At the Arb

The peonies were in full bloom yesterday so we met Molly, Jonah and Sam at the Arb to check them out. Shockingly, the peonies were not an especially big draw for the boys, but they enjoyed running through the open field, trekking along the trails and climbing trees.

Jonah was an intrepid explorer - he kept asking to go further 'up' in the tree.

Sammy and Molly

Dean pretending to be a panda

Day out with Grandma

Dean and I had a great time out with Grandma last week. We spent some time at the mall - throwing pennies in the fountain and getting ice cream. Then headed over to the Aquatic Center for some swimming fun.

Ken's Birthday

Happy 32nd birthday to Ken! Celebrating with Louis, James and Dean...

Parks & Recreation

We had a beautiful day yesterday so we went to the Castle park in the morning and the jungle park (Maybury).

Ooh! What's that?

A baby snake!

Climbing is fun. Until you get one rung too high and then it's terrifying and daddy has to console you.

2014 Inaugural Zoo Trip

Our first trip to the Zoo this season. We spent about 30 minutes in the gift shop agonizing over which souvenir he wanted (settled finally on a set of Arctic animals). Then went to the butterfly house and the bird house. Dean likes the butterfly house but is especially concerned about stepping on a butterfly and crushing it, so we move briskly - but carefully - through it.

In the butterfly house, clutching the Arctic animal set

The best part of the bird house? The chains!

Dean was not allowed to get this ocean dive set, but requested that I take a picture so that we don't forget that he wants it for his birthday.

Tiny Town

Dean and I took a trip to Tiny Town this week. They have nice lounge chairs for parents with free wifi and a coffee bar. But of course, Dean was not interested in having me sit down and relax. So we played in the ball pit, the trampoline, drove around a cozy coupe, played grocery store, put Barbie's in a dollhouse, played hair salon, pretended to be veterinarians, popped bubbles, and more!

March Preschool Photos

Visit from a new puppy

That'll teach em

Dean was quite distraught that I left him in bed at bedtime last night. When I came back up to check on him after 10 minutes, I found him on the ground, asleep, poking a stick into his eye. I like to imagine that he found the stick and thought "poking my eye out will teach them never to leave me again... they'll never forgive themselves!". Thankfully, no permanent damage was done.

Greenfield Village

Dean and his cousins spent Saturday at Greenfield Village while Thomas the Tank Engine was there. They got to ride Thomas around the Village and then have fun with other activities.

Popping Bubbles

Watching the miniature trains

Day 2 of Maternity Leave!

After entertaining Dean for an entire day, I was exhausted, so I was looking forward to sending him to school on Friday. But unfortunately, Dean had different plans - he got sick. :(

We've been laying on the couch all day watching Octonauts, Caillou, Sesame Street and sleeping

The upside to being sick is getting Mickey Mouse pancakes

Day 1 of Maternity Lave!

Now that I'm on leave, I'll hopefully update more frequently with pictures.

We started with some refreshing yoga:

Dean taught Ken butterfly pose. "You have to put up your antennae and flap your wings"

Dean had a great time putting the stickers Grandma and Grandpa gave him for Easter on the window. He made an aquarium.

A visit from Clifford!

Clifford the Big Red Dog came to visit Dean's classroom. Dean later told me "It was just Josh in a costume" (Josh is one of the teachers).

Dean's birthday at school

Dean wearing his birthday crown and fancy gloves!

Daycare holiday party!

Painting with Plungers