The dinosaur museum

Before Jack and I left for Texas, we had a quick family night at the dinosaur museum.  It was Jack's first time.

 Jack loved all the super big ones.

He also loved this huge shark!

A day in the country

Unfortunately, I've gotten behind the past few months on our blog due to morning sickness, but we are pleased to announce Chamberlain Baby #2 will be joining our family in March 2012.  We are so excited!  In the meantime, I have some catching up to do.  This is our trip to Hee-Haw Farms with Ross and Emily.  

This has my Grandpa Bill all over it.  We'll have to send him a copy!

 Jack loved the ducks and bunnies!

We may have to find one of these for Jack once his legs get a little longer.

 This pretty much sums up how Jack and Dexter felt about the petting zoo.  Jack was terrified, while Dex calmly observed.

 Going for a ride on the animal train.

 Jack loved the pony ride and held on by himself the whole time!

 Checking out the saddle swings.

 How cute are they?!

Summer Re-cap Part 2

This last one is of Jack labeling the letters.  We realized this summer that Jack can label all his letters, colors, and numbers!

Halloween costume?

I had pretty much decided to use Lori's Elmo costume for Jack this year, but I just ran across a bunch of cute handmade costumes... Two caught my eye:

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I'm thinking I'll go with the Cat in the Hat, because Jack is OBSESSED with it.  Maybe I'll save the sushi for another year when we have a smaller baby to outfit.  What do you think?  Two months is more than enough time to do this right?  All I really have to do is figure out how to make the hat, and find black pants and a black sweatshirt.  Something very warm.  Totally do-able, right?

Summer Re-cap

I can't seem to keep up with this blog lately, so here is a re-cap of or summer (so far) in pictures:

 We have been spending a lot of time at the splash pad this summer.  Easier to handle on my own than the pool.

 We had a nice little father's day with Ned.  Jack helped me make these little pop top tins of treats for him.

 I have nothing to say about this, except that our kiddo is crazy.  Why does he think he can do stuff like this?

 Jack loved this gazebo.  He didn't want anyone else under it, and he just spun around and around in circles to the music.

 This is our little "garden".  We are growing parsley, cilantro, rosemary, basil, and dill- all pretty successfully.  Jack loves helping me water them every day.

 This is my favorite picture right now.  Love those boys!

 Also this one.  I can't believe how grown up he is becoming!

 We had a nice little visit with Jack's Grandpa-Great.  Jack is crazy about him, and honestly, I don't know anyone who isn't.  We love him!

 I know this one is blurry, but I had to throw it in.  I love how they're both making the same annoyed face.

 We spent the 4th of July with our friend, Becky.  Her grandson, Tayson, is just a few days older than Jack.  Love the coordinating Cars jammies, and they also manage to look a little patriotic!

We've spent tons of time over Grandma's too.  So far we've had a very fun, laid-back summer!