A Little Bit of Everything....

I'm going to warn you, I've been busy learning new tricks, training Java, helping with chores and I went to the MN State Fair so this entry is filled with pictures and videos. I should start by sharing the video of Java and I playing since I wasn't able to include that in the last entry.

In addition to playing with Java throwing the ball around, I've been helping Dad fetch with Java in the backyard. Dad has to throw the dummie, but I'm working on telling her "fetch." It doesn't come out very clear, but a yell will do for now.

When I'm not playing with Java I am finding everything and anything to climb on. This video that mom took is one of my first attempts so it's taking a little long, but I have definately mastered the art of climbing onto tables. I've started pulling out drawers and climb them like a rock wall to see what's at the top. Could be a kitchen counter, could be a dresser...it's all a surprise.

Even though I have been doing a great job at making messes, I feel I am starting to do my share of work around the house. My idea of cleaning up my toys is to find "new homes" for them. These homes have included Mom's purse, Java's food container, my diaper champ, the toilet, kitchen drawers and garbages. I guess my love for putting things places landed me with the chores of putting kitchen towels away and sending the laundry downstairs.

Last weekend Grandma Peggy, Mom and I went to the MN State Fair. It was so much fun! Much better than last year. This year I got to ride a ferris wheel and merry-go-round! I'm not going to lie, I threw a fit like a baby when Mom took me off the merry-go-round. I felt the ride was too short.

I also hung out in the animal barns for a couple hours! I met sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, horses, cows and bunnies (I think I got them all). They let me pet them and some were more friendly than others. I thought about sharing my corn dog with a goat, but Mom didn't think it was a good idea.

In addition to the corn dog, I also ate cheese curds and ice cream. I slept through the chance of trying a pickle dog (pickle wrapped in pastrami and cream cheese) and Pig Lickers (chocolate covered bacon strips). I didn't get to enjoy the food last year so what I had was good.

With all that being said, enjoy the pictures and videos we took from the fair. You can also enjoy comparing this year's picture of me above with last year's picture (and Mom thought I was big last year...ha!)

There is a little story behind the bouncy ball. Grandma Peggy bought me this ball to keep me occupied while walking back to the vehicle. After walking about 2-3 blocks, I decided that I had enough walking and decided I needed a little break. I decided that place to take a break was right in the middle of the sidewalk. Most people did not mind and walked around me, but Mom and Grandma thought it would be best that I move somewhere a little less chaotic.

One last thing to share with you is when Dad and visited Mom at work. What most of you may not know, but Mom works at a giant playland. I went into a ball pit, jumped on the trampoline and played with balls. I tried jumping in this cage-thing, but I liked the trampoline much better.

Well, I think I'm finished. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. Next week will be heading to Waterloo. My cousin, Aiden, turns 1 next Saturday and is having a party!! I can't wait!

Love to all,

Simon