Backyard Camping II

Tonight Andrew and Mike decided to camp out in the backyard again. The weather was perfect and we had another campfire cookout. Unfortunately Dylan's 3:00 nap is still going strong at 9:25 so he missed out on all the fun but Andrew got to have his fire grilled hot dog, try s'mores (although he didn't really understand those) and he is now camping out with his Daddy and buddy Max. Next year I think we are going to have to get him a tent of his own ;-)

The Campsite

Cheese Face!

A little big wheeling before dinner

"please, please, PULEEEEZ can I have a hot dog???"

Buds

Relaxing by the campfire after a yummy dinner

New Toys

Last night after school Dylan tried out his exersaucer and his highchair. He is getting pretty big and for the most part enjoyed his new toys. He isn't a huge fan of the highchair but hopefully when it comes with food he will find it more enjoyable. Andrew remembered how much fun the exersaucer was and tried to climb in a few times but he was having fun showing Dylan how to play with everything.

one of his old toys... already mastered this one ;-)

Looking very little in the highchair but I'm sure that won't last long

Backyard Camping

Last night Andrew and Mike went camping in the backyard. First the four of us had hot dogs by the campfire and hung out for a while. Then Dylan and I headed back to the house while Max, Andrew and Mike got settled in the tent. Before-bed mickey mouse viewing still occurs even when sleeping outdoors :-)

Getting the fire going

Testing the tent

5 Months Old!

Mornings are a little chaotic for photo shoots but I attempted to get one in just in case Dylan is crabby when he gets home after school.  After another long night with his stuffy nose Dylan was in a pretty good mood this morning but I didn't get very good pictures.. although some are fairly amusing. I might try again later tonight but here is what I got so far.

This is his "I just woke up" face

The ONLY smile I managed to get.. was actually directed to Andrew who was unfortunately in the kitchen

Dylan still has a tendency to tip over when he is sitting up

ALMOST got another smile

Playing Hookey

Yesterday Andrew and I decided to keep the vacation going. We spent the morning at the park with Julian and his mom, then a few hours at the pool (no pictures of that since my camera/phone + the pool is not a good combination) and then back to the house for a LONG nap and swimming in the little pool. It was a great way to spend a beautiful summer Monday!

Andrew's Vacation

Andrew spent last week vacationing at Gaga and Grandpa's house. They went to Boston, the zoo, the beach and spent LOTS of time in the pool and playing in the yard with Casey. Here are some of the highlights as well as a link to the full album of pictures that Gaga took.

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I think Casey needs a little boy :-)

First trip to the beach

Not sure you need a raft in the little pool

Roger Williams Zoo

Merry-Go-Round in Boston

"Helping" Alex and Ian load the truck before their move to DC

Make way for Ducklings!