Today was your first day of all day preschool. And you did great! You met a boy named Finnegan, you got to see your old pal Senuth and you got smiley faces on all your work. KEEP IT UP, our little man!
School Days!
Summertime Round up
Here it is, the summer of 2015. From pre-school graduations, to train museums, to birthday parties, rainy day drawings to outdoor fun, aquarium visits, Spy museums; we’ve done quite a bit this summer.
We were very excited that you would participate in this year’s graduation ceremony, since you were PAINFULLY shy in your Thanksgiving pageant. You did participate a little, but were more engaged when it was time to leave.
After graduation, mom and dad took you to the Columbia Mall where you revealed a newfound interest (though mild); you wanted a Captain America shield. You have told us a few times this summer that he was your favorite super hero, even though you still like wearing all your Batman shirts. Your real superpower? Stealing dad’s spot in bed and maximizing your space on the bed…
There were two major birthday parties; our next door neighbor Garret and your down the street buddy, Rohan. At Garret’s you proved your mastery of the slide. At Rohans, your love of an open sprinkler…
Speaking of open sprinklers, we got a blow up pool which had a couple of good days of use. Though the water gets so cold, you nearly freezed the first time we ever played around in it.
One of the drawings you did on a rainy day is going to remain a classic in this household. Daddy and his boss have a saying at work that you captured quite perfectly in a drawing. Ask me someday and I’ll explain it to you. You also haven’t slowed down with your general hijinks. But you have become a great helper in the grocery store!
On the sports front, the Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup with our screaming support all the way. And you might have become an Orioles fan.
Some of the mundane stuff that still provided us with laughter? Your haircuts with Tessie. “When your hair gets messy, go see Tessie” is the new rhyme in our house. You adore your stylist and for that, we’re thankful.
A BIG milestone was your FIRST movie theater experience. You were perfect. You sat quietly, laughed at all the right parts and after it was over, revealed that your favorite character was… the villain. But in MINIONS, even the villains are pretty funny and tame.
Later in the summer Daddy’s old friend from New Orleans came to visit (Scott Smith; though he and his family live in North Carolina now). The Smith family visited our house, had brunch with us in DC and we walked them all over the place.
The day we visited the B&O Train Museum in Baltimore was an extra special day because you got to see the trains from Chuggington! It didn’t stop there though, because we went aboard a big steam engine, did a lot of activities and visited a very large and interesting roundhouse.
Some of the things we DIDN’T get on film were two different summer camp experiences you had. Both with Lifetime Athletic. But on a field trip day, Daddy decided to pull you out and go to the National Aquarium with you (more on that below).
Your obsession for game shows hasn’t really subsided, but you’ve at least provided us with some entertaining versions. You’ve scribed the Russian version of Jeopardy (or is it Wheel of Fortune?) in Cyrillic. And you were so fixated on a Mickey Mouse episode where Donald got “flipperboobootosis” that you actually made a puzzle board with the category “Sores on the Feet”.
The National Aquarium visits were both great. First dad took you on a day off. You and he went from tank to tank, learning about fish and you started a journal. You did pretty good work in it too, writing down names and trying to draw the animals we saw. The second time, was the whole family and it was a nice distraction on a very hot day.
This weekend we went peach picking and went to the park, where you were SO adroit on all the equipment. Daddy nearly had a heart attack when you went zipping up the rock wall, but it’s good that you’re building your muscles and your confidence.
Other things of note:
- We are reading EPIC! (A book app) a few times a week. You’ve completed the 100 books challenge for the summer and aren’t slowing down!
- You also like an app called Disney Appisodes, which let you control the book.
- Based on Appisodes, you now watch Sheriff Callie, Miles from Tomorrowland and Chuggington as regularly as the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
- Your game show fixation has gotten a little intense sometimes, but Wheel of Fortunes have given way to category boards and puzzle boards.
- You told Daddy that you were going to “Take over Merkle… as the CEO. Of the cafe…”
- When we go to Arundel Mills mall two things we have to do; Dave and Buster’s Arcade, Bass Pro Shop’s massive fish tank.
- We’ve played a lot of Legos, board games (Mostly Hi Ho Cherry Oh) and have to figure out some toys to DONATE because you have so many.
- We all spent the night at Colin and Beth’s again.
The Most Magical of Vacations
On the second week of May, we took a vacation which is best summed up by your paraphrase of a statement mommy made: “Five parks in five days? That’s just nuts.”
