Sticks and Tones

Today, Mom took me to see a kid's band called the Sticks and Tones. We showed up early to get a good seat. Since we had some time, Mom took me down by a pond behind the stage to watch some geese and fish.

When it got close to the time the band was going to play Mom took me back to our seats. She set me up with some snacks, and I relaxed for a while on the blanket.

Pretty soon the area was full of people and the band was ready to start playing.

I practiced some of my best dance moves while the band played.

I had a really good time. So did a lot of other kids.

Caponi Art Park

Mom drove me to Eagan, MN today to check out Caponi Art Park. Every Tuesday morning throughout the summer, the park holds a "family fun event." Today, we listened to American folkloric music.

I waited patiently for the music to start.

A lot of other adults and kids showed up for the performance.

It started with some drumming.

Then there was some charango and guitar playing. 

There was a little bit of story-telling.

I enjoyed the performance...

For the first half hour.

They invited some kids to participate in playing instruments and singing. I was too little to go up.

I started to get distracted as the performance continued.

Eventually I demanded Mom take me for a walk around the park.

Mom listened to the end of the performance while I ran around. It was a good time, although the event was designed for kids a little older than me.

Fun and a Run

Sometimes when Dad needs to go for a run, we all go to a park together where Dad does his run, Mom takes me for a short walk, then we meet up at a playground and I get to play. We usually go to the lake by our house because it's a short drive. Mom has enjoyed seeing the landscape change with the seasons. She says there's usually something new to photograph each time we go. Tonight, she took these pictures.

Father Hennepin Festival

There's nothing like going to a festival in the summer. Especially when it includes a petting zoo. Except, at first, I was a little scared of the animals.

But I warmed up.

A little...

I needed Dad to help me get my courage up.

Then I was able to pet some of the animals on my own.

Hmmm, which goat is safe to pet?

I think this one's okay.

The goats were more interested in my feet.

It tickled when they touched their noses to my toes.

After the petting zoo, we checked out a car show. They were playing some oldies music, and I felt the need to dance.

It was a fun time.

Just a Few

From a visit to a new park.