Puppies!

We had to go to the hardware store today and there was a dog adoption event in the parking lot. We petted so many dogs, got lots of doggie kisses, and cuddled one of these warm, squirmy puppies. Best trip to the store ever.

Levi is 2

And absolutely wonderful.

The big kid gets the frosting spoon

Making his own birthday cupcakes

Grandma and Sylvia helped, of course.

The kid has a sense of humor

I let Levi climb into the car by himself today, and he headed for Sylvia's carseat.

Levi: I ride dis carseat?

Me: No, Levi, get in your own carseat.

Levi, grinning: Hee hee. I joking. 

Levi's conversational go-to

Costco cashier: Hey, man, how you doin'?

Levi, smiling: I fourteen. 

Sylvia's preschool teacher: Hi, Levi, how are your naps going?

Levi, smiling: I fourteen. 

I have no idea what this means in his head, but clearly he has latched onto it as a good answer. 

I Spy, long road trip through Kansas edition

Sylvia: I spy something green!
Me: Soybeans?
Sylvia: Yes!

Sylvia: I spy something tall and spinning around.
Me: Windmills?
Sylvia: Yes!

Paul: I spy something —
Me: Corn.
Paul: Yes!