Hangin' at the Beach

We finally had a day that felt like summer. So we took advantage of it and headed off for Richmond Beach at 7:30am to play.

Nika and Julian looking out to see.

"Big rock daddy!"

Hanging with Some of My Favorite People

Grandpa and Grandma and cousin Ryan!

Bike Riding!

Grandpa helping me keep the rubber side down.

Dad thinks I am ready for something a bit bigger...

Ok, maybe not quite yet.

'Round and 'Round in April

Julian's first ride on a Merry-go-round at Woodland Park Zoo. He clung on tight and halfway through the ride was saying "Don't like it!"

Of course, when it was over he didn't want to leave. Neither did mommy. :)

A Run in the Park

Julian loves to go "running". He runs in the house, he runs in the yard. He is even faster than Mommy, as you can plainly see here.

Playing in the bark is fun, too. Hey buddy, there's a slide behind you!! Nah, bark is more fun.

These are a few of my favorite things...

Cheese!

TV! Julian's favorite show, the 'Back Yardigans', which he calls 'Tyrone' after one of the characters, quickly became an obsession. Mom and Dad had to resort to telling Julian that the TV was broken. TV broken? Yup, sorry pal, TV broken.

Now no more TV, no more tantrums. (Well, a few less anyway).

Family Photo

Somehow we got a photo taken without anyone blinking!

Random Notes

Dinner with a little green frog is a recipe for a good time!

Story time with uncle Dave. (Dave, I'm not sure he's buying it.

Most always, he is still that same happy little guy we brought home from the hospital.

January 3rd, 2011. Two Years Old!

Attempting to blow out the candles. (Mostly he just blew his bangs up a bit.)

A full day of celebration calls for a little rest.

Christmas 2010

Julian getting the decorations ready.
Dad couldn't get the lights untangled, so Julian took a shot at it.

Nothing says 'Christmas' like a pair of sunglasses.

Cousin Ryan helps unwrap a gift from Grandma.

Julian loves books. Thank you 'aunt' Patti!

Travel Companion

Julian loves to go outside and play in the yard. Blowing Dandelion seeds to help the weeds grow is a favorite pastime. It also doesn't hurt to bring a best friend along for the fun.

They Haven't Made a Crib That Can Hold Me!

It's hard to believe how quickly Julian is growing. Here he is making sure Mom and Dad is paying attention to just how big he is. Shortly after this photo, Julian graduated to a toddler bed. Getting him to go to sleep has turned into a whole new ritual. (one that lasts anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour+)