Two Weeks Worth of Stuff

After not blogging for over 2 weeks, I have lots of pictures to share. First are pictures from 2 Fridays ago when Jack and I met Margo and Nancy at the Magic House. We had a lot of fun. First Jack played in the sand. Next, he did some sliding.

Then he put on a smock for some water fun.

Lastly, we headed outside for lunch and fun in the outdoor play area. He and Margo play really well together. I think it is because we probably see Margo more than any other friends and so they know each other well.

On Labor Day, we finally got Jim a new bike. He really likes it and has started riding it to work. He even went mountain biking with some friends this past weekend. The weekend before he took Jack for a ride in the trailer.

Jack loves it! He and Daddy both have blue helmets to match Daddy's new blue bike.

Last week, we went to the Powder Valley Nature Center for storytime and a short nature hike. It was fun, but Jack was not interested in following directions.

He's not so sure about that deer's head.

He quickly got over it and put his head inside it.

This past Friday we went back to the Magic House for a members-only morning. Jack got to do some things we rarely do at home because Mommy thinks they are too messy: play with play dough and paint.

On Saturday, we went to the Cardinals-Cubs game with our friends Bill and April. We sat in the third row, just to the right of home plate! We were actually in the third row behind the green seats, but these were the best seats we've ever sat in (and it was for a game against the Cubs)! The weather was perfect and Jack did great. Best of all, we beat the Cubs!

This picture is after the game, but taken right in front of our seats. You can really tell how big my belly is getting in this picture. Only 3.5 weeks until my due date!

Today we went to Suson Park with my neighbor and her grandson and Nancy and Margo. I had never been there before and really liked it. We got to see horses, ponies, cows, roosters, sheep, goats, and some other animals.

The kids really liked playing on this old tractor tire.

Jack showed the others how to jump off it.

Jack and Margo ran down to the end of the horse stable. I think their favorite game is "chase."

We fed the ducks.

After looking at the animals and feeding the ducks, we went to the playground for a picnic lunch and playground fun.

I thought this picture was funny because it looks like he is about to fall off, but he doesn't.

Lafayette Square

On Friday, Jack and I went down to Lafayette Square with Grandma and Grandpa. First we explored the park (and I left my camera in the car). We saw swans and ducks. They came up very close to the fence as some children tossed bread at them. We also crossed paths with a turtle on the sidewalk. Jack was able to enjoy some time on the playground before we moved on.

We found a neat restaurant for lunch. We ate outside on the patio, and the weather was perfect.
After lunch, we did a little more walking/exploring.

Jack pointed out the various things that caught his interest.

Here is a picture from Jim's guys' weekend last weekend. On Friday night they went to the Cardinals game. Saturday they floated and camped. He had a fun time. I don't know why he didn't bring Jack (Jack is a "guy" after all)!

Butterfly House and Dress Ups

Yesterday Jack and I met some friends at the Butterfly House. Here Jack was looking at butterflies and the waterfall. Next, we rode the carousel.

Then, we went to the playground for some outdoor fun and a picnic lunch.

Recently Jack has been very interested in wearing items of clothing that belong to Jim and me. Here he is sporting a pair of Jim's shoes.

Another day he put on Daddy's hat and shoes.

This morning, he put on a pair of my sunglasses (upside down).

Million dollar smile:

August 27

Today is a pretty exciting day! It is Jim's parents' wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary, Jack and Kathy! It is also my mom's birthday. Happy Birthday, Mom!

My Godson, Mark, leaves for his freshman year at Georgetown tomorrow. So, Colleen (his other Godmother) and I took him out to say farewell today. First we hit some golf balls at a driving range. I was by far the worst golfer, and I'd like to blame it on the big pregnant belly I have, but the truth is that didn't make a big difference.

Mark was definitely the best:

Colleen had some skills. She even brought her own club (I borrowed mine from the course).

I wasn't even dressed properly.

After the driving range, we went to Carl's Drive-In for some delicious food and root beer. Mark had never been there before, and Colleen and I hadn't been since high school. It was a fun day, and we are going to miss Mark. Colleen and I cannot believe that he is going away to college tomorrow!

City Garden

Jack and I went to the City Garden today with our friends Nancy and Margo. Jack loved running through the fountains. If you plan to go, you should be aware that Jack's brown shirt was discolored from the chlorine. I was very surprised.

After playing in the fountains, we had some lunch and changed into dry clothes. Then we explored more of the garden.