Photos from Indiana

We visited family and friends in Indiana, where I am from. We all had a great time. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen Loki enjoy himself so much. Here are some photos of him during this visit. Unfortunately, I lost my camera-phone, which had some great pictures, such as Loki splashing in creeks. But I think we found enough from other sources.

Of course, spending time with family was top priority. Papaw Mark (my step-dad) took a lot of time from his busy schedule. Here, he took us out on the first of two boat trips on Lake Monroe:

Loki's #1 play partner was Cousin Chloe (Mark's granddaughter):

Stacked smiles:

Tea party:

With Papaw Mark:

With Cousin A.J. and Uncle Brent:

In the kiddie pool with Cousin Marlee (another granddaughter of Mark):

Loki was even able to get Nana, my mom, playing rough:

Loki shows Papaw Mark how to build a helicopter:

It turns out that Papaw Mark repairs helicopters:

Ready for take off:

Nana threw an early fourth birthday party for Loki, with a carnival theme:

Cousin Ashlyn paints Loki's face:

Huffing and puffing on a beautiful cake made by my step-sister, Loki's Aunt Lindsay:

With Marlee, two cats:

Loki pinned the tail exactly right on the donkey:

Whack the piñata:

On a boat with Nana:

Loki is sometimes naughty:

At the helm:

With Mama:

Nana took Loki to Build-a-Bear, where kids choose an animal, watch it 'come to life,' groom it (here), name it, and give it accessories:

He names his female musician rabbit Chloe, except when she is a he, and then he is Chlo-dee:

Mirrored at a children's science museum (Wonderlab in Bloomington):

Pinned at the museum:

A kiss for Nancy, Loki's great-great-aunt:

Looking to the future (photo by Ashlyn):