Bananas 2 ways

"Did you know that Mama and Grandma are allergic to raw bananas? 

That's why I haven't tried them yet."

"But Mama said that I could try them as long as they're cooked. 

So that's what I'm trying now!"

"First a banana baked plain."

"Eh. It's no raisin, that's for sure."

"Now for a raisin to cleanse the palate."

"Finally, a banana baked with cinnamon."

"Mmmm, much better."

"Perhaps even finger-licking good."

"I think that I have to score the plain bananas, rather than the cinnamon ones, 

just to maintain the integrity of my rating system."

"And in that case, bananas only get 2 stars. 

Cinnamon adds another 2, though."

Fun with Grandma

"Hi again! Grandma and I did lots of things together last week."

"We watched the cars go by. I like how they go 'vroom!'"

"And of course I ate."

"I ate a lot."

"I hope there's more after this bowl of squash. 

Maybe some more of those delicious New Jersey peaches you brought me?"

"And then before I knew it, it was time to say goodbye."

"Don't go! Take me with you, Grandpa, Giver of Apple Slices!"

A Special Message to Grandma

"Happy Birthday, Grandma!"

"I wore elephants in celebration of this day (there are even a couple orange ones too)!"

"I'm eating my favorite food in your honor. And then I thought..."

"Elephants must love pears, too!"

"Happy Orangemen's Day, too!"