washington (by Riley)

Hi everyone, this is Riley. Mama and Daddy are still tired from our trip (and our bike ride yesterday) so I'm going to write this one.

I had so much fun last week when we went to see our family in Washington. It's far away! We had to take TWO planes to get there it's so far. I love planes.

I want to tell you all about our trip. It was really cool! I don't get to see my family out there very often, but it's really fun when I do! I'm mostly going to show you pictures and videos. I love watching videos! Here we go...

Poppa always has really cool pens in his pocket. He lets me play with them whenever I want!














Grammy and I did a puzzle. It was a lot harder than the puzzles I have at home! I love puzzles though.














We went to see friends one day and had to drive in the car. On the way back Grammy played a really fun game with me!



There was lots of basketball on TV! I watched with Uncle Dave.














I like trying on big people's shoes. They're fun to walk in. Here's a picture and a video of me with different shoes on:

















There were all sorts of balls in the front yard of Uncle Dave and Aunt Kristyn's house. Balls are one of my favorite toys! Here I am marching with one.














There was a cat next door that was really friendly. Did you know cats go, "Meow"? I love cats.














I love dogs too. Did you know they go, "Ruff, Ruff"? Uncle Dave and Aunt Kristyn have a dog named Molly. She's really fun to play with! Here's a video of us playing:



I got a really cool new toy. It's a bear that has a light in it! And it roars! It's really fun so I turn it on over and over again!














There were so many exciting things to do. But sometimes I just had to relax and watch Blues Clues. I love Blue!














I love my cousin Jenna. She's so much fun!














Mama, Daddy, Jenna, Uncle Dave and I took a trip in the car one day. We went to a park by the water! I got to throw rocks in the water and then go on a slide!





Grammy and I read books together. We both love to read!














I loved the boat in the mall play area. Except when I got caught in it head down. That wasn't fun. It was fun after that though!














Daddy and I went to the Children's Museum in the mall. What a cool place! There were balls that floated in the air, turtles, water I could play in, funny balls that rolled down ramps and all sorts of other stuff. And...I got to drive a truck! I did this more than just one time because I liked it best!



Here's a special seat just the right size for me. It was in the Men's Room, but I wanted to sit in it!














I was working the crane. These buttons made lights come on!














Bob the Builder wears a hat just like this!














I got to steer a boat!














Daddy made sure I had my life preserver on!














When I got back home Mama gave me chocolate ice cream. Yum!



















I had my first Crispy Creme doughnut. Mama said it was special. I thought it was yummy!














The next day Poppa brought popcorn back from the movies. I liked that too!














What a fun trip! I was really sad to leave. But I got to go on TWO more planes on the way home! I was so excited I could hardly keep still! Well, except when Blue or Bob were on the DVD. I pay attention to important stuff. Mama and Daddy thought that I might sleep on the way home since it got really late. It was too exciting though! I didn't sleep until we were in the car on the way home.

I can't wait to go to Washington again. My family is really fun! See you soon everybody!


Riley