Splash Pad

We had playgroup today at the splash pad with Jett & Olly.

Pushing Olly's dump truck...which he stole.

Waiting for Daddy to call.

More Weekend Pics

Evan absolutely LOVES his wagon! It was a first birthday gift from Aunt Sara, Uncle Jim & Uncle Andrew. The stroller only comes out for long walks...this is waaay better. Saturday afternoon stroll with the kids.

On Sunday we met some friends at a Spring Training baseball game, Brewers vs. Giants.

Evan and Aiden enjoying the ride. They were the envy of all...especially the adults who had one too many.

Cole & Evan hanging in the shade.

The moms trying to wrangle the "littles" for picture time.

Anna & Aiden, E & e, Cole & Rachel, Tanja & Morgan aka "Mo Mo"

Riding in the wagon really wears a guy out.

Renaissance Festival

Today we met the Muranakas out in Gold Canyon for the Renaissance Festival. It was a lot of fun for the kids (read: Ryan and Brian). It is a great study in subcultures, that is for sure.

This gal was giving the history of fashion in the Medieval times...and really creeping Ryan and Brian out. I think it was good for them to see what "nice looking" gals looked like back in those days so they can better appreciate the goddesses they have in Tobi and me.

Kayla & Tyler watching the ducks and geese...and not running.

I wonder if he slept wrong last night.

Feeding the sheep. They were obviously starving. Notice how the dark one is about to break through the fence.

Brian and Ryan got familiar with medieval weaponry by throwing knives, axes & chinese stars. Brian was a pro, of course.

Further proof of said awesomeness.

Testing out more weapons. Brian getting in touch with his inner knight.

Kayla putting Evan's hat back on.

The dude.

Ouch. BIG ouch.

We have had our first dancing related injury. Wednesday night Evan was dancing next to me while I sat at the computer and he fell, coming down on some sort of box of technology under the desk. He hit it just right and scraped the skin off his lip. Being the trouper he is, he cried for about 30 seconds whereas I cried on and off for the next 12 hours!! He doesn't even seem to notice it now.

The Zoo

Yesterday we went to the zoo to check out the Fisher Price Little People Farm. They really pump it up and then you get there and it is a bunch of plastic animals in what amounts to a big sand box. Evan still had fun though since he was with his buddies Aiden and Jett.

Not so interested in the horse.
A little more interested in the "flowers".

The pumpkin patch was cool.

The wall was cooler.

"Hey! This guy is shorter than me!"

Not noticing the peacocks.

Not sure what this thing had to do with a farm...

Evan was terrified at the real petting zoo and clung to my leg every time I put him down. This is unusual since he is not a timid kid and not clingy at all. I think it may have been the cow that was mooing at the top of his lungs like he was getting ready to become a cheeseburger.

When we went out into the goat pen Evan was wrapped around my neck so hard it made me a little emotional. Anna teased me that I would be bringing Evan back every week so he would hug me more ;)

After the zoo we went by Daddy's office.

Brian gave Evan his first lesson with a calculator. Then Evan said, "Mom, do I have to be a nerd?"

The Mondays

Stuck in the toy basket. I actually had to go get him out. After I took pictures, of course.Pearl kept dropping her toy (A-fer-rican Gator) in Evan's lap and he would just look at her like, "Really? You want to play with me? What's the catch?"
Enjoying the kazoo mallet at playgroup.
Chasing his shadow. No, really. He walked about 25 yards after it.
Trying on Daddy's shades.

Weekend Pics

Getting ready for bath time. I think he has his mom's rear end and knee rolls.
Practicing "open" and "close". He prefers "close".

Tug o war with Pearl.

Trying on shades.

Taking Pearl on a walk.

Being a goof ball in the car. Notice the drool covering his face.

Getting tickled in the car.