Good Morning

GUYS IT'S ALMOST THE FOURTH OF JULY!
Uncle Sam is so excited to celebrate with you! And what's more American than getting up early for some good old fashioned hard work? Probably nothing. Happy Monday!!

When the Sun Goes Down

We built a bonfire to roast s'mores. That's what summer is all about, right? This little duck, Martha, loved the fire! She almost got a little bit too close.

Finished!

After hours of hard work and frantically searching for a puzzle piece, Emery has finished her puzzle! Don't those cupcakes look delicious?!?! Emery is going to bake some of them and let you know. Happy Tuesday everyone!

Cupcakes and Puzzles

Emery the Elephant is hard at work on this delicious puzzle. 1,000 pieces of everyone's favorite treat: cupcakes! Can she solve it before Sunday ends? Its looking unlikely, but Emery is not a quitter!

Swimming!

This is the first time we have gone swimming at the pool at our new apartment. Beach Ball Bill really enjoyed soaking up the sun. Poolside tanning is best tanning. Especially when the water is too cold!

Successful Shopping

Frank is all ready to cook dinner! Pulled pork sandwiches with homemade mac and cheese and a side of salad. It was basically the greatest dinner in a long time. Frank has committed to cooking at home more often.

SUNSHINE

The sun has finally come out to play. Frank could not be more excited to be invited to the party. Summer is back with warm weather and blue skies and with it, summer ducks!

I Mustache You To Forgive Me

Well folks, I am working at a job where I can't legally take pictures so it has been hard to post. Also, two packages of rubber ducks have gone missing! So I don't know whats up with that. I hope you all are having safe and exciting summers! Check back soon and I will hopefully have some more posts.

Lots of Love,
Jamie

Cold and Cloudy

The weather outside is awful. It's June and only 55! What is this nonsense? Our little Tiger is pretty upset but, that doesn't stop him from exploring outside.




Here he is waiting for the humans to lead the way. This new land is unfamiliar hunting territory.



The foliage here is dense and strong. Perfect hunting grounds for any tiny tiger.





For right now, tiger is content walking this cute little puppy around. Who doesn't love walking fluffy puppies?

A Wedding

This little tiger was the perfect duck for such a beautiful and fun wedding! First stop, Walmart to get a gift last minute. Then putting it together in the car.



Next up, Nibley! The reception was beautiful with lots of color and tons of mini cakes.



Congratulations to the beautiful bride and groom!

Safe Arrival

Lance and Hera arrived safely in Logan and were met happily by A WHOLE BUNCH of new friends! Including some more summer ones! Lance is going to rest up from all that fun, but look for new friends SOON!


New arrivals!

Homeward Bound

Lance and Hera are supervising the humans as they drive home. It's been a fun vacation but it's time to head back to our own beds. Hera cannot wait to meet her new family! Lance has told her all about them. For right now though, they are both content watching the beautiful view. Especially the red rock. Safe travels Hera and Lance!

Another New Friend

While out souvenir shopping today, Lance found a new friend to bring home! Everyone, meet Hera. The rubber ducky goddess of women and children.



Lance is very excited to bring another friend into the flock. What a lucky duck he is to meet so many special people in such a short amount of time!

Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum

Today Lance went to check out the Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum here in St. George. The museum was very impressive. You start out on the ground floor in the flatlands.




Slowly you travel up a winding pathway that takes you into representations of higher elevations. Here is Lance with one of his feathery family members.



Eventually, you end up in mountain terrains. From here you can look across and see all the different elevations and terrains. Lance is sure glad rubber ducks don't live by bears!




If you are ever in St. George, Lance definitely suggests checking into the museum.

Vegas!

Yesterday Lance made his first trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. The day was so fun filled and exhausting that the post had to wait a bit.





The drive to Vegas was beautiful. Lance really loved looking at the red rock.



