Boot Scoot

Gracie is an accomplished crawler but often prefers to "boot scoot". Maybe because it gives her knees a break and frees up her hands to grab big brother's toys?! Here's a video of our little scooter (and her fireman bro) in action--

Now we just need to put a Swiffer on her butt!

Super O

Cooped up inside for several days thanks to snow and ice, Owen has literally been running in circles. And flying.

He told us his full name is now, "Owen Chrisofer Superhero Cwement."

Cute, clever or cheeky??

Owen LOVES cheesey snacks, especially Cheetos and cheese balls. I try not to have them in the house since they are addictive and super messy, but when they are, there is a strict rule that they are only to be eaten at the table. So when Owen was finished with his snack and went to play, the leftover cheeseballs stayed behind. Five minutes later he comes finds me in the office....

Owen, holding oversized patriotic hat: "Want to see magic trick, Mommy?"

Me: "Ok! Is there something in your hat??"

Owen, with a sly smile as he pulls out a bowl: "These cheeseballs!"
He commences to proudly eat them, running away. laughing like a lunatic.

Now to go find those cheesey fingerprints...

'It'

Owen is adjusting well to his new baby sister and loves to give her lots of attention. He also likes to keep us posted with what she's doing. O's vocabularly and speech is growing, but he doesn't quite get those third person pronouns... and so we hear alot about 'It'.

"It's waking!"... "It's talking!"... "It's crying!"... "It touched me!!!"
(I will keep trying to capture this on video.)

We love 'It'!!

Climbing lessons

Lately our little monkey is all about climbing furniture

and reaching new heights.

But it's all fun and games,

until someone gets stuck!

No more climbing O!

Rock-a-bye your bear

Owen loves to wach the Wiggles before bed. Lately he's been practicing his moves for the big Wiggles show later this summer.. yes, we are going!

Who's following me??

Owen went on a walk with Grandma, Grandpa and Brody and soon realized there was another boy with them too... or was there?

Owen was fascinated to discover his shadow and kept trying to figure out who/what it was, and why it kept following him!

Fwowers?

Today Owen had fun picking dandelions, or "fwowers".

Whoa!

After several minutes spent carefully collecting them, he ultimately decided they belong on the ground. He must know they're really not "fwowers" after all!

Boon Boy!

Owen recently went to the Fun Fair at Grandpa's school and had a great time!

And afterwards, Grandpa brought home Owen a whole bunch of balloons. Wow!

Owen and his friends spent the rest of the day running around the house,

(though sometimes they got in the way),

eating dinner,

and taking a bath.

And the next day he woke up asking again for his beloved boons. Thanks to Grandpa for endless balloon fun!!

Not without me!

Owen's latest thing is to run to and stand in the doorway whenever he sees us getting ready to leave. He is very concerned he'll be left behind.

But once he gets his coat on, he patiently waits. He just loves to get out!

Where you going O?

When it comes to going places, Mr. Owen has his own agenda.

And when he makes up his mind, watch out!

Down the path, sidewalk, mall, and on the farm, we're always trying to catch up!

(Thank you to Ms Courtney for this great shot of Owen- apparently all on his own- at Frying Pan Park.)

What does the cow say?

Well, close enough!

Night, night!

Owen and his trusted doggie happily head off to bed!

Who's in my tunnel??

Gram and Gramp set up some boxes in their basement to make Owen a fun big tunnel.

He loves to crawl through it over and over again!

And sometimes he has surprise visitors in his tunnel...

silly Mommy!

(Yes, this is from last month- hence the holiday tee.. "someone" forgot to post it!)

Kiss, kiss!

Owen has his own way of showing some love... watch out!

Little Ruskie

Gramp went to Russia and brought Owen home a new warm hat. Thanks Gramp!

Some wild and crazy..

HAIR!!!

We think it's funny too O!

Little Sprout

The bald spots are finally all filled in, and Owen's hair is growing and growing... up!

We're not quite sure what style he's going for, but Mr. Grasshead may be one inspiration..

Or his loyal pal Mr. Duck.

We just can't wait to see what comes next!

Cheeri-O!

Owen can eat Cheerios morning, noon and night, and often he does! They're good at mealtime, snacktime, and on the go. While he's mastered the concept of self-feeding, we still have a ways to go in learning portion control..

And aim.