Summer Fun

We begin most evenings with some of these....POPSICLES! I'm not sure who enjoys them more, James and I or Chandler. :)

We then head to the yard for some sprinkler and water hose fun. Our favorite is seeing these on this sweet little face!

Saturday in Waco

KIDDIELAND...WACO LIONS PARK
Riding the rocket with mommy. You can barely see the top of his head. This was his first ride and James said he had a concerned look on his face the entire time.
Riding the flying saucer with daddy.
I love that he is looking down at me, from up so high, and even with a SMILE on his face!
He had so much fun!
Getting ready to ride the train.
WOW...LOVE this picture!
Riding the train around the perimeter of Lions Park AKA Kiddieland. Nice hair huh? :)
CAMERON PARK ZOO
In & Out of of the teepee at the zoo.
Playin' in the water, of course.
HOME
I really thought after Kiddieland, Cameron Park Zoo and ONLY a 30 minute nap this little guy would be worn out, not the case!
He has managed to find all things water in the yard.
Alyssa, Matt, Collin & Katie: Swirl & Mack really like Chandler and Chandler really likes Swirl, yes he is sitting on her in this picture! If Mack would be still long enough, I'm sure he would be climbing on him too!! :)
A,M,C&K: another picture of your puppies. Every day seems to get better for Mack. :)
He loves the flowers, and I love taking pictures of him with the flowers!
Oh...let the eyes do the talking! lol
Thinking he MIGHT, finally, be getting tired!

Updated finally!

Crashed out after a fun filled day in the summer sun!
Chillin' in the swing.
Alyssa, Matt, Collin & Katie: This picture is for you. Mack & Swirl are both doing GREAT, they are beginning to learn that stepping in the flowerbeds is forbidden territory! Swirl has made friends with all the dogs and Mack...well...he's still working on it. :) Hope you are all having a wonderful time and have recovered from the jet-lag.

His legs still aren't long enough so he enjoys pushing the tractor everywhere.
Pausing for a few photo opps in his new/old car (thanks Mel)!

I love this little booty shot, his clothes were covered in the chalk! He had a fun time sitting, walking and yes laying in our artwork.
Yes, most of the childish artwork is mine. However, in between bites of chalk he would scribble some.
We became members of the Dallas Zoo and took our first trip this spring, Chandler loves the river in the Children's area.
Most mornings,weather permitting-I walk 2-8 miles @ the Waxahachie trail & Chandler is then rewarded with playtime @ the park.
May 9: My second Mother's Day...love this little man!
May 8: I ran my first 5K! I was running for completion not for time!! Yay me! :)

Happy Sick Easter

Aaa..chooo! HAPPY EASTER.
This morning after the motrin kicked in bringing down his 103 fever, we opened up all the fun things the Easter Bunny brought our sick little buddy.
With this crowd for his age group, we walked away with "4" eggs!
We saw the Easter Bunny ride in on a Harley....Whoo Hoo!
He had no fever and his mood was mellow so away we went to Getzendaner (sp) Park in Waxahachie. We met up with our friends Wanda and Campbell Hamilton.
By the look of his face don't you think I should've known the night would lead to a fever of 104 and a sleepless night for mom and dad.
He's getting the hang of it. :)

Saturday we practiced hunting easter eggs before we headed to Waxahachie's City Wide Egg Hunt.

Happy Birthday Grandma Linda!

Since Grandma & Grandpa Walling moved back to Texas we were able to celebrate her birthday with her. We took her out to SOL LUNA TACQUERIA in Red Oak then back to our house to eat some yummy Italian Creme Cake. Happy 60th Grandma Linda! We Love You!

17 months

17 things about our little guy:

1. He loves to be outside and his favorite thing to do at home is chase the chickens back into the pasture. He has come close to catching one too. It's so funny to watch.
2. He loves animals.
3. His vocabulary includes: mama, dada, dog, cat, duck, look, book, fish, truck, car, & at. His first sentence was: "Look at dog" (heard by his dada)
4. The boy doesn't walk he runs...everywhere! Resulting in skinned knees, especially now that it is shorts weather! YEA!
5. He like to be bare-foot, much like his mother...even walking in the grass!
6. He loves to climb on things.
7. He loves to open and close things, his most recent discovery has been the toilet lid and the oven door! YIKES!!!
8. He can FLUSH the toilet.
9. He loves his cars and trucks, especially spinning the wheels.
10. He can shake his head no....no means no and no means yes.
11. He is fasincated with buttons. Buttons on our cell phones, remote controls, DVD, and VCR.
12. He likes routine: bedtime-bath (most nights), book, prayers and bed.
13. He has transitioned to 1 nap a day.
14. He is an excellent eater, always has been.
15. He loves the water.
16. We still NEED the paci, note I said "we". Mom & dad are still a little dependent on it too.
17. Poor little guy has allergies. Pointing out his cute, crusty nose. :)

Here piggie....piggie...piggie.....

As you can see by his outfit these pictures were taken on the same day as the previous post, however, these pictures needed their own post! Enjoy!
"Here...piggie..."
"Here..piggie...piggie..."
"OH, NO...the dogs" Annie & Dottie are very protective of Chandler and they did NOT like how close the pig was getting to Chandler.
"oh, my aching ears...those dogs are so loud"

The Day Before All The Rain.....

Day One of Rain: Took a nice long nap in a very weird position!

So Mr. Meteorologist was predicting lots of rain for the rest of the week (he wasn't kidding...we received 3",possibly more) so Chandler and I made the most of our last warm/dry day and had fun on the farm.
Love this picture...you would think he is sleep deprived by the bags under his eyes but oh no...it's the cheeks! He comes by them naturally! :)
Is that a bird up there?
C: "I think I remember watching daddy turn the wheel to the left or was it the right...hmmmm"
His little feet don't quite reach the pedals yet so he pushes the tractor everywhere.
Awww...the first signs of spring. I LOVE spring!
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