Spring Vacation

Hey all! I'm back from my vacation in Aberdeen with G&G E! Its great to be home, but don't get me wrong...I could've stayed another week...or two. I thought I'd give you a quick recap of all of the adventures I had. Full discloser - these aren't ALL the adventures but its a good batch!

Grandpa took me to his work to show me around. I loved chasing the birds, and exploring the Old Great Hall, and of course practicing being a professor. It wouldn't be a spring vacation without helping Grandma water her flowers. And of course Grandpa always gets me the biggest and best toys.

Thank you to G&G E for an amazing week filled with playing in the park, picnicing, and lots and lots of ice cream! Can't wait for next year! Let's bring Joey!

Bred and buttered,
HAJ

Dancing?

Is it dancing? Aerobics? Piano playing? Who is the videographer? Have they been tapping the whiskey in the cupboard a little early? Enjoy!

Annual Vacation

Hi from Henry having lunch! Today marks the beginning of my annual vacation week with G&G E! We have a lot planned and will keep you up to date as best we can!

The light at the end of the tunnel,
HAJ

PS - Do you think I'm growing out of my high chair? Maybe just a little.

Double Doozie

Today is my Gpa E's birthday! Happy birthday Gampa! Hope you have a super duper day. Thank you for all the fun we had this weekend. I promise someday I'll get over this fear of parking lots so you don't have to carry me where ever we go...but secretly, I hope you can always carry me. You give the best rides!

Love you Gampa, Henry

PS - Not to be second class, or ever forgotten...Its Martina's birthday today too! Yay! Thank you for giving me my best pal, (Pman) and can't wait to the other little guy to get out here and play too. Make Palmer give you breakfast in bed!

I Wanna Sleigh Ride

The weather was awfully cold and snowy when we were in South Dakota for Christmas. But ya know what's good about that? Sledding! With a little help from Daddy and Gpa, and with Gma pulling me on Mom's old (border line antique) sled, we buzzed all over the neighborhood. I had so much fun!

Don't eat the yellow snow,
HAJ

Holiday Hijinx

Happy New Year! I know I've been gone a while, but we're finally home for good. We'll, we're home, Daddy is gone again to his annual fishing trip up north. Must be good to be Daddy. Anyway, we're just happy to be home in our own beds, with our own remote controls for the TVs, and good to hear our own radio stations. I'm sure you're all just chompin' at the bit to hear what's been going on the last three weeks, so since the next few days are packed with absolutely NOTHING to do, I'll recap:

We spent Christmas in Aber-dabber with G&G E. Not to relive it, but the drive there was less than ideal, and let's just say Mom and Dad are still married. We were able to stop by and lunch with Auntie M and Big Jim, and that saved the day! When we arrived, we all got hugs from Gpa E, and all was better.

Christmas was amazing. We went to church, and "That was fun!" I couldn't believe all the presents, and food, and candy. Just between you and I, I really don't think I was that good. I left cookies and milk out for Santa, and carrots out for the reindeer, and they ate them all right up. Well, Santa left half a cookie but I was happy to finish it off for him.

Christmas day was great because my Great Gma E came over with my Great GREAT aunt Lydia, and we watched the horsie movie and GGma made STRUDLES! They were amazing!

The highlight of my Christmas was my new horsie racing game that Santa brought for me. I played it the whole rest of Christmas, when we got home, and that's all I could talk about on the plane ride home from Texas yesterday. From now on, if you need me, you'll know where I'll be.

More tomorrow!

HAJ

Christmas Comes Early

Don't you just hate it when I leave for the weekend and don't tell you? I just pack up my garbage truck, my baseball bat, and my farm animals and hit the road. I spent the weekend visiting G&G E in South Dakota. It was an amazing weekend, and possibly a preview of what's to come. I sat down and watched Polar Express with Gma and I think a bit of the holiday spirit started rubbing off on Gpa.

For example, see that yellow dump truck behind me? He took me to the toy store (see new jacket) and I got to pick out anything I wanted. Then when we got home, Gpa brought out this tractor. AND before I could get bored of that, he brought out this train set. Although, I know Gpa, and he loves trains, so I think he loves this as much as me! Mom told Gpa he should have saved those things for Christmas, and he said, "What are you talking about? Its not Christmas!" Gotta love Gpa.

Saturday-night special,

HAJ

Wish You Were Here

Hope everyone has a great day!

Love, HAJ

Fond Farewell

The last day of G & G E's visit included brunch, like it always does. They, along with my parents, really like to go out for brunch when they're all together. We tried out a new place, and it was REALLY good. Dad recommends the Breakfast Burrito, but I thought my pancake could have used a little something extra. After we were finished eating, G&GE headed back to Aberdeen. Its always sad to see them go, but we'll be together for a week next month on vacation, so no sad feelings here.

Catbird seat,
HAJ

Fight Fire With Fire

Saturday night was the grand opening of uncle Derek and auntie Chris' new house. They had a big BBQ, and invited all the fam. Derek was in charge of grilling, and Grandpa had to come in for a little rescue...something about grease fire and flame ups. I got to eat outside on the deck, and even had and loved my first cucumbers! Let's not talk about the weight limit on that deck, shall we?

