After the big canoe trip, it was time for something a little more relaxing – and where we could actually get in the water without freezing our piggies off! Guess what? SunRiver has a pool!
The next day, we took a trip to the stables. I got to go for a ride on Dottie the pony while Mommy & Uncle John went for a horse ride.
Later on, we finally found some time to clean the car and get it ready for the trip back home.
We had dinner over at Aunt Carol and Uncle John’s SunRiver house. There was lots of yummy cheese and grapes!
The next day, on the way home, we stopped at place with lots of big equipment that we could look at. This machine chops down trees all by itself! Boy is it tall! I asked, but Daddy said I couldn’t drive it. That sure would have been fun.
Hi Everybody! I’m at our house in SunRiver now. And cousin Avery came too!
We went for a ride to the park first thing the next day. Avery is a good passenger because she doesn’t take up too much space on the seat. And she didn’t try to take my snacks, either.
At the park, I went on the Christmas tree merry-go-round first. After that was slides, see saws, and tire swings.
Then I was all tuckered out. I was even too tired to stay awake up on the top bunk that I got to sleep in!
Later, we had dinner and games over at Uncle Tommy and Aunt Danee’s place.
We played cousin Christine’s ‘bolo’ game where you get to throw stuff. Here, I’m showing Ma the “ropes”. Get it?
M&D and I took a trip to Oregon this summer. It was a long, long drive, but I got to see lots of Ex and PS trucks on the road while we were driving. I also got to see lots of roadwork up close, including front loaders, dump trucks, excavators, asphalt spreaders, steam rollers, and bulldozers. For some reason, M&D didn’t take any pictures of those machines, so I can’t show them to you here.
The first real stop on our trip was at Lake Shasta Caverns. We got to start with a boat ride across the lake, which was the best part of the tour if you ask me!
After the boat ride was a bus ride up the hill. I directed the bus where to back up and park.
Then we went inside and saw some funny rocks all stuck to the ceiling. Weird.
After that we stayed in a hotel, and I got to make lots of deliveries with the cart they let me borrow.
The next day was more driving to get to SunRiver. After going to bed late the night before, I was ready to take a snooze in the car for the last leg of the trip.
I’ve had my new bed for a couple of months now, and I’m getting quite comfortable with it. Me and Lightnin’ Lightning and I are real buddies now. My crib has been moved out! So long, bars!
Now that I’m 3, I’m also old enough to wear underwear and use the potty!
I turned three this week, and to celebrate, we had cupcakes. And being three means I’m old enough to know not to grab the candle while it is burning!
Grandpa Stark came up with David for the big occasion. I know that the race weekend thing was just a cover story because nobody would actually want to drive in the rain. Right?
Grandpa brought me this very cool lawnmower. I’ve very good at getting the wrapping paper off of presents now that I’m three.
Grandpa did make good on his cover story, and I was there to see him. I cheered for him and waved as he sailed down the straightaway.
Grandpa takes good care of his fans, and he came through with a bag of cookies for his most dedicated fan. (Did I mention it was raining?)
Of course, I made sure to find my own car to drive, just like last year.
Later, Grandpa and I had some quality Stark bonding time playing with his fancy phone. What can I say, it’s in the genes!
Our kitchen chairs get a lot of use what with all the climbing, pushing, storage, hauling, and delivery services they are used for.
So when Daddy said they were getting too wobbly and we needed to fix them, I was more than happy to help. I got my drill and tape measure all ready to go, and then we started taking the first chair apart.
Next, I added the glue. I was very careful and a good listener, and did it just the way Daddy said.
Then it was time to put my drill to good use. So I did some drilling.
Then Daddy had a turn. His drill is really loud. But I’m almost 3 and know how to handle that.
After we were all done, no more wobbly chairs! Go Daddy!
Last weekend, M&D and I went down to LA for a surprise party for Pa. Something called ‘retirement’ from ‘work’. That didn’t make much sense to me, but what I do know is that I got to visit my cousin and play baseball!
I hit lots of the balls that Daddy pitched to me, and some even went all the way across the street! I also had lots of fun throwing the ball up as high as I could in the air. It was fun to see Aunt Heather, Uncle John, and Uncle Ryan.
After baseball we went to the restaurant where we got to wait for Pa and then yell “Surprise!”. Pa looked a little surprised, so I ran right over and gave him a big hug.
Later, Avery and I helped Ma make some cupcakes for my pre-birthday LA celebration.
And here you can see the pre-pre-celebration. Mmmmmm Mmmmm….
Ah, the mysteries of life…Why don’t people just eat chocolate frosting all the time?
After all of the visiting and celebrating, it was time to go home. Unfortunately, our airplane flight was canceled due to something called “mechanical difficulties”. Then M&D said that we would get to go home on a BIG jet plane. After lots of walking, we went to where the BIG jet planes park, and I met our first officer. He taught me to count stripes on his shoulders, and that THREE stripes means a first officer, and FOUR stripes means a captain. I counted FIVE stripes on his shoulder, and he laughed and said he would tell that to his captain. I think because I’m so smart that’s why they let me fly the plane!
First officer “Jeffy” was really nice and even held me for a picture!
Maybe our flight will get canceled again so I can sit in the front of another jet! I’m looking forward to it!
(Editor’s Note: A big thanks to Southwest’s First Officer Jeff for all the kind attention!)
