This was the first year Des was able to “walk” in the Labor Day parade with pa’s IBEW Local 22. The cousins piled into the stroller, ready to toss out candy
He was a bit hesitant at first, but quickly got into the candy-tossing spirit
Assumging his perpetual Player 2 position…
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
Bath with ma, midwestern-style
Hanging out with Liam and Viv
Post-haircut, the boys survey the remote-controlled robot dinosaur
When walkers evolve into entirely new toys
Dinner with the cousins, after the homemade ice cream
And just too cute not to share
Family dinner at a fundraiser at the German-American Society hall. This was also the singular evening when Des decided to begin walking. He’s been able to walk for some time now, just chose not to unless sufficiently motivated to grab something or holding a hand. After doing a R2-D2 dance seeing pa come in though, he wiggled off dad’s lap and just walked over. He hasn’t stopped walking since.
This year we met up with many friends at Durham Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve.
Des and dad were interviewed on KETV (see at 0:53 below), though poking the boom mic was only interesting part
Snacks across Omaha
Des exploring one of the Union Pacific heritage trains
Ringing in the new year and exchanging gifts with Grace, Jason, and Clara (kept the same red balloon all day)
Pointing is the new “in” thing, with Eric and Gini
Des enchanted with the true magic of Christmas morning- blinking lights
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
Thoroughly enjoying the pots & pans set from aunt Kellie and uncle Mike
Cooking Christmas breakfast for everyone
Playing with Liam at great-grandma Kathy’s house
Back to the kitchen, where all the fun is at
Grandma Anne video chatting with Kellie and Cal as Des toils away in the kitchen
All clean and ready for bed after a wonderful day with family
