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So this weekend was like summer here in Newark! We hit the 90s and broke the record a few days. On Saturday the University was having AG Day so we all went. CJ enjoyed seeing the animals and listening to the bands play. The very sleepy boy fell asleep on the hayride though. I think his favorite was the new UD ice cream!


On Sunday we went and bought him a pool for the backyard and he spent about an hour in and out of the pool. He watered all the trees and flowers. He looked just like PopPop going around to each thing with his little watering can.


On Monday we had to head to Philadelphia for an appointment. CJ loves the city and misses it a lot. However, we just realized that he is convinced that the Walt Whitman bridge in Philly is the Broadway bridge in Kansas City (that he's been over like 2x ever). He was quite upset that we wouldn't go over the bridge as he was certain PopPop, Nana, and Grandma were sure to be on the other side.


The picture is of CJ after he hugged Elmo at the zoo. I couldn't snap it fast enough, but he loved it. He's been talking about it for a week now. It may mean we need a trip to Sesame Place this summer.

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