But go nutty we did with another Disney vacation. Last year we weren’t sure if you got it all, but a year’s worth of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse pretty much whetted your appetite for whatever the Magic Kingdom had to throw your way.
We began on a Friday, flying to Orlando via Atlanta. As usual, you were pretty great on the plane, but layovers always make you a bit cranky. We brought your drawing pad and soon you were reminding us that “Disney Jr. It’s where the magic begins…”. Even though we got to the resort late (this year we did Coronado Springs), you were excited and remembered “Gus the safe bus driver” videos more than you did the cartoons.
Our first day was an early one, but not a long one. We went to Disney Hollywood Studios. And we were worried, because the previous evening you’d had a meltdown when you were told you couldn’t ride the Tower of Terror with Mommy. (You had a hard time understanding that some rides are just too intense for little guys). However, upon entering the park we saw Donald and Daisy and things were much better.
We took it fairly slow, you and Daddy relaxing and having a snack while mommy went to ride the Tower (and the Aerosmith Rocking Rollercoaster). In fact, you and Daddy snuck off to ride Midway Mania in the Pixar area, so you still had fun. Soon we were reunited and relaxed on the Great Movie Ride (though we realize you had NO reference to what you were seeing).
After that, it was the best thing of the day; the Disney Junior variety show, where you got to see Mickey and the gang, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Sophia the First and Doc McStuffins. The show was great and it was cool inside, which was a welcome relief from the 90+ degree heat.
You got a picture with Jake, had some fun lunch and were bored to bad behavior at the car stunt show. But your attention was refocused after you saw the “real” Lightning McQueen. It was a hot day so we left before it got too bad we went back to swim at the “Dig Site” pool, which was huge but very crowded.
The next day was a big one. You were inducted into the Pirate League! Daddy dressed as a pirate and you both started the day on the Magic Carpets (like last year) but THIS year, Pirates of the Caribbean was running. SO we snuck in quick to ride before you were a pirate and then just after you had your pirate gear on. It was very hot, so we tried to get into as many cool rides as we could. Since we were coming back a second day (the last of the vacation), we decided to focus on Fantasyland and Adventureland.
We even took Mommy to Beast’s Castle to eat at the Be Our Guest restaurant for lunch (it was Mother’s Day after all). She got a tiny cupcake and it was a welcome break from the heat.
As the day wore on, your pirate “beard” ended up smeared across your cheeks, eyebrows and even your forehead. But nothing would stop us! Goofy’s Barnstormer, Thunder Mountain Railroad and the new Seven Dwarves Mine Train were all available to ride since you were 40 inches tall! You seemed hesitant at each rollercoaster, mildly terrified while on them, but thrilled at the end of each one, describing the excitement you felt at each ride. And we also got to do some standards too, like Haunted Mansion, Dumbo and It’s A Small World.
We also watched the Philharmagic show to your delight. You’ve really got a thing for 3d cinema. Our day ended in Frontierland, eating at the Columbia Restaurant (in the pirate corner, no less).
Our third day started well enough. You got your always necessary Mickey waffles.
And this was Animal Kingdom Day. When we got there, because you couldn’t scan your magicband multiple times you had a bit of a fit. It was hard to get your attention until we went to Kilimanjaro. You weren’t allowed to ride the Expedition Everest, but the yeti images and colorful flags seemed to distract you well enough. And we finally got you interested in the Wilderness Explorer badges that were all over the park.
Animal Kingdom was full of really great things to see and do. We played around in a dinosaur carnival, saw a really crazy dinosaur gas station and we rode a scary dinosaur ride that took us back in time.
Later, we went to a conservation center where you finally saw Chip and Dale up close. We also went on safari to see REAL animals, watched a 3D show about bugs (which scared you just a little bit), and got to see butterflies EVERYWHERE. You even got to KISS Minnie Mouse which was quite the highlight.
Our dinner later that night at Tusker House was awesome. We got to eat some amazing African inspired food and you saw all your favorite pals. Mickey, Goofy, Donald and Daisy were all there dressed in safari gear.
Because the park closed early, we took a round about bus ride to end up in Downtown Disney. You got to play with Legos, see the volcano at the Rainforest Cafe and we took a little snack break at Raglan Road. Another successful day and you even got to sleep with your Captain Mickey and Duffy Bear (which you picked out).
