[THUNK!]
– Emily, on Amanda

[OOOWWW!]
– Amanda

“Ooo! Sorry! I was aiming for the meaty part!”
– Emily

“KNEES DON’T HAVE MEATY PARTS!”
– Amanda

As usual, I took my rings off before our family hike, since my fingers tend to swell when I get warm. When we got back to the car, in preparation to walking into town for ice cream, this happened:

John: “Are you going to put your rings back on, or do I need to keep my hiking stick with me?”
Me:  “Of course. Why would you need your stick either way?”
John: “Well, if you didn’t have your wedding ring on, I’d need to be prepared to beat off all the guys sure to be after you.”

This after 21 years of marriage and a particularly sweaty hike. I love my husband!!

Shannon: “Emily, would it be correct to say that you are part of a Community Ballet… Troupe?”

(From multiple voices, elsewhere in the house): “Gang?” “Flock?” “Mob?” “Herd?”

Emily: “Troupe. Troupe is good.”