Instantly regretted eating that dirt.

Instantly regretted eating that dirt.

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!

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


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

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!

Des’ new hopping horse, cause why not?

Evening entertainment: bath toy stacking

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

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
