His mother’s child, Des picking out all the carbs at the grocery store
Driving the tractor with Clara
Des and Ella visiting dad at lunch before lunch. Desmond is beginning to think that dad works with cranes trucks.
“Sure son, you can polish off the rest of the lime juice”
Desmond finding new ways to get stuck under furniture. At least it was less crying this time.
Cousin love
Ella exploring new heights and toys
After brunch, the cousins popped out on the deck to see the chicken’s they could clearly hear while eating
A bit later inside, the front door was heard closing while Liam and Viv were in plain site. About 30 seconds later, it registered with dad’s classroom management spidey-sense that “door + cousins visible = des somewhere unknown.” Scurrying out the front door and jogging right to the backyard, a gate was seen standing open. Des had made a run for it. Pushing further into the backyard, everyone finds that Desmond (on the lamb) had also jailbroken the chickens from their pen. Shown here is Desmond and his accomplices looking up at the onlookers on the deck above- all looking down in astonishment in what he had accomplished in under two minutes.
Desmond, ever the big helper, assisting Liam with corralling the chickens back in the coop
Des temporarily commandeering a game of Stinky Pig
Unaware of the recent shenanigans, Ella hangs out with pa after her nap
All smiles
After nap time and the storm clouds pass, it’s time for a picnic with the Sobczyk’s at Stinson Park. Des and Ernie steer the playground
Abruptly warm, the kids were eager to run free
…and seek out puddles to jump in.
Dotty, Ernie and Des looking down at the alligators resting below (?)
Massive bubbles to chase and pop
…we all fall down
Lots of open space to just run
When two huggers say good-bye…
Eleanor sitting up by herself, seconds before falling backward
Des’ friend Max came over to hang out Saturday in what can only be described as a “mutual toy discovery” session
Words unexpected in a toddler’s vernacular in 2017: chia pet. Dad won a blueberry eating contest at work two years ago and finally brought the botanical adventure home as part of the office move. Such a goopy experience, a second growth is unlikely at this point.
A boy and his dog.
Rise and shine for the LEGO artists expo at the botanical center. In addition to the prior lego exhibit, there were a lot of interesting builds from the Lincoln/Omaha Lego group. Featured here is a train racing past Ray’s Music Exchange (don’t tell mom)
What kid wouldn’t dive into a pile of legos? Des occasionally looked over at his older cousin for both validation and cues on what to do next 🙂
These two goofballs taking a break for a photo before lunch arrived
Sure Mr. Waiter, you can (try to) take our picture
Later in the afternoon at grandpa’s house, Des was focused primarily on his water can and how much he could get away with near the “pond”
Eleanor hanging with Travis and mom
Drooling cutie
Daycare’s annual Valentine’s Day ballon gift from the community arrived early this year. Next year, baby sister probably won’t surrender her balloon as easily.
Eleanor hanging with dad and friends while the moms are at the opera
While Des is at “HOCKEY!” with ma and pa, meeting Durango
Eleanor got her very own kitty hat courtesy of the talented Julie Harris.
Jason with the baby snuggles!
Goofing around in the living room while mom is making dinner
Desmond’s first experience with “big boy” toothpaste. Guessing that rinsing will take a bit of practice…
With countless toddlers with noisemakers, we once again rang in the “noon year” at the Durham.
Des not impressed with the band
Waiting for those balloons
So many balloons to catch/stomp
And confetti!
Eleanor hanging out with Lindsay and mom
…and with Billy and the girls
Des says, “hi” to the gentlemen viewing the arrivals and departures board
Walking out on 2016
Spending the last night of 2016 with friends
High fives to the new year!
Eleanor spends the evening with mom and friends, including Gini and Rebecca
Posing with the boys, Erin and Ethan
