april break - dallas

So this was our last break, and we spent it in Dallas with as much family as possible.

Grandma and Grandpa gave Luca a pedal truck as an early

2nd Birthday present, but he also had to test drive

Cousin Harper's new sidewinder.

First on our agenda was getting a haircut.  Luca barely noticed

Miss Ginger wielding scissors while he played with a box of toys.

before

after

Of course, the highlight was lots of one-on-one time

with all four grandparents.

Opa

Lollie

Grandpa

Grandma

We went to the Dallas Aquarium with Lollie and Opa.

Luca was awed by feeding time in the shark tank tunnel.

shrimp dinner in the shark tank

manatee

We went to the Dallas Museum of Art with Grandma for their

music-themed kids' morning.  In the craft room, Luca was more

excited about using scissors than making his shaker (so no

pictures to show), and he loved running around with streamers

and bells during the courtyard dance party.

We had a mini early birthday celebration.

Uncle Ross and Aunt Lisa sent a singing tractor, too.

Hey, Zia Mia, whacha doin?

Throughout the whole trip, Luca was most fascinated

by Cousin Harper (4.5y)...

...and the dogs (especially Izzy and Emmy).

Emmy even let him walk her to see the ducks.