NJ wanted to show us the ship and landing pad he made this morning. 

NJ wanted to help make his own bracelet with Baba. He did a great job weaving the paracord. 

Fun party, happy eleventh! 

Silly Uncle...

Oh no! his balloon popped. :( 

Please smile anyway. Sorry buddy, it's ok. 

NJ wanted to pose with the plants. 

We took them out of the tins to water them.

I love my little helper. 

We hit the ball back and forth like handball. He's getting better at it. 

NJ likes to take the flashlight out of the garage to inspect bugs. He found some ants to shine the light on. 

We had a little dinner date together. He was excited to play in the play area after we ate. It felt like a long day, but an enjoyable one. 

First day of spring means free ice slush. 

A quick stop for a break from traffic for some coffee. 

We got home after a long day to find Dot on the couch with the tv on. Hmm... So this is what she does while we're away! Haha.

I went out and came home to finished chairs! I love them and the way they turned out. 

NJ looks bigger and bigger. He's almost up to my mom's shoulders. How did this happen?

A visit is also a good time for Baba to help fix the toilet. Now she won't have to hear it running all the time. 

This happens a lot, the boys separately dressed themselves alike. 

Lunch with my best friend, yay! 

Descanso Gardens

All ready to go! Hope it doesn't get too hot.

How cute the boys are together. 

Colorful tulips.

NJ wanted to watch the train go by. He wanted to ride it too, but then everyone would have to wait for us when we're the ones tagging along.

He climbed up on this wall and I saw the nice pond.

Rose arches

Nice shaded trail walkways

The old original house

Baby bit a hole out of the map and NJ enjoyed looking through it. 

A Japanese garden, I love it! I miss Japan.

So much great scenery and beautiful flowers. So nice of my friend to invite us. It happens to be a free day today. I haven't been here since college so it was good to visit again. We left before it got too hot.