Riding with a Friend

August 13

Today, Michael took a ride over to the neighbors house on his Kawasaki. The little girl Ashley came out with her Jeep Wrangler and they rode around the yard together. Then, Ashley wanted to take Michael for a ride so I put him into the seat next to her and she drove them around. I don't know what Michael was thinking but he just kept looking around as if he wanted to say, "Mom, why did you put me in this Jeep?"

Fun in the Ford

August 11

Tonight, Colin and Pop came over for dinner. After dinner, when they were about to leave, Mike put Michael and Colin into the back of the pickup. They thought it was the best!! They ran around and giggled for about 10 minutes before we had to pull them out!! It was very cute to see them play together.

Helping Mommy

August 11

One of Michael's new and favorite things to do is to help me unload the groceries when we get home from the store. Here he is putting bread crunbs into the refrigerator!!

Rainbows

August 10

Today, we had a little sun shower and Mike had the idea to go outside to check for a rainbow. When we got outside we were confronted by the biggest and most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen. It went right over our house from front to back. It is moments like these that confirm my beliefs that Daddy is safe and happy in heaven. Immediately, I called Mom and Mom Mom (MomMom was in town visiting) and I told MomMom that PopPop had sent her a sign from heaven. She was thrilled.

Our little Monkey

August 8
Today, I was cleaning up the nursery while Michael crawled into the front living room. We have baby proofed the house enough that I feel comfortable to leave him for a minute or two before I run out to get him. Today, I thought he had gotten a little quiet and something told me I had better get out there to check on him. Boy, my gut instincts were right!! I found him on the table with a pen in his mouth sitting next to a bottle of windex. Of course, he was very excited and happy to have surprised his Mommy. I took a minute to grab a picture and put him back on the floor. He climbed right back up on the table...the entire time with a huge smile on his face. He did it about ten times in the next 10 minutes. Now I really don't know how I will get anything done around here!!

Peekaboo...I see you!!

August 7

Today, Michael and I were playing in the family room. I walked over to the kitchen to grab a drink and told him I would be right back. This is what I found when I returned to the room. It took me a minute and then I saw that little hand peeking out from under the ottamon. Of course, I lifted the side and he just laughed!!

We had tried an obstacle course the day before and I had showed him with some difficulty how to climb under. Now, I guess this will be a favorite place to play peekaboo.

He climbed in

but could not get out!! Somehow, Michael got into this basket and he tried and tried to get out but was unable to get his foot high enough over the side. Finally, he gave out a cry and Mommy came to the rescue.