Time to play

Hi!  I just stole the computer when Graham wasn't looking!  Tee hee hee!  It is my turn!  Yes, this is Caroline. June was a fun month until it got so hot outside we were stuck inside.We finally got a sandbox!  We love it!  I think we played in it everyday for a week.  Some of the neighbor girls even came over and played.  Now we aren't in it as much, but we still like to play in it.  Graham has a backhoe, dump truck, and digger to use in the sandbox, plus Grandma has gotten us some sand buckets.  We stay busy.  We even pretend to do the long jump in the sandbox.

In other backyard news,  Mom and Dad had gotten our frog sprinkler out, but they finally blew up our pool!  We played in that for several days in a row.  We got to go to one of the neighbor girl's kiddy pools one day also.  That was fun!    Graham goes to the other side of the yard, then run back and jump in the pool.  He loves jumping in and splashing around. We have played in our pool pretty regularly, but then it gets too hot to even do that.

We finally made a trip back to the zoo.  We rode the train, and fed the goats and the llama.  Now that we have the Llama Llama books, feeding the llamas has more meaning. We always have a good time.  As we were finishing up, we saw the new carousel.  Of course we HAD to ride it and I did NOT want to get off.  Our turn was way too short.  I CRIED!  I did not want to leave!  I need to ride that carousel again!

We have had a few playdates.  Graham even has gone on a couple on his own.  That doesn't make me happy.  His friends are my friends right?  Well I wasn't invited!!!  The first one he got a little upset, but then later said that playdates are more fun without Mom.  That probably meant he slammed a bunch of juice boxes and ate a bunch of cookies!  I did get to go on one play date.  We played outside

and inside. They have a play house in their basement which I really liked!

We went to Grandma's toward the end of the month. Mommy had her class reunion. We went to Belva Deer. We ate lunch at Grandma's so we didn't join in on the picnic. There weren't really kids there, but it was the first time we played in the lake! We usually just play on the play equipment at Belva Deer. Graham really liked getting wet and we played in the sand on the beach. We were so dirty that Dad and Mom had to strip us down before getting in our seats! Later Daddy went fishing on his own. Not sure why Graham didn't want to go along, but Dad might have enjoyed the peace and quiet! He caught Several fish and one was big enought to keep. Mom and Dad went to town for Mom's reunion so we played at Grandma's. Aunt Deb, Uncle Tim, Sam and Kayla were there and so was Uncle Greg. We had a good time, plenty of people to entertain us! When it was time for bed, Grandma put us to bed in our respective spots. After Grandma left, Graham talked me into laying on his bed (actually an air mattress). We didn't stay up talking too late because we did go to sleep. I guess Uncle Greg moved me back after I fell asleep. I roll around quite a bit still so probably best I not sleep on an air mattress! Sunday we went to a family reunion for Grandpa Dennis' side of the family. There were a lot of people there and that was only a fraction of our Peiffer family!

Grandma came to visit right after that. Daddy was traveling and Mommy wanted to do some painting. I don't know why she didn't want us to help, but Grandma was in charge. I love to color and am sure painting would be just as fun! Graham did manage to help, but I was kept clear of the paint! You should see our bathroom. It is ORANGE! Daddy and Mommy's bathroom is a much more soothing color. We went to the Chicken Poop for dinner one night. Graham and I love going to Chicken Poop! Uncle Greg likes it too! (Editor's Note - It is Chicken Coop!) Of course Grandma brought rolls! She always brings rolls from Jaarsma's Bakery. I like to eat the frosting off the top. Graham will eat 1 1/2 or 2 rolls. He loves them! Grandma brought some of her own baked goods too. We definitely had some good treats while she was here. For the first time ever, I took a nap in the basement. Grandma had to stay with me until I fell asleep but I was tired so it didn't take long.  I guess Graham wanted to nap down stairs as well.  Grandma got him set up on the couch all covered up.  He stayed there for quite awhile, then eventually started playing with toys on the floor, and then decided it was long enough and he woke me up!  We played in the basement for awhile to take advantage of the solitutde!
Besides what we have been up to, I thought I would share what I am doing. I don't always get to write the update and then when I do forget to tell you about my achievements. I now have all my teeth. My two year molars were in between 22 and 23 months. If I could show you I would! I am also quite the singer. I sing my ABC's. I sing along with the radio in the car. I like to sing Brother's favorite songs too - Hot Chelle Rae's Tonight Tonight and Jason Aldean's Big Green Tractor. And for those doubters, yes you can understand me. I am quite the talker. Many times when I get up in the morning or in the afternoon I say "I wake up!" If Mommy would sign me up for gymnastics I could prove I am quite the gymnast too. Mommy caught me doing a pull up on her car door handle. If I see a bar I will pull myself up and say "I do gymnastics!"Mommy isn't sure how she ended up with two monkeys!

Well enough for now. Graham is going to cover the next update!