A trip to the zoo with Uncle Michael!

A peacock displayed its beautiful feathers just for Owen.

Owen chased a female peacock through the rhododendron grove.

Owen's favorite exhibit was the Common North American Backhoe -- luckily not an endangered species!

We went to the Morris Arboretum. Owen stalked a giant praying mantis.

Daddy and Owen, look behind you!!!

Owen was fascinated by the BIG ant.

Owen helped out by sweeping the porch of the log cabin.

Owen pointed out all the wildlife at the arboretum.

A year and a half old today!

The backhoe next door was back again!

Owen shows off the diapers Mommy made for him.

Happy Birthday, Mommy!

Owen enjoyed it when Anthony and Suzi read to him.

Good morning, Sunshine!

Owen celebrated Mother's Day with Mommy, Gran, and Grandmom!

Owen helps pack the suitcase before our trip to Minnesota.

There was a fun playroom to wait in at the airport.

Auntie shows off Owen to her friends.

Owen liked the cloth that Auntie had in her walker.

Everyone was amazed when Owen wiped up some spilled water.

A nice visit with Auntie again on Sunday.

Owen was fascinated with Wilma's chair.

Auntie took Owen for a ride in her walker.

Daddy and Owen enjoyed a visit to the rock garden.

Owen is VERY HAPPY to be visiting Minnesota.

Aunt Mollie and Owen played with the backhoes in the sandbox.

Owen and the "Dean Women" -- Gran, Mommy, and Mollie.

We all went to the Minnesota Zoo. Mommy, Owen, Mollie, and Daniel went for a tractor ride!

Owen looked out the window of the Monorail and saw some snow geese.

One last trip to see Auntie for this visit.

Daniel and Owen had so much fun together!

Back in New Jersey, Grandmom brought Owen some paints.

Owen liked being an artist.

Owen plays with his toy backhoe.

Owen and Mommy got to drive a REAL BACKHOE!!!