North Dakota Arm Part II

Just about this time last year, we took William for his first visit to North Dakota. If you'd like to compare, the entry is here. This year, it was just William and myself as John was working in order to have enough vacation days for Thanksgiving, Christmas and a few days in between. We had a wonderful visit with the Great Grandparents that did not involve anyone throwing up (woohoo for that!).

I was running around and trying to get our belongings (there are a LOT of them) together so we could leave on time when I noticed that William had crawled his way up into Great Grandpa Tom's lap for a little cuddle and a read. How cute!

All snuggled up...the tornado at rest!

It is hard to see in this picture, but there was some construction vehicles working just down the street....

William was mesmerized... He sat for a long time just watching them drive back and forth. I think he would have sat a lot longer if we hadn't had to leave!

Trying to reproduce the picture from last year on the front porch of McGarry's
Me, William, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Great Grandma by Great Grandma's (G.G) beautiful flowers

At the Wennersten's. Look at what William is doing! Growing up, my Grandpa Budd always kept M&M's in his front pocket when the kids were around (or maybe even when we weren't around?). His excuse was that he was trying to teach us our colors with the candy. This summer, the M&M's have returned to Great Grandpa's pocket and it didn't take long for William to discover where they were hidden! Every time we saw Great Grandpa, William would reach his arms out to Great Grandpa Budd and then search out the candy. He wouldn't even come back to ME unless I physically picked him up!
Pick pocket
Mmmmmmmmmmm....
The evidence is on his mouth, face, and hands. For what it is worth, it is a total lie when they say the candy won't melt in your hand. At least the way William eats them!