By the fourth day we were park veterans. We’d also been to Epcot before, so we decided to make it a day with a sleep break back at the resort. Our morning was filled with the usual rides; Project Tomorrow, Living with the Land and of course, a visit with Crush (we did that twice and he was very funny both times). We also road Soarin’ this year, which was probably more scary for Daddy than for you.
We also got to visit Figment in his Imagination Labs, but that was NOTHING compared to your double visit to the Butterfly House. Since the Garden Show was at Epcot, they had the butterfly house as a special attraction and you couldn’t get enough of it.
After a nap at the hotel, we returned later in the day to ride the Nemo ride and then go to the Coral Reef for dinner (not a good experience this year, unfortunately). Because it was late we had to hurry to see England, France and finally Mexico before the fireworks show. In England you got to see Pooh and Tigger again. In France you got to eat some really delicious ice cream. And then we rushed off to catch the Mexico ride so we could see our friends, The Three Caballeros.
We finished the night with fireworks and off to plan our last park visit.
Our final day started with just you and Daddy going to the Magic Kingdom. You rode the Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, saw the dance parade, listened to the birds in the Tiki Room and rode It’s A Small World (second time) before mommy even got there.
We had an amazing and fun lunch at the Plaza Restaurant. You got a light up Pirate’s skull and an upside down ice cream for dessert. We spent most of the day in Tomorrowland with Buzz Lightyear, relaxing TWICE on the People Mover and laughing with Mike Wazowski.
New things for you this year were the Country Bear Jamboree, driving a car on the Tomorrowland Speedway, and a crazy spin on the Mad Tea Party (which we did late).
Daddy also had to make just ONE last ride on Pirates of the Caribbean for old time’s sake. Which took us back by the Pirate’s League.
You playing in the Storybook Circus area, drenched to the bone by a cavalcade of waterspouting circus animals. And then after you relaxed with Mommy in Pete’s big tent. We ended our time there with a last ride on Goofy’s Barnstormer.
Since we’d had such good fortune with the Columbia Restaurant before, we ate there a second time. Finally, we rushed off to ride Ariel’s ride before we missed the Parade of Lights.
You were hanging on by a thread, but just couldn’t keep up. Five minutes before the big fireworks finale, you dropped off to sleep. Fortunately, you have Daddy and the internet to keep all the memories for you.
We had a great trip home and you even got a repeat dinner from last year. Veggie burger from Burger King.
It was truly, magical.
Lots of catching up
To say that 2015 was busy should be obvious since we’ve not made an update yet this year! AND what a year so far…
It started with some cold, cold weather, but the snow missed us in January. So we decided to take a trip to the National Air and Space Museum in DC. You had a pretty good time because there was plenty to see and do.
We got hit pretty hard in February with some snow, but we still found time to get out to a birthday party for Ellie Caput (Shaun and Tricia’s daughter). You didn’t have the best of times, but there were a few laughs to be had.
You had a MUCH better time building snowmen in our yard. You actually tried to snuggle one of them and found it to be a pretty bad idea.
Daddy went on a business trip later that month and returned with your very own CEO NAMETAG! You’d asked for it many times and now you were officially the CEO of “Campbell’s Pizza.” You originally shared some troubling ingredients with us, but you’ve settled now on serving pizzas with “goat cheese and double cheese”.
In March daddy travelled to NY again for work (he’s always traveling!) and this time, brought you a name badge lanyard like the ones he uses at Merkle. When he got back, he took your “corporate” picture and made another name tag for you (you’d grown quite fond of them by then.)
The rest of March was a crazy blur between school, swim classes and life. We celebrated Pi Day with a wonderful brownie bottomed sugar free vegan chocolate cheesecake that Mommy made (and you still are getting tickles when you say the word “Pi Pie”).
The most fun thing was traveling to New York together (even though we had to drive through a snow storm) and surprising Uncle Chad on his birthday. You got to see Uncle Todd, Mimi and Doc too. Even though it was about your uncle, you had a great time making “BIG” fun at FAO Schwarz. We got you an “official” muppet (which you named B-Dads), visited M&Ms World (one of your favorite places), The Disney store, rode the ferris wheel at Toys R Us and you used some money Mimi and Doc gave you to buy your very own dinosaur. We also took mommy to a fancy vegan restaurant (Candle 79). While daddy was at work, you and mom visited the Gugenheim which took great pleasure in pronouncing it the “Gooooooooooo Gunheim.”
