John's Birthday Dinner

I made shrimp pasta for John for his birthday dinner. Then he opened presents. 

Scott gave him these colorful cookies he picked out at the store. Then he wanted to play with them.

 He was being changed at the time and ran away to his box to hide from me.

My Aunt Wendy gave John new pants and I bought some tops to go with them. We made him do a fashion show.

Amanda took a family picture because we were all wearing stripes.

 Then she felt left out because she was wearing stripes, too.

 Shorts with no pockets!

 Scott lounged during the show.

 When I picked out this shirt for him I also found this dress for myself. I'm hoping it will fit better in a few months. 

 Then it was pie time!

 Scott snuggling with Wendy to keep him out of the pie.

 My first attempt at making peach pie. Paired with homemade vanilla ice cream.

 Scott tried a few bites of dessert and was wild afterward. Supposedly sugar doesn't actually make kids hyper, but he was crazy.

And one more great picture for good measure.

We hope you had a happy birthday John!

Scott in May

Scott turned 15 months in May. He had two eye teeth and three molars break through his gums. He decided walking was for babies and prefers running now. He also found more ways to cause mischief. 

Toga baby

When we're missing something in our house we check the tub.

Scott straightens his legs now before he stands up. I'm not sure why he does it, but I think it's funny. 

Playing with his maracas. 

I bought him these pants on clearance at Janie & Jack a while back and he just barely grew into them.

I think his backside is so adorable in them.

I walked to the kitchen and came back to find Scott sitting on the couch.

It only took him a few seconds and I asked him how he climbed up all by himself. He responded by waving at me and laughing. He gets very proud of himself when he figures things out.

For example, climbing in the bathroom cabinet.

Cheeseball grin.

He thinks it's so fun in there and sometimes it's worth the few minutes peace to me. Plus if he breaks it, we'll have a legitimate reason to update the bathroom.

John and I had ice cream and Scott wanted some. We gave him the empty bowl and he licked every last drop out.

Reading to Tigger.

Scott hadn't previously shown any interest in stuffed animals, but discovered Tigger and has been carrying him around the house by the tail.

They're pretty good buds.

When Scott hears the front door he cries if he doesn't get to go outside. If I do let him out, he steps down and runs around like a crazy person.

John was loading the dishwasher and Scott took his pots and pans out of the cupboard and added them to the bottom rack. He likes to mimic us.

I think he may be getting too clever for his own good.

Lucas' Park Party

We went to Pleasanton to celebrate Lucas' fourth birthday. Scott loved the playground.

 It was meant for older kids and made me so nervous, but John dutifully followed Scott all over the place.

 Scott likes older kids. This boy was sweet and let Scott watch him play.

 He couldn't figure out how to work it without the boy's help.

 So big!

 He was surprisingly good at the climbing wall.

 John would support his feet and he'd go right up. 

 This slide was too big for him. And I think poorly designed. 

 So we went to the baby section.

 He loves swings with John. Dad always pushes higher and harder than mom.

 It was a little cold and very windy, but Scott loved walking around the splash pad.

 He liked smacking the water. Then he ventured further and was standing next to a sprinkler as it went off. 

 He froze in squat position and cried until John ran and picked him up.

 Most of the family playing in the dune/stream area.

 Scott watched Neil play with the water until he was somehow waist-deep in it again.

 He was happier about it this time, though.

 Then when his hands and feet felt frozen I dried him off again and re-dressed.

 These two have so much fun together.

I didn't add the pictures I took of Lucas, since I figure his mom will, but we hope you had a happy birthday! Thanks for inviting us to your party!