened the lid and put the jar on the ground. Thomas looked around and finally left the jar. We think he had some snake brothers that he missed. He crawled away in the grass. Grandpa thought he saw Thomas look back at him and smile. I think Thomas enjoyed his adventures with Cameron and Jake, but was very happy to get back to his family.

Thanks Cameron and Jake for being such good snake catchers.