Memorial Day Weekend Fun

Duke Gardens

Fishing on Jordan Lake

He's Two, Part 11!!

His shirt says, "I've got the need 4 speed!"

New Hope Valley Railroad

A few weeks ago we went on a family/friend outing to the New Hope Valley Railroad. Grandpa has been wanting to take Jonathan for over 6 months, so we went the first weekend it was open for the season. Grandpa was in his glory! He loved sharing with Jonathan.
The outing reminded us of the blessings we have in our family and friends.

My favorite shot from the day- Jon & Grandpa checking things out.

Hayden

The boys waiting to hand the conductor their tickets.

Hayden completely focused on what Chris is explaining.

Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Jon & Dad

Hayden got very tired and wasn't sure of the whistle!

Don't you love the cheeks on this baby? We love Abbie!

Changing the Oil with Grampsy

He's Two, Part 10!

We have been counting with Jonathan to get him to understand when he needs to do something. It goes something like this: "Jonathan, go put your shoes on." Ignore, ignore, ignore. "Jonathan, put your shoes on. 3 (pause), 2 (pause)..." Then he runs to put his shoes on. (BTW, this is not a commentary on this parenting strategy, so please no comments on that.)
Just a few minutes ago, Jonathan asked me to come down stairs with him. He left with out me and then I heard him yell, "Mommy, come down stairs now. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8..."