Why did the turkey lay eggs in the water?

Because it was cold!

So this has been Madison's idea of a joke lately.  She's learning the idea of telling a joke, and probably needs a little direction here and there.  HOWEVER, for some reason the joke above has a certain charm to it, from an abstract point of view.  Especially in the context of Madison telling the joke - once that's explained, it gets even funnier.

MADISON:  Say, why did the turkey lay eggs in the water?
DADDY:  I don't know, Madison.  Why?
MADISON:  Because it was cold!
BOTH:  Bwa-ha-ha-ha!

Today was a work day for Daddy.  Madison and Mommy too - we were all kind of busy doing our own thing, which sort of makes the day get lost usually.  That's Wednesday.  Usually Daddy can come home and spend some time there for lunch or something, but today was a bit more busy than normal.  More dramatic too.  A highlight was a special gift that someone gave Madison - she hasn't seen it yet.  It was given to Daddy at church tonight, so you'll probably see it tomorrow.

In the meantime, here's a photo Daddy took last Saturday.  He came around the corner, and there she was on her own in this long hallway, riding a tricycle.  Maybe it reminds you of a certain old movie?

Yes, this is a shining example of the unusual atmosphere here at the office - were surrounded by all kinds of props, toys, and costumes from time to time.  Madison found the tricycle and roamed the church, doing a bit of exploring like the road warrior she is.  She's not ready to join a biker gang just yet, but she did get a little taste of the freedom of the open road that day.  Or, at least the open hallway.