Thirty Three Months

A little summary of the month:
* Helped out at the Dr. appointment by pushing buttons so we could hear the heartbeat
* More interested in pretend play - grocery store, food prep, tools, driving, etc.

* First time attempting to play a board game - Candyland, but also likes to play Memory/Match

* Working on learning how to cut/use scissors safely

* Working on learning how to use the pedals on his bike

* First REAL movie at the theater Curious George for the Mommy & Me free movie day

* New favorite books Green Eggs & Ham and Cat in the Hat
* Finally saying "milk" instead of "nilk"
* New phrases "I don't NEED to", "that my favorite" "sugaring" (aka shivering)
* Attended first Maine Maple Sunday - Merrifield Farm in Gorham

* Trying more complex puzzles

* First "selfie"

* First big cold/cough of the season
* I will say "somebody is _____" and he will say "that somebody's name is ______".  Example "Hmmm, somebody is tired" and he will say "that somebody is Braden!"
* Visited the dentist again and next time he will sit in the chair himself
* Started a toddler open gym class

To Be a Kid Again

Well, we pulled it off!  Mike was completely surprised for his 30th birthday and he had so much fun!  On Saturday the 5th after Mike got out of work, I convinced him that Jon was babysitting and we were going on a double date with Cam & Sarah. I had to use this story, because I knew that as soon as we started driving to Maine Indoor Karting, he would figure out where we were going.  But, he was NOT expecting other friends and family to be waiting there for him.  

It really was a lot of fun and so easy for me.  MIK took care of the drinks, pizza, cake, racing and mini golf.  The guests provided pictures, banners, appetizers and a nice warm welcome in the parking lot.  Those participating in the racing went through some safety training, and it was very entertaining watching them get into their suits.

Great entertainment...

The Oslin Boys

Tariq

The package included an 8 minute qualifier to decide how the real competition would begin.  Then after a brief intermission/appetizer break they were back out on the track for a final 8 minute race.

The racing group

Melissa is ready to go!

Checking out the stats

They even had trophies for the winners...

The winners: 

1st Place Trophy: Mike

2nd Place Trophy: Cam

"Putt Putt" Award - for being so considerate & letting all the other racers pass!

Denise

Afterwards we enjoyed some social time, food and mini-golf.  

We enjoyed some delicious cake!

And had a mini photo booth set up...

If when given the chance Mike will be right back out on the track.  Here's to the next 30 years!  Happy Birthday!

Labor Day BBQ #2

     

     We had another successful Labor Day BBQ, which included delicious food, great company and plenty of sports/games.  This year we expanded from field hockey to include relay races, washers, half ball, and football.  We had so much fun, and we are happy that so many friends and family were able to join us.  We are already looking forward to hosting again next year!  Unfortunately, mom was not around this year (she was enjoying time with her granddaughter in Kansas), so there are not as many photos to share...

And a little video of the relay race!