Cinco De Mayo

OK, so this post is late...and we actually went out for Cinco De Mayo on May 3, but does it really matter? We had a really great time-Mawson might have had a little too much fun!

Hail Storm & TV Fun!

Hail doesn't show up too good in the pictures, but the white streaks/blurs you see on the pine tree is hail! It came down for about 2-3 minutes, then just stopped. Mawson thought that was pretty cool.


We also played some Mario Kart on the Wii-notice how Mawson has the safety strap attached. He's so smart! For whatever reason, pictures of the game did not come out, so I'll add some more later when I get them.


Finally, we relaxed with some TV, and watched the Price is Right Million Dollar Spectacular. All this happened on Wednesday, but unfortunately I am just getting to the post, so please ignore the date.

Mawson Works at the Bookstore

Actually, Mawson came and hung out with me at the bookstore on Monday, but I have just been really lazy lately. This week at my 2nd job has been tough and the odd hours are just catching up with me-but Mawson had a good time at the bookstore. He helped with the phone, some computer stuff, stocking the shelves with Spanish books, and even packing up some boxes to be returned. He was an AWESOME helper, and I'd say he could come and help out any time he wants. Unfortunately, I do not have the pictures on this computer that I using, so they will be uploaded at a later date.

*Pictures Added*

Machida on the Computer


Machida on the Phone


Machida Shelving Spanish Books


Machida Organizing Markers


Machida Shipping Boxes


Once again, Mawson is free to come to work and help me out anytime!

Saturday Fun!

Mawson had a pretty full day today.

First we mailed the Little Visitor Contract back to Huff.



We went to Goodwill and met a new friend.


Then he attempted to drive my new car. Greg was pretty freaked out, but Mawson couldn't reach the peddles or the shifter, so we didn't get too far.




Then we went to my mom's house. We met her dog Puddin. Puddin thought Mawson might make a tasty snack, but her plans to eat him were foiled.



Then he helped us out with planting a Red Bud tree in my mom's front yard.




We finished off the day with a delicious sushi dinner.

Mawson Arrives in Missouri

Finally, after over a week in transit, Mawson has arrived in Missouri. He was quite happy to get out of the package and he promptly showed me some cute little keychain gifts! I introduced him to the gang and I got pictures with everyone, but Greg-he had already left for work.

Mawson is Here

Look what I brought

Meeting Maybelline

Meeting Ripley


Meeting Gypsy


Meeting Bentley

Meeting Harlee


Mawson was lucky to arrive when he did-there is quite the thunderstorm going on right now. I can't wait to show him around and take lots of fun pictures.