Lucas and Abbie built this reading fort while Mom and Dad slept in. When we found them Lucas was helping Abbie read her “Hooked on Phonics” book.

Grandpa took Lucas to the boat show one afternoon. Lucas enjoyed the popcorn.

He liked sitting in the big boats, too.

Abbie shows her friend Rocky the mountain goat the baby chicks at the MN Zoo.

Next she shows Rocky the dolphins.

And here she gives Rocky a view out the monorail window.

Abbie makes sure Rocky enjoys the monorail too.

Chuck and Abbie and Rocky pause for a quick snapshot.

OK, here's the REAL highlight of the trip!

Abbie checks out the gibbons and flamingos, while Rocky inspects the fence construction.

Lucas and Chuck concocted this masterpiece after watching the Robots DVD.

Not sure what Abbie's up to here, but she looks like she's having fun.

Abbie, Lucas, and Natasha show off the yummy brownies they made (with Casey's help).

Look at Abbie's pretty braids!

Jammy time!