Emmerson’s Journey

We hit the mall and enjoyed time at the play area. It didn’t last long as it was soon overrun by camp kids. Oh well, I still got to drive the little car.

Mommy took Breighton and me to Boardman Park for some outside time. It was cold (58F)and wet but we had a nice nature walk in the woods. We saw LOTS of birds, squirrels and possibly a fox?

That afternoon after nap time I fed the squirrels their corn-on-the-cob. It was VERY important that I brushed it off and made it really clean for them.

Of course, we feel them in the DIRT!

The neighbor girl brought over some of her Ohio Tree Frogs to show Breighton. I was totally fascinated with them.

She even let me hold them. I was really gentle. But I did freak out when one jumped onto my shirt.

I can’t wait to have pets like Breighton does. But I think I will be happy with the stuffed kind that doesn’t jump on you for right now.

Today we took a drive up to Lake Erie. I got to see the old cottage that Mommy used to spend her summers in while she was little. She said things were a LOT different now. We then went to the pulbic beach in Geneva to pick rocks and play in the chilly waters. I had my little blue bucket and immediately started picking up rocks to save.

This was fascinating to me.

Mommy snuck in for a quick photo op. But if you look, I NEVER took my eyes off the rocks.

There were so many to choose from!

nearly full bucket.

ROCK! I called it a “ball”. probably because that is one of my only words! Everything is a ball today!

Showing Grandma Susie all my rocks. Next thing you know, she fell in! HUH!?

Grnamda said, “What they heck, might as well rinse off after the fall!”

All cleaned up, except one wet Grandma.

Off to Madsen Donuts, a family MUST-DO! Breighton and I waited outside while Mommy bought a few donuts.

I LOVED the cake donut. Next time I want one with all that filling and frosting! OKAY!?

I watched as Breighton played a round of mini-golf.

On the way home we stopped at Ashtabula Harbour to see the boats. But the boats don’t come up the canal anymore. Once again, “things have changed”.

I enjoyed a lounge on Mommy while Breighton and Grandma Susie walked down the hill to the water.

I wanted to go down but Mommy opted of the safety of level ground.

Such a cutie!

I got in a few rounds of Hide-and-seek and soon we headed home, back to Poland!

Today I have been a TOTAL grump. I am working on cutting a molar but it is refusing to break through. I was up for 3 hours last night and finally Mommy got me back to sleep by snuggling with me and nursing me until the sun came up. What a long night! Hopefully this tooth gets through soon!

Today we went to the Strawberry Festival at the local church and then to the Poland Township 4th of July parade. They do all the festivities early so they get a break in the cost of the fireworks. We lined up at 6:45 for a parade. The parade started at 7pm.

I was being goofy while waiting for the parade to come by.

I got a little hungry too!

Mommy caught me some candy and I got to have my FIRST lollipop! And my second and third and forth! hehe I liked them.

Hanging tight onto my loot!

This is a small town crowd for a small town parade! I enjoyed it a lot.

Unwrapping lollipop #4!

After the parade we enjoyed some walking in the nice soft grass.

I tried to roll down the hill but Mommy and Grandma didn’t like the idea that I had lollipop #4 in my mouth and wouldn’t give it up.

I ran for another minute and was told to go sit down!

Okay, I will sit, but only if i can finish my lollipop. Mmmmmm lollipop!

Enjoying some time on a trike at the Boardman Park.

Last night we got out the splash pool and we had a fun time playing in it. No swimming lessons required for this pool! It was only 3 inches deep.

I LOVEd sitting down and getting my diaper wet.

Hanging out with Nomake after getting soaking wet!

We arrived up in Ohio early enough to get outside and hunt some bugs and play in the yard for a while. Breighton was teaching me how to catch Daddy Long Legs.

The next day we took some downtime on the porch after a VERY early wake-up. I was being SUPER cheezy whenever Mommy pulled out the camera.

Almost a normal smile.

Okay I like to be silly! I have been closing my eyes and tipping my head back when I saw the camera.

I liked trying to net some fireflies.

I tried to keep up with Breighton and the big kids…

I eventually caught up and helped them make some “deer soup”.

This morning we went to a fishing tournament for Breighton and his friend Madi. I got to be confined to the stroller, JOY! I guess I was happy about it!

Plus, I had my buddy Michael (MJV) to keep me company. We snacked, laughed and threw things in the water.

Afterwards we came home and got cleaned up and went to Breighton’s friend Zachary’s party at Great Explorations.

I was in a ROTTEN mood! I didn’t want to stay with Mommy I just wanted to be running around. When I was running around, I just wanted Mommy.

FInally, Mommy figured out I liked the pretend grocery store. I stocked up on fruits and veggies.

What yummy fun!

Heading to check out…

After groceries I figured out I could climb up to watch Daddy and Breighton drive cars they built around a slot car track.

Then I discovered I could SWING on the track! YEAH!!!!

I was exhausted by the end of the day. I took a short nap, i needed a LONG nap. Oh well! I was in a super cranky mood and everything for the rest of the evening set me into a crying rage. I perked up for a bit and dove onto a pile of pillows by the sofa. Well, I caught the ledge of the window with my right eye. Diagonally across my eye socket.

It looked worse as the night went on, but thank goodness nothing seems broken.

What a day. Time for bed!

I went to Breighton’s camp play today. I really enjoyed watching the big kids put on their show. I snacked the entire time and was one happy camper!

I was able to play with Breighton’s new kitty a little tonight. I was trying to be very gentle but I bopped the kitty on the head a few times.

I can’t wait until I can play with her more !:) She is really neat.