But the trip wouldn’t have been complete if you didn’t get to go to the Today show to see your favorite puppy in the world, WRANGLER! It was very exciting when they walked Wrangler outside and you got to sneak over and see him personally! (It was almost as exciting for daddy who got to glimpse and briefly chat with some of the Mad Men cast members). Before we made the long drive home, we had one final meal with Uncle Chad and Aunt Am.
Finally, we celebrated Easter hunting down the many eggs the Easter Bunny left for you to find. You also had the chance to go to The Bunny Bunanzoo at the Baltimore Zoo again.
And now we’re caught up to now. Our pirate pub in the basement is practically done, you helped us shop for more tiny things today at Target and we’re getting ready to see the Blackhawks fight it out for the Stanley Cup.
Whew!
Happy Holiday!
It was a truly exciting holiday for us all, as we started Christmas early by visiting Grandma & Grandpa Yeoman in Chicago. Our trip started well with lovely weather, but we almost missed our connection on Detroit. We RAN through the airport and made it JUST in time. When we got to O’Hare, we got a rental car to head to Grandma’s, but only AFTER Mommy got to go to Chicago Diner.
We met Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Erin and Uncle Jack at Joe’s Crab Shack in Indiana, where they were having their dinner. Everyone went to stay at Grandma’s house, where you met Tessa and Patches (Grandma’s dogs). Patches was a friendly as usual, but Tessa barked, snapped and was generally nervous. Fortunately for everyone Tessa calmed down by the end of our trip and was happily licking your hands.
That Friday you and Daddy got to go to a Merrillville High School basketball game; your first! You “helped” at the statistics table, since that is Grandma’s job there. But you mostly just drew some awesome pictures and complained about the loud buzzer. Mommy just decided to hang out with Aunt Erin and Uncle Jack.
We had a very full weekend when we went to Chicago. We saw our friends Julia & Igor (and many others) and visited Zoo Lights. Your big brother Brandon and his wife Maureen were there too! You charmed the folks with your jazz stylings on Julia’s piano. Because it was so late, we decided to get a hotel and stay downtown. It was a great choice because Mommy got to see all the things she missed and you were introduced to all the things you might not have remembered. We also saw Millenium Park and you loved it.
We rushed to get to the Blackhawks Fan Zone. Daddy got a scarf and you got a jersey AND a time out (though you suffered your time in the “penalty box” pretty well). We even got to run quickly through the Christkindlmarket, but it was VERY crowded. We visited the old neighborhood where we saw our old Starbucks, where we ran into a homeless fellow Daddy knew named Willy (he really liked you and remembered you from when you were first born). We then visited the neighborhood playground where you had a great time and even made some new friends. Then off to Timeless Toys where you picked out a butterfly puppet. Later we met up with Mandy and Jack (NOT the Uncle Jack), old friends from Daddy’s work. They walked around with us in the old neighborhood and finished the evening with snacks at the Daily Grill.
On Monday we were back in Merrillville and spent a fairly quiet time strolling in the mall, where you decided you really liked the play area. Grandma bought you your VERY OWN suitcase and you barely let it go. We also squeezed in a Blackhawks game that night (on TV), cheering them in our newly purchased gear.
The next day when we had to leave it was all hugs and snuggles, you made some new friends in the airport play area, then it was a crazy long journey back home to Maryland.
After the Chicago trip, Christmas week came! And oh what a Christmas it was! Your favorite friends of Daddy and Mommy (Colin and Beth) came over to visit. They even brought you two very cool toys that you enjoy and we spent the evening decorating cookies with them. Grandma and Grandpa sent you butterflies that you can assemble into a big mass. Mommy and Daddy got you art supplies and some small things from the Disney Store. But the next morning, you got the Santa loot! He remembered your request for the game “Who Shook Hook?” and brought you some City Legos too. But that hardly topped all the Legos Uncle Todd sent you! (Mimi and Doc sent you a check too so you can buy even MORE Legos if you want).
On Christmas night we went to Baltimore to see the 34th Street Lights and actually ate at the same Chinese restaurant we did last year. Looks like we’ve all formed a new family tradition! Overall, a very, Merry Christmas.
Happy Birthday! Part IV
Well, it’s been an absolutely exciting weekend for you, because Thursday was your 4th birthday.
