May 2015

Off to the races!

We signed Teddy up for a combo soccer/baseball class. Every session he started out so clingy and whiny. "I don't wanna go!" But then he'd end up like this: 

Learning to aim and throw

We celebrated Mother's Day at the park after class

Teddy keeps showing more interest in art, so Brian started drawing characters on the garage walls for Teddy to color in.

Concentrating

Teddy's 4th birthday. He gave us a present and brushed his own teeth. 

Presenting them for inspection:

Choosing a birthday donut

It's getting nearly impossible to get them to look at the camera

That weekend we headed out to Sausalito to check out the Bay Area Discovery Museum.
Such a hit!

It was Teddy's birthday, but Jo got a new baby to love

Teddy got the Care Bear he asked for

Jo introduced Teddy's bear to hers. When she finds two things that match, she always says, "Friends!"

Daddy was going for a run and Teddy asked if he could go, too.
So he got suited up.

And off they went. Reggie was jealous.

One trip around the block (I think Teddy ran most of the way) and then Jo insisted on a turn.
I believe she only made it to the end of our street. 

A visit from cousins means the bathtub is at cuteness capacity

Nate showing Jo how to use the water fountain. Or maybe just rubbing it in that he can reach.

Teddy learning to pump

In the birthday bounce house with Grandpa

His first non-Duplo Lego set. Learning to follow instructions. 

How soon until he can assemble all my IKEA purchases?

Back at baseball class - learning to hit. What a champ!

Learning to catch

Learning to listen to the coach and not give the other kids funny ideas

While Teddy is in class, Jo gets free run of the playground nearby

At the playground with Patti and Edison before they moved to Atlanta :(

A visit to Mama's office

Jo saw these bright pink "hegaphones" on a co-workers desk and insisted on borrowing them

Lots of boxes to play in at the office, too

Grandma and her girls

The glare was interfering with her swinging enjoyment

Hiding in the hollow log at the playground

Making faces

Peek a boo!

April 2015

Teddy showing Jo the ropes on Easter Egg dyeing

Headless dino cookie, eaten in Teddy's favorite nook behind the couch

She's officially my daughter

Early watercoloring adventures

She "wasn't tired"

Grandma Pinkie made Jo this beautiful dress.
It was a bit big, but nothing a little quick seam couldn't fix.

Two Easter cheeseballs

Hanging with Grandma Charlene

Will this garbage can be big enough for all my Easter candy?

Wasting no time getting to work on her candy

This is comfortable?

Legoland was awesome, but the kids were pooped by early afternoon

Teddy got to drive a real lego car, but Jo was pretty happy with this stationary one

Boundless energy at the beach

So. much. fun.

Looking tough after a serious session in the Dirt at Grandma and Grandpa's house

Sleepy San Diego farewells