Baker Park

We spent Saturday morning at the park. James swang in the big swing all by himself!

I'm so over the baby swing.

Chilling with Daddy.

Do you like my new hat?

Chris's nightlife

James's buddy Chris got a bath today in the washing machine, and I think it perked him up a bit. Here Chris looks like he's doing a little dance while James drools peacefully in his sleep!

Birthdays Galore!

James wishes Grandpa Bill a very Happy Birthday!

James also wishes his godfather Josh a Happy Birthday!

James vs. Mouse

James and Gigi laughing together:)

River Walk

Gigi and Jamo strolling by the river.

Starting to get antsy...

'I don't know what makes you think I'm just going to sit here and smile on demand.'

Family Dinner

We all went out to dinner tonight with Isabel and Al.

Here James helps Abi select some sweetener for her coffee.

Firefighter's World

My moms' group had a playdate at Pinnacle Mountain this morning with a firetruck, firemen and Smokey the bear. It was very popular with the kiddos!

Here's a slightly blurry picture with Smokey. James mostly just wanted to pet him, but also gave him a high five.

'Let me in this thing!'

Fun at the playground.

Gigi's visit

James and Gigi have picked up right where they left off in February having a great time together! Despite James's limited 22-month vocabulary, he quickly learned to say 'Gigi' today, even saying 'Hi G' when Gigi got into the car with him this evening! Here they are sharing James's bedtime story.

Chris!

James has a toy 'Chris' he got from my family his first Christmas up in Connecticut. He's taken a renewed interest in him lately.

"Give Chris a kiss!"

Make-out session.

Yes, it's more pool pictures!

John and James (in their matching Michigan shirts) wait with all the gear for friends Lee-Ann and Declan to take a swim.

Daddy and Jamo. Jamo is preparing to taste the pool water!

Haircut #7

I took James for a haircut today. It's about his 7th as his hair grows so fast! One was at home (never to be repeated), but the rest have been at Pigtails and Crewcuts, the kids' 'salon' in town. Haircuts are up there with teeth-brushing on James's list of least favorite activities. He sat on my lap while one stylist cut his hair and another blew bubbles the whole time to keep him distracted. There was a boy just before James who threw a massive tantrum and actually threw himself out of the salon chair, so James looked like a breeze after that!

Wild hair.

Well-groomed and happy to be back home playing in the water!

Playdate at Abbey's

James played at Abbey's this afternoon for a few hours. He loved all of Abbey's new Birthday presents!

Kissy lips.

James gravitates towards the camera. Here he takes a break from grocery shopping to say hello!