The next day we all got up and headed to church. Uncle Dan and Andy instantly became friends.
Doesn't Dan look nice in his church clothes!
The next day was a bit wet. We visited Grammie's school in Blackfoot, had lunch with her, and meet her students and fellow teachers. Then we went back to Idaho Falls and played at the playground with Uncle Dan and tried to get Patrick's foam airplane to fly against strong winds.
First stop...The PUDDLES!
Now we can hit the playground!
Thanks for the help up Uncle Dan!
Come on lets slide!
WEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
WEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
WEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Preferred method of getting to the top of the slide.
Is it flying or "falling with style"??
Dad is so cool!
Winding up the plane.
Andy's turn.
Buddies!
Tuesday the 25th of May was a beautiful day! We woke up and I finally went to urgent care to get an antibiotic for my cold that had turned into a sinus infection. I had been sick for almost two weeks and reached my limit of discomfort I could handle. I was absolutely amazed that the whole visit was only about 30 minutes. I got there about an hour after they opened and was expecting a crowded waiting room, instead I found that I was the only one waiting! I filled out the normal paper work was shortly after shown into the exam room, where the nurse did her part and said that there was one another patient before me and that it would be a while before the doctor could see me. I went to text Patrick that I was waiting on the doctor but the doctor walked in before I could finish. What took the longest was the doctor telling me about his medical school experience since I let him know that we were in NY because my husband was in medical school. I never knew that a doctor's visit could be so time efficient. I was very happy! We then enjoyed the rest of the morning at the Zoo. It was only $4 for adults and Andy was free. Granted Andy had four adult escorts. I Love Idaho Falls, quick doctor visits and inexpensive zoo tickets what more could a person ask for!
Andy thought the wagon ride was fabulous.
Grandpa is an expert wagon puller!
Contributing a dime to the pond.
Look over there.
The Tiger was yawning after waking from his nap.
I guess this tiger looked hungry.
Hope he finds bark filling.
Newly hatched.
Patrick teaching goat grooming techniques.
Patricks faithful student.
Soon after the Children's Petting Zoo Andrew started to show signs of exhaustion. Andy managed to get a T-shirt from grandpa that said "I am untamed!" and a toy snake from Mom and Dad as momentums from the zoo. We went home, took a nap and then went and had lunch with my friend and college roommate Kim and her most darling baby boy Mitchell. He is so cute and cuddle. He actually managed to make me feel baby hungry. Andy looked so big next to him. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures. Maybe next year.
I only managed to get one picture from the 26th. We were finally able to see Crystal and the kids. It was fun to watch was Andy run around with his big cousins and try to keep up. He was all smiles! And was left exhausted at the end of the day... so was his Dad!
My two tired boys!
On the 28th we tried to have a picnic on the Green Belt next to the Idaho Falls temple. It was beautiful but very wet! We ended up having a picnic in the rental car. It was a lot of fun because Grandpa, Aunt Cassie, and Uncle Dan joined us.
Cheese......
... and pickles!
Just a little wet!
Unfortunately, Grammie had to work the whole week. Friday was her last day so we took her to Andy's favorite spot in the Idaho Falls Mall... the 50 cent rides. His favorite is the Ice Cream truck and up until Friday he refused to ride anything else, but he found the school bus to be a good alternate while waiting for his turn on the ice cream truck.
The driver on the bus says, "move on back"!
(It was only when I rode on the buses in NY that I realize that the drivers say "move on back" often and refuse to drive until you do.)
The beloved pink ice cream truck.
(He rode it so many times he learned how to put in the quarters, which button to push to start the ride and what every button in the truck did.)
When at the apartment Andy loved to Play on the balcony.
(The baby doll in the background became Andy's favorite toy while we were there. He took it to bed with him, and the first thing he said every time he woke up was "baby". We had to wrap the blanket around the doll about a gazillion times. He was very cute with the doll. We left it in Idaho Falls but I might have to go buy him a doll because he loved this doll so much.
Uncle Dan was his favorite balcony buddy.
On Saturday the 29th we woke up and had another delicious breakfast cooked by Grandpa. Then Patrick took every one's blood pressure. Andy paid close attention and then took Patrick's blood pressure and listened to his heart. Then Grandpa pulled out his according and played while we danced. I might have to look up accordion lessons for Patrick and Andy.
Blood pressure, check!
Heart rate, check!
Doctor Andrew's orders...For a long and healthy life play outside with your son everyday!
Grandpa is a very good accordion player!
Lets all waltz!
Patrick's turn, to give it a try!
Andy's turn to try it on for size!
"When I grow up I want to play the accordian just like Grandpa!"
Attempting to get Andy to take pictures!
It worked!
I love Grammie and Grandpa!
We also visited Aunt Crystal and the kids before we left.
Hanging out with Cody!
Hugs!
A walk with Grandpa!
A walk with Grandpa!
Cousin Joey!
Aunt Crystal, Uncle Rob, Billy. Wyatt, Joey, Jamie, Abby, Cody.
Andy helping Wyatt tie his shoes so they can go out and play.
Billy and Andy saying good bye!
Abby and Andy.
Kisses from aunt Crystal help make cranky boys feel better!
(Andy rode with Grandpa, Grammie and Aunt Cassie back to SLC airport. It was a very quiet ride for Patrick and Me.)
(Andy rode with Grandpa, Grammie and Aunt Cassie back to SLC airport. It was a very quiet ride for Patrick and Me.)
Where's me pot of gold!
Mountains!! We don't have them in NYC.
Good bye, Aunt Cassie!
While we waited at the airport Andy played ball with a bunch of teenagers also waiting, then with us, he played with his new tonka truck from grammie, and ate snacks. He fought his tiredness the whole time and managed to stayed awake until after we took off. Which was late since our flight left at 11:45 pm. Once on the airplane the glow in the dark stretchy ball that Grammie gave him was our savior as was Grandpa's gum rubbing trick which eventually got him to sleep. He slept the whole 3.5 hour flight, woke up at landing, fell asleep in the car. When we got home he went straight for the TV and requested The Wiggles, which we allowed him to watch as we changed his diaper and finish his milk and then we promptly put him to bed. We all slepted on and off the the whole Sunday. We miss everyone in Idaho and hope to see everyone again soon! Thanks for showing us a good time!
