Monday, August 19, 2013

Twenty Five Months

I have to say it was really weird coming up on August 5th and not taking a "monthly photo".  I am not exactly sure how well I will keep up with monthly updates without that constant reminder, but here goes.


A summary of the month:

* First time bowling thanks to kidsbowlfree.com and a rec group was there, so it ended up being glow bowling.




* Likes to imitate working out using the pink 2 lb weights, and he likes to push on me while attempting to do the pushups.

* Second year sleeping in a tent without a pack n play or nursing was not very easy.  
* Some of his latest words or phrases: "I coming", "this way", "leash", "collar", "who else?", "how about...", and has also started to say please without having to be prompted.  
*Will have time-outs usually because of hitting friends in frustration or hitting the dog.  Have to be with mom right now or in the high chair, because he won't stay put
* Evening walks in the stroller and with Sage around the neighborhood.  We typically go twice, so he will say "one more time?"
* First trip to an amusement park when he could actually ride some of the rides - Canobie Lake Park 7/14




* First trip to Tumble Tikes open gym with lots of our little friends 7/19


* Made a trip to Bangor for a visit and went to Cole's Transportation Museum for the first time 7/25

* First trip Blueberry picking with our little playgroup.  It went much better than strawberry picking, because Braden loves blueberries 7/30


Sunday, August 18, 2013

Braden's 2nd Birthday

Before I could post about Braden's 2nd birthday I had to first write one all about his 1st Birthday.  So, here it is: Braden's First Birthday.

For Braden's 2nd birthday I couldn't quite decide between a construction/trucks or a farm theme.  In the end I went with the farm, because I thought the chances were pretty high that he would decide on a truck theme for himself someday.  Once again I found so many great ideas on Pinterest!  But before I get to the actual birthday party - there were plenty of other birthday festivities earlier in the week!

Grampy Ireland came for a quick visit to give Braden his birthday present.  We had planned for a beach day, but the weather wasn't cooperating.  So we went to Portland Headlight instead and then to Flatbread for lunch with Uncle Jon. 


Still afraid of the Buzz car and will not ride it - YET!

Foggy morning


He loved dropping the rocks & splashing




On his actual birthday we headed to Poland to spend the Fourth of July with the Oslin family!




Then on Sunday morning we packed up and headed home to get ready for his "farm" birthday party that afternoon.  This year I decided to just do a family party and tried to incorporate it into the 4th of July weekend, so that the Oslin's did not have to come back the following weekend.  















We even had some cowgirls among us!




Family & friends, hanging out, visiting and opening presents:










"Horse" rides

Cake time - Braden was a little shy while everyone was singing, but he knew just what to do at the end!    And he REALLY enjoyed that cupcake!


He was so hungry after playing outside.

Couldn't eat fast enough




Braden's new table & chairs from Mommy & Daddy!




Happy Birthday Braden - now stop growing up so fast.  Time needs to slow down!