Check out these guns …
We took this video back in January when we were visiting Tim in his apartment in Tallahassee. This was Weston's favorite past time. He's thinking ahead … already preparing for his chin-up tests in elementary P.E. … or maybe the 2020 Olympics?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Lessons learned from the splash park
You are welcome in advance for this public service announcement.
Weston and I met some friends at the Pflugerville splash park today in a nearby neighborhood. It was awesome :) we'll be going back for sure. Weston wasn't totally sure about it at first, but we stayed alot longer than I thought we would and he wasn't ready to leave yet.
Which leads me into the lessons I learned as a mom today. Number 1 being that the splash park is not a place to "get some sun" ... if you have even the remotest desire of it being even. I am sharing this with you in hopes that other moms will learn from my pain. And I realize I am risking much ridicule from my parents and husband who have repeatedly told me I know better. Which I do ... But pale skin over here is sometimes willing to take a risk to get just a little color.
Well, I got color. Way more than just a little. Beat red was not exactly what I had in mind. Nor was my back the place I was hoping for said color as it's covered in basically everything I wear.
This, friends, is what happens when you spend time at the splash park ... With your toddler ... Who you bend over to talk to and play with and corral. Oy.
The front ... Minimal to no sun.
Even my face seems untouched. I did use my moisturizer that has SPF 15 ... But that was last night. Way to go Olay.
The back ... Well it's a different story. Yikers.
Note to self/all: sunscreen works. Weston isn't even a hint pink.
Miserable peeling to me!
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Weston and I met some friends at the Pflugerville splash park today in a nearby neighborhood. It was awesome :) we'll be going back for sure. Weston wasn't totally sure about it at first, but we stayed alot longer than I thought we would and he wasn't ready to leave yet.
Which leads me into the lessons I learned as a mom today. Number 1 being that the splash park is not a place to "get some sun" ... if you have even the remotest desire of it being even. I am sharing this with you in hopes that other moms will learn from my pain. And I realize I am risking much ridicule from my parents and husband who have repeatedly told me I know better. Which I do ... But pale skin over here is sometimes willing to take a risk to get just a little color.
Well, I got color. Way more than just a little. Beat red was not exactly what I had in mind. Nor was my back the place I was hoping for said color as it's covered in basically everything I wear.
This, friends, is what happens when you spend time at the splash park ... With your toddler ... Who you bend over to talk to and play with and corral. Oy.
The front ... Minimal to no sun.
Even my face seems untouched. I did use my moisturizer that has SPF 15 ... But that was last night. Way to go Olay.
The back ... Well it's a different story. Yikers.
Note to self/all: sunscreen works. Weston isn't even a hint pink.
Miserable peeling to me!
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Sorry for the almost two month blog hiatus :(
Here is a quick video of one of Weston's newest skills, doing the motions to the Itsy Bitsy Spider. He is currently loving songs with motions … he is surprising me all the time with how much he pays attention and catches onto things.
He also had his first encounter with an actual spider the other day in the garage. Don't worry, it really was Itsy Bitsy, but I thought it would be fun to connect the dots for him. Instincts are an incredible thing, though. He didn't hesitate two seconds before stomping it to its death. 'Atta boy!
There are so many things he does now that I would love to share with you … but that would require him to allow me to take pictures and videos … which rarely happens these days as he is totally obsessed with my phone. He would literally sit all day and watch movies of himself on the phone if we'd allow it. He has major melt downs when it gets put away. I have to keep it hidden from him all day. So this video is quite a little gem for me :)
Here is a quick video of one of Weston's newest skills, doing the motions to the Itsy Bitsy Spider. He is currently loving songs with motions … he is surprising me all the time with how much he pays attention and catches onto things.
He also had his first encounter with an actual spider the other day in the garage. Don't worry, it really was Itsy Bitsy, but I thought it would be fun to connect the dots for him. Instincts are an incredible thing, though. He didn't hesitate two seconds before stomping it to its death. 'Atta boy!
There are so many things he does now that I would love to share with you … but that would require him to allow me to take pictures and videos … which rarely happens these days as he is totally obsessed with my phone. He would literally sit all day and watch movies of himself on the phone if we'd allow it. He has major melt downs when it gets put away. I have to keep it hidden from him all day. So this video is quite a little gem for me :)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Toilet, Fog & Clover
Finally wrapping up our San Fransisco trip … but I couldn't not share these.
What is Tim doing?!?!
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| This was Tim's favorite display at the Exploratorium. I think it was about perception. Whatever it was about, we thought it was hilarious! |
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| Weston enjoyed more fog. He is still our happy clapper! |
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| We took these as we were walking through a park along the bay. It was a few days before St. Patty's day and I just couldn't resist! |
All in all, it was a great trip … we packed tons into a couple short days, wore ourselves completely out, took some fun pictures and made lots of memories.
Hilltop View
This is a little out of order. Oh well. We took these on Friday evening after our Bay Tour. We decided to climb up one of the hills to take some pictures with a bird's eye view. It was awesome. Even worth the burning thigh muscles. As you can tell from the pics, that was no small hill. People actually live on these streets. I can't imagine. I even saw people jogging these hills. Certifiable in my book.
Anyway, it was a great view and we got some more fun pictures. As you may have noticed though, I failed as a photographer on this trip and didn't capture enough pictures of my boys together. Can't let that happen again. But aren't they cute?!?!
