so long MN

So we are off to Chicago but not before a trip to Lake Harriet to ride the old time train. We also got to see Uncle Rubrick before sending him (and Sophie) off to England, where he will start his PhD program. Jackson is usually observant and reserved when first encountered with crowds of people but he loved saying "hi" to Ru. He also really loves trains now and in the pictures below you can see that he is showing Ru his train. In the middle of the train ride, the conductor stopped the train and gave a brief and very quiet talk about the train's history ... nearing the end of his talk Jackson kept saying (and singing) "more choo choo" "more choo choo".
Another series of photo of Ru and Jackson in the backyard. I love this series because you can see Jackson spot something and then ask or guide Ru along the garden.

More random photos from the forth of July in MN.
Jackson adores Aunt Miranda - just like at the next photo! I hate to do it but I had to post this picture (above) of Ru and Jackson. I wanted one last photo of the two of them before Ru left for England. Jackson had hit the wall and was tired, Nana handed him over to Ru and walked away ... needless to say he wasn't happy about leaving Nana's hands and really wanted to go to bed! We love you Rubrick!

Jackson's new tub. He loves it because he can turn on the water all by himself and get in unassisted ... watch out mom! New tub, first freezey pop ...
... oh and ducky needs some too!
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Well, here it is folks. Jackson and daddy enjoying some baseball on TV. I walk in to the living room from the kitchen to find this ....
... can you believe the two of them sat still, had a snack, and watched baseball!?!? I loved the site of the two of them together but then got a bit upset because Jackson has now realized TV. I do have to say one thing --- they were watching the Twins! Go Twinkies!

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We found a great little playground with a splash pad near our near home. Its not super close but still close enough to visit daily. I know it might seem strange but the playground (which is completely gated) has community toys. Jackson is obsessed with the car. Remember when we visited our FL family back in MARCH 2009!


And finally, this photo isn't saying much but we did visited the Adler Planetarium. They had so many exhibits for toddlers and we saw an Elmo show. Loved, loved, loved it. Jackson sat there quietly eating his snack and finally at the end of the movie/show he piped in with the rest of the kids saying things like "moon" and "Elmo". Here is a photo of him playing with a spaceship game that had buttons ... it was really about the buttons.
Alright, I think we are caught up. I do have a few videos that I want to post but our internet is slow right now. So look back soon for videos!