Successful Spoon Eating

PJ had a delicious dinner tonight. The meal was extra tasty because he ate 90% all by himself!

 

 

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Little H

While Ome was visiting we all went over to Uncle Grant's to see how the remodel was coming along.  Pj enjoyed Uncle Grant's cat so much we wound up sitting in the grass, in the sun, chatting and watching PJ explore the yard.  PJ followed Little H around as much as she would allow. 

PJ found Uncle Grant's cat - Little H

PJ sitting in Uncle Grant's lap made the kitty curious

Little H trusted PJ as long as PJ was sitting with Uncle Grant

Sunny Saturday

Today we had some sun and the real camera out to capture some good moments with Ome, who has been visiting for the past week.   Select the link to see all the pictures taken.

PJ and Ome

When PJ is outside he insists on holding the chuck-it.  As you can imagine this drives Cheyenne nuts!

PJ using Ome's hand to go down the steps.

A boy and his dog

PJ is starting to smile really big when he sees the camera.  We call it the big cheese.

PJ has found a whole new love for the cart Poppy made for him. 

Playing Outside

PJ and Momma. 
PJ's feet don't quite touch the ground yet, but he still thinks the balance bike is the best outside toy ever!

Reading Before Bed

Bedtime routine at he Younkin house starts about 20-30 minutes prior to bedtime.  The routine starts with a bath and then he gets his pajamas on.  Sometimes diapering and dressing PJ can be a bit of a wrestle so after the struggle we give him some time to roam.  PJ runs around his room taking books off shelves, driving his trucks all of the walls, floor and furniture, and then within 5-10 minutes he starts to wind down and sit.  tonight we captured his winding down on camera.  He just suddenly sat on the floor and started turning pages to one of the books he had earlier discard to the floor.  PJ was adamant that Momma could NOT help him turn the pages.  



PJ is showing Momma not only can he turn the pages, but he can also point out the characters.



A Surprise Visit

Uncle Chris, Aunt Sara and Little O stopped by our place for dinner last night, since we were on their way home from visiting Whidbey Island.  We had a blast catching up with the happenings in their family, the pups enjoyed some wrestling and best of PJ and Little O played together.  We brought out the cart that Poppy made and the boys found many ways to play with it.  At first Little O was just pushing it around, then PJ grabbed hold and the pushed the cart together.  Then they started to push each other in the carts.  The adults had as much fun watching the boys, as they had playing with the cart!

Little O pushing PJ



PJ pushing Little O

PJ climbed into the cart while Little O was being pushed

PJ sat down and got comfy.  He held tight to Little O's shirt.

PJ looks a little nervous Uncle Chris is going to bump the pool

PJ ready to get out when Little O sat down on him!

 

Sunday Hike - Little Si

Today was our fourth growth group meeting for new parents and their kiddos, getting out on the trail.  We tackled Little Si, 5 miles, with 1500ft elevation gain.  It was the hardest hike to date but everyone made it to the top!

Halfway to the top, a nice open flat area before we started climbing again

PJ climbing on the rocks, with some help from Momma

PJ happy to have a break from the backpack

Flight to Eastsound, Orcas Island

This weekend and all next week Ry's mom is in town.   Today was a beautiful day of sunshine, which has been rare this summer in Seattle, so we took advantage of the day and took Ome for a flight.  Ome hadn't flown with Ry in over ten years!  Quite a flight for her, beautiful scenery, her son captaining the plane, and her son's family in the backseat.  Ry is all grown up! 

PJ taking a nap after a long day of adventure

PJ in PJs

This morning PJ hung out in his pajamas a little longer than usual as we got breakfast started for the day.  As we were moving around the kitchen making lattes and not keeping 100% of a close eye on PJ he put on Daddy's hat and listened to some music with Momma's phone.  He was very proud of his finds and buzzed around the room from one corner to the next singing and showing off his treasures to us, then to Cheyenne, then to Sammy girl and then repeat.

Cutie with Daddy's hat and Momma's phone

PJ playing with his bulldozer, note that he is still holding onto the phone and has the hat on.

House Guest

This weekend we are watching Sammy Girl.  She has only been here a few hours and is alrady exhausted!