Call it what you will…early birthday, encouragement, early education, craziness, etc – I call it Spoiled Rotten!
William received a new drum set this weekend. He was so very excited about his new set and has been playing non-stop. Let me just say, this is now one very loud house!
Our weekend was a very full one to say the least. Friday night William had a babysitter while Mommy and Daddy attended a going away party. William had a blast playing Rock Band and cars with his babysitter and her little brother. Then Saturday, we spent the morning at the train park with Uncle David and Kori. We rode the carousel and the train, twice! From there we headed to Sierra’s birthday party at the Gymnastics gym where William was able to jump on trampoline’s and into foam pits all while playing with his cousins. Saturday evening, we had pizza and fun at Aunt Cindy and Uncle Scott’s. William played and played with his cousins and on Uncle Scott’s drum set…by Sunday we were all pooped out! We had family day on Sunday where William ‘officially’ became the most spoiled 22 month old EVER (see following post). It was another one of our crazy weekends but we love them and enjoy every minute together as a family.
We hope that your weekend was just as fun!
Ahhhh, what a sense of relief! We have replaced our camera and I could not be happier. This camera has the same functionality as the old one but with the added advantage of being able to record HD video too! I am so, so grateful that my husband understands how incredibly important cameras and capturing memories are to me – Thank you, Mikey!
Here are a couple of shots of Uncle David and Kori playing with William in his new playroom.
Ah, this summer has been quite a challenge for us outdoorsy types. In heat that can reach 115 or more, we often find ourselves asking, “What are we going to do with William today?” William loves to be outside and often cries at the back door – “Play outside Mommy; play, play…” Unfortunately it is just simply too hot right now. Mike came up with a great solution to this weekend’s dilemma…He and William built race tracks. They lay down painter’s tape all throughout the dining room, made jumps, obstacles, and a ramp down the stairs to race cars. It worked wonderfully and as you can see they both had a great time.
Well, we have finally finished it. Our quick little one day closet expansion is finally complete – and we could not be happier with the turnout. Over the 4th of July weekend we embarked on this project with the help of my dad and a neighbor. We knocked the back of the wall out from under the stairway closet. Dad added some electricity while our neighbor dry walled the area. Mike painted and laid flooring and I decorated. It was a team effort for sure. But William now has his very own play space (to call it a room would elicit a visit from CPS). To the left of the area are bookshelves; to the right is a magnetic chalkboard wall; and the back space is filled with cubbies for all of William’s cars, toys, and musical instruments. What do you think???? William LOVES it and so do we!
Thank you to everyone who helped!
We had a marvelous time in San Francisco last weekend. It was wonderful to get away from the heat here in Arizona and to visit with Dave and Adele. The weather was great (cold/foggy at the beach and warm/sunny in the city and inland).
We arrived on Friday morning (really early) and were able to get in a full day there. Dave took us to see his most current job; and may I just say – it is FABULOUS! The work that both he and Adele have put into this home is unspeakably good. After a quick bite and nap we went into the city. Mike, Dave, William and I did some sight seeing while Adele had an afternoon of luxury J The four of us took a Cable Car, went to the Embarcadero, watched cyclists, and watched the boats. It was a wonderful day.
Saturday morning was spent near/around/at Dave and Adele’s home in Ocean Beach. Mike, William, and I took some family time and walked along the beach with Jaxson. We then went to the Cliff House for breakfast and back into the city after naps to see the Sea Lions at Pier 39. We had a fabulous homemade dinner Saturday night. And we all fell asleep watching Teen Wolf…so much fun.
Sunday was another adventure (and the whole purpose of our visit). We spent the morning at the house relaxing and then it was off to Berkley for Dave and Adele’s Baby Prep Party. D/A’s good friends generously opened their home for the afternoon to welcome the newest McMorran into the world. It was a lot of fun meeting all of Dave and Adele’s friends. There were also plenty of kids for William to play with. We even had the opportunity to visit with Aunt Carol which was wonderful.
Monday morning it was back to the airport (minus the camera, Mike’s iPhone, and William’s prized blankies). It was a wonderful trip (although expensive with the loss of the camera and phone) but one that we will never forget. Hopefully I will be able to pass along some photos once I receive them from Dave.
