The Summer of Addy

I know I said I would try to update this more often, but this summer has been crazy and I have been soooo busy. I thought I would share some of my favorite summer moments. Playing with my sister, Avery in our pool in the backyard was a lot of fun. We both like to splash and laugh a lot. She doesn't even get mad when I splash water in her face!!! We had a great time. Mommy says maybe next year I can take swimming lessons at the big pool. I can't wait.

Avery and I also visited a zoo in WI Dells with my mommy, Grandma, and Lenny. We got to see all kinds of animals. The Puma was one of my favorites. I got to feed the giraffes. I didn't like the way their slimy tongues felt on my hand. They slobber all over. How rude!! I also got to ride a camel. My mom rode with me so I didn't get scared. It was soooo high. I also got to take my first train ride. We rode in a train around the zoo. That as much more comfortable than that camel and his hump.

Summer wasn't all fun and games. My dad put me to work. He needed help watering the trees in our backyard, so...I got to fill the bucket up with water. Mommy said she wasn't sure who got more of the water me or the trees. I love to help Daddy. He's my "buddy." Pay no attention to my shoes, obviously whoever dressed me that day was a bit confused-my shoes are on the wrong feet. Seriously, it's not that difficult. It's so hard to find good help.

As you already know, I had a birthday this summer too. I turned the big 2 and was lucky enough to get not 1 birthday party, but 2!!!! I already posted my the first party I shared with my Grandma. I also had a party in Iowa with my some of my friends. I had my party at the park-another one of my favorite places to be this summer. Lots of my friends came. We went down the slides and swung a lot. My friends were so nice to me and brought me really cool presents. I got lots of Dora stuff. Do they know what I like or what. My mommy made all the party hats, party favor envelops, and my cake. I had so much fun.

Guess what I got for my birthday?? A new bike. Actually, I got two new bikes. A tricycle and my own sweet ride...a Dora hotwheel. I can now be seen going down the sidewalk in front of my house yelling "I PEDALLING".

I also went to the Iowa State Fair. It was so much fun. I saw lots and lots of animals. The biggest hog, the biggest bull, goats, a calf, chicks, and horses. The best part was the food. I had a hot dog, a few bites of a deep fried candy bar, and some ice cream. Yum, yum, yum!!!! I went on two rides. The car ride was the best. I went around and around and around. I liked it so much my mom let me ride it twice. Then we went on the merry-go-round, that was fun too. I wanted to go on the bumper cars, but they said I was too little. I can assure you I am a much better driver than most of the other people I saw on the ride. Oh well, I'll get 'em next year.

I have also been practicing my softball swing. I can really hit the ball...when my mom actually pitches me something I can hit. Don't tell her, but she's not very good!!!

Summer wouldn't be complete without a parade. Avery, mommy, daddy, and I went to the Restoration Days parade in town. I was so excited. They threw CANDY!!!! I picked up as much as I could, but I did have some competition. I need to practice my candy snatching skills before next year.

Avery has had a busy summer, too. She has learned all kinds of new things. She has been army crawling everywhere. Mommy says I used to do that too. Now she has learned to crawl and can get into my stuff a lot faster than before. The other day she pulled herself to stand. Mommy and I don't think we are ready for her to start walking yet. She's into everything already. I tell her all the time, "Avery, you siving (driving) me nuts!" She likes to play peek-a-boo with me and puts her arms up when I say "SO BIG." She is my best buddy!

I can't believe summer is over already. I can't wait to see what fun adventures I encounter this fall. Love, Addy