Playground with Grandpa

It's really nice to have a playground around the corner. Unfortunately these days I need a team with me when I want to take Jack. There has to be someone to follow him climbing and another person to wait for him at the bottom of the slides! Jack loves going there and especially loved when his grandfather accompanied us this weekend.

"I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!"

We had a great weekend with Dave's dad. Jack was totally showing off for his grandpa! It was pretty hot in Buffalo on Saturday so we went down to the waterfront to grab lunch and of course, ice cream. It's gotten to the point that we have to spell the words because if Jack hears us mention ice cream he starts throwing a tantrum. More pics to come!

Break On Through To The Other Side...

It's finally happened! The day I was dreading is now upon us.

On Friday I put Jack down for his nap and started tending to some household items. I had the baby monitor with me and was downstairs. I thought for a second I heard footsteps but I assumed it was my mind playing tricks on me. I went upstairs and started cleaning our bathroom. All of a sudden I heard a doorknob turning. I opened the door to Jack's room and found a little boy on the opposite side with a huge grin on his face. He had managed to get out of his crib without even a thud. He also decided to rearrange some things in his room and take off his shorts. I'm not looking forward to the weeks ahead. Jack does not stay in the crib now so consequently yesterday he had no naps (he used to take two a day!).

Here are some pics:

The other day Dave set up a kiddie pool for Jack (it was a gift from his Grandma Toni). My lens got a little cloudy so the picture quality isn't the greatest. Still, when you look at these pics you have to wonder who was enjoying the kiddie pool more. I think Dave got in more pool time this day. Jack wanted to be a spectator.

Zoo Trip

This year we decided to get a zoo membership. It's great because we can go anytime we want and also not feel guilty if we only spend a couple hours there. Dave hadn't been there yet this year so we went over the holiday weekend. We're lucky that we only live a couple minutes away! Jack seemed more into it this time. Maybe it was because his dad was there.

Daniels Visit

We were lucky enough to get to see the Daniels family as they embarked on their journey to Cincinnatti. You know you have good friends when they're willing to stop by with a full moving truck and two little ones to say hello. Rodney is starting his fellowship and thus they are on to greener pastures. I can say that with confidence because I've seen the pictures of their townhouse and it is drop dead gorgeous. Seriously, I'm so jealous and can't wait to visit. I love some of the pics below! Congrats to them!! I keep thinking of that moment in Christmas Vacation where cousin Eddie pulls up with the family and his RV and says, "It's a good vehicle, ain't it? But don't you go falling in love with it now. Cause we're taking it with us when we leave here next month..."

Be warned: we might just show up at that beautiful home of yours one day. :) Haha.








"Breaker, we have a situation...."

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