We started the morning like we did on the last two birthdays; a morning surprise birthday breakfast. And you got to take cupcakes to school that Mommy had made you. That night, you got to eat at your favorite restaurant for dinner (Hunan Manor), where you delighted in those sweet veggie ribs you like so much.
On Friday we went to the Columbia Mall and saw the big Christmas “tree” made of Poinsettas. You were sufficiently impressed. And you visited your favorite store (Marbles Games).
Finally, Saturday was the big event; your birthday party at Gymboree. Several friends from your pre-school class were there (Jackson, Grace, Heidi, Sejal, Senuth, and Sara). We also had some neighbors and friends join us too; our next door neighbors (Gina, Ryan and Garrett), our down the street neighbor Kirin, Rohan and Saoirse, our NEW friends Shaun, Tricia and Ellie, and finally our friends Colin & Beth. You romped and stomped but the real fun came when it was time to eat pizza and cake. You couldn’t get enough of your Mickey themed cake. To top that off, you got a LOAD of really fun toys from your friends and the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse from Mom and Dad.
We’re all looking forward to this short week so we can enjoy our Thanksgiving next!
Mommy and Daddy already know what we’re thankful for. 🙂
Wonder & Plunder
From Batman to bagpipes to pirate plunder, we’ve had a very interesting and fun Fall. Our September began by celebrating Daddy’s birthday. You and mom made it very special by giving me a little family, Batman-themed party.
Later that week we proceeded to get our Huzzahs on by visiting the Maryland Renaissance Faire on pirate weekend. You got to see a bagpipes band called Cu Dubh that you were quite fond of. Daddy bought a doublet (much to mommy’s chagrin), and we saw lots and lots of neat costumes. You even got to ride a PONY for the first time.
We visited Baltimore to see tall ships during the tall ships festival (even though our morning was delayed because someone pirated OUR tires and rims). Knocking around Baltimore harbor we saw several old vessels, listened to the Blue Angels roar overhead and you even had a moment to make a sailor hat at a craft booth. Later in the month, Mimi sent you a pirate costume that sent us down a very nautical path for the rest of the season.
From there, we took a few weekends of home improvement, a quiet little visit to Ellicot City and an awesome weekend of apple picking at Larriland Farms (where you discovered hay piles for the first time). Larriland Farms was fun for daddy, since you and mommy had already gone on a field trip with your class there. In addition to throwing hay on every inch of your clothing, you discovered giant pumpkins and had apple fritters for the first time.
The following weeks were filled with pretty routine stuff; art at the local restaurant, a birthday party for a new friend, and then creating some BOO bags for our neighbors (in secret, of course).
Before you know it, it was time for the Halloween season. We started it by decorating the house with some spooky stuff, which you REALLY really enjoyed. You painted pumpkins, which went on the mantle and you made a very nice Frankenstein’s Monster head in school. Using our new found pirate powers (from your costume), mom and dad joined in and we descended on the Maryland Zoo during the Boo Zoo weekend. After you plundered the candy and survived a hay maze, you gave one of the nice girls there a doubloon and for your generousity she gave YOU a stuffed raven! (We won’t tell her it was a plastic doubloon… yarrrrr).
In preparation for Halloween, you made a trip to Merkle to visit Daddy’s work Trick-or-Treat. You did pretty well and gave away lots of your candy to Kelsey, Kelly and Annie (your “work girlfriends”). Then, the big night arrived. Halloween!
Where the whole family dressed as pirates, you begged to have a pirate beard and then you and mommy caused some mayhem in the neighborhood. Mommy said you could hear daddy yelling “Avast!” to the ghoulies all the way across the parking lot. You visited lots of houses and came back exhausted. But we’re guessing you’ll keep your energy up by eating candy through the rest of November. 🙂
One other thing… you’re mom bought you a guitar this month so you’d stop messing with hers. (Though you have made off with her sunglasses in these pictures). Now you think you’re a rock star. You just might be right?
…and like that, it’s GONE!
We ended summer in the same fashion we started it. We went to the State Fair, then you got to go to Great Wolf Lodge on vacation for a WHOLE WEEK!
The State Fair wasn’t a great as the one in Minnesota, but there were a couple of entertaining moments for you.
We left Maryland that next Monday and set up “camp” at Great Wolf in Williamsburg, VA. You got a picture with Violet your first night and then, at breakfast the next day (in the Loose Moose), you got to see Oliver the Raccoon. The huge water park, story time, Shadowquest, characters… you were quite occupied.
