Botanical Garden

Today we set out on an outing to the Botanical Garden. It is the oldest one in the county and biggest. It is such a pretty place and has a great kids area( with water fountains). We went with 2 of Mom friends and their kids. So there were 3 other boys that joined Amelia and I in the fun. We had such a fun time. But, Mom did not get too many nice pictures. We even all ate at the restaurant at the Garden ( I was kind of wild since my friends were there). This should make good naps for us today. I was so tired from trying to keep up with the big kids. Do you like our group shoot. We could not get all 5 of us happy and looking at the camera. Can you tell Amelia is a 2nd child Mom let a 4.5 year old hold her for the picture! ( she was close by)

Mom's Rant

Do people think that if you have kids you should only eat at McDonald's. Some of mom's friends think she is crazy that she tackles taking 2 small kids to restaurants by herself. Mom thinks it is nice to get out of the house and doesn't like cooking if Dad is out of town. Mom would prefer to go to a restaurant as we don't really east fast food and it is easier so she does not have to get all the drinks ect. We are generally very well behaved. Of course we are kids so we do sometimes spill thing, drop things, talk a little louder. But, we have been going out to eat since we were born since my parents don't use a sitter much. Actually, I think only once since I was born at night. It not like Mom is taking us to 5 star places. She is taking us to kid friendly restaurants and she has noticed a lot of people give her dirty looks. Twice people asked to moved to other seats before they were seated next to us. Last nightly we were sitting next to what looked like a double date ( and they kept staring at me-like I was annoying them). Maybe someone should tell them if they don't like kids they should not go a restaurant on the night they have kids eat free. Here is a picture of us enjoying our meal last night.

Amelia's 15 month Check Up and Baron's Haircut

Amelia had her 15 month check up today. She did real good and did nto throw up on Mom after her shots ( this happened last time). The good news is she is super healthy. She is really tall 32 inches 92 percentile . She is on the skiunny side ( insn't that better then fat- atleast for a girl). She weighs 23 lbs and is in the 50 percentile.

Mom also took me to get my haircut today and realized that she has never taken a picture of my haircut before.

Barbie

Turns out I like Amelia's new Barbie also.

Neighbors!!!

We are so lucky we have the nicest neighbors. Who would of thought? It has taken Dad some time to get used to as he is pretty private and likes to keep to himself. But, since we moved here 5 years ago we have been blessed with the most wonderful neighbors. Mom has got to know many of them from always being outside playing, exercising, and walking with us. Our neighbors give us Popsicles, make us snow cones, gives us toys, help us with house stuff, babysit us. Tonight we were blessed with 2 very nice things. Our neighbor Mark across the street bought Amelia and I both a toy today. He had got Amelia a Barbie doll and me a really cool monster toy that has interchangeable heads ( only something a boy would love)! Then the toilet broke after nap and Mom called Tim ( a plumber on the other side of the neighbor hood and the brother of out neighbor and babysitter) and he came right over and fixed it. And he refused to let Mom pay for it. It was real minor but Mom was stuck as Dad is out of town. It is so nice there are people that are so generous out there and care enough to take time ( when everyone is so busy ) to help someone.

We are ready for our farm visit next weekend

This morning before Dad left on his business trip he took us both out to the garden to pick veggies. He said we needed to practice ( since Opa and Oma have such a big garden). This is what we ended up with after about a half hour. Too bad Mom is the only veggie eater in the house!

Look at my new ride

Yep I got a Wiggle Racer..... It was actually Collin's ( my neighbor buddy). But, he decided finally at 10 he was too big for it. It is so much fun and it even works for adults so Mom does it to. I got the hang of it pretty quick.

I also have some new tricks ( Mom is kind of scared). Dad let me watch a little bit of the x games before bed last night. I loved the motorcycles and skateboards. And now I am taking my bike down a step. Not good for my Mom as she is not a fan of this kind of stuff.