the education of henry

Out West

2019-01-20

This week I had school, of course. And I went to see one of my doctors (not sick - just a check-in). There was no school on Friday, though, so I went to Grandma Wynne and Grandpa Al's house Thursday night.

Excited about my adventures coming up this week.

Building a big garage at the doctor's office.

There was snow to move on Saturday morning, so I got to run the snowblower for Grandpa.

Helping Grandpa Al move the snow.

Getting ready to do some more work.

Mom and Dad picked me up Saturday afternoon and we went west. Mommy was helping her cousin Liza with a retirement party, and we came along for the ride and to do some visiting with Great-grandma Joan, Great-grandpa Eldon, Aunt Cindy, Uncle Ross, Liza, Sydney, and Jacob. We also stayed in a hotel with Freya and Auntie Kara. It was a little crazy. And loud.

Setting up for the retirement party.

Messing around in the hotel with Freya.

We rode the baggage cart!

Out to eat at the Pizza Ranch with Freya.

Trying out some exercise equipment.

Sunday morning we went swimming, and then we went to have lunch with Great-grandma, Great-grandpa, and Ross. I learned some new things about Grandpa Joe from his Mommy and his little brother. And everyone sang happy birthday to me! I also got a free piece of pumpkin pie because it was my birthday - and I shared it with everyone who wanted some.

In the pool with Kara, Freya, and Daddy.

Cannonball!

Trying out Freya's goggles.

Being silly with Great-grandpa Eldon.

Playing while we wait for food.

Reading my birthday card to Great-grandpa Eldon.

I guess Freya really likes pumpkin pie.

Sharing a piece of pie with Ross.

Sharing some pie with Great-grandma Joan.

Looks like she's got it...

She did! Hooray!

Enjoying what was left after sharing.

Giving Great-grandma some cookies Mommy made.

Playing tic-tac-toe with Uncle Ross.

We stopped to pick up the rest of my stuff at Grandpa Al and Grandma Wynne's on our way home. And I got another birthday card!

Opening an early birthday card from Grandma Wynne and Grandpa Al - so I can get my Zoo membership for my birthday adventure next weekend!

The drive home was good - no ice on the roads and I got to watch movies on the iPad. On the last stretch home we had a nice view of the full moon rising - it was very sharp because of the cold air. I missed the eclipse, though - I had to go to bed since it was a school night.

And that was my week! It was great to see everyone - and thank you for the cards and for singing to me. Take care! And stay warm!