First stop: New York, New York Hotel. Lance thought the Hershey museum was amazing. It was pretty hard to leave without buckets of chocolate.




Next stop: The Sugar Factory inside the MGM Grand. Lance loved this giant disco duck, but was pretty disappointed that The Sugar Factory does not sell rubber ducks. They even have one in their logo!




After The Sugar Factory, lance headed to M&M World. WHO DOESN'T LOVE M&M'S?!? Lance thought this wall of all the colors was the coolest thing ever! Lance's favorite color was, of course, yellow!


After taking a look around, Lance stopped to watch "I Lost My M In Las Vegas", the free 3D movie starring Red and Yellow. Those glasses sure do look silly, Lance.


Following M&M world, Lance made a stop at the Coca-Cola store. Here, he got to try 8 different soda floats! There was everything from Grape Fanta (yuck!) to Mellow Yellow (perfect!). Lance's favorite was the Red Crème Soda Float.



Lance had a fun time walking all along Las Vegas Boulevard. His last stop was at Cosmopolitan where he got to sit on a GIANT shoe.





The drive back was very quiet and relaxing.

Just Keep Swimming

Lance is really enjoying pool time. Especially when there are kids around to splash wish. He sure wishes his friends could be here!

Origin Story Sunday

By now you are all pretty well acquainted with Lifeguard Lance.
Since he is my only summer duck, he's been celebrating with me since my summer started. (Don't worry, other ducks will be introduced soon!)



Lifeguard Lance has had a dream his whole life. Ever since he was a little rubber duckling, Lance has dreamed of keeping humans safe in all bodies of water, everywhere, all the time.

Lance didn't care what humans, little or big. He just knew he was destined to protect them. So, barely two inches high, Lance left his rubbery flock in search of something greater. First, he invested in his trusty blue whistle and matching sunglasses. Second, he found his faithful flotation device. Finally he was ready to find his charges.

Where was Lance going to find a family to protect? He tried all sorts of places. A toy shop seemed ideal at first, but Lance soon realized that was not his destiny. After month of wandering, he began to get homesick. Lance missed his friends. So he wandered into a Walmart. Certainly there would be other rubber folks here! And sure enough, Lance found a whole gaggle of rubber ducks and an assortment of other friends.

Finding friends did not change Lance's true calling, however. He still wanted to keep water safe for SOMEONE. Every time a friend found a new home, Lance was struck with just a little bit of jealousy. Until one day, he found his new home at Apartment 625.

The best part is, he wasn't alone! Lance had a new home and a new group of rubber ducks. And I haven't fallen in the shower since.

Pool Fun

Lance got to visit the pool today. Finally, this little duck got to do what he was made for.


This hot tub was perfect for a swim with a friend. Lance was having some struggles. Good thing his buddy was there to help him out!



And some nice tanning to dry off afterwards.

Exploring In the Daytime

Wow! This place is so overwhelming Lance isn't even sure now to handle it. He is really digging how fancy the hotel/villa/whatever is. Here are some of his favorite features.



Ugly but comfy furniture.



Natural lighting everywhere!



Fancy folded towels.


In the kitchen.


And the bathroom.



Pretty much anywhere you find towels or cloths actually.



And last but not least, there's a deck with a beautiful view.

Lance is definitely enjoying his summer vacation. Now he's ready to kick back and relax. Check in later!

Where To Sleep?

Lance is exhausted from all that traveling. And then checking out that huge kitchen. He is ready for a nice, long sleep. But there are so many resting places!


There's a huge fold out bed.


Or a whole room just for Lance!


But Lance will probably stay in the bedroom with the people. There's a huge TV! And Lance is afraid of the dark.

Arrival in St. George

This villa is huge! Especially the kitchen.


Hanging out in the coffee basket.


Checking out all the cupboards.



Testing the oven.

On the Road

Just heading out from Sandy!



Filling up in Fillmore!


Is this ride ever going to end?!



At least I can enjoy the view.