Jumpin' Jack 'o Lanterns!

First, you have to get the perfect pumpkin.

(Grandma and Grandpa Aasen picked this one out!)

Once you cut off the top, you have to take out the seeds and pulp.

You can use a tool, or ... just dig right in!

"Ewww!"

This part is the most work!

Once the inside is all clean, you can carve a face.

(If you are little, like me, it is probably best to have someone help you! -Thanks Dad!)

Finally, you have a perfect Halloween friend!

Puzzling Advice

Okay, when you are putting together a puzzle like this one

(It has twenty four pieces!)

I like to recommend starting with your favorite character.

I usually begin with Grover (sometimes Zoe),

then assemble the friend that is near them.

Before you know it, you can say...

"Yeah! I did it!"

Rock Star!

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Maybe!

I like to use my stethoscope to take care of all of my buddies!

Yep! They are all healthy!

Pals

My friend Layton came to visit today.

This is us taking a break from playing to have a snack.

My Brother and Me

Workin' For A Livin'!

My 'job' is to play... a lot!

Labor Day Fun

My Grandma W. visited for the weekend.

On Friday, we went to the Minnesota State Fair.

We had a superfantastic time!

I went on lots of rides!

Including the carousel, of course!

I also got to visit lots of baby animals, like this soft little lamb.

Grandma took me to the Build-a-Bear workshop at the fair.

This is us with my new friend, Mr. Mistoffelees.

Thank you, Grandma!

On Saturday, I had tons of fun swimming at the pool at her hotel, too.

Don't you just love my fishy?

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It's been a busy weekend. Now I know why they call it labor day...

having this much fun is a lot of work!

When I Grown Up...

I want to be a firefighter.

I met some real firefighters the other day.

They let me sit in their truck and even gave me this special hat.

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If not a firefighter, I want to be a 'kitty who dances'.

I watched a video of the musical Cats and have been singing and dancing ever since.

I want to be Mr. Mistoffolees!

Frankenstein's Monster?

No!

It's just my crazy Play-Doh, Mister Potato Head creation.

I call it 'funny viking muscle girl'.