Miles!

All weekend, anytime we got in the car we heard Miles? Shay? Miles? Shay? Well we didn't think we would see either friend this weekend, but ended up with an impromptu BBQ with Miles and his parents.

Our BBQ's have changed a bit over the years. We now sing ABC's during dinner and finish dinner with a few rounds of Ring around the Rosie.

and just for the record (if you happened to stumble on Miles' blog) There was lots of smiling going on!

but a little of this as well!

phew.. if looks could kill!

Random thoughts

Patrick is turning 2 very soon. Somedays I just want to cuddle him and turn him back into my baby, other days I watch him learn new things or just act so grown up and I marvel at the changes he makes everyday.

He is so silly. His blankie "Be" is never far from him. He uses it for comfort and play.

He enjoys coloring (errr.. so do I!). Every color is still Yellow, even though he can say the names of the others.

He loves to "RUN, RUN" especially when he has some new shoes.

And of course

The broom

Is still his favorite toy!

Playdate with Shay

These two are really fun together. They have little conversations and play so independently (which allows us moms to chat a bit!)

We love getting out in the nice weather for some walks. A little tougher now that they can walk and not ride!

But going to the park to finish our walk was a big hit!

The weekend

Gimpa and Gima came to visit this weekend. Patrick loved to say "Gimpa, Gimpa!" We did here Gima a couple times, but "Gimpa!" was certainly the favorite this visit (happens with Nana and GB as well!)"Gimpa tired?" We hung out, went out to eat and played a lot.

Patrick let us know when he was done eating.

Once Gimpa and Gima left, we just hung out outside. Patrick is always so facinated by machines in the neighborhood. I thought he may run across the street to find where the neighbor put his blower once he was done with it. It took a lot a convincing for him to stay in our yard. "blower went bye bye"


We spent some time in the sandbox as well. Patrick is working on keeping the sand in it, we lost the battle of keeping the sand off of himself! He is also great about putting the lid back on when we are done as well.

24 weeks:Shady bump

We were outside a good part of the day yesterday. I really wanted to get to work on a patch of weeds in the garden before everything grew up and and got out of hand. I also am not sure how much more physical labor I'll be able to do (well, before actual labor at least!)

I felt I needed to prove something to myself. I can do anything still, I can get down and dirty and I can work with an almost 2 year old nearby.

Well I accomplished all those things, but probably paid the price a bit.

1. Needed to take some water breaks
2. Man were my hips sore last night!
3. Couldn't have done it without Ryan doing some of the more heavy lifting
4. The toddler didn't run into traffic, but did attempt!
5. I was totally wiped out the rest of the evening and was pretty useless

But the garden looks better and hopefully my efforts pay off this summer when all I can do is sit on the deck and sweat waiting for my July baby!

Finally outside

We are so glad to get back to the park. Patrick just loves being outside and we love when he can run free and enjoy himself.

The weather is finally nicer (although sounds like it may cool down this weekend)

We are looking forward to a more permanant warm up!

It's a party!

Miles had his 2 yr birthday party the other day and I got to bring my camera along. So fun!

It was a "jammie" party and the kids looked so cute in all their jammies.


There were so many cuties there.

I think Miles had a great time!

I had fun goofing around with him and Patrick while Ryan took the camera for a bit.

I don't think Patrick wanted to leave.