After supper we started a bonfire, and even had s'mores. I ran into my two new girlfriends, who I first met at the wedding. This is Sally and Emily. They are both so pretty that I got a little shy when I first saw them, but in no time we were all hanging out like old friends. There's no doubt sure I'll be at the next family function.

Grandstand play,
HAJ

What? I Like Them This Way

Took a little break from bloggin' this weekend, but I'm back and ready to roll. G & G E were visiting, and we were as busy as usual. Friday night we grilled out in the back yard. It was really hot outside, but then the storm came through and cooled everything down. It wasn't a severe storm, so Grandma wasn't scared. Sometimes she gets a little scared of the thunder.

The next day we took them to lunch at the golf course. We got to drive them in Miss Barbara Blue too. I love to go to the golf course because we get to eat outside. And this time Grandpa took me over to the golf carts and let me sit on one. I also got to see the golf cart garage.

I will recap the rest of the weekend as this week goes on. Be sure to check back for coverage on Uncle Derek and Auntie Chris' house warming party....you know how crazy Auntie Chris' family is and you don't want to miss it. Although, from what I remember I don't think anyone was electrocuted, so that's progress.

Hook, line and sinker,
HAJ

PS - I need to send a few shout outs: Happy Birthday to Tom G, Cousin Andrew R, and Gr. auntie Jodi yesterday, and to Gr. uncle Butcher today! Love all you guys!

Story Book Land Highlights

We went to Story Book Land while I was visiting GnGE. That's where I got to ride the horsies on the carousel. I was a little tentative, but once the music started playing and the horses started to move, I really got into it.

We went to the park with my new friends Jake and Austin. They are Mom's friend from high school's kids. They are really nice and really fun. I don't think they're afraid of anything. I need to hang with them more to help me with my courage. Austin and I started out on the horsies. Big shocker, I know. Then I moved on to the big WEEEE (most people call them a slide.)

While we were in the castle, I threw two pennies in the fountain and made a wish. Then right after that....my two wishes came true. Firetruck AND tractor all in one day?!?!? Wishes really do come true. I thought uncle Severt would like this picture of Daddy and I on a John Deere. Then I rode on my first real ride. It was the hot air balloon ride. It went way in the air and spun in circles. Thank goodness Daddy and Grandpa were with me.

We had a great day running and running and running. I think I'm still tired. I'd like to send a shout out to Jake and Austin. Thanks for coming to the park to play with me, and hopefully we can get together again sometime. Oh yeah....thanks for the ball soccer (soccer ball) too!

In the lap of luxury,
HAJ

Quite a Pleasant Experience

When Mom put my eye drops in, its a two man job. One to hold me down and one to pry my eyes open. But with Grandma....there's just somethin' about Grandma.

HAJ

And DOWN the Stretch They Come

Go horsey! Go horsey! Saturday we spent the day at the track. Daddy one $62 on a race, and even Mom won a whole $16! I think we're smellin' a new family tradition, inspired by the Texan side of the family.

HAJ

Green Machine

Check out my new wheels. Talk about about a green machine. Grandpa had to get it for me after the little fit I threw on a walk. I saw a bike in a driveway at someone else's house and I really wanted to ride it. So, off to Walmart we went! I'm coming back here ALL THE TIME if this keeps up.

All of the spoiling of me has been reeled in a bit as Mom and Dad finally got here yesterday. I woke up from my nap and they were here! It was so good to see them, I didn't know if they were ever coming back. I ran straight to Daddy for a big hug right away. They were sure a sight for sore eyes.

Do whatever it takes to get the job done!
HAJ

Mow the Lawn

I just want to be like my grandpa.
HAJ

College Boy

I've been so busy here at G&G E's, that I didn't have time for a good post yesterday, but I hope you enjoyed the video. I've come down with a bit of a cold and its a bit in my eyes, so Mom sent us my eye drops, which make me pretty cranky trying to get those things in my eyes.

We went to see Gpa at work the other day, I can't believe he let me wear that SDSU sweatshirt on his campus....I'm wondering why he just doesn't buy me a Northern State one!?!?! The best part about his office are the ramps in the hallways. I love to run up and down them and throw my ball around.

Then we went to the library to do a little light reading and get some books. I get my intellectual side from my mama. We then went grocery shopping. Lately I'm not so jazzed about getting in the cart, but I can be bribed with a sucker. I get my "I can be bribed with sugar" side from my papa.

And this above all, to thine own self be true,
HAJ

Giggling With Grandpa

Grandpa knows just how to make me feel better after putting those dumb old drops in my eyes.

HAJ

Born To Ride

Another busy day yesterday. We went to the park and I got to ride a motorcycle! Then we went to the nursery to get more flowers for planting and shoveling. We spent the afternoon planting, and had a visit from my great great aunt Eleanora, and my third cousin (I think) Debbie. It was great to see them. Afterwards Gpa took me for a walk in my stroller and we visited with some neighbors. We ended the day at the car wash. I'm not a huge fan of the car wash. Let's just leave it at that.

We might as well get our ears wet,
HAJ

Green Thumb

A kid's work is never done! Yesterday I spent the day helping Grandpa plant flowers and do some shoveling. I'll tell ya what, if you need a pro shoveler, just call me. I can shovel with the best of them. Later in the day we took a little afternoon break and watched a little boob-tube. Grandpa read me a story before bed and I was out like a light and ready for more shoveling today!

Be-all and end-all,
HAJ