In July, my extended family had our annual trip together. This year we divided our time between Port Townsend and Olympia, in Washington. Ari and I took the train to Olympia and spent the first night at my aunt and uncle’s house there. Now that Ari is two I have to buy him a seat… Continue reading Second Half of July 2015 to the Present – Family Trip, Goats, and Swimming
Why do I bother taking him to the Children’s Museum? 🙂 Oh yeah – he brushed the alligator’s teeth! This was a really big deal for him; he was so terrified that he would cry whenever we were in the big room with the alligator in it. For some reason he was brave this day;… Continue reading First Half of July – Ari is Almost 25 Months
Ari had so many birthday parties. It was a week-long celebration, really. On the Sunday before his birthday, we had friends over in the backyard, and way too much dessert – gluten free vegan cupcakes, chocolate cake, and carrot cake. Ari really enjoyed the cake: And he actually participated in opening presents, too: On Tuesday,… Continue reading And Now We Have a Two-Year-Old!
Just since my last post, it feels like Ari’s been doing so many new things. I have to get them down here! Not that every toddler isn’t doing new things all the time, but I don’t want to forget his. First, perhaps a regression in our parenting – feeding him with his frog puppet! He’s… Continue reading Ari is Almost Two! Also, a Bicycling Misadventure (Coaster Brake FAIL!)
Time for a big retrospective of the past month, and a description of Ari as he approaches his second birthday! In early May, we went to the Children’s Museum, just the two of us. He pushed a cart around the grocery store and tried to make off with all the corn and plums: But he… Continue reading Ari at 23 Months Old (and A Little Beyond) and the Garden in May
At the end of April we took Ari for his and my first trip to Virginia and Washington, D.C.! We went to visit A.’s uncle and aunt who hadn’t seen Ari since he was about 11 days old. It was also a big deal for me to do some sightseeing since I love all the… Continue reading Our Trip to Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and Colonial Williamsburg
The last day of March had some cool lighting with rain clouds mixed with sun, so I took some pictures of the beautiful trees outside our house: On April 1st we spent some time at Café au Play: More things blooming and growing on April 2nd – including apple trees, blueberries, and some raspberries we… Continue reading April at the Bungalow (and Abroad), Ari at 22 Months
We’ve had lots of family visits the past six weeks, and Ari has had tons of fun with his grandparents and great Auntie. He’s had many trips to OMSI, the Children’s Museum, and the zoo! First my parents came at the end of February and watched Ari for one full day when I was working.… Continue reading The End of February and the Month of March, Ari at 21 Months
What has Ari been up to? Story time: More story time: Wearing our team colors for the Superbowl: Drinking green smoothies: Eating burritos: Carrying his giant duck: And playing at the park: I’ve rearranged his room again and now it looks pretty much like this (still needing some decorating work): He’s started to put things… Continue reading Ari at 20 Months
Well, by now Ari is almost 20 months old but I’ll post the photos up to mid-January in this post and catch up with the rest later. First, a little about his development and new things he’s doing! He’s picking up new words all the time, and venturing into phrases, as well. He says, “Up… Continue reading Ari, 19 Months Old and First Trip to California
Bungalow Blooming 