Hi Fishies!

Another warm, near-spring day perfect for the zoo. Des began by running alongside the penguins.

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Mom rubbing the penguin’s belly

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Up close and personal with the unusually active sea turtle

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“Hi fishies!”

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Grandma photographing the gorillas

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After lunch when it was usually time for a nap, Des still had energy in him for a lap around the jungle to see all the monkeys. He kept signing “more” 🙂

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All the toys, all lined up. And dad answering endless “and dis??” quizzing by reciting names of each animal.

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Dog Park

When you ask Des a question, his new new thing is shaking his head in the affirmative or saying “yeah.” But when we asked him if he wanted to go to the dog park to see a lot of doggies, he didn’t know what he was in for. The sheer look of elation settled over him as we walked up to the fence with dozens of dogs just beyond.

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Even with so many new dogs to meet, these two friends stuck close by as well

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A great afternoon

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Afterwards it’s pints for the parents and wikki stix for the kids. Hummus for all.

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Followed up with a walk over to the slides at the Gene Leahy  park.

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March 4th, 2016

Des is really excited when both mom and dad surprise him with early pick up at daycare

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After new outfit shopping  for Des’ upcoming photos, we head over to the new food hall for dinner. Did you check out those lights?!

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March 3rd, 2016

Hanging out downtown at a tech company open house. Des came for the cupcakes and cool furniture.

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March 1st, 2016

All but forgotten, Des hangs out with Big Bear before bed. Pa would be happy to know his delivery gift from the hospital gift shop lives on

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And we learned a new trick this evening:

February 28th, 2016

Cruising the grocery store with mom, in a bit of post-nap daze

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Let’s go…

Just the boys in the morning, so we sent out on a search for some ducks. Without much luck at either of two lakes, we made our way over to the playground at Big Lake near dad’s old house in Council Bluffs

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Slides and rocks?! Super duper fun

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What’s a trip to Big Lake without a stop for a (veggie) burger and oreo super shake at Christy Creme?

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After nap time, it was the perfect 70° February afternoon to walk around Heartland of America Park.

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And there were ducks!

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It was also just breezy enough for some decent kite flying

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A quick look across the river before walking over to the old market for dinner

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Des’ first piggyback ride

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After dinner at Trini’s, we walked over to see the horse-drawn carriages

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Time for a bath after a long day. Des now prefers laying down in the tub up to, and past, when all the water has drained. “Towel? No thanks, just going to chill here for a bit longer.”

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February 25th, 2016

It’s all gumbo and smiles from here

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