Oh boy, my favorite place on Earth!
I started out by getting in touch with my red neck side and hopping into this monster truck.
Next it was tractor time!
So many rides and adventures, so little time.
One of my favorite parts was when my buddy Barney let me drive.
All this running around really made me hungry.
I told the family all about it over some pepperoni pizza and lemonade.
I have to get a move on and shovel the rest of this in, there are tokens to be spent and games to play.
St. Francis and I are hanging out in Gaga's garden.
This little bowl he has is perfect for rock collection. I spent a lot of time finding just the right ones.
Here I am being mysterious.
Just chillin' waiting for the parade to get kicked off. Like the new shades?
They were a great little find from a recent Salvo trip I made with 'Gaga' (Grandma).
Time to switch it up a little bit now, how do I look in Mama's specs? I swiped 'em while she was busy snapping the pictures.
Mom shows me how to use the plastic bag for the candy.
The festivities kicked off with a bunch of firetrucks. They were LOUD!
Mom dives into the street for a tootsie roll that my little arm just couldn't reach.
Here comes some lollipops I think.
In between we review our parade etiquette since this whole thing is still pretty new to me.
1,2,3, and smile and wave, 1, 2, 3 and smile and wave...
That last group really had an arm on them. I think Grandma may even have caught some.
As soon as we arrived Aunt Bridget and I stumbled upon live entertainment.
Boy, these guys are really good.
I think they should take this show on the road and not limit themselves to the Thursday Tridge crowd.
Chucky Cheese was even there. WAY better than the Elvis impersonator!
For whatever reason Chucky also gave some sound financial advice with his hand shake. 
The band wasn't too shabby either.
I'm all warmed up and ready to boogie!
Mom and I tore it up on the dance grass.
I also discovered I was a fan of 70's and 80's rock.
Here comes the dip!
Mama and I run from the giant Pirate's head as it dumps water everywhere!
There are these really cool slides too that you can move to make water magic.
That's enough of that, now it's off to the real slides.
Wheee!! Let's go again!
The water park was a blast and as you can see we headed to an Italian restaurant afterwards to fill our bellies and unwind.
I really was able to let my hair down (bread in mouth and all).
You don't have to travel to Frankenmuth to find X-mas in July in Michigan.
Leave it to me to find water to splash around and have fun in, cold weather or not.
I also have developed the uncanny ability to locate play areas.
Sorry Grandma and Mama, this is my 'abeja' (bee).
Grandma holds me tight as we set sail. Hopefully this trip is better than the short jaunt on Grandpa's boat the day before.
Mom and I enjoy the ride.
Land ahead!
We're not the only big boat on these waters though.
There are no cars allowed on the island, so everyone is in great shape from walking, horse riding and biking.
Can't say the same for the birds though.
Grandma cracked some great jokes about our chubby feathered friend.
I guess the birds must eat too much left over fudge.
Horsey!
After taking a long walk and strolling in the stroller, I am ready to head back to the mainland. We count ducks until the boat arrives.
