Saturday, October 24, 2009

Daddy's Helper


Our fall garbage pickup is coming soon so it is time to clean up our backyard. The big items got thrown over the fence on to the street. C.J. was able to help put the smaller items in the wheelbarrow, and he made sure to get a few rides in.



Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Hats, Hats, Hats

One thing we will always remember about C.J.'s toddler years is his love of HATS! Last winter it was his Batman hat. This summer it's been his bug hat, his camou hat, or his helmet. Tonight it was Eli's Packer hat.

What do you think? Too small?

Monday, October 12, 2009

Blessing Eli


Eli's baby blessing was Sunday. We love the intimacy of a family gathering in a home, so we did it at my parents' house so it would be convenient for everyone. It was nice to see everyone and to celebrate our new little one.


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Growing Up

Almost daily, C.J. puts on my backpack and tells me he is going to school. This two year old also does homework! At least that's what he calls drawing. He recognizes letters as either "numbers" or as the letters "A" and "O". And he can count: 1-2-3-8-7! He puts his shoes and socks on by himself and yes, they are almost always on the wrong feet (see photo below.) He's getting his pronouns down. He refers to Eli as "he" instead of "it." And every morning he comes into our room and announces "I wake up" instead of "My wake up." And I imagine soon he'll even get his tenses right. Oh dear. Slow down little boy--you're growing up too fast!