Look out, everybody! Today my parents took me to La Crosse to get a BRAND NEW….

…. HAIRCUT!*

*4-wheeler not included

If anyone wonders where I inherited my fun, silly, mischievous spirit from, meet Auntie Cha Cha:

She lives in Florida, so it took fifteen months for us to finally meet, but it was well worth the wait! We had so much fun together…

We went to Lark Toys and it was the best. day. ever!

First, we played “Who wore it better?”

Then, we enjoyed all the store had to offer…. fudge, delicious snacks, toys, books, and even a carousel ride!

After our Lark Toys adventure, we traveled to nearby Wabasha for some sight-seeing and then Nelson for ice cream!

Another highlight with Auntie Cha Cha was the Asian Infusion dinner that she prepared for the family. It was YUMMY!

Finally, after all sorts of other shenanigans throughout our week together, we took a trip to southeastern Wisconsin to see Papa Florence, Great Grandma Garcia and other family members.

Unfortunately, at the end of it all, my cuteness just couldn’t convince her to stay. Auntie Cha Cha returned to Florida and left me to be the sole entertainer of the house; I will try not to disappoint! Miss and love you, Cha Cha. MUUUUAHHH!

On July 16, 2015 I turned 15 months old. To celebrate, my doctor invited me over to his office to hang out! I assumed we were going to play fun games, but it was a set-up. Instead, he said I had to endure 3 shots and get all sorts of measurements. I thought we did that last time I visited him. Rude! Once I was onto his dirty trick, I tried to hide behind the chair.

But, he found me. And here’s what we learned:

• I’m 22 lbs and 13 oz, or “fashionably slim,” says Doc.
• 2 ft, 7 inches puts me in the 57th percentile for height/length.
• My peanut head, however, remains below average at the 27th percentile.
• Even though I’m pretty tough, I’m still not a fan of those dang shots.

Needles, however, aren’t the only thing on my Dislike List these days. I also have a negative reaction to:

• Watermelon (Yuck!)
• Car washes (Scary!)
• Life jackets (Not at all comfortable)
• and Puppets (See photos below)

Yet, as I grow older, I also find more things to love:

• Root beer floats (Yes, please!)
• Pickles (I get that from Mom)
• Fireworks (So. Cool.)
• Ping pong balls (Throwing them across my classroom is the best)
• Window-licking (See photo below)

So, if anyone is interested in being my best friend forever, please reference my above list of favorites.

Hear me roar! (Video below)

July is all about living the good life! Like, cruisin’ through the Chippewa Flowage and enjoying all that Hayward has to offer!

I am the official welcoming committee for the waters.

Hanging out with the grand ones.

Me and momma.

Zonked out.

Oh captain, my captain.

Weeeee!

Future kayaker.

Ready for pancakes!

Fireworks

Refreshing!

Uh-oh. Is this sand supposed to stick to my hands?

Here, fishy-wishy.

Swing time!

Running through sprinkling water is fun!

Y.U.M.

Exhausted.

Cheers!

Like, all sorts of Daycare shenanigans… from getting a little dirty, to getting a little hungry, to getting a little sleepy.

Mud day?

Mud day.

Mud day!

Snack time with my besties.

Nite, nite. (Notice I’ve been upgraded to a cot instead of a crib?!)

Like, returning to the Pizza Farm with my Bodelson buddies!

Here, Uncle Dan… want my Dad’s hat?

Chillin’ like a villain.

Forkin’ it up!

The Pizza Farm playground!

And of course Jellystone! Warm days are meant to be spent with my main man, Yogi Bear.

Let’s do this.

Say cheese!

Going for a walk

Me and the girls.

An arcade! Talk about overstimulation!!

Let’s swim!

Come on, mom, the water’s fine!

Ever seen a grumpy monkey?

But I’m not done swimming yet!

My lifeguards.

Me and daddy-o

I love campfires!

Can you see me? I’m under the picnic basket?

My new ride.

There I am! Enjoying the view from the top!

Splish-splashing with Mackenzie!

My favorite dance partner!

This. Is. The. Life.

It’s a sandbox!!! …Homemade and built with love, sweat, and a few naughty words!

I would like to take some of the credit for helping to construct this beauty… my main job was to stay the heck out of the way… which was much harder than one might think!

My new sandbox friend is so much fun! Wanna come over and play with us? I’ll save you a seat!

Dear Nana Florence,

Today marks 8 years of missing you. Mom talks about you often, but once in a while those “memories sneak out of mom’s eyes and roll down her cheeks.”

Every time I hear about you, I’m convinced that, even if you weren’t my grandmother, you’d probably be my best friend. My partner in crime. The peanut butter to my jelly. So I hope you know, today and always, that I’ve reserved a special place in my heart for you… where beautiful stories are planted and deeply rooted in love… stories that grow stronger with the sunshine of laughter, but sometimes require the waters of cherished memories.

So we smile, we laugh, we cry, and we remember.

Best friends forever,
Jaeger xoxoxo

Anyone know what this is going to be?

Here’s your first clue:

Next set of clues:

It’s so exciting, I can hardly keep it a secret! Sorry to leave you with that cliffhanger, but stay tuned!

Yesterday was the longest day of the year, and the official start to summer! Because mom cancelled her day job last year to show me how to do summer, this year, I know just how to fill my days….

Summers are for having friends over!

Summers are for playing on the river!

Summers are for camping!

Summers are for watching horse shows!

Summers are for eating on the deck!

Summers are for flip flops and root beer floats, popsicles and sprinklers. Summers are for grilling out and sleeping in. Every summer has a story. I’m going to have so much fun writing mine!!

Dear Dad,

You’re oFISHally my best catch!
You sure know how to float my boat.
Thanks for teaching me the skills I need to “tackle” life!

“Give a boy a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a boy to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”

Happy Father’s Day!

Hooked on you forever,
Jaeger xoxoxo

P.S. Happy Father’s Day to Papa Florence & Grandpa Goodenough too!