At the river. Glacier runoff is freezing!
Classic Jack posture
This is how he holds on.
Working hard in the sand with cousin Evan.
So happy
Hanging at the stables. In 6 years he'll be allowed to take a ride by himself.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Yosemite Camping
We went to Yosemite with Dan's family for 4 days and once again our Little Bear did great and seemed more comfy in the outdoors than at home. He slept great, he ate when he felt like it, and he loved the icy river. We have a lot of pictures to share on this one!
The cousins show up and already a few scuffles over the bike.
Always sooo dirty, but happy with the Cherrios.
Dan and Jack setting up the new bike trailer. Jack wanted to sit in it constantly, even if it wasn't moving.
A little family time before the rest of the family arrives.
Climbing, climbing, climbing!
Viewing Lower Yosemite Falls
Jackson just drives his legs right up these steep rocks and expects us to support his arms.
Independent climbing on the small stuff.
The cousins show up and already a few scuffles over the bike.
Hiking to Vernal Falls. We never got to enjoy it for a reason that became a long story (basically our 7-year-old nephew wandered off and was lost for about 45 minutes, and the long search was very tense!), but the hike up was beautiful and steep.
Fighting the hat.
Finally he caught a few z's in the backpack.
Part II to come because there are so many more pictures!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
A Snobby 14-month-old?
Is is possible? So I shared my Jamba Juice with Jackson this weekend and that was a nice moment seeing him finally enjoy a smoothie with me, slipping off the big straw and learning to avoid the brain-freeze that comes with trying to chug it.
But now today he insists (though whining, distinct pointing, and binky throwing) on sharing my Starbucks! So I'm walking through Safeway pushing a baby who has taken over my non-fat chai frapaccino. I felt really silly and like everyone was staring at me for giving a baby coffee. I wanted to declare to all, it's not coffee, it's just milk and a lot of sugar, and probably some caffine, but how is that better than a coffee drink, really?
Then I thought, I guess I have to order him his own healthier Starbucks drink. Then I snapped to my senses and decided that I have gone nuts if my 1 year old already had his own Starbucks drink order. Luckily I only find the time for a Starbucks about once a month, so hopefully I won't have to deal with this new problem very often.
It amazes me how a non-talking, newly-walking toddler can make his will so clearly known and has all kinds of techniques for getting what he wants. I guess the days of saying "no" have come and are here to stay!
But now today he insists (though whining, distinct pointing, and binky throwing) on sharing my Starbucks! So I'm walking through Safeway pushing a baby who has taken over my non-fat chai frapaccino. I felt really silly and like everyone was staring at me for giving a baby coffee. I wanted to declare to all, it's not coffee, it's just milk and a lot of sugar, and probably some caffine, but how is that better than a coffee drink, really?
Then I thought, I guess I have to order him his own healthier Starbucks drink. Then I snapped to my senses and decided that I have gone nuts if my 1 year old already had his own Starbucks drink order. Luckily I only find the time for a Starbucks about once a month, so hopefully I won't have to deal with this new problem very often.
It amazes me how a non-talking, newly-walking toddler can make his will so clearly known and has all kinds of techniques for getting what he wants. I guess the days of saying "no" have come and are here to stay!
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