Tag Archives: Grandma

Lauritzen Gardens

January 16, 2016 shreffler

We head off to breakfast on a cold January morning, but not before Des squeezes in one more book with grandma.

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We trek off to the Lauritzen Gardens conservatory to warm up and walk off some energy. Des has been a walking machine over the past week.

Downhill walking is much faster

Still not sure what he’s thinking when he holds his hands out in front of him as he walks. Is he catching something? Soliciting low-fives?

Just skipping down the trail

Unlike everywhere else, all the plants are “look, but do not touch.” It’s a difficult concept to master; we’ll point instead.

Trying to glimpse all the fishies

One of the koi fish jumped up!

A montage of Des walking

January 1st, 2016

January 1, 2016 shreffler

Making the most out of the Hawkeye’s Rose Bowl performance with grandma at the Blatt (a really nice waiter brought over Des his own balloon)

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Playing with his new ball tower from Grace and Clara before bedtime

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Christmas 2015

December 25, 2015 shreffler

Des enchanted with the true magic of Christmas morning- blinking lights

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Upon receiving his own set of kid-friendly keys, he immediately took them over to the door lock where’s he’s seen keys in action before

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Thoroughly enjoying the pots & pans set from aunt Kellie and uncle Mike

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Cooking Christmas breakfast for everyone

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Playing with Liam at great-grandma Kathy’s house

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Back to the kitchen, where all the fun is at

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Grandma Anne video chatting with Kellie and Cal as Des toils away in the kitchen

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All clean and ready for bed after a wonderful day with family

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December 20th, 2015

December 20, 2015 shreffler

Des checking out the jukebox at the diner, which apparently was more interesting than pancakes

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While only intermittently walking by himself, he’s getting quite good at walking with someone.

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Santa Claus is coming to town

December 5, 2015 shreffler

Des and the cousins visit pa’s union hall (IBEW Local 22) to meet Santa Claus, just like mom did when she was a little girl.

Oh yeah, Des is walking now! Just a few steps occasionally, but he’s officially mobile.

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We’re all pretty excited about it.

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Des itemizes his wishlist for Santa

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Des also got a froggy from Santa. He’s paid much attention to stuffed animals before, but he’s enthralled with this one

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Playing with grandma after waking up from his afternoon nap

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Des here is in no pain or discomfort. He has demonstrated repeatedly that he can get out whenever he wants. No, here he is royally ticked off he can’t crawl fully under the couch. The little man is strong-willed.

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No Desmonds were hurt during the making of this video:

And much like the velociraptors in Jurassic Park, Des has figured out the door. Pretty tall for not even 14 months.

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Playing the piano over at Rebecca & Jason’s before our Friendsgiving meal.

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November 22nd, 2015

November 22, 2015 shreffler

Celebrating Thanksgiving early with grandma at Dixie Quicks, with dinosaurs

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Drumstick and shaker?! Exhilarating!

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Halloween 2015

October 31, 2015 shreffler

Halloween started slowly with hitting the gym in the morning and a quality nap, but soon it was off to ma and pa’s house.

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With the traditional chili all ready for dinner, it was time for It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. A special night, so Des got his first bit of screen time, dancing with dad to the classic soundtrack.

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