There were a couple of things that dominated your trip though; the pressed coin machine and a pair of Cub Club members you couldn’t take your eyes or hands off of. Someday you might have to look up Delaney and Alex and see if they’re still as fond of you as they were then. If they are, you probably have some very successful girlfriends.
On Wednesday, Mommy surprised us with a request to go to Busch Gardens. We got there early and got a GREAT parking spot right in the front of England (there are several European themed worlds there). And it didn’t take long for us to find the scariest ride in the park; the GRIFFIN. Mommy and Daddy both took a turn riding it (it was scary. Trust us) but soon after we took you to Dragon World where you got to ride a couple of things with Daddy, then Mommy and even BY YOURSELF (Daddy said that was scarier for him than the Griffin).
We spent the whole day there. We ate terrible amusement park food, went to a pub and walked around until our legs were wobbly. But at the end of the day when we stopped in the England shop and you snuggled Mommy on the Union Jack couch, it was all worth it.
Later that week we went to Colonial Williamsburg. It was hot and we didn’t spend the money to go inside the houses, but we DID walk all around the colony. We saw the Governor’s Mansion, several stores with authentic craftsmen and a fife and drum brigade that marched down the street.We also went into a cool Scottish shop, cheese shop and candy store. It was terribly hot but you seemed the least affected by it. Perhaps it was your cold water and floppy hat that Daddy should have adopted.
We also took a little side trip to what we thought was just a Yankee Candle store but it turned out to be SO MUCH MORE. It was a Toy Store, a Christmas store, a candy shop, home store and even a huge clock that opened to put on a show in the atrium. After we were done you told us you wanted a “Yankee Candle birthday” this year. We’re not entirely sure we know what that means.
It was a great trip and looking at the pictures, I’m sure you’ll agree it was a memorable one too.
Accomplishments this summer:
- While we were at Great Wolf you JUMPED! A new thing for you, but you pulled both feet off the ground and did it.
- You’re sense of humor is out of control. You heard the old song “The Name Game” on a CD you got and kept trying to do it.
- It doesn’t look like you’re much of a pool guy, but with persistence, you had fun by the end. You’re still taking swimming lessons.
- You start PRE-SCHOOL this week. So exciting for everyone!
- You’re an absolute champion at the gym now. You never cry when Mommy works out and you actually like a lot of the staff (and keep asking for Miss Ruth).
- You’re a world class writer by the end of this summer. You really know how to spell and write VERY well for your age.
Kicking off Summer 2014
We certainly started July right, because your Mimi and Doc visited for a few days. We dragged them down to Washington DC to watch 4th of July fireworks with us and it was a crazy day. We started by visiting the National Gallery, then walked all the way to the Washington Mall. It was very tiring but you got in a LOT of snuggles. And the fireworks were great.
Then you were interested in World Cup for just a few minutes.
You’ve been going to a pre-school camp and according to Mommy, you’re having a great time doing that too. You’ve even met some new friends and bringing home a craft every day. Generally, you’re spending the summer enjoying our new house.
We could also call this the “Summer of Writing”. You’re ability to write has just exploded. Every night you write new things and you even write stuff on the projects you bring home. And your drawings have gotten pretty funny too, but Daddy has to help you focus on them.
We even had our first neighborhood cook out experience, and while you didn’t last long, you did a great job of enjoying the evening.
All in all, looks like it’s going to be a fun summer.
Wrapping up Spring
Daddy has been travelling a lot and has been very busy, but we’ve still had the chance to play with bubbles, draw and enjoy the rest of our Spring. We visited a train museum in Ellicott City, watched the Blackhawks fight to the bitter end in their Stanley Cup bid, you learned how to ride your Batman tricycle, we raised a bunch of butterflies (and maybe killed a bunch of ladybugs), and most of all, had lots of fun.
And since Daddy is way behind on the storytelling this month, we’ll let the pictures do the talking.
The BIGGEST accomplishment in the last few weeks is your ability to write. You wrote “I love you” very clearly on Daddy’s Fathers Day card, you often write the words “Wheel of Fortune” and your latest things this week were “Ever(y)thing is awesome” and “Party forever” because you’ve found and profoundly enjoy the LEGO MOVIE.
It's Campbell Time! 