Hanging out with Auggie

We rented a cabin in Leavenworth for the weekend with Jake,Katy, and Auggie.

Stuey and Auggie had a blast with the oversized bathtub in the cabin.

Summer fun.

Stuey is loving the days in Seattle that actually have sun

Florida!

We took a trip to North Captiva Island, FL in early May for my sister, Angie (Cakers)'s wedding to Chad Baldwin. We had a blast playing (and posing) in the surf (refer to Ben's model shot above), playing on the beach and toolin' around the island on a golf cart (Stuey drove, of course!). We were delighted to be there to celebrate with Angie, Chad and the kids Taylor and Colton. We were also delighted to have our own quiet little house away from both families (they all stayed in one big house together--chaos!) to come home to at night. Ha!

All our love to Angie & Chad as they embark on their new lfe together.

ABC's and 123's

Stuey counted to 8 this morning! Big deal. or Big BOY as he would say. He's also been working on his ABC's, demonstrated by the video. I especially like the end of the ABC's song, where the tune is right but the words become nearly impossible to understand and it ineveitably loops back into ABC again. It's fun to watch what he takes interest in. Drumming is a favorite passtime, as is anything related to music (dancing, singning). Balls are still his life though. Today we forgot to bring a ball to the park and ended up with 2 within 10 minutes of being there--stolen from friends, of course! I will say, he's exceptionally good at kicking the ball (especially into the street for Mommy and Daddy to chase after). OK, I'm goating and possibly have some unrealistic expectations of his future as a professional soccer player, but really, those dribbling skills are all his own doing!

Work & Play

Lots of playing the past couple of months, as you can imagine. The most fun new toy is a train table with tracks and trains to keep us all busy for hours...er...10 minute stretches! Stuey wakes up at 6:30 in the morning and says something like "chains" (translation: trains). Ah, the joys of toddlerhood. We also do a lot of singing and dancing (sometimes in nothing but a diaper and a froggy hat...why not, right?!) and the new favorite is dancing with scarves. Very fun! And we do get outside, as you can see. Sidewalk chalk is a hit! and why draw with one color when you can draw with two at the same time?

Lastly, the work. Yes, the household work training continues. Stuey now does the dishes (note, also wearing froggy hat. It's a staple!). We're very proud : )

Where's your...

Belly button?! He's also very good at nose, eyes, mouth, ears, knees and many more! We're working on "head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes" but so far no patience for that!