18 months

A few things that keep our 18 month old busy... pointing out everything he sees to mom or dad; dumping things out of all containers (and sometimes pick them up); listening for every bird, car, truck, train or other noise that might occur; riding his bike, firetruck, and wagon up and down the sidewalk; noticing every ball outside, in the house or in a book; reading his I Spy book several times a day; and of course he has to do his 'work' like watering the flowers.

Even with all those important daily tasks, he still finds time for a little fun...

A Minnesota Twins game with Daddy, Mommy and Grandma Rebecca.

A trip to the Como Zoo in St. Paul with Mommy, Grandma Rebecca and Grandpa Ken.

(He was able to spot every single ball that the animals had to play with!)



And celebrating father's day with his Daddy.
(Daddy got a marble paint card and a decorated rock...aka paper weight!)

Tomorrow is our 18 month appointment so we'll see how he is growing!

Happy Boy

He is outside. It is warm. He has a balloon and a wagon to pull. He is a happy boy!

(Sadly the balloon popped when he tried to sit on it. No tears though.)

Five wonderful years!

A beautiful sunset, a warm ocean breeze, and a wonderful man...definitely an anniversary to remember! Obviously we went on a little trip to celebrate (this picture is certainly not North Dakota landscape!) Sanibel Island, Florida was our destination. It was a wonderfully relaxing trip. Timothy was once again in the care of my parents and also had a wonderful time. (Besides thinking of Timothy every time a saw a small child, I did just fine being away for a week!)

We enjoyed relaxing on the beach, going for bike rides and simply having free time together with no responsibilities.

It was fun to be in a climate so different than what we are used to. I loved the palm trees--North Dakota could use a few! It was very hot and humid, but that was great for a few days. We easily cooled down upon walking out of the airport back home (50 degrees as opposed to 90!)

I was happy we got to see a alligator, but from a good safe distance. (We would not have seen it at all if it weren't for a pair of very observant kids who were on the wild life refuge tour with us!) Can you spot it in the picture?

I was also happy that the cottage we stayed in was located just down the road from Pinocchio's Ice Cream shop. What's better than ice cream on a hot summer day?