Park Play

In the last couple weeks, we've introduced Brighton to playing at the park. We didn't really know what to expect. I had a feeling he would love it, but we weren't sure what he would be able to do. I wasn't really sure what I was ready to let him do. I quickly realized that keeping tabs of a toddler in a jungle gym with small passageways and tunnels is really tough and not my idea of a good time. I 'm so thankful that my husband does readily accept and enjoy being the park wrangler (at least when he is with us) for our son while I snap the pics.

To Kayak or Not To Kayak

Brighton loves everything about the kayak when it is setting on the lawn. Due to his high interest, we decided to give it a try on the lake.

[You can roll your eyes about us being first parents here.]

Jon didn't make it out much past the dock...not that I would've let him go any farther. The ride went so quick the whole family missed it, but it still was his first kayak ride.

Maybe better luck next year.

I Need My Auntie J

1.) This weekend Daddy did my hair like this.

2.) Mama decided it was high time for another haircut.

3.) I got my hair cut today. Thanks Auntie J!

Shop Til Ya Drop

We had our annual girls outing again this year to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I've blogged about it before. I LOVE IT! New fall and winter stuff on sale while the summer stuff is on sale too. We had such a grand time. We did miss out on the Ann Arbor Art Fair this year, but we headed to Chicago for two nights to take in the city and take our time with the sales. Really, what isn't on sale these days? We did some damage, and had a great time. My sister is missing from the pic (she's taking it).

Back on the home front, I am so pleased to report that we have had a number of not just tolerable, but really enjoyable short trips to the mall. My son is a trooper, and at least for now will put his smile on and hop into the stroller. He waves and says "Hi" to folks in whatever store we're in. We took a break and tried out the play area at Woodland Mall this week (a first for him), and he was a hoot. On the way home, we realized we were pushing him a bit much as lunch and nap time were a bit too close for comfort. It was grandma's idea to stop for some french fries. I must say as new parents, we quickly discovered (Bright too) the addictive qualities of french fries while we were on vacation as there are just so many kid meal options and lots of them come with fries. He loves knawing on those things, and this day was no different. The kid was in his glory. As we approached home, with greasy hands and greasy face his eye lids started to get heavy, but he didn't want to let go. For at least two minutes, his eyes were shut while he was chewing and tightly gripping the french fries. So wish I had a picture to share. I guess it was my son's first "Shop Til Ya Drop" experience.