June 2007: Thank you I'll have another.

June came and went fast, but it was one of my favorite months so far. Since my birthday is right around the corner, June was my last first month (I'll pause for some of you to process that one----got it?----OK, I'll continue). I could write all day about all of the great things I did this month, but I thought it'd be better to sum it up through pictures. This way I spend less time typing and more time out doing cool new stuff to write about next month. Sound like a plan? I asked that question knowing that you would not be able to answer in time to change my mind, but at least I can say I made an effort. Anyways, here's my June:

Early in the month, I went to the Kalamazoo Art Fair with Grandpa and Grandma Buck. We saw some pretty things, some unique things, and some junk. Mom also let me get shot from a cannon! Nope, no "helicopter parents" here.

Later on, my Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Buck brought me my birthday gift a bit early... A NEW TOY BOX! Of course I helped put it together.

While we were in Grand Rapids one weekend, I got to go to the John Ball Zoo with Papa, Grammy, and my cousin Emily. Yeah, I touched a goat.

...then we sat poolside and relaxed a bit.

On four occasions, we packed up the old stroller and headed down to "Top of the Park", which is a month-long festival in Ann Arbor where they have concerts, performers, and ice cream...lots of ice cream. Our friends Paula and John came with us one time, and we saw crazy acrobats on poles. No kidding.

Yup, June was an action-packed month. I'm looking forward to July...especially my birthday. I'm hearing things about presents, parties, and a sugary concoction called cake. I'll keep you posted.

"Kitty"

I know that scientists have been classifying different animals and species into phylum through biological taxonomy for decades, but I have taken it upon myself to redefine and improve upon what others in academia have been unable to do. I have developed a new, stream-lined method in classifying organisms, and that is to call everything a "kitty" (or "Kithy" as I prefer to pronounce it). Whether it is a live animal, a picture in a book, a stuffed animal, or even a plant in the distance that looks like an animal; by classifying it as a "kitty", I have completely revolutionized the tedious work of classifying species. Once I learn how to speak in complete sentences, I plan to present this to the University's faculty for consideration. My guess is that they will grant me my doctorate on the spot. 'Bout time we had a Dr. Greenwald!

We've been keeping busy around here lately. Daddy is coaching baseball right now, and Mommy is always running me out to the store to get this, that, or the other. Last weekend, I spent some time with my grandparents in Kalamazoo. Grandma went out an picked me up a brand new pool, and we set it up out in the backyard. Mommy, Megan, and I spent the afternoon lounging poolside and soaking in the sun. Next time I'll have to order my bottle with an umbrella sticking out of it or a lime twist...I think that's what you're supposed to do. Anyways, we also hit an art festival while we were there. There was a lot of good food and a lot of neat things to look at. I had a lot of fun that weekend, and used a lot of sunscreen.


Last, but not least, I have a major announcement to make. I TOOK MY FIRST STEPS! I know none of you are the least bit surprised that I, Evangeline MacKenzie, would master this two-legged crawl that all of you seem to use to move from place to place, but I still feel that this was worth sharing. Mommy was very proud of me, and even sang me a special song based upon that theme. She tells me she learned it from a Mr. Rogers. Must be a nice guy, though his lyrics lead me to believe he's no Bob Dylan. Regardless, the gesture was appreciated. I am working hard to improve on this new form of getting myself around, and will surely keep you all posted.


'Til next time...