Des Moines, Iowa

Mom and I just got back from a 5 day trip to Iowa to see my relatives and some friends. Here are a few pictures.

We went to grandma's school and her class was really neat. Her students read me a book and I got to sit in one of their desks. I even took a look to see if there was anything good inside. Grandma even let me go through her classroom library and I brought some books to read at her house while I was on vacation.

We also went and saw baby Elliot (Sara and Adam Albright's baby). I gave him some kisses and then decided I wanted mom back. (I got a little jealous.)

One of the rites of passage for the grandkids at grandma's house is curling up in Jacks bed. I was really good at squeezing in.

On Saturday we went to the Filipino-American picnic. It was so HOT! Lolo and I found a water area that I played in.

We also listened to a live DJ at the party. A lot of people were dancing. I danced a little too!


Lolo also entertained me with a candy catch. He lowered it for some of us and we got to pick candy off of it. I picked a orange sucker, but I wish I would have grabbed chocolate or chips.

We also went to the zoo. (Photos to come soon...) I saw lots of giraffes!! I even feed them. What long tongues!

This is my friendly caterpillar. I like to run him across the hardwood floors and make a lot of noise. It drives mom and dad crazy.

Car Phone

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I love to talk and now I can talk on the phone!

Aunt Reva's House

I am sorry I have not blogged in a while. A few notable events that mom forgot to take photos of are: I saw my aunt Nancy, Tom, and Travis from Mankato. We watched Travis play soccer. I can't wait to play! We also went to the Mall of America and looked at all the fun rides.


This is Aunt Reva pouring water over my head. It was so refreshing!

This is Harriet. She tolerated me while I touched her paws. Meow.

At the end of the day we read a new book and I learned how to make dolphins noises...click, click.

Playing at Phin and Eliza's house

Today mom and I went to my friend Phin's house. He has this really great car. The back of the car had a lot of mud in it so we had a car wash. I also sprayed Phin since he got mud on him while driving.

Eliza is in charge of the top of the car since she is 3.

After the car wash we had canadian bacon pizza and lots of fresh fruit. Then we went back outside. This time we all got a little muddy so we all took our clothes off! What fun!

Lego Land or Skateboarding??

Today mom and I went to the Mall of America to escape the heat. They have a bunch of blocks you can play with and there were tons of kids my age there. We also walked around the amusement park.

What I really wish I could do today is ride daddy's skateboard!

So Hot!!

It is really hot here. The humidity is 80% which mom says makes it even hotter. We had the sprinkler out to water me and the plants.
(I even got to go outside naked!)

We did spend part of the day inside since the air quality index is also high. People need to learn to carpool! Mom found a huge ball for me to play with.

Arty Pants

Yesterday we went to Arty Pants at dad's work. They had story time, a video about Picasso, and I got to paint like Picasso. It was the first time Leo or I had painted and we had a lot of fun. We painted the paper a little, but we found painting our moms and the floor even more stimulating. Leo even sat in the paint!!

Spring Rolls

While Lola was here, we went to dad's favorite restaurant. Lola ordered spring rolls for me. Yummy!

More Friends Stop by...

Nate, Jackie, and Nesta (their dog) stopped by for a visit after their vacation up north. Nate played ball with me for a while.

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Their dog Nesta tried to take over my cleaning by stealing my duster.

Friday at Aunt Reva's

Friday I went to my aunt's house. She loves to garden. This is us watering her garden.

She has fresh strawberries in her yard!

After we picked the berries, we washed them in the pool. I had to be careful while washing the berries since I had thrown rocks into the pool also.

Lola's here

Sorry I did not blog yesterday. I was very busy with Lola. She arrived on Wednesday and leaves today. We went to the Walker to see dad, we played outside, we read stories and lots of other fun stuff. I am sad she is leaving today, but I will see her again soon!
This is a picture of Lola and I digging at the park. She eventually figured out how to work the digger with my excellent instructions!

I miss you Lolo. See you at the beginning of August!

Softball Friends

This is from dad's softball team. While the adults are playing ball, we play and also offer strategy on how to win the game.

Gillian (Matt and Gail's girl), Grace (Nancy and Dave's girl), Johanna (Sarah and Jake's girl), and me are featured in the stylin' wagon!

A day at the Park

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Aunt Sarah suggested this really great water park by her house. We meet her and Grandma Deb there in the afternoon. It was a lot of fun.

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Oops...I was wandering around the water field by myself and all of a sudden it exploded. I was a bit surprised!

This is the crocodile Sarah and I rode. The crocodile says "Aarrgh!"

Silencers

F.Y.I. If things are a little loud around your house, I found these things that go over your ears.

Snacks with the Giraffes

This morning mom and I went to the Como Zoo in St Paul. After watching the seals I decided I needed a snack. What better view...a seat in the shade with a great view of the giraffes. The giraffes crack me up with their long necks and legs. We even got a book about baby giraffes before we left. They are one of my favorite animals!

Our first and last stop at the zoo is always the duck pond. Who needs all the exotic animals (except the giraffes...of course) when you can watch ducks and ducklings?

Kicking it...

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Yesterday dad was trying to show me how to kick the ball. Little does he know...I have been practicig in secret. Watch out uncle Chris, aunt Sarah, and the rest of you who like to kick balls!

Kuzoo

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Finally...I am big enough to play the kuzoo Danielle gave me for Christmas. Enjoy the tune.

Pots and Pans are Drums too!

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I made my own drum set. I can't wait to see cousin Jeff so he can give me some pointers!

Playing in Puddles...

While mom watered the plants this afternoon, I found a nice puddle of mud in the sidewalk. At frst I just put my toes in it, then I realized if I sat down I could really smush my toes deep into the mud.

After all the fun in the mud...I had dirty toes, shorts, and shirt. Mom made me take a bath!