Bapa's birthday, Baby Will, and other August catch-ups.

Earlier in August we had some friends here from Utah.  I don't think you remembered Conner, but it didn't take long to get comfortable playing together.

Later in the month we celebrated Bapa's 50th birthday with a surprise party.  And Baby Will showed up to surprise us all too!

We had a really fun weekend with Taylor, Samira, and Baby Will.  You could not get enough of that boy and you were by his side the whole time.

 It was an exhausting weekend for you, but so fun!

Sum, sum, summer time!

You get excited every time you see an airplane.  You yell, "Hii!!" and wave.  And I'm convinced you think every pilot sees you and waves back.

 You're just starting to enjoy the beach.  Since you became mobile, you haven't been to fond of sand in your toes.  But the past couple of times we've gone to the beach, you've had a lot of fun.  Not quite as much fun as your brother, but that's ok.  You're a good sport.

 Having dinner on the patio at Bapa and Gaga's house with Paul's cousins and their kids.

 We spent a morning in long beach at the farmers market.

 Gaga wanted to buy you some new dresses and headbands but you didn't want to try stuff on, so Garrett did it for you.

 You could eat watermelon for every meal.  And you pretty much do right now.

Utah for Great Strides

We went to Utah for Great Strides, Mimi's 60th birthday, and also to see your cousin William who was in the hospital in Salt Lake.  He was flown there just a few days before we planned to be going, so we went a couple days early to be with family.  You did better on this drive than you have before.  Maybe 18 months is the magical age!

 Checking out the fish at the hospital.

 I think all the cords and wires overwhelmed you a little.  You were very curious about William, but didn't get too close.  You eventually warmed up and would tickle his toes.

It rained the morning of Great Strides, so you stayed in the ESA for a while to keep warm and dry.  Then Aunt Laura brought you some warm clothes.  I never pack right for our Utah trips.

 Whatever you did that morning wore you out.  You fell asleep right after, and stayed asleep when we got you out of that car.  I can count on one hand the number of times that's happened in your life.  You're such a light sleeper!

It also rained at Mimi's Luau party.  But you still had fun.

 Who cares if it's raining when there's cake to be eaten!?!

 You couldn't reach the drink dispenser, so Garrett would fill his cup up, then pour it in your cup for you.

 No matter how you feel about him someday years down the road when you may be reading this, I get to see everyday how much he loves you, and I know he does.

 The drive home went really well with s few pit stops, like this one at Bass Pro Shop.  You're getting better and better at road trips, sleeping in new places, and changes to our normal routine, and I'm thankful for that!