I love nap time with you!

Ready to rock?

It's been three months since you received both your rocking horses and you are just about ready to use the wooden one from Grandma Elle and Gramps.  Lately, you've been sitting in it and watching Titus or talking with Daddy.  Your legs are a hair shy of being long enough to reach the footpegs.  Knowing how much you love to jump, we can't wait to see you rock!

 

Waiting for Daddy!

Both you and Titus patiently waited for Daddy to change out of his work clothes and into his "play" clothes tonight.  This is what you must see when looking up from your ride.

Notice Titus crouching (his ears are down and he's been waiting all day for some action).  We took off the jogging wheel on your base and put on stroller wheels.  Now you've got an even smoother ride and love being protected from the wind and rain.  You used Mommy's down jacket as a blanky and were happy!

Your first trip to the OCEAN!

A couple weeks ago, Erin invited us to visit for the day while they are staying at her Great Uncle's beach house.  Scott had to work in New York... and we missed him.  The drive out to the coast was relaxing and beautiful.  You slept the entire way there... and had energy to crawl around and play with Drew once we arrived.  After you two boys napped, Erin, Daddy, and I took you fellas down to the beach... 

Daddy dipped your feet in the ocean for the first time ever!  

When he put your feet in the waves, you immediately drew them up to your chest and let him know you weren't too happy to get them cold and sandy.  

 

We also took a short walk on the beach and then went up to the house to relax.  

 You fell asleep with Daddy on the chair, and Mommy even closed her eyes for a few minutes.  You and Drew are so cute together.  

 At one point, you and he were playing with the baby wipe container.  Drew would pull it towards him and then you would pull it back your way.  You guys are great at sharing!  

 We headed home around dinner time and by the time we were pulling into Portland, you started to lose your sh*t 

 and cried.  I hopped in the backseat to try to calm you down, but you wanted bed and let us know that.  When we finally arrived around 9 pm, you had a quick dinner of rice cereal, and turkey with vegetables.  Then you had some milk and immediately fell asleep.  It was a fun adventure!

Strollin, strollin, strollin!

Tonight we took our first stroll down to the mailbox with your new wheels.  Daddy dressed you in your down outfit & off we went with Titus at our side.  It was a bit chilly, but we knew the walk back uphill would get us feeling warmer very quickly.  Every time I walk up the last section of the drive, I think... "we don't need a gym!"  

The trees have buds on them, and the neighbors horses, steer, turkeys, and wild bunnies were out and about.  We love living out here and love being able to spend so much time in nature, just outside our front door. 

A trip down the hill to see J and J

Yesterday, Uncle Jon, You, and I had lunch at Grandpa James' and Jalaine's house.  Cookie showed us how she pounces on the laser light when it hits the floor and you laughed when you saw her play.  Grandpa James also took you outside and showed you the work he's doing on the deck spindles... Someday you'll be walking down to their house to say hi and to play!

A ride to get a new ride!

Daddy took a half day today and we journeyed to REI to pick up your new wheels that arrived.  You look so relaxed and cozy... whether it's sunny, rainy, windy, or calm... you will be protected and riding in style!  We can turn your Chariot into a bike trailer, jogging stroller, and can even buy additional parts to take it skiing.  On the way home, you figured how to get the mirror down with your feet... I tried to take a picture of you in action, but only got the top of your head.  Look at the hair that you're growing!

After we all had lunch, Uncle Jon, Titus, and I took you for a stroll down to the orchard in the BOB.  It was a bit bumpy with all the mole hills and such, so we'll use that on the pavement and gravel.  In a couple weeks we're going to plant seeds and seedlings in the garden.  FUN!  

And, this morning you sure were crawling... faster and faster.  You're now trying to pull yourself up on most everything, and are still chewing on those fingers... waiting for your teeth to pop!

You love it!

Your Uncle Jon played guitar for you again and you wanted to help him out.  He's super talented and you are always mesmerized by his tunes!  Maybe someday you'll play with him!

Fun photos!

Busy few days!

The past few days have been filled with fun!  Saturday, we took a trip to REI and checked out the BOB stroller (below)...

and compared it to the Chariot (above) that we bought online.  So hard to choose... we may just get both.  A little man must have multiple transportation options, right?  

We also had swimming lessons on Sunday, came home to change, and then headed to Coen's first birthday party.  You didn't nap like usual, just for 20 minutes in the car.  You had fun at the party and crashed when we headed home around 7 o'clock.  Daddy flew to Phoenix on Monday morning and is on his way back right now.  Before Uncle Jon drove down to spend time with us, you, Titus, and I walked down to the mailbox (a half a mile away)... that's when we decided an investment in a really good stroller is key for easier mobility. 

Today we ran errands with Uncle Jon.  You LOVE spending time with Uncle Jon.  Whenever you see him, you break into a huge grin!  This morning you crawled into bed with me and petted Titus.

 And this afternoon we all went outside and played ball with Titus and enjoyed the sunshine... you sat in the stroller for a while and later got out to explore the grass.  

We love being outside with you... well, we love being ANYWHERE with you!