Segway Ride...

Mom forgot to post these photos from a trip to the Discovery Center back in February but they definite blog material. Actually, both Mom and Dad were pretty proud of how brave I was jumping right up and volunteering to ride.

 

Soccer...First time

These are photos from my first soccer team experience. I don't really have a team but we are assigned to groups within our age group and we do drills, games, and then at the end play a mini game. I seem to have a great time and burn off a lot of energy. And when I do focus, I can do pretty good things. For example, I'm pretty good at dribbling the ball between the cones. 

Alas, it is all overwhelming with thousands of people around me and sometimes looking around and goofing off is far more entertaining and interesting than listening. We're still working on this. Since I'm just getting started it is not surprising I can be a bit distracted at time or sometimes all the time.

Regardless, I leave telling Mom and Dad I had fun and in the end that's what it's all about.

 

Easter Egg Dying 2012

Auntie J kindly made dinner and than set up Easter egg dying for Lil Sister and myself. Cousin Dede got in on the action, too. It was the first time I was really interested in doing this. I particularly liked making my eggs green and was always excited to get them out of the dye. (They were also very tasty the next day, too.)

We had a great time. Thank you, Auntie J for all your hard work on our behalf.

 

Kite Flying...

 

By the way, as you can see my new glasses work great in the sun - see how they turn into shades?

Blankie...

The newest addition to my "Brave Little Toaster" collection:

Tiny Bit of Trouble...

Last night we went over to Aunt S and Uncle R's place for dinner. They have lots of interesting things to explore and touch. It's tough to not be curious. I often like to look for souvenirs to bring home, particularly when on nature walks or when out running errands. Generally these things are leaves or feathers or rocks. Well, last night I brought home one of their decorations. The only problem, I did not get permission to do so.

When I came home and started to take my coat off I showed mom the cool souvenir I had - a little potpourri  pumpkin. It was so tiny and cute I could not resist. Alas, she and Dad were not too happy with me and calmly explained that taking something without permission was considered stealing.

I felt horrible. I was so sad I could barely speak. We talked about what I did and then called Aunt S and Uncle R and spoke with Uncle R. I apologized for taking the decoration without permission and said I would never do it again. I hope he could hear me as I was whispering on the telephone as I was too upset to speak in normal tone.

Then Mom helped me say a prayer of forgiveness after which I felt much better (see photo above). Mom explained that I was only in a tiny bit of trouble because I immediately told her what I had done and resolved the situation right then and there. Mom also said she was about my age when she took something from the craft store without permission and placed the puff balls in her red sweatshirt's front pocket.

I promised I'd never do this again and stand resolved to not do so, with Mom and Dad helping me stick to this, too. Thanks Aunt S and Uncle R for understanding and accepting my apology.

Lampy...

The next character Mom completed in my Brave Toaster collection.

This is "Lampy":