Images of my Minnesota visit.

On my recent visit up north, my grandson
had been ill two days before we came
and I suspect he was still under the weather.
Then he had to put up with Po-Po.







We took him some Thomas and friends
and he loved them. I am totally amazed
that these characters from Sodor in England
can have such appeal to kids. There are
character trains such as Toby and Flora and
trust me at 19 months they know these
character trains.

He loves swimming and is not
scared of getting his head under.






Probably his favorite thing is to
ride on his Dad's shoulders.
He is pretty crazy about his Dad.

He does have a quiet moment or two.
He likes to sit in his own little Ikea
chair and will watch a video of trains
or trucks. His grandma Hansen
has a nice way with him.

I liked how he wanted to read the

newspaper just like Dad or Grandpa.

Of course Uncle Scotty was a hit

with everyone. He could find "Thomas

the Train" videos on UTube.

I think uncle Scotty's green Honda hat

is cool. Maybe I will borrow it.