Birds

Allyson is a great story teller!  If you haven't heard a story in while, then you are in for a treat.  During lunch time today, Allyson began telling about the birds in her head.  I will let her explain the rest...

Pretend Play

The zoo has new lion cubs!  Allyson has enjoyed watching videos of the 4 little ones.  After watching a video today, this is what happened at our house...

Fall Fun

Each fall I look forward to that one sunny October day after the leaves have all fallen.  On that day, we head out back with a camera and take pictures of Allyson.  Today was the day. We put aside all other plans (which involved staying in PJs!) and headed outside.  We took the big camera and the point and shoot.  Allyson likes to take pictures too, so we had the little one for her to use.  Here are a few of our best shots!

Getting ready by playing ball.

and a little teeter-tottering.

Daddy, just try to get the ball!

I am faster!!

Such a big girl.

And a snugly one!

This is where things took a turn.

 Allyson realized that she could run over and hit the button on the big camera to take pictures.  At this point, it was every picture for itself!

She added props!

We did manage to get a few nice pictures.

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 From here down, were taken by Allyson on the point and shoot camera.

Mommy and Daddy played a little ball.  Can you find the ball?

There it is!

Allyson told us to "look like we were getting married."  I think this meant to kiss.

Self portraits!

Squishy nose for Mommy!

So fun!

Have you met her? She is HYSTERICAL!!

Pondering?

 And now back to our feature film, I mean digital... Taken by yours truly, ALLYSON!!

Definitely her Daddy's girl!!

This last video shows the "posing" Allyson was having us do.  We were laughing!!!

Dramatic Play

Overheard from Allyson's dramatic play: "Yes, that is me. When we finish this call, please take my name and number off of your list. Have a nice day."

Troll!!

We finished up our afternoon in the city by visiting the Troll.  I think Allyson was quite impressed with him!

Mom and Allyson and Troll

Mom and Dad.  Where's Allyson?  Taking the picture!

Dad and Allyson (love the face!) and Troll

Checking for boogers!

Do you see any?

Me neither!

Coming back down

Dusting out her shoes

Duck!

For a little end-of-summer fun, we decided to Ride the Duck!  Yep, it's a duck and we rode it! 

Two 4-year-olds with quacker!  I highly suggest trying it some time!

That's one big duck!

Quack!

Getting ready to board

Still quacking!

See his funny blue hat?!

Listening attentively

Look out there!

Getting a little windy at our top speed of 32.9mph!

The whole family!

Did I mention the wind?

"Mommy, it's windy!"

Did you see his silly hat?

Over the 99 Bridge

Hello!

Yellow hat. 

On the water.  Oh yeah, this duck can float!

We are really close to the water!

Passing another duck

See the new hat on the left?

Eyes in the back of his head!

So much fun!