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| Sweet (sloppy) sugar! |
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| Oh no! He finally noticed the earrings!! Help! |
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| Thrill vs. Fear |
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| Cute picture, but you can tell exactly what I'm thinking … Hurry before he grabs for the earrings again! |
Sunday, April 17, 2011
If everybody had an ocean ...
… across the USA … then everybody'd be surfin' … like Californ-i-a! Can't get enough of the Beach Boys. They brighten any day.
(I'm finally back to trying to finish our San Francisco trip … yup, we've been home over a month … but I figure this way, we are just prolonging the memories … right?!?!)
Before going to the beach, we visited the Exploratorium (which was the coolest museum of its kind that I've ever been to … more on this later … maybe?) we headed over to the Presidio area of the city, on the bay side, for lunch and playing at the beach.
Before making it there, we witnessed quite a site … a large group of almost all male bicyclists … who were completely nude. Only in San Francisco (hopefully). Thank goodness we didn't have to try and explain that to Weston. And you'll just have to take our word for it, because we didn't take any photo evidence.
After that odd experience, we ate outside at the Beach Hut Cafe where I may have had the most perfect sandwich in all the world (sourdough bread, tuna, olive oil, lemon juice, red peppers, artichokes … all of my favorites wrapped into one!) with the most beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge. This began my favorite memory of our trip. I also happen to think that Weston was looking especially adorable in his outfit this day. He's so big.
Then we headed over for what was Weston's second visit to the beach (remember this?), but he definitely could enjoy it WAY more this time. (And maybe one of these days he'll get to go to the beach NOT in the wintertime.) The sand was especiallydelicious fun. And the dogs, well, they were the stars of the show in Weston's eyes for sure.
After getting our fill of the sand (some of us a little more full than others, literally) … we said goodbye to the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge and started walking along the bay in the direction of Fisherman's Wharf to continue this wonderful day.
(I'm finally back to trying to finish our San Francisco trip … yup, we've been home over a month … but I figure this way, we are just prolonging the memories … right?!?!)
Before going to the beach, we visited the Exploratorium (which was the coolest museum of its kind that I've ever been to … more on this later … maybe?) we headed over to the Presidio area of the city, on the bay side, for lunch and playing at the beach.
Before making it there, we witnessed quite a site … a large group of almost all male bicyclists … who were completely nude. Only in San Francisco (hopefully). Thank goodness we didn't have to try and explain that to Weston. And you'll just have to take our word for it, because we didn't take any photo evidence.
After that odd experience, we ate outside at the Beach Hut Cafe where I may have had the most perfect sandwich in all the world (sourdough bread, tuna, olive oil, lemon juice, red peppers, artichokes … all of my favorites wrapped into one!) with the most beautiful view of the Golden Gate Bridge. This began my favorite memory of our trip. I also happen to think that Weston was looking especially adorable in his outfit this day. He's so big.
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| Awesome kid-sized adirondack chair. Perfect for climbing in and out of, not so much for sitting and eating ;) |
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| Our precious, curious boy. |
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| Not in the mood for pictures … |
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| really guys … I MUST keep playing. there is no time for this silliness. |
Then we headed over for what was Weston's second visit to the beach (remember this?), but he definitely could enjoy it WAY more this time. (And maybe one of these days he'll get to go to the beach NOT in the wintertime.) The sand was especially
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| Cautiously checking it out. (And it was a touch windy … check out my hair!) |
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| Love that this one shows the Golden Gate in the background. My husband is quite the budding photographer! |
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| Walks with Sandy Feet & Lifts with Crazy Hair |
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| Finger lickin' good! |
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| What? Is there something on my face? |
After getting our fill of the sand (some of us a little more full than others, literally) … we said goodbye to the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge and started walking along the bay in the direction of Fisherman's Wharf to continue this wonderful day.
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| Velcro. The perfect stroller toy. Except when shoes come off. Then its less than perfect. Way less. |
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| But isn't he cute? He really did great for how much time he spent in the stroller. |
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| Such interesting architecture all over the city. These houses are just across the street from where we played on the beach … imagine how wonderful the views! But I can't imagine the cost to live there! |
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| This gives you an idea how far we walked, and we were only about 2/3 of the way there. It was perfect weather and very relaxing. The buildings below us are of Fort Mason. |
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| This gives you a great view of where we had been. |
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| Alcatraz. |
\To be continued … :)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
So Shy?
Not in the least. Check out these dance moves he busted out today during an impromptu dance party by some older (5-7 yo) girls at Chick-fil-a. He's becoming quite the little show-off! He loves making people laugh and playing with the big kids.
We first met three of the kids just a few minutes before this up inside the play structure. He immediately did anything he could to make them laugh, which they did, which made him act even sillier. He entertained them for several minutes. It was hilarious!
He's so trusting. Did you notice how he reached for one of the older (7yo) girls to help him down? I told you he makes friends everywhere we go!
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We first met three of the kids just a few minutes before this up inside the play structure. He immediately did anything he could to make them laugh, which they did, which made him act even sillier. He entertained them for several minutes. It was hilarious!
He's so trusting. Did you notice how he reached for one of the older (7yo) girls to help him down? I told you he makes friends everywhere we go!
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