Visit with Aunt Becca

Mommy and I drove to Lansing to visit Aunt Becca. We went to lunch at Champs, then went to a really big park to play. I had a really great time on the swings, and all the other toys. I love Aunt Becca!

Weee…on the swings!

Peek-a-boo!

There were so many toys to play on!!

Aunt Becca on the tire swing

Flying kites & riding motorcycles

We've been having some nice weather! Daddy took me outside the other day & we flew the kite.

Yesterday, I spent the day with Grandma Jelemensky & we went to Great-Grandma Raines' house. While I was there, Mom & Dad went on a motorcycle ride with Uncle Eric. It was a little chilly when the sun hid behind the clouds, but they had a lot of fun!!

Today, we are doing some spring cleaning - inside & out. I am a good helper. Later, we will go for a bike ride, and maybe to the park & to get an ice cream. Yum!!

Spring time fun at Grandma & Grandpa Brugger's

Mommy had some studying to do today, so I went to play at Grandma & Grandpa's house for a few hours. I had a lot of fun! When Mommy came over, I was covered in blue chalk! So was the goose, the porch, and everyone's feet & shoes!!

I am getting really good at running, too. Here I am running around the front yard.

Daddy told Mommy that porch railings must be narrow enough to prevent kids from falling through. That's a good thing because I tried sticking my head through while playing with Aunt Korey, but it wouldn't fit - so Grandma just took a quick picture instead!

Mommy just told me that she booked a flight for us to Minnesota with Great Grandma Jeanne. It will be my first time on an airplane! Unfortunately, Daddy isn't going, but I will get to see my Great-Great Grandpa Carpenter. Mommy & Daddy say that we saw him last year, too, but I was little & don't remember.

Mommy has two more exams - one Wednesday & one Thursday, then she is done for the semester. We can't wait!

Swimming & Birthday Party

Yesterday was a big day. Aunt Becca spent the night & went to Saginaw to Delta College's Leisure Pool with us. We met our friends, Jennifer and Mallory. It was a lot of fun! We splashed in the fountains, and other water toys in the shallow end. Mom put my life jacket on and we swam in the deeper end. They had a current pool that we used like a lazy river with a big pool noodle. A couple times we turned around and pushed against the current. Talk about a workout - for Mom anyway! On our way home, we stopped for lunch & I was out as soon as we got on the highway.

It's a good thing I got a little nap in because later on, we went to Madison's first birthday party. Madison shared her toys with me, and then we ate dinner. After dinner, Madison opened her presents and we had some cake. I was really tired & cranky, and I cried when I couldn't go in Madison's new car, but after she was done in it, I got to ride! We left early because I was so tired from my long day. After a nice bath, and snack of strawberries, I went to bed early! Mommy did too!

Today will be more laid back. We all slept in, and Mommy has a lot of studying to do for exams this week. I will be playing with Daddy to give Mom some study time...with play breaks, of course!

Have a great week everyone!

A fun day outside with Mom!

I had a fun day with Mom today! We were up early, so we decided to go grocery shopping. Later on, we got to play outside. We played with chalk on the sidewalk, went for a walk (or in my case, ride in the wagon), I played in my house, on my slide, went for a bike ride, and chased a robin around the yard (phew!). Mom says it was probably protecting a nest in the pine tree, but I still was trying to "catch 'em!"

When Daddy got home, he washed his motorcycle. I tried to help, but was more interested in the hose & big puddle of water it was creating!! When we were done, it was so clean, I could see my reflection!

Tomorrow, I am going to Grandma & Grandpa Brugger's for a few hours in the morning because Mom has an appointment for some pampering!

Daddy-isms

Last night, while Mommy was studying, Daddy & I got to show her how we like to spend our time when she's at school. We watched the hockey game, and I got hungry. Daddy let me have a cold hot dog for a snack. Mommy thinks it doesn't sound very good, but I sure ate it! Afterwards, I washed it down with a sip of Daddy's beer. Mommy was surprised & I immediately went over & told her "beer" to make sure she knew what Daddy did!! It was a very funny moment that Mommy calls a "daddy-ism."

One more day of cold, dreary weather, and it's supposed to be very nice. I can't wait! Maybe we will do a playdate with some friends, or Mommy & I can play outside in my playhouse.

Mommy & I are having a playdate Saturday morning with Jen & Mallory Pelton. We are going to Delta College for a Mommy & Me swim. It should be a lot of fun! Later on, we are going to Madison Dunk's first birthday party. It will be a fun-filled busy day for us!

All for now!

Kalahari Trip

Last weekend, Dad, Mom, Korey, Alan, and me went down to Kalahari Resorts in Ohio. Everyone had a good ride & my diaper even stayed dry, since I used the potty each time we stopped!

It was too late to go to the waterpark on Friday, so we walked around and looked at everything. We went to bed to rest up for the big day of playing on Saturday. Mommy didn't sleep very well since I slept in their bed. I kept grabbing her hair & climbing all over. I guess that's what happens, since I'm liking sleeping in my own bed better!

Saturday morning, we ate breakfast and then went to the waterpark! Everyone had a great time! Shannon & Alan rode some waterslides that were too big for me. Unfortunately, some of them were down, so the lines at the working ones were really long.

Here I am in a swing that I used last year. Look how big I am in it this time!!

There were lots of little slides for me to use, but I didn't like most of them because they sprayed water in my face. I found a favorite that Daddy & Alan went down with me!

After lots of playing, we floated around the lazy river for a while, and I almost fell asleep on Mommy's lap!! We ate lunch, then I took a quick cat nap on Daddy.

While I slept, Mommy, Daddy, and Aunt Korey took some time to relax, too!

After my nap, I was ready to play again!!

Mommy, Daddy & I played in the water some more. I really liked playing on the jeep, pretending to drive!

Once we dried off, Mommy took me to play in the jungle gym and dry play area. She helped me through some of the hard obstacles, and I got to play the drums at the top!

Phew...that was a lot of playing for one day! I guess it wore Mommy out, because here she is falling asleep while we were waiting for our pizza!

It was a really great trip, and now it's back to business for Mommy & Daddy. Mommy has finals over the next two weeks, so it will be busy. But when she's done, we will get to spend lots of time together!! I can't wait!!