The birthday weekend continues with a trip to the zoo, Des is eager to get there
A young boy on the verge of two
Almost more interested in the pumpkin in the tank than the fish themselves, although it’s a good combo
Jamming on the keyboard at the park
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed after a night of sleep in his new room
Big boys deserve big pancakes (and Des discovered he indeed enjoys whipped cream on his pancake)
Lime appetizer, as you do
Unlike last year, Des spent most of this year on foot at the annual family visit to Nebraska City for the AppleJack Festival.
Ok, maybe a quick break in the wagon with pa
A boy and his sack of apple (just the one)
The grapes were pretty sour (and likely not meant for public consumption anyway), but that didn’t stop him from each a literal bunch
It was quite the hike, even with the nice weather, so he was pretty tuckered out by the end
But nothing a quick lunch picnic won’t fix, he was quickly back to playground with his cousins
Hot mess Des says, “no!”
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…
Still trying to get the hang of it…
Welcoming mom home from her conference in Chicago
Des getting the chance to really explore condiments. To quote Seinfeld, “Did you just double-dip that [fry?] That’s like putting your whole mouth right in the [ketchup]!”
The family’s second year at the annual neighborhood festival. Met up with friends after pancakes to watch the parade, catching candy and various swag. Des still isn’t tuned into the whole candy-throwing aspect, maybe that’ll change during the upcoming Labor Day parade.
Helping while dad is working on installing the new bathroom cabinet
Mom wasn’t feeling too well this evening, so the boys met grandma at the food hall for dinner. Des’ favorite rice and beans meal, following with the traditional lighting fixture gazing
Des sitting in his big boy’s chair for the first time
