Out Trip to Baltimore, MD...

June 26-28, 2009...We took a family trip to Baltimore, Maryland. We spent the weekend with Grammy, Grandpa, Uncle Matt, Auntie Jo Jo, Uncle Mike, Charlie & Crosby. We went to the National Aquarium! That was really cool. I really liked the dolphins and sting rays. Here are lots of pictures from our trip.

June 26, 2009...We just arrived in Baltimore and met Uncle Matt...

June 27, 2009...Riding in Grandpa's Tahoe has its perks...

headphones & DVDs...especially "The Backyardigans."

Holding hands with Charlie...
Lunch at Obrycki's...

Trying crab for the first time...

Playing with our new frogs...

The aquarium was cool! Here are some pictures from the

jellyfish exhibit. Mommy especially loved it...

The boys...

Cool fish...

Charlie & me...

Turtles, sting rays, & a whale shark...

I loved this cool submarine outside of the aquarium.

June 28, 2009...Uncle Matt & I in our new Baltimore Orioles hats...

Out for breakfast before heading back home...

My Birthday Party...Take Two

June 25, 2009...I had a second birthday party with some of my friends today. We went to the airport fire station and got to see real firemen and airport fire trucks. Then, we went to the observation deck at the airport and had lunch and playtime. I had a great time. Thanks to Julia, Ainsley, Riley, Natalie, Gracie, Gabe, Luke, Allie, Mason, Eli, Owen, Morgan, and Reesey for coming to my party. I had so much fun!

Opening presents...

Enjoying blue cupcakes...
Reesey...

All the kids...

Mommy & me on the fire truck...

Ainsley & me...She was brave enough to try on the

fireman's gear...

Here I am with one of the firemen...

Checking out the oxygen mask...

Thanks, Mr. Edward (on left), for making this happen!

His daughter was one of Mommy's students before she had me.

Airport fire trucks!

Bye-Bye Pacis

June 24, 2009...Today, I said goodbye to my pacis. I'm sad about it, but I am a big boy now that I am three. I gave them to Reesey. I think he'll take good care of them. Goodbye "Blue Boy", "Purple Passion", "Yellow YoYo", "Count Your Sheep to Go to Sleep", and "Pearlescent." I think Mommy is a little sad about it, too, but she knows I am ready.

I'm Three!!!

June 23, 2009...I'm three years old today!!! I am growing up so fast. I am still a happy and sometimes shy little boy. I love BASEBALL - playing it and watching it with Daddy; "Cars" and anything to do with the movie; the TV show "The Backyardigans", especially Tyrone; construction equipment; building with blocks; Reesey; going to the pool and jumping in all by myself; reading books with Mommy & Daddy; going to the library; going to the YMCA and playing with Ainsley; all my friends; being with my family; playing at my sand & water table; doing things all by myself; and having fun. I do not like fireworks; going to the potty; getting my hands dirty; going to time out; having crazy hair - I like it combed; when Reesey takes my toys; and taking a shower, when I'd rather be playing. I like to wear my Cincinnati Cubs baseball jersey, a baseball cap, black socks pulled up high, and my fast shoes all the time. This is what real baseball players wear, in case you were wondering. I am always carrying my baseball glove around with me, and I always want to wear a baseball cap. My favorite foods are ice cream, granola bars, Cars vitamins, hummus, lemonade, chicken, and any kind of cracker. Donuts (the munchkins from Dunkin Donuts) are my favorite treat. My favorite books are any books about baseball; Berenstain Bear books; Franklin books; Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?; Home Run; National Geographic Kids magazine; Animal Baby magazine; Cars book; and any books about trucks & diggers. I am very inquisitive and ask questions about everything..."where did you get that?", "how do you do that?", "what's that guys name?", etc. I also say funny things like..."Oh, sure" and "Oh, thanks" and "I'm exhausted." Now that I'm three, I am giving up my pacis. I'm such a big boy, and I am very loved. Happy Birthday to me! (Mommy totally forgot my monkey pictures today).

Opening presents from Auntie Jo Jo, Uncle Mike,

Charlie & Crosby VIDEO...

Pool time with Julia...

Cutie...

Grammy & Grandpa came over with presents for me!

My new Backyardigans book...

Opening more presents...

A new baseball bat from Daddy...let's go play!

I love ice cream cones with vanilla ice cream!!!

Family Fun...

June 22, 2009...Uncle Mark & Aunt Kathy & Nana came from Ohio and Michigan to help me celebrate my birthday. I had so much fun with all of them. Mommy didn't get as many pictures as she would have liked, but here are a few. I love you Nana, Uncle Mark, & Aunt Kathy!

With Nana...(I'm saying "Cheese!")

Happy Father's Day!

June 21, 2009...Today we celebrated Father's Day. We had a fun day with Nana, Uncle Rob, Aunt Lori, Lindsey, Uncle Mark, Aunt Kathy, Grammy, Grandpa & Uncle Matt. I love you very much, Daddy! Playing baseball with Daddy...

Ready...

Uncle Mark & me...
Eating corn on the cob...YUMMY!

My family...