New Vocab

Gerrit's new phrase he used in the pool yesterday with Adam:

POOP BUBBLES

(aka: fart)

Where'd He Go?

My little baby is growing up!

Lately he has wanted to spend a lot of time taking a tubby.

It could stem from the fact that we pulled out his kiddy pool and he thinks the bath tub is like his pool, hence the goggles.

Swiper

If you watch Dora, you know who Swiper is....and we have our very own Swiper living in our house: GERRIT!

Last night we were sitting down for dinner and Gerrit was finishing his Tootsie Roll (he was given the candy b/c he went potty). It took him a bit longer to get to the table than Adam and I....

He was in the kitchen swiping a cookie!

He came to the table with a mouth full...I thought he had grabbed more than 1 Tootsie Roll until I saw the white part of the cookie as he smiled and said 'no' to my questioning him on the extra Tootsie Roll!

Adam could hardly contain himself but did keep it together. Needless to say, he did not get a cookie for dessert.

Consuming Our Lives

The hoop has been a major work in progress. Adam was so excited to get the driveway done that we bought the hoop before the cement was poured. So I haven't had my car in the garage in a month due to the box.The weather and Adam's cycling schedule finally matched this weekend long enough to get the pole in the ground. Saturday night, Dave and Brian came over to help with the pole while Luker and Gerrit played baseball and road bikes. Nick stopped over to add to the conversation and play with Emmit.After 48 hours, the rest of the hoop can be put up - which meant tonight. While Gerrit was swimming, Adam was assembling the rest of the hoop. Of course he needed some assistance with the backboard, so after David and David's ride, they stopped by to assist and cash in on their payment of beer. Just before the rains came, they got the hoop up - with Gerrit's assistance. Beer, popcorn and chips were enjoyed by the guys as well as Luke, Anne and myself while we waited for the rain to stop. Adam needed to try out the hoop in the dark after we measured to make sure it was regulation height (and it is). And thanks to Brian's precision, the hoop is level!We are ready for around the world and jump 21! Let the fun begin!

Dog Days of May

With the heat these last few days I decided it was time to dust off the pool and give it a try tonight (seeing the humidity was down). Gerrit loved it. We've had the pool for a few years and I think he is finally at the perfect age for it. He doesn't mind the cold hose water and will actually play in it. I think it will get lots of use this summer with it being harder to get to the pool due to construction and now having to pay for the kiddie pool. Plus, Emmit can take his naps and Gerrit can swim!

Emmit didn't mind his feet wet - I was waiting for the scream but it never came. Maybe there is hope for the kid! He did like chillin' on the blanket and watching everything. Gerrit invited Luker (and Maddie) to come play in the pool. They came but didn't have their suits. They tried out the cold pool and played with Gerrit which was just fine. Gerrit enjoyed running and jumping into the pool too as you can see from the top photos.

I'm looking forward to summer, I just didn't need the dog days of July to happen in May!

What the Boys are Up To These Days

Gerrit put on a new pair of shorts all by himself (yes, he put both legs in one side)

You will often find Emmit sleeping like this. He loves his blanket (or burp cloth in this case) whereas Gerrit didn't.

Adam 'watching' Emmit while I finish putting dinner together.

Problem Solved?

I picked up some muddy for Gerrit so he would leave the real stuff alone. Now to get him his own wallet/money clip, then he'll leave Adam's alone (we hope).