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Last weekend we took advantage of some good weather and spent several hours “enjoying the evening” in the backyard, even though it was mid-afternoon. Meaning I sat with Marlo to the side as Jon and Coco chased Leta, and Chuck stood in a corner looking confused. Soon Marlo will be running through that yard, too, so I’m soaking up every moment that she doesn’t mind sitting in my lap.