Day Out with Thomas

In mid-May we went up to Calgary with the family, Larry's parents, and Kasen to go see Thomas the Tank Engine. We went last year and it was probably the highlight of Tanner's life. This year was super sunny and there was tonnes to do, and Hattie loved it too.

The day included a 20 minute ride on Thomas in "Annie and Clareabelle". What a highlight! Tanner had an open window by him and he couldn't keep from sticking his head out to see no matter how many times he was told not to.

They were so excited to do everything the park had to offer. There was Thomas to see and ride, a coloring table, face painting, ball toss, farris wheel, merry-go-round, miniture train setup, picnic in the park, and running around to see everything. It was a fun full day!

The family on the train


We thought the kids would be a little scared of the farris wheel, but they LOVED it!

2 months old

I can't believe my baby is already 2 months old! It's crazy how fast it goes. He has been way easier than my other two were as babies so far. He is super smily and loves watching the older two. He loves being carried around, but he still really likes his alone time. He is an awesome sleeper and usually gives me an 8 hour span at night. He does, however, puke as much as my other two. I am constantly changing his clothes and mine and we always smell like sour milk. Oh well.

We sure love him!

Happy Birthday Nana

For Nana's birthday this year, the big 50, we made her a 'Disney UP' cake since it is her favorite movie. Tanner and Hattie were so excited to help make the cake. However, they couldn't be told it wasn't a replica of Nana's actual house. They got to eat the extra icing and select the smarties for the balloons!

The problem with "Squishies"

The problem with "squishies" is they don't go away the moment you want them to. Tanner and Hattie like to take lengthy baths together with bubbles and toys. I get them out when they end up having a fight they can't resolve or when we have somewhere to go. Otherwise, they stay in there for a long, long time. As everyone knows, when you are in the tub or pool for a long time your hands and feet get wrinkled. Today I pointed out to Tanner that his hands were really wrinkly. As you can see by the picture, that did not go down well. He started bawling out of control and told me to "get rid of the squishies! I Hate squishies! Get them off my hands" I tried explaining that they have to go away on their own after a couple minutes and that he should just forget about them and get dressed. Nope! He stayed in my room bawling about his squishies for quite a while. Guess I'll never point that out again!

Can't go on!

Hattie had spent the day outside with Larry doing rock. At about 4 o'clock, Larry came in and grabbed the camera. Hattie had fallen asleep off her bike in the neighbours dirt because she was just too tired to make it home. That's what I call playing hard!

Dad of the year

I didn't know if I wanted to use this title on this specific picture since Larry is always doing amazing things with the kids, but I loved this moment as much as the rest.

Larry has been out putting the rock on the front of our house when he can, and he Always takes Tanner and Hattie out with him. The two kids usually play in the dirt or under the porch. Larry also brings out thier bikes and other outdoor toys for them to play with. This particular day Hattie came inside before Tanner, so I peeked out the window to see what was keeping him so busy out their since he is always the first inside. There he was hammering away at the nails. Larry had taught him how to use the hammer and then would start some nails for Tanner to pound in. So cute! What an awesome bonding time for father and son (and Hattie too when she's out there). Tanner got pretty good and could even start the nails himself, but it was always better when dad would start 10+ in a row. Love it!

Don't be Deceived by Appearances

These next few photos may all look like Tanner, but don't be deceived because he'll make sure you get it right.

Picture 1 is, in fact, Tanner

Picture 2 is Buzz Lightyear

and picture 3 is Traitor

Such subtal little difference between pictures 2 and 3 that I'm sure some may not even notice. I, however, have been corrected enough times I look very carefully at my boy before addressing him by name for Traitor has a belt and Buzz Lightyear does not. He will not answer to Tanner when in costume and is sure to correct you when you get Buzz and Traitor wrong. As displayed by the picture below, the belt is sinched to the max. He sucks in really hard, then pulls that belt so it looks like he is sinching his belly to his spine before he locks it in place. Really, I'm not sure how he even breaths, let alone jump from the roof yelling out "To infinity, and beyond!"

He wears the costume everyday, everywhere and truly, truly believes he is Buzz Lightyear when he is wearing it. One day Kason came over and Tanner was in costume. He met Kason at the door and said, "Don't worry Kason, it's not really Buzz Lightyear, it's me, Tanner" as he pulled off the hood. I don't know if Kason gave him a perplexed look, but Tanner felt the need to take the entire costume off to really convince Kason he was Tanner and not Buzz. Ha ha!!
He also watches the movie any day I'll let him and re-enacts the Entire thing. If he has the costume on, he acts out Buzz, but otherwise he watches the show with the toys and uses them to act it out! Love that kid.

And if you think this is something new and cute, wrong. It has been going on for about 3 months and shows no sign of slowing down.