Perfect weather for a back porch “picnic”
Des helping dad replace the lawn mower blade. Each turn of the socket driver was accompanied with a, “spin…”
Des is still trying to figure out how to play with baby sister.
The (recently planted) lawn growing so long, Eleanor nearly got lost in the front yard
Ella was a big fan of avocado and beans
Chewin and a splashin’, ya ya ya
At a friend’s Halloween-themed May birthday party, the bee costume doesn’t last long
Des being a big helper in his family, making his PB&J for tomorrow’s lunch
Stop. Mango time.
Feeling left out of all the dinnertime photos, here’s a random pic of Des eating a carrot.
Be weary of the Soap Monster
Bright eyes chewing on some cold keys
As family tradition would have it, Eleanor launched her food voyage with an avocado
…though still amused by spoons.
Judging from her brother, it’ll probably be a few months anything doesn’t promptly exit her mouth, but it’s a fun phase nonetheless.
This is Demond self-applying bubbles to his face so he can dump a cup of water on himself to rinse. And apparently it was hilarious.
Getting pretty good at the waffle making
Eleanor up’ing her splash game during bathtime
Practicing “nice touch,” getting the hanging scrolling through pictures
Non-stop chewing machine
Desmond’s first homework- coloring our house.
Bubble therapy for stress management
Eleanor enjoying baths more and more these days. Not quite reliable enough at sitting to abandon the baby tub yet.
Upgraded to big brother’s bath towel
She’d prefer something to chew on over stuffed animals, but Des got a kick out of her sitting in his bed
Outfit complete.
Everyone joined dad in the garden prepping the beds for planting soon. Des was distraught over Max stealing his stick, so the plastic fence posts were a new favorite.
Ella just chilling in the breeze
Since he could barely walk, deadlifts have been a hobby. The sparkling water keg here is empty, but still sizable.
Many months ago, Des appeared to be done with bubbles. His little toddler OCD was just starting to kick in, and bubbles represented pollution to his boats and assorted bath toys. Pulling the bubble bath out again, you’d think he’d never seen bubbles in the bath before. To put it another way, Des was “back on” bubble baths.
When the afternoon’s activities call for starting naptime a bit sooner than usual, it’s best to run out all the energy in the morning. A trip to the children’s museum it was…
Still months away from enjoying the outing herself, Eleanor happily tags along with mom
Desmond literally making it rain at the Platte River water cycle exhibit
Depositing at the (First National Bank of Omaha branded children’s exhibit) bank.
After his jailbreak last weekend, Des apparently seeks out the chickens
Plastic balls, vacuums, tubes… concentration.
Driving the train, making the smokestack swirl
Dad was a sucker for activities, getting to ride both the train…
…and the carousel. After briefly surveying the ride options, Des was adamant about sitting on the chicken.
Des playing on the Richmond Gorman animals, immediately initiating a flashback for his parents
Mother and son
Desmond the Firehouse Kid
When it’s nice, weekends are for back-porch lunches
The Earth Day crew grows by one
Ella thought crinkling paper was fun, until she got her hands on grass
Toddler rodeo while sister teeths on dad’s finger
Successful bubble-blowing with grandma
Kiai! Perhaps a little martial artist in the maker? Dad wouldn’t mind.
Photop with (presumably) Salvador, the Crane
Desmond and dad testing the sprinklers. Dad via the control panel, Des hands-on.
Elenor gearing up for joining meals, practicing with a bit of spoon chewing
Des making faces, because, toddler.
