Don't I look tough with my Shrek tattoo? It's hard to believe I wore this outside just a couple of weeks ago. It's cold out now and we even saw some snow flurries yesterday morning.Todd, Ashley, and their kids came to visit us and we went to the orchard. Of course we don't have any pictures of us kids together because we never stayed still.I was irritating my mother the other day so I made this for her to make her smile. It's a candy okra that tastes like chocolate and I wrote my name all by myself.I like to sneak into my bathroom to put stickers on my arm at nap time. Mama snuck in and took a picture of me sleeping.We love to sit like this at night. We're snugglers. :)

I thought you guys might get a kick out of seeing my mom in pain. She hurt her ankle a couple of weeks ago and had to go hop hop hop all around the house. She even crawled some. I had to help her with Charlotte when Charlotte ran outside. It was really an interesting night. She's better now.Here are a few pictures from the wedding we went to. Charlotte danced up a storm the whole time the music was going. She's an awesome dancer just like me!I danced with my friend Evan. I also danced with the princess bride, but there aren't any pictures of that.Dad danced with Charlotte too.Here's a picture of Mom and Dad on their vacation. They were in Philadelphia. Can you tell? Hehehe.We went to an Iowa State game last weekend. Charlotte stayed at home with Nana because we had to stay up late. I enjoyed tailgating with my friend Vanessa.It was a special day and the Lil Clones club kids got to go on the field. I went with my dad.I was really good at waiting patiently.This was our awesome view.This was Mom's view. Do you see me?I cheered for the Cyclones, but they still lost and they lost bad. I guess you can't win them all.I loved hanging out with Lynelle. She's so nice.She had her really adorable baby Madison on her. Someday I want to have a baby just like Lynelle. Mom went and helped Lynelle out for a day this past week. I think she just wanted to snuggle up with Madison! Lucky Mom.

It's been so long since an update that I don't even know where to begin. There's been football, a wedding, a vacation, and just general busy days and nights. Mom hasn't been taking very many pictures either. I went and saw Thomas the Train with Nana and Papa while my parents were in Philadelphia. I loved it (as you can tell by my ear grabbing). I pinched Papa's ear so hard that I drew blood. He was really flattered.Thomas!We went and visited Grandma Rullestad. She was about ready for a nap.We saw Great Uncle Kenny and his horses. I didn't want to get too close. Charlotte wasn't along or she would have gone crazy. She LOVES horses!
That's it for my very incomplete update. Hey, it's better than nothing, right?

We went and ate at Friendship Haven with Great Grandma Wubben last week. I thoroughly enjoyed the sweet corn and the residents enjoyed listening to my voice. I was semi-behaved.Daddy had an accident with a utility knife so we went and saw Dr. Knox and he sewed up Daddy's wrist. Daddy needs to be more careful.It rained the other day so Charlotte and I splashed in the gigantic puddles.Aunt Claudia (on Mom's side) had a birthday last week. I decided to get all dressed up and do a dance for her. I told Mom to get Charlotte dressed up too. We were awesome.Claudia loved our dance.Mom and Daddy told me I could go to more football games if I behaved myself last weekend. I was really really good. However, I didn't cooperate with the camera. At least I'm funny!The skydivers jumped out of airplanes last weekend. We went to the Children's Forest for a hike and then went and watched the skydivers at the airport. It was so exciting and fun that I had to hold my ear.Bubba loved going on a walk with us too.

School Days

Summer is winding down, but we did some last activities before school started. We went to the final Market on Central a couple of weekends ago. There was music and bouncy houses.We went to the fair and the zoo, as you can see in Charlotte's post. Most of the time was spent at the pool or splash pad or bumming around at home. I've been doing lots of writing and drawing on my magna doodle. Mama LOVED this picture I drew of a sheep.My first day of preschool was August 23rd. I go on Tuesday and Thursday morning this year. Mama got out the camera so I decided to give her a show. Enjoy.I'm a funny kid! There weren't any frame-worthy pictures of me with a big cheesy grin, but at least I made my mom laugh. She told me that it's important for me to be happy and have fun. I just love preschool.

Here's a look at the beginning of my first day. First we line up and wait for our super nice teacher to open the door. She greets us and welcomes us and has a big happy smile.Once we get into the room, we hang our stuff on our hooks for our bags and jackets (once it gets cold). It says my name in a green triangle so I can find it easily.After we hang up our stuff, then it's time for hand washing. The hand washing is to try to keep our germs from getting each other sick. I'm a really good hand washer.The last thing we do before our parents leave is sit at one of the tables and do activities. I chose to do Candy Land BINGO. They change the activities every week so that's a fun thing to get to do every time.I told Mama good-bye and gave her a kiss and she left with Charlotte. Look at my empty seat! They went grocery shopping while I did a painting craft, recess, singing, snacks, and lots of other fun things.Mama stayed dry-eyed. I'm so proud of her!Charlotte and Mama came and picked me up after a couple of hours and we went swimming. I was just as goofy, but even more happy after school. I love school so much. I've also started tumbling classes. All of my coaches are really nice. They're going to teach me how to be a circus performer. You just wait and see!