The other night as I was cleaning the kitchen after dinner, I heard Ian talking about "going shopping" in his playroom. The next thing I knew, he was pushing his little shopping cart into the kitchen and was proudly showing off "My hat." Is it just my imagination or does his "hat" slightly resemble a swim diaper? I was laughing so hard and had to capture this priceless moment forever!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Music Fun
The library hosted a musician today that performs kid's songs. Ian loves music, instruments, and dancing, so I figured this would be something fun for him. It took a little while for him to warm up (but that is typical of Ian...he observes EVERYTHING and then decides whether or not he wants to participate), but then he had a blast jumping, singing, and playing with all of the neat props they had.
Using some rhythm sticks as very long binoculars.
Using some rhythm sticks as very long binoculars.
Backyard Bible Club
Instead of Vacation Bible School, our church does something called Backyard Bible Club where the high school kids teach kids from different neighborhoods about Jesus, scripture, and being a Christian. The material is really geared for kids older than Ian, but one of our friends, who live in our neighborhood, hosted in their yard and they have a son about 2 months younger than Ian. These pictures are from the day they did water activities, and Ian did everything he could to keep up with the big kids!
Trying to get a drink after the sprinkler was turned off.
Trying to get a drink after the sprinkler was turned off.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Jump Around
We have a fantastic inflatable playground that recently opened near our house, and Ian loves it. The first time we went, he was slightly timid, but, after he got the hang of it, he bounced around to his little heart's content (this also meant that he slept REALLY well that night!). There is an area that is just for kids 4 and under, but Ian likes to visit the big kids' area as well.
The construction-themed one is his favorite.
The construction-themed one is his favorite.
Freedom, Fireworks, and Fun
This Fourth of July we spent with my parents and brother, Justin. We had a great time swimming, eating, playing, laughing, and seeing fireworks. It can be so easy to take for granted how lucky we are to grow up in the "land of the free." So much was sacrificed for this freedom, and Ian is blessed to be able to grow up in a country where he can go wherever he wants and be whatever he wants to be. This year, I decided to keep Ian up to see the fireworks. Around 9 pm, when he is usually in bed, he started yelling, "Go home RIGHT NOW!!" The fireworks didn't start until 9:30, so I was torn as to whether to press on and watch the fireworks or go home. Nobody around us minded my unhappy toddler, and I knew that he would enjoy the fireworks once they started, so we persevered. As the fireworks began, he oohed and aahed over the "sparkly fireworks." After the show was over, in true 2 year old fashion, he demanded, "More fireworks!" and did not want to leave. Aahh...the joys of raising a 2 year old. :)
Splashing "Uncle Just"
Splashing "Uncle Just"
Lazy Saturday Morning
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