May 14-17, 2013: Mario's overnight stay with Grandma

I love having Mario stay with me for extended visits. We make breakfast together; work on letters and reading; play; read books; go shopping; visit with his cousins in town; watch movies; etc. Mario visited from May 14th through the 17th.

Mario at Sam and Kiley's apartment for a short visit. What a cute little face!

On the 16th, we met Jessica and her boys at the Rio Grande Zoo. It was an unusually HOT day:

Outside the entrance while we wait for the Dunlap's to arrive

Mario sitting at the feet of a bronze lobo (wolf) statue

Hudson and Mario tackle a giant frog near the reptile exhibit

Hudson does not want to share the frog with Mario! 

A happy Mario with his new haircut

Jessica and her two sweet boys, Hudson and Beau

Ride 'em cowboy!

The boys decided it was too hot to see all the animals, so we went to

"Grandma's house" and filled up the inflatable swimming pool.

The water was so cold though that the boys were freezing!

They enjoyed a very warm bath afterwards and played happily together.

On April 17th, Mario and I went to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for his doughnut

of choice. Afterwards, we went shopping for new p.j.'s, a baseball hat; shorts and tops;

running shoes, and of course--toys! 

Licking the frosting off his face

Mario attempting to smile

Here's another attempt--funny boy!

 New toys to try out

Lots of cars to keep Mario busy

I love you Mario, and I'll miss you like crazy when you're gone!