Toot Toot Chugga Chugga Big Red Car

Sunday, September 14 (continued):

(If you don't know the Wiggles, you won't get the title) Our friend Jenn had given us this car after her son Sean outgrew it (just before Liam was born). And Liam can finally enjoy it now! His feet don't touch the ground, so we had to get creative - first resting his feet on the doors (uncomfortable), then with Liam sitting on a phone book (it kept sliding out), and finally with his booster seat strapped in (perfect).

Fun with a Ball Pit

Sunday, September 14:

Daddy had the genius idea of using the froggy pool all year...by making it a ball pit! As you can see, Liam is a big fan of this idea...





Yes, Liam's shirt says, "Baby (not midget) Do Not Toss."

Liam's First Swimming Lesson

Saturday, September 13:

Liam started swimming lessons at the YMCA. They start each lesson by singing songs in the water - like Wheels on the Bus and the Hokey Pokey. The "class" gets him used to the water and he gets to see the other kids kicking, so he's starting to catch on.

Liam seemed to like being in the water and splashing around; but he does not like floating on his back. He loves jumping to Daddy during "Humpty Dumpty had a great FALL!". Then there's the slide - - Liam likes sliding into the water, over and over and over again!

Super Liam!

Thursday, September 11:

Liam's new teacher, Miss Susan, has come up with lots of fun craft projects for the Pre-Toddlers. This one is pretty amazing, and a little hilarious. The "pre-tods" paraded around school in their Super Baby costumes! After seeing Liam in his costume, I can't imagine how fun it was to coordinate four kids in these!

Liam can eat with a spoon!

Thursday, September 4:

Mommy decided to just try it...she used the suction-cup bowl and scooped in the yogurt, then handed Liam a spoon. And he did it! (Most of) The yogurt made it into his mouth, like he'd been doing this for a while! What a pro! Sure, we needed a bath afterwards - but who cares?!

Back to the Butterfly Garden

Monday, September 1:

Liam and mommy decided to get out of the house and have some fun. We went back to the butterfly garden at Mendon Ponds Park. Liam had fun playing with the windchimes and the little waterfall, and he thought that "smelling" the flowers was hysterical. (he kept snorting on the flowers, instead of smelling them!) Then we walked on a short trail - Liam led the way! And we saw some horses before we left.

Playing in the Pantry

September 5:
Liam isn't fussy very often - usually only when he's sick, really hungry, or bored. So we try to keep things new for him - bring out a toy that he hasn't played with in a while, find an arts & crafts project, or introduce him to the pantry. Ah, the joys of stacking juice boxes and cans of beans. Woo Hoo! Who wouldn't love this?!?

Liam goes to Grandma & Paka's House

Sunday August 31:
Liam had his first sleep-over at Grandma & Paka's house! He went home with them on Saturday afternoon so Mommy & Daddy could go out for their 5th anniversary. On Sunday, we went for a visit, and to pick up Liam. He had a great night and was a little angel for Grandma & Paka. Uncle Sean and cousin Quinn came over on Sunday too. We got to see the horses - Quinn even fed them some apples and hay. And Liam got to sit on the tractor with Paka. Liam is fascinated by trucks and tractors these days, so it was an exciting treat! (unfortunately, mommy & daddy forgot to bring the camera outside...)

Liam goes to Cousin Quinn's Birthday Party

Sunday, August 24:

Liam was very excited about celebrating his cousin Quinn's 3rd Birthday today! First we played with Molly before she had to say bye-bye. AND...Liam had his very first pancakes!


After we said goodbye to Molly, we headed to Buffalo. Whenever we asked Liam where his head was, he proudly demonstrated, and said, "Head." (our lil' genius!!!)


At the party, Liam had fun playing with Quinn's water table and other toys.

Liam goes to Niagara Falls

Saturday, August 23:

Liam was so excited that his friend Molly came to visit from NJ! She's an older woman, so naturally Liam is smitten. Mommy & Daddy were happy that Molly brought her parents along - Scott and Amanda. We all ventured to Niagara Falls on Saturday. Liam slept in the car; Molly did not. We saw the Falls, had some lunch, went back to the Falls, and then headed to Buffalo for some real wings (for the Courcys...not for us).





Liam slept most of the way to Buffalo; Molly slept a little bit too. But when she woke up, Scott and Amanda had to entertain her in the car...


Then we played at a park on Lake Erie. Channel 7 news was there getting some quotes about Biden as the Democratic VP candidate - so Daddy was on the 6:00 & 10:00 news in Buffalo! After playing in the shade, we went to Pearl Street Brewery for some wings, other food, and adult beverages. (don't worry, the grown ups were all responsible)

Liam goes to a Sorority House

Friday, August 22:

Outside the Kappa house with Aunt Karen.

Trying to eat his toys while hanging out in Aunt Karen's room:

Take this headband off of me and let me take a nap already!!!

His shirt says, "Dude, your girlfriend keeps checking me out." All the ladies love this one!

Weekend with Grandma & Grandpa

August 16-17:
This weekend we took Grandma & Grandpa to the Farmer's Market and to Mendon Ponds Park. We had fun walking around, picking out peppers and arugula and other yummy veggies. Then after Liam's nap we visited lots of stops at the park - the beach, Devil's Bathtub, and a butterfly garden. The best was the "waterfall" in the butterfly garden - - we were expecting something much bigger. :o)






On Sunday morning, we had fun just playing on the deck.