Summer Fun



Grama Deborah came to visit a couple of weeks ago.

              We went to the fountain to watch the dogs play in the water.

I practiced going down steps and jumping.

I enjoy playing in my sand box.

I really concentrate.  It's so interesting.

Grama said that Grampa Sam was coming in a few days

and sure enough, when I woke up from my nap, there he was!

We had fun squirting water.

I'm technologically advanced and can find photos and videos

on Papa's I-Phone.

I can also wear Mommy's sunglasses.

Grama is still taking photos on my month birthday.

I'm not amused.

We went to the zoo. I'm waving at children on the merry-go-round.

The Mangabey was spraying water at us.

So funny!

Speaking of water, I love to jump in puddles.

What a wonderful time with Grampa.

Judah in James Vegas

I've been with my Sanchez first cousins and aunt and uncle several times so

Mommy and I went to Western NY where Aunt Sarah joined us to meet

my great-aunts and uncles,

great-grandparents, and assorted first cousins once removed

and second cousins

on my Grama Deborah's side of the family.

(She's the oldest of 8 brothers and sisters. She and Grampa were coming home from a trip and couldn't be there.)

We stayed at Grauntie (Great-Aunt) Janet and

GUD's (Great Uncle Drew) home in the country.

GUD and I became great pals.

Before my trip to his house, GUD sent me a CD and here I am back home dancing to it.

"Throw it in the air!"

Mommy and I on the hammock in the backyard.

Mommy's with her Grama Barbara and Uncle Andy.Great-Grampa Norve and I have the same reaction

to this attempt of a photo with his grand and great-grandchildren

(and a couple of their friends).

This is the best family photo we managed to take.

Great-Grampa Norve is in the center and Great-Grama Barbara is

in the white hat along with

6 of my great-aunts and uncles.

Grauntie Janet gave me a bulldozer....

the perfect gift as there were lots of stones to

move around.

I also brought my dump truck from home.

Couldn't be happier!

This is Nell, who technically is my 1st-cousin-once-removed, but don't let those fancy titles fool you: 
she is super! 

And here is her younger brother Sam who is 5 months younger than I.

Cousin Alex is telling me and cousin

Rosko a secret. Nell and cousin Isabella

are right behind me.

Croquet is a summer activity at Grauntie's House.

Here we are.

I'm showing Grauntie my "Cobra" or "Superman" pose.

She's an appreciative audience.

My Great-Aunt Barbara and Great-Uncle Jim have a vacation

home at Chautauqua Institute.

I'm enjoying the porch with Auntie Sarah.

Here I am with Auntie and my cousin Chris.

I also go to know Great-Grampa Norve.

Mommy and I are on the dock on Chautauqua Lake.

I'm wearing my Chautauqua hoodie, given to me at

the Family Baby Shower before I was born.

Me being Me

Grama Deborah and Grampa Sam came for a visit

with their camera soenjoy these pictures of me being me.At the pool.Love the fountain.Gotcha!In the big pool with Papa.With Grama.Trains are fun!A thoughtful moment.

I wonder if Grampa can make me laugh?YES!What's next?

Busy doing my stuff.

Trains and Trucks

My Momma had no intention of providing me with such "gendered" toys.  But I certainly have my preferences.  And for me, trains, trucks, and cars are fascinating.

As you know I've been interested in them for most of my life.

I never pass by an opportunity to try out a new rig.

Yep. I see school buses all the time.I have a race track that's lots of fun.Momma and I are neck and neck!I'm the farmer's biggest load.This dump truck is awfully handy.The coffee table is just the right size for my train.

This train looks like my Thomas Train Engine.I'd sure like to go on it.Here I am! on the train with Grama!We were at the little park and decided to come to our train-watching site

and a freight train was going by!Perfect timing!

For some reason it stopped so I'm signing the word for "more!"

Grama stitched together 4 photos of the train.  Impressive!On Father's Day, Papa thought he'd like to see some minature trains.

Good idea!

The train sets were very elaborate.Momma looks as though she's enjoying them too.And I know Grama is having a great time!  As was I, of course.