Memorial Park

first time seeing swans

became very skilled at feeding them and the ducks

no fear, walked right up to them wherever they were hiding

playing with uncle Jim

assistant baker after testing a cupcake

These pictures are from two weekends ago when we decided to go feed the ducks at Memorial Park.  Jim's sister had just placed her goose there that had been living in the backyard for two years.  Anita loved the animals and we would have stayed longer but that was the start of the miserable heat we have endured for two weeks.  Anita has remained busy in spite of being locked in the house for most for most of it.  Still struggling with allergies and teeth.  Talking non stop.  This morning she was laying between Jim and I rubbing our hair and she said, "I happy."  Makes me feel great, I'm happy too baby.  She is obsessed with trains (choo choos) and we go in search of those quite a bit to look at.  Funny things she says is, "I loco." Last week Uncle Jim was in town and we were able to spend some time with him and also his grandson Matthew.  Then Uncle Duane and Aunt Sharon came to town and we were able to spend some time with them.  This weekend gma/brenda and kristina are in Sioux Falls for a few days and Pa leaves tomorrow to be gone for a week to RAGBRAI.  Everyone is very busy and we are trying to relax with going swimming, playing at home and tonight we had Pa over for bbq.  Tomorrow we're going to the Dakota County Fair in the morning to see all the animals Anita is learning about, then swimming and home for a nap.  All three of us.