Running through the Sprinkler

It was hot here yesterday, so we needed a way to cool off. Cue the sprinkler.

At first we were just running through in our tank top and undies. Eventually, though, we changed into our swimming trunks.

Joey had so much fun running through! He hated it at first, but then, I couldn't get him out.

Even Pop-pop put on his swimming trunks and got into the action.

The two of them had a blast!

Sneak Peak: Weekend with Pop-pop

We picked up Pop-pop at the airport around 8:15, stopped at Target, then Costco (for gas) and the bakery, and now the boys are having fun with Joey's train set.

We don't have much planned other than lots of Joey-Pop-pop time. It'll be a great weekend.

A Glimpse into the Future

I'm not saying I condone it, but I wouldn't be surprised if this is what the future looks like:

(Using an old picture from our last trip to PA. This was in the terminal at O'Hare.)

Staying Cool

There's no better way to stay cool than a nice ice cream cone. Since the summer started, Joey has gotten much better at eating them. He definitely takes after  his mom and would eat ice cream all day every day if we let him. He'll even go into the freezer and pull out the half gallon and hand it to me.

It's still a little messy, but at least he loves (and asks for) vanilla, so not as bad as chocolate everywhere.

He's doesn't quite like eating the cone yet. He'll try a few bites, but it's just not his thing. Eventually he'll realize it's just like a cookie. Until then, Mommy gets the leftovers.

Monkey Doodle

When we were at the park today, Joey didn't want to go on his normal equipment. He headed straight for the climbing wall. There was another little boy (who was five) who had to climb the second he saw Joey start. But we managed to get our turn. My little guy didn't waste a second.

He was up that wall faster than I could imagine. To think, not that long ago, he barely wanted to climb on the steps on the toddler equipment. Now he can't wait to go up the wall with the big kids.

I was extremely proud of him. And even though I was the one spotting him, my heart was in my throat the whole time. Lord knows what he'll be trying as he gets older. I think we have a little Jason on our hands.

Kicking in the Pool

Practicing our kicking in the pool. Watch for Ginny in the background!

Pool Time

We have quickly moved up from just getting our piggies wet to almost swimming in our little pool this week. Mommy is pleased.

Joey is clearly having fun.

Did I mention the little squirt gun Daddy got him? He already knows how to fill it in the pool, so we're good.

Two peas in a pod. Or maybe two fishies in a pond is more appropriate.