My Summer Adventures

By Morgan Elisabeth Anderson

Mom and I surprised Grandmas and Grandpas in Utah in July. Grandma Anderson screamed so loud when we showed up on her doorstep, that it kind of hurt my ears.

Mom, Dad, and I went to the Long Island Children's Museum. It was a lot of fun, but I don't know why mom wanted to play in fake sand, we have real sand only 30 min. away at Jones Beach, I gave her a real smile for the picture though.

This was my favorite part of the museum... BUBBLES!! Dad pulled this wire, and it raised a wall of bubbles. It. Was. Amazing.

Dad and I in on the slide in the kids babies area. I wanted to go upstairs and learn about electricity and mirrors, but my parents like to take me to things that are special for my age. Whatever.

Don't make fun of me for this picture! We were at the beach and it was soooo bright, but I took such a good nap; the ocean breeze, the sound of splashing and laughter put me to sleep.

The first time in the OCEAN!! It didn't take long for me to like the cold water, dad tricked me. He took me out slowly, like a frog in a boiling pot of water... before I knew it I was having so much fun splashing and dunking dad in the water. (BTW: this is swimming in the Long Island Sound, across the water from Rhode Island).

My first camping trip! Our camping neighbors were only 20 feet away in every direction, I felt like I was in Manhattan again! My booster chair has a tray that comes off really easy (I guess so that mom and dad can put it in the dishwasher). I love it because every time I take it off, my food goes everywhere and Mom and Dad say: "Morgan!?" They must think it's funny, like me.

Teddy Roosevelt's House near where we live in NY. This was considered the "Summer White House" and the house... blah, blah, blah... the rocking chairs were really fun. Mom and Dad let me rock all by myself.

Back to the Utah Pictures...

Mom told me this is a fork generations photo. I don't know what Grandma Great, and Grammie have to do with forks and spoons, but I LOVED seeing them. Both Grandmas gave me big hugs.

My Grandpa Anderson can be summed up in two words: Fun and Silly! It must be the gray hair. We had a fully functioning splash park in G&G's backyard. **Viewer discretion is advised: Mom forgot to bring my swimsuit.

Here I am again...

My cousin Hadlee is the best cousin ever! She teaches me how to survive, including how to slowly chew through a tupperware container... I thought you just pop off the blue thing, boy was I wrong!

Watch this really cool video at the splash park, another highlight of my summer...

--If you're still reading this far down, I want to thank you. I may be the next Edgar Allen Poe or Stephanie Meyer, so thank you for still reading my writing. --

Grammie, Dustin, Emily, and Cameron came to New York for a fun visit. It was non-stop fun. Grammie played and held me a lot.

We all went on walks together at the Planting Fields, but sometimes they would leave me by myself in the stroller. I was strapped in, so I wasn't going anywhere, trust me...

Getting ready for this last one... I LEARNED TO WALK! I planned it so I would be walking by the time Grammie and my aunts and uncles were visiting from Utah. Again, I don't have clothes on (is anyone else seeing a theme?).

I hope you've had fun learning about my 2010 Summer Adventures. I know I'm little (and without clothes most of the time), but I had a stellar summer! We are seeing so many fun things in New York and New Jersey. Until next time, fans everywhere, this is MEA signing off!

Cousin Pictures

A Day in the Life of a Princess...

Once upon a time in a kingdom run by the most wonderful king and queen, there lived a beautiful princess. One day (and everyday in fact, since most of her days are much of the same), woke up from a great night's sleep and began her day by tapping her feet against the crib bars and babbling to herself. Some might argue that she was trying to awake her parents, the king and queen. But no, she was a princess with manners of course. Finally, when she was permitted to exit her wing of the castle and enter the breakfast wing, she was delighted to find that her breakfast consisted of not just milk, but a fine banana puree also! Oh, how she loves banana puree.

Then after a luscious meal, it is off to dress with a little help from the chamber maids.

And of course, accessorize!

In order to keep up her prestigious status, the princess must attend her royal social events

Those events are always draining and therefore call for shutting out the world. Inclusively, a princess must have her beauty rest!

Then on to her daily exercise. But she's the princess, so her Highness will ride in the carriage while the servants do the work.

Time to stretch (a.k.a. play and enjoy the view while the exerciser stretches.)

Then, deciding her highness could benefit from some exercise, she does a few pushups

A proper lady always has a few talents. So she is off to practicing the arts.

Create messes as she pleases because well, she doesn't have to clean them up, she's the princess. One might also consider this her creative outlet, she does need culture as a lady.

With unlimited resources (ha ha), Her Royalship adds a little enjoyment to her day by shopping for whatever her heart desires. (this picture was not staged)

The princess often travels to far away lands to see the great ocean and work on her royal suntan...

After a long day, the princess finally arrives at her favorite part of the day: The arrival of her Prince! (Morgan gets super excited when dad comes home even if she was crying and very upset, she will stop and get excited when he walks in the door. This video does not show an accurate excitement level due to distractions)

As is customary, the royal family joins together each evening for a King's feast.

Just before bed, the princess washes off the day with a luxurious bubble bath.

At last, it is off to be entertained by her personal jester (aka mom or dad) ...

...and then the princess returns to her wing of the castle for the night where she will dream of her perfect princess life and her handsome, charming prince.