Discovery World

Simon and Troy recently took a trip to Discovery World, while I was busy with a handbell event.  The pictures and adorable video make me want to take Simon again, soon!

Discovery World from Anne Reynolds on Vimeo.

Candyland

This video is a few months old, but really cute so I had to finally post it.  Simon is VERY enthusiastic about Candyland.

Candyland from Anne Reynolds on Vimeo.

Christmas Part 2 - Minnesota

On a ride at the Mall of America - one of only two rides we ended up going on

Same ride with Emily, but he got off before it started.  It was sadly not one of Simon's better outings.

Bunch o' kids at Mat & Monique's house

Graham and Simon piano fun

My lame attempt at a photo of all the kids - Clockwise from top are Clara, Joanna, Henrik, Simon, Finn, Graham and Abbott

Christmas presents with Reynolds/Swanson clan - giving Will a hug to thank him for his new golf clubs

New-to-him from Emily and Will - a floor piano!

Simon's Great Great Aunt Eleanor

and Great Aunt Lynn

Liz and Great Grandma Peggy

Helping Papa Tom open presents

Mesmerized by his present from Grandma Karen and Papa Tom!  (He calls it "MY iPad!"  - it's a LeapPad)

Christmas Part 1 - Illinois

Marty pretty much camped out anywhere Simon was eating

Painting ornaments at the pottery store with Aunt Sonnie

Climbing on a train at the Princeton Amtrak station

Watching out for trains

Family picture in the train station

An early Christmas gift - a bulldozer plate!

Putting out treats for Santa and Rudolph

Not quite sure what to think of Santa's note, thanking Simon for the treats

Opening presents from Santa

Opening more presents from Grandma Barb and Grandpa Jim

Teaching Grandma Minnie how to play with his "computer"

Now teaching Uncle Scott

Grandparents, Great-Grandma, and cousins

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Fire truck fun

At our neighborhood's annual block party in late September, the organizer had the brilliant idea to ask the Cedarburg Fire Department to send one of their fire trucks to visit.  They did, and it was a HUGE hit, particularly with Simon.  They let the kids climb all over the truck and try on fire hats, and then they did a presentation as well.  It was a really fun time for everyone!