Oliver - 27 Months, Baby Rude #2 - 24 Weeks

Summer has finally arrived in Oregon! We've had several nice, sunny days and it has been great to enjoy the outdoors. Oliver frequently asks to ride his tricycle and bicycle in the backyard and he also loves running around and playing in the dirt. We got a little wading pool for the really warm days and he LOVES getting wet. The latest for little Oli include an obsession with most things mechanical - cars, trains, keys, tools, etc; playing independently for longer amounts of time; singing "Jesus Loves Me" and the "ABC Song"; helping daddy at his office and around the house; and talking non-stop. He's fearless on the playground and is very strong when it comes to climbing, swinging, jumping, etc. Perhaps we have a little athlete in the making.

Rude Baby #2 continues to grow and I am blessed to be feeling really well. After the 2 months of nausea at the beginning of the pregnancy, it is a big relief to put that all in the past. This kid is another very active little boy and I am continually kicked and jabbed throughout the day and night. I'm not feeling like a total whale yet and I continue to sleep fairly well so that has been a blessing too. It seems like this pregnancy is going quickly so far, but don't quote me on that when it comes down to the last few weeks! Here are some pics of our latest adventures.

Family pic during a trip to the Rose Garden.


Just past week #20.


The basement gets a coating of spray foam insulation.


David's new ride.


A recent trip to Rocky Butte.


Oliver at the Camp Yamhill Campfire.


Oliver does some climbing and swinging during Challenge Camp.


David and his "baby" brother at the slip n' slide. (Thankfully that hairdo was short-lived.)


Picking berries with the Garretts on Sauvie Island.


My boys at Kruger Farm (Mt. Hood was supposed to be in the background, oops.)


My men working in the backyard.