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The other day we visited a firefighting museum at a local fire station. Small, but actually quite impressive, with lots of old fire engines, several displays of fire fighting techniques, and the like. And best of all, perhaps, they had a toy fire helmet for Nyan to wear.

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Our boy has been a big fan of pureed mangos since, well, pretty much ever. His favorite brand is tough to find out here, so we were quite pleased to find that he will now eat other brands. Whew.

The stuff’s all imported – even though mangos grow everywhere in the tropics, of course – so it’s insanely expensive. So it’s now a treat rather than a near-staple. No more of these sessions where he’ll eat three pouches in one sitting, and then have some more later on. Here he is enjoying the rare treat, long legs and all.

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We went to a store at a mall. There was a hat. Nyan plopped it on his head as he sat on Daddy’s shoulders. Daddy took a photo. The end.

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Climbing off of one of the riding thingies at our apartment complex’s playground. We just love the look of pure childhood happiness in this photo.

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In which a silly boy claims to be helping with the laundry – then changes his mind and says he IS the laundry, and helpfully puts himself into the laundry basket.

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Nyan has always had a thing for lining things up just so – especially his toys. A few weeks ago, back before we had much furniture in our new place, Nyan had lots and lots of room to play – and to line up his cars.

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Here in the tropics, it’s important to stay hydrated. We’re happy to report that Nyan has learned that lesson well and drinks plenty of H20 daily.

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We haven’t lived there in a few years, and frankly we worry about its sanity sometimes, but America remains where Nyan was born, and he’s not shy about showing his red white and blue, especially on the 4th of July. Here he is on the walk to school today. And no, he’s not pontificating about the importance of separating church and state, nor railing against dangerously loose interpretations of the Second Amendment. Instead, he’s excitedly pointing out a passing construction truck. Like any good American.

First thing Nyan does most mornings is head for his toy chest and start to line up his various trucks, planes and other vehicles. The other morning, the toy that won the coveted title of First Toy of the Day was this metal tractor.

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