Mr. Scoot

Let me introduce you to Mr. Scoot, aka "Ry Ry." In the last week he's really come a long way in terms of fulfilling his own wants. He sees something and gets it. We don't know how he does it exactly, but somehow he rotates his rear end in an odd circular motion and manages to move 3 to 4 feet at a time all while our backs are turned. He's a stealth mover... one minute he's safe and sound with a pile of age appropriate toys... the next minute he's across the room pulling at the laptop cord! It's almost like there is someone hiding in the closet who runs out, moves Ryan, and then hides again. Very strange!

Can you see the mischievousness in this little face??



We had another exciting accomplishment this week... It took three summers of trying, but Tyler finally went in our friends' pool! Here he is peeking through the ladder very proud of himself.

See, he was all the way in! And, after 3 years of trying to get him in, we couldn't get him out! Yay Tyler! ...maybe next time he'll let go of the ladder!

Ty has also ditched his "motorcycle" for a two-wheeler. He's doing great on it!

This has been a busy week... we went to the beach too! Here's Ryan with a favorite toy... an empty water bottle! I swear I'm going to give him a box full of toilet paper rolls and water bottles for Christmas. There is no point in spending money on this boy!

And, another first this week... Tyler is now a harmonica player. He is very good at it in his own opinion. What was I thinking... I voluntarily gave a 4-year-old a harmonica??

See, no point in having actual toys... here's Ryan on Sunday having a blast with the advertisements.

He was moving so fast that my camera couldn't keep up with him. Such fun!

Finally, we also got to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa C. Here's Tyler enjoying a ride on a horse drawn carriage!

Phew! It's been a busy week! I feel like both boys reached milestones this week. They're growing up way too fast... I've got to go hide that harmonica...