We took the train to Mystic, Connecticut this weekend.

And met my cousin Stacey who lives there.

The weather was as perfect as could be, Jonah got to chill with his Aunt Stace and he also got to oogle lots of trucks (his favorite word lately).

It was a perfect weekend.

The reading took place at Bank Square Books and it was one of the most enjoyable readings I've done all year. We were outside under cloudless skies and most importantly, the kids and parents were a blast.

After the reading, I drew Doug and we all made a big fat fib for him to tell. 

We invented one about baseball and put him in a Cardinals jersey.

There was another where Doug ended up in a field of popcorn and popcorn flowers.

After the first reading, a new group of guys and gals came so I moved to another table and started reading again.

And interestingly enough, the kids from that first group slowly stopped coloring and edged their way back over to listen a second time. 

Even the whale was listening in.

Here is a picture of me taking a picture of a young man's picture.

And I signed a few books, including one for a couple headed back to Ohio with Doug as a gift for their newborn granddaughter.

Hope she loves it!

They liked the sage wisdom that I added to the dedication in this book.

"Honesty is the best policy. Tickling bumble bees, not the best policy".

Words to live by.