June II

Scott is getting more helpful with Jonah when he's in the mood. His latest favorite is feeding the baby. 

He opens his mouth to get Jonah to copy him. Jonah doesn't care who feeds him or how messy it gets as long as the food keeps getting shoveled in.

As a big boy, Scott also needed bigger shoes. Daddy's are his favorite, of course. He can actually walk surprisingly well in big shoes. He also picks out his clothes. He calls these his "B bike jammies."

He came in wearing his "Icky asses" and said hello!

Bye-bye!

Speaking of big boys, Jonah is copying Scott's every move. He loves the sippy cup and sneaks water whenever Scott's not around.

Before I knew Jonah could get on Scott's bed on his own, I came in to find he had climbed up, pulled the curtains down and was stranded up there. It's not a big drop, but luckily he's developing a modicum of fear/self-preservation. 

Scott arranging the daily line-up. This day it was baskets and other toy holders, like empty puzzle boards.

Jonah playing in the dumped-out toys.

We took advantage of a Home Depot coupon and city water rebate and replaced our old toilets.

They look nicer, use less water, and most importantly come clean when we clean them! I should take a picture in our bathroom because the toilet looks out of place in the grungy guest bathroom.

Amanda gave John cheese puffs for his birthday and he shared a few with Scott. He likes counting, so he'll usually ask me for a certain number of things. This week it was "three daddy poofs please!"

Our evening boys-reading-turned-wrestling time.

I bought summer movie passes and this day my mom watched Jonah so I could take just Scott. We met John for a lunch date afterward at Chipotle. 

Jonah has been thoroughly enjoying graham crackers. He eats so much better than Scott did at his age and has consequently gotten to try way more foods earlier than I let Scott.

One of my lifelong best friends, Britta, had a Skyped baby shower. We had the cake on our end and it was tasty. I can't wait to meet her!

We picked up free tickets to the SJ Giants game at OSH. Jonah was in a great mood and smiled at everyone. He tried to mooch food from the people sitting behind us, like Scott did  as a baby. 

Scott sat on the edge of his seat and commentated--run run! fast fast fast! oh no fall down! ball! ball! bat! base! almost, try again!

Little dare devil so pleased with himself at the top of the slide. 

I bought a few matchbox cars for Scott's car mat and he added them to the car line-up.

He found my hair tie and asked for "turn." I think he makes a lovely girl.

Lined up width-wise by size.

We went up and met baby Logan. He is so sweet!

I came in to this creepy sight. Scott lined all the stuffed animals face-down, but he was actually putting them to bed. He said nigh-night, gave them a kiss, then shushed me because "baby resting."

Scott copies us and Jonah copies Scott. We have to keep ourselves in line!

Let's Go Fly a Kite

One of my friends gave me a kite, or airplane as Scott calls it.

We had a semi-windy evening and decided to try it out at the park.

Jonah was happy in his stroller, which is rare. 

John had a hard time getting the kite to work, but he gave Scott a turn trying to keep it up.

They had to do lots of running.

Scott was enthralled.

Jonah got down to join in.

He wasn't as impressed.

He loves John's shoulders, though.

And he found some weeds to eat.

I was there, for the record.

Then we walked home with two happy, tired boys all ready for bed.

Celebrating John

On John's birthday we went out to eat while my mom watched the boys.

We came home around bedtime, so they came out and helped John open his present--a photo book of our Hawaii trip.

Jonah loved staying up and getting extra Oma time. We had carrot cupcakes then put them back in bed.

On Sunday, we invited our family over for a Father's day/John's birthday dinner.

Jonah showed off his slide-climbing skills. He can go up both sides.

Scott played catch with Joseph.

Jonah can also throw balls now.

John took pictures and entertained the kids while I prepped dinner. Then he barbecued everything and we ate a tasty dinner.

We gave our dads their gifts and then had peach pie that Alan made.

Katie couldn't make it and Amanda came late after work, but we're glad everyone else could come and we could celebrate together.

June I

Jonah has started copying Scott and loves to use big boy things, like Scott's water bottle.

Scott and Jonah both had some cold symptoms, so I bought Scott some juice to get him to drink more. I found a Mater top amid all the princess ones, which made him even more excited for juice.

Jonah loves pulling up on our legs, especially if we're trying to cook.

John took Scott to a Home Depot workshop and they gave him an apron and balloon.

Scott painted and John assembled this little ride-on mower.

Jonah loved the balloon and carried it around with him.

We went out to dinner for Russell's birthday and Jonah kept Russell entertained while he ate.

He also got a little grabby. The kid loves food.

Scott likes to snuggle in his towel burrito after his bath. Jonah brought some Duplos over for them to play with while Scott was confined.

We had to relocate the books because Jonah pulled them off the shelf every chance he found.

He has a good time reading them, though.

Scott knows Go Dog, Go!, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and several Sandra Boynton books by heart and "reads" them to Jonah.

Piggy back rides. We're so glad we bought the cushiest carpet available.

We went to my mom's classroom one day and Scott warmed up to the turtle. He helped feed her and now whenever we have kale he says "turtle food!"

Free donut day! Scott couldn't stop for a picture. Jonah can't wait for next year when he can join in.

Morning church.

We wait until the last minute to wake Scott up for church and I bring him breakfast to eat there. I tried giving him cereal this week and he was sad about not having milk, a bowl and spoon. Then when we gave Jonah a bottle his eyes got big, he pointed and yelled milk! milk! I carried him to the foyer to eat while people around us tried to stifle laughter. At least his tantrums are entertaining.

He's definitely vocal about what he wants these days.