Instantly regretted eating that dirt.
Monthly Archives: July 2016
July 18th, 2016
Visiting the slides before mom’s birthday dinner
Des’ gift to mom was the first season of Fraggle Rock to watch together. He was mesmerized by just the few first minutes and danced to the theme song!
July 17th, 2016
Goofing at breakfast before walking over to the farmers market
Heavy napper
Saying “hello” to ma and pa’s chickens
First corn on the cob
The beginning of a long Player 2 relationship with cousin Liam
At mom’s suprise eCreamery birthday gathering, Des modeled Phyllis’ moped gear
Railroad Days
Visited Lauritzen Gardens Saturday for part of the annual trains celebration throughout the city. If Des wasn’t already saying “Choo choo!” enough lately, this certainly amped that up.
Checking out the O scale display
Hiked further in to the year-round Model Railroad Garden
He was so in awe, he barely noticed the admission bracelet on his wrist- which presence may typically instigate a meltdown
Hiking back, shortly before surrendering to dad’s shoulders
July 15th, 2016
Dixie Quicks (and dinosaurs) for dinner to kick off mom’s birthday weekend
With a little extra energy to burn before bedtime, it’s time for a quick visit to Bayliss Park
Giant squirrels!
July 14th, 2016
Des’ new hopping horse, cause why not?
Evening entertainment: bath toy stacking
July 10th, 2016
Hot outside, got an hour before dinner, and energetic toddler? Make banana bread!
Des lining up his new horses from ma and pa’s travels
July 9th, 2016
Birthday party for Grace- cooling off before cake time
After a post-party nap, it was warm enough for a late afternoon visit to the new splash pad at the zoo
Took a few minutes to observe what all the fuss was about, but Des was soon splashing with the best of them
The penguins were sleeping, but he still waved “hello”
With all the wandering to and fro in the aquarium, taking a rare break to watch the jellyfish
