Two Year Portraits

Mommy attempted a photo session with me this weekend in honor of my upcoming 2nd birthday!  I wasn't overly thrilled with the idea of posing for the camera, but here are the results.

First Time Using the Slide in the Pool

The pictures speak for themselves... this was run #1.  On run #2, my face went under water and I got scared.  Pool time ended in tears, BUT as soon as I was dry and dressed, I was ready to do it all over again!

I'm almost TWO!

Mommy and Daddy can't believe I'm turning two in just a few short weeks.  I am all boy. My favorite things right now are trains, bulldozers, dump trucks,  and fire trucks!  Mommy and Daddy decided to let me have my "big" birthday present a little early.  I am now the proud owner of my very own back yard slide!  I have been spending tons of time outdoors, going on walks, picking strawberries and plums from our yard, and playing in my sandbox.  I just love summer!
HA! You wanted me to wear pants that were too big? Well, that means I can pull them off myself!

Mr. Dancey Pants

Look, Mommy!!

A great big box!

It's SO TALL!

Helping Daddy unload...

So excited! The first climb!

Best birthday present EVER!!

A little worn out after sliding down many, many times

Fun Outside

I have been spending a ton of time outside, taking full advantage of this beautiful weather we have been having in Seattle!  Mommy and I walk every morning, and then usually play outside until lunch time, taking another walk after my nap or in the evening with Daddy.  Here are some recent pictures.
Mommy wanted me to wear sandals, but I insisted on rain boots...

...and my winter coat!

A fun afternoon at the city park with Mommy and Daddy

This slide was actually a little too fast for my liking.  My smile disappeared as I gained momentum!

Giant tire filled with sawdust chips

I love to smell the flowers in our front yard

Hey, you're taking pictures!  I wanna see!!

Here Daddy, YOU smell!

Sitting next to the wildflowers, contemplating which one will meet it's doom next.

July 4th weekend

I had a wonderful long weekend, despite catching my Daddy's yucky cold!  Daddy built me a SANDBOX this weekend, which I absolutely love!  On the 4th of July, I went to church with Mommy and Daddy.  I loved the music, especially when Mommy got up to sing the National Anthem!  After church, we had friends and family over to our house for a barbeque and to watch the city parade.  I was kind of scared of the sirens and clowns, and anything else that made a really loud noise during the parade. I took a nap from 3:30-6:30pm, and then stayed up late to watch the fireworks with Mommy and Daddy.  We are so lucky, I was able to sit on the couch in our den with Mommy and watch the Edmonds Fireworks show out our back window!  I liked this much better than being outside, because it wasn't quite as noisy.  Today was a quiet day after how crazy yesterday was... I went on two walks with Mommy and Daddy, played in the yard and my new sandbox, and watched a little Finding Nemo.  Happy Fourth!!
Josiah and baby Camden, first thing in the morning

All smiles, right after naptime

Yo, whaddup?

Happy Fourth!

First there was a hole...

Then a lot of noise, and one proud Daddy...

Oh, the anticipation!!

So exciting!  My very own sandbox!