Weekly Photos

 This week we played dress up.  I don't think Leland would make a very cute girl though. 

 We went to the Berry Patch Farms in Brighton.  Leland was in his element of course. 

 We were able to pick some strawberries and black raspberries.  And when I say we, I mean me. 

 I also brought the girls to my house one day to help with weeding, just kidding.  That lasted like five seconds and they were back in the baby pool in no time. 

I don't really have much to say, just wanted to share a few photos from the week. 

Children's Museum

Last week we visited the Children's Museum.  Everyone enjoyed themselves of course.  It is a great place to spend a few hours.  There are so many things to do there.  

(my favorite of the day)

Climbing like a big kid

Causing trouble in the dairy aisle- I need yogurt!!

Trying to help Lucy with the shopping cart.

Move out of the way Ella!

Hugs for the bears.

Omg, this kid is becoming so sweet.  He gives hugs all the time, and is now starting to give kisses.  I woke up the other morning with him clapping his hands in my face and then proceeded to give me a high five.  Cutest thing ever.  I think asked if we could change his diaper, so he went into his room and laid on the floor.  Time for potty training?

I will say it again- I love this age.  I look back at his baby pictures and it seems like a completely different person.  I am glad to say I don't miss his newborn days, they were wonderful and I loved them.  But I love, love, love this little person I have now.   

Who does he look like?

 Who does he look like?

Mommy confession: I am tired of this question.

I don't know but to me he looks like Leland and acts like Leland.  He is his own person.  As a newborn I get it, he was this new being that no one really knew, including me.  But as he gets older it is becoming harder to distinguish where he gets his good looks from because guess what Jeff and I look alike.  We have been mistaken for brother and sister before, when we were still in high school and traveling.  We both are Germans have fair skin, blue eyes and light brown (used to be blond) hair, meaning our child is the same and it is hard to tell you where his blond hair came from when both sides of the family have it.

And he has his own personality now.  Maybe he gets some traits from me or Jeff (all the annoying ones are from Jeff of course), but does it really matter?  When is it normal to consider a toddler their own person and stop comparing them to everyone else?

What questions are you tired of people asking about your kid?

Wordless Wednesday: Chocolate Chip Monster!

He knows when I am getting them out of the fridge, even if I don't say anything.  I gave him a bowl and he took it to the coffee table and ate them one by one. 

July 4th

 This year for the 4th we didn't do much, similar to last year.  There is a parade in our area but it occurs during nap time, so we passed.  I was tempted to buy some fireworks, but passed on that too.  Instead in the morning we decided to hit up some fountains.  Leland of course loved it since there was water involved and a bike ride involved. 

 His patriotic outfit. 

 It is amazing to watch how small things are everything to a kid. 

 Momma did you see that water. 

Climbing up the fountain like the big kids. 

There was also some grilling involved and beer.  

Hopefully we can start shooting off fireworks in the coming years along with attending a parade.  I am a sucker for a parade. 

Joining up with Melissa from Growing up Geeky today with Toddle Along Tuesday.  Go link up and what you did on the 4th!