We took a lovely family trip to Goshen yesterday.

Being the good parents we are, we hauled along about 50lbs of gear, including some very smart blinkie, noisy toys. Then Grandma brought out this delightful push and go truck that belonged to Eric. Buddy seemed to appreciate neither modern baby science nor classic vintage. Notwithstanding the many people eager to love, hug, coo, and peekaboo, there was no shortage of things to entertain; however, if focused attention is any indication, Bud’s hierarchy of preferred entertainment seems to be as follows:
1. His dirty sock

2. The pink bear Dan gave Kristen for valentines day, particularly yummy to taste

3. Grandpa’s buttons

Eric, Kristen, Kristen’s boyfriend Dan, and I went bowling while Grandma and Grandpa babysat. E got a personal best of 176 in game 1! And Kristen bowled a strike! Documented below – frame 2. Lest you look at the scores and think, “Wow, Katie! You’re terrible. And weren’t you in a bowling league in Moline?!” Please note: this is my second game where I more than doubled my score.