Simon Says "Happy 64th Anniversary! - WOW"

Yesterday was a big day for my Great-Grandma and Grandpa Kerrigan. It was their wedding anniversary! Aren't they lookin' good out on the dance floor?!!! This picture was actually from last May when they came up to Baltimore to help celebrate my Daddy & Mommy's wedding! My parents have 63 years to go to match this anniversary! MiMi and I just got back from driving my Aunt Kerrian to the airport. Didn't she just get home? Well, yes, but she's off today for a trip to Italy! That's way far away across an ocean ... I wouldn't want to be in my carseat that long! But, trips are wonderful and I will look forward to many more adventures traveling the world. How about you? Do you like to travel? And what's been your favorite trip?

Simon Says "Yipes, Look at My MiMi!"

Last evening after I went home with Daddy, MiMi was out walking with Kerrian's doggie, Molly, and whoops! she tripped over her own flip-flop and crash landed. Her floppy left shoulder dislocated - again! A very kind young lady running by came to her rescue (a strange sight to see a woman laying flat out on the ground with a doggie standing guard). Then MiMi called her good friends, the Klimts, (perfect to have a Nurse and an ER doctor as best friends!), and before you know it, she was good as new! Mommy asked me to give MiMi a hand today - no heavy lifting! Aunt Kerrian is coming home too so we'll all be just fine! Whew!

Simon Says "Boy, Have You Seen the Traffic on 95?"

Daddy, Mommy and I made it safely back home and, boy-oh-boy, there is no place like home. I slept like a baby! Remember a little while back I told you that my parents got me something special at the yard sale? Well, here it is ... my own wheels! I've got to practice a little more, but soon I'll be ready for my own road trip! Pack your bags! MiMi told me all about her weekend ... she, Uncle Charley & Tricia went to see the fireworks at Oregon Ridge Park on Saturday night. She told me it was a beautiful night and the symphony concert was lovely. MiMi says that she missed me BIG time ... and I am having fun being here playing with my exersaucer again. I forgot how much fun can be found in this little seat.

Simon Says "We AreTaking a Bite Out of the Big Apple"

Photo courtesy of Getty, HuffingtonPost.com

Well, here we are ... do you see me? ... there, down on the street to the right of that really tall building. Oh wait, I think a bus just passed and blocked your view. Isn't this just an amazing sight? If you haven't had the pleasure of visiting here yet, make plans, grab some friends or loved ones and join in the excitement only found in NYC!

Simon Says "Let's Celebrate All Weekend!"

I know that July 4th is a day we celebrate our independence (although I don't know much about that just yet) and I know it's really tomorrow, but Daddy and Mommy and lots of others got today as a holiday from work so I say we start celebrating right away! We're off to NYC and we get to spend the night with Pat and Beth and see the Big Apple ... I'm not eating apples just yet but I'll go along just to see what the fuss is about. The tallest buildings I have ever seen are some of the ones right in downtown Baltimore, but I hear I'll see some so much taller than that today! And yellow cabs all over, and millions of people, and hot dog stands on almost every corner, and big bridges and a train that goes underground and even under the river! I just hope I don't sleep through too much of it all! I hope Oma & PopPop and MiMi and all of my Aunts and my Uncle Charley have plans for some fun too and we can tell each other all about it when we're together again soon. Here is Betsy Ross' contribution to our country's celebration ... I mean no disrespect, I was just starting the picnic early. For a great read on what the significance of July 4th is for us all, please go to http://www.hollydietor.blogspot.com/ . Holly Dietor's blog today is a great little history lesson and a reflection for each of us on claiming our own futures!

Simon Says "Ahhh, Summertime and the Living is Easy!"

As you can see, yesterday was a glorious summer day and perfect for a visit poolside. MiMi's friend, Deborah, came over after my nap and we spent some time visiting in the shade by the pool. Doesn't get much better than this does it? Well, maybe so ... remember tomorrow I leave on my roadtrip to NYC with Daddy and Mommy and we will have lots of new adventures! I work on boats too, like my Daddy, but as you can see it's more like trying to nibble down the mast! Hope your holiday weekend plans are coming along ... maybe a cookout, a picnic, the pool, friends and family, fireworks ... sounds like good times for all! It's time to celebrate the red, white and blue ... stars and stripes ... the good ole USA!

Simon Says "Coffee, Tea, or Me?"

Good Morning ... here I am at MiMi's kitchen table ... we looked around and thought the only thing that is missing here is ... YOU! When we were talking yesterday about the summertime fun we're looking forward to, we know that everyday would be more fun if it's shared with our family and friends. So now you can see we're always ready to pull up another chair at the table ... so maybe you could come play here with us one day ... hope to see you soon!