Grandcamp East - Day 5

Morning came early today. Mimi had to make some noise to wake me up.


After breakfast, we read some of my Kids magazine that came in the mail yesterday. We counted shapes, like squares, rectangles and triangles. I found them all.


After school, we met my friend James at a fun play place. It has lots of bouncy toys, climbing things, and video games.


While we played, Mimi and James' Mommy watched Andy wrestle a penquin.


Bouncing was fun.


Falling down was hilarious!


But climbing was best of all. Pa said "There you go - see what I mean?"


Sliding down was pretty exciting.


We played some skee-ball. I love to throw the balls into the little gutter at the front.


Mimi and I played air hockey. We found out you don't even need the little puck - you can just slide the handle things.


They had pizza there, too! Mimi said they have the best hot dogs this side of Chicago.


I took Pa for a ride on the ATV racing game. I think Pa was a little nervous.


When we got home, I was ready for some B-ball. But Pa was tired, so I played in the dirt instead.

Grandcamp East - Day 4

After school today, I got a surprise from Pa and Mimi (mostly Pa). But before we could use it, we had to unscrew it from its packaging. 12 screws!


Pa helped me by holding the screwdriver while I turned it.


I think Pa forgets how old I really am, sometimes. I asked him to take the wire off. But he didn't.


Keats was pretty surprised, too.


We played in the garage some more - it was still raining. We found a tube that made a pretty good telescope.


We brought my slide in from the back yard. There are lots of ways you can use a slide.


If you put your ball on top, it rolls down the slide pretty straight.


So Mimi set up a little bowling alley. Strike! Every time.


I found out that the telescope was more fun to throw than to look through. Duck, Pa!


We played catch, too. Now and then, I stopped to practice holding my hands the way Daddy showed me.


I tried going outside to play.


But it was still raining. When I couldn't open the door from outside, I came in the other way.


It was too cold to play in the rain, so I had to use the umbrella.


Pretty soon, it was bedtime. We read lots of books.


Then Mimi rocked me, and I fell asleep.

Grandcamp East - Day 3

Well, Day 3 was a pretty busy one. After breakfast (creamed chipped beef, per my request) I did some more construction in the garage.


Ta-Daahhh!


It seemed like a good time to drive into the house. So I did.


Later, we went to the Mall. There were lots of things for window shopping.


And we took a quick survey of the food court.


After lunch, I made the longest wooden train in the world. It had a tendency to break in the middle on the overpasses.


Then there was more construction work to do. My structures are getting more complex.


So, I got an assistant.


As a follow up, I did some small scale projects using the trucks Grandpa Mike made for me. Pa thinks they are awesome. I do too.


Before supper time, I went to the drive-in to see Veggie Tales. Pa thinks Veggie Tales should be featured at all drive-ins.


The drive-in playground had a nifty slide.


Hey Guys! Watch this!! (Pa says he can 'see it coming...')


Mimi gave me a ride home from the drive-in. Pa said "See what I mean?"


Mimi and I made some cookies. She's a good baker - she didn't even need to use a recipe.


I got to lick the beaters!


After supper, I got a little wild and threw a toy. So I put myself in Time Out. Mimi was impressed. She said "I see what you mean."


The rest of the day was pretty much getting ready for bed. Bedtime was a little earlier tonight, since tomorrow is a school day. I wasn't quite ready, but I had to go to bed anyway.

Grandcamp East - Day 2

Day 2 began with breakfast - one of my favorites. Thank you, Mimi!


After breakfast, I did a little reading, on my own. Good idea, Mimi!


Train time! I like to climb into small containers...but there's a lot of work to do.


Pa helped me a little bit...


...while Keats kept an eye on things.


Since it was a rainy day, we decided to have a Pajama Day - and play in the garage. We made some things to climb on, and shot some hoops again.


I found another use for the hoop - very handy.


Later, we watched ONE episode of Veggie Tales. Pa loves Veggie Tales.


I did a little puzzle box work...


... and practiced martial arts - mainly shikawa-kachu ("plastic golf club weapon").


After supper, we watch ONE more episode of Veggie Tales. Pa says Veggie Tales is really for adults, but it's ok for kids to watch, too. Thank you for the popcorn, Mimi!


Just before bedtime, I played in the garage some more. This is a balance beam layout I set up myself.

Grandcamp East - Day 1

At last -- seems like we've been waiting for this day forever!
After breakfast, Mimi and Pa took me to school.


A little later, Mommy and Daddy headed out on their trip.


After school we met James at McDonalds for a snack and some fun on the indoor playground.
(Pa forgot his camera, so we have to wait until we get some pictures from James' Mommy.)

Before we knew it, it was time for a bath.


I played a new game, called "Splat the wet washcloth against the wall". It was hilarious.