spoiled again!

nana and poppy came to visit us the week before last and i had a blast. they like to spoil me rotten and i can't get enough of that.

i got to watch more videos than mama ever lets me watch!

nana and poppy brought me my very own chair, which i love, and sit in every day, mostly to read my books or play my harmonica.

while poppy took a nap, me and nana went up on the roof and played ball, which as you can see, i love to do.

nana and poppy also brought me my very own set of golf clubs. golf is okay, but i mostly like to play a new game i made up called gockey. it's more like hockey and and little bit like whack-the-ball-around-and-scream. tons of fun. you should try it.

we also drove up to the bronx zoo where i saw tons of new animals.

my favorites were the alligators and the ducks, mostly because i liked saying those two words over and over.

i also got to pretend i was a prairie dog, which was thrilling.

i don't remember what we were looking at here, but it looks like something scary.

as always though, my favorite parts of their visit were the silly times at home. upside down with papa.

and tickled by nana and poppy. i miss you nana and poppy!

4th of July at The Cottage

Well, it was two weeks ago, but hey, we've been busy. Here's a (rather long) recap of our awesome time at The Cottage with Mama's entire extended family.

Up at 5:30 am on the sunporch.

Reading Clifford the Big Red Dog (from Grampa and Grammy) with Mama and his cousins Sofia and Matias and Clifford himself.

Being pulled in the wagon full of Legos by Grampa.

Chowing on Papa's famous corn.

Freestyling on the cottage steps.

Throwing rocks and balls into the lake with his cousins.

Fixin' the lawn mower.

Learning to play ball with Grampa.

Swinging in Papa's arms.

Coloring with Sofia.

Getting ready to go on the boat.

On the boat!

And everyone got to drive.

With Grampa at the helm.

Even Ollie!

Loving the water.

Really loving it.

On the swing with Grammy, Sofia, and Matias.

Chillin' on the dock.

Playing dolls with his cousin Riley.

Lots of napping with Papa.

Throwing balls into the pool.

Actually playing in the pool with Alexis and Sofia.

A little Brooklyn tiger...

Who sure loves The Cottage!

How Ollie Is Spending His Summer

He fills the cooler with beer, puts on a shirt that shows off his tattoo, and hangs out on the roof deck with the ladies. That's our boy!

(Sometimes with ladies and activities more appropriate for his age.)

Although they're often still up to no good... you can see more about that here.

Ollie View

Following his mama's footsteps (former boom chick), Ollie decided it was his turn to try video.
Check out OllieView:

Refreshing Things

What's better on a hot summer day than fresh hibiscus lemonade and a water park?

Who needs a sippy cup? Not Ollie!

mmmmmm... so good.

c'mon, it's time to go to the water park!

Stompin', splashin', and climbin'.

This is what Papas are for!

Next time we'll remember to bring a change of clothes for Papa too...

Old Friends Get Together and Rock It Like They Used To

Ollie hasn't seen him in a while, but when Milo came over last week while his daddy went to a meeting, not only did Milo not get upset at all when he left, but the two boys played so nicely together.

hey, i remember you. we were both a little smaller last time i saw you.

now we're pros at stacking.

and walking.

and doing latch puzzles.

man, you're growing up too fast, milo! oh wait...

so am i!

Addendum to Today's Earlier Post: One Little Monkey Jumping on the...

Chair. Yep. Didn't learn his lesson at all. Fell off. Again. Hit his head on the corner of the toy box this time. Mama freaked out. Called the (on call night) doctor. And the doctor said... make sure he's not vomiting or walking like a drunk person. Oh yeah, and no more monkeys jumping on the chair!!!! 

Two of His New Favorite Things

Playing the harmonica that Grampa sent to him, and making Mama crazy by standing in the chair (which he finally fell out of the other day, but learned nothing from, and was right back up on an hour later).