Monday, May 30, 2011

Getting revved up


I think the best way to start this post would be with some recent videos of our Little Dude learning how to get around in the world. Or at least how to get around his bedroom.








About time we busted out the pool.

And the big sprinkler ball, which was a big hit.

The girls chilling in the pool on a hot May afternoon.

Mr. Merrit sits close by, content to play with his toys.

Hanging from the high rings. Gymnast in training.


We also spent plenty of time lounging on the picnic blanket.

Another Saturday, another trip to the Durham Museum of Life and Science. Get off that dinosaur Little Dude!

One drumstick or two? Or three?

Let me out of this thing. I want to climb more dinosaurs.

The family takes a short rest before going to see the wolves and bears.

Perfecting his flying pose.

We spend most of our time downstairs, but yesterday we really spent a large portion of the afternoon playing upstairs. Definitely something we'll have to do more often. 




We stack the cups. Mr Merrit knocks them over.

SugarBear getting started on her weight training.

Nothing wrong with wearing clothes that are over a year old, right? Or with wearing those crazy Hello Kitty socks with shoes.

Look at that face. The focus The determination. She really wanted to do it herself (big surprise). I managed to convince her that having a spotter wasn't a bad idea.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Random May Cuteness

Sweet shorts!

Our Little Dude doesn't smile all the time.

Oh wait, yeah he does.


SugarBear's morning face.



It takes a big sister running around to make a baby smile this much.

These two are so sweet on each other. We'll be sure to hold onto these pictures as evidence when they pretend to hate each other years from now. 

Everybody getting ready for bed.

Merrit's usually too busy to take time to rest his head on your shoulders. I got lucky this time. Funniest thing is Delany's face in the background. I think she's actually mid-funny face and not really making a jealous face.

Yeah, that's Darth Vader on the throne of Castle Greyskull and Buzz Lightyear in the turret, courtesy of Delany.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Mother's Day Trip to SC

Little Dude passed out after a big bowl of rice cereal.


Delany shows Merrit how to put together a puzzle. Merrit shows Delany how to take puzzle pieces and chew on them. 

Finally, off to SC for the weekend. We hit the rode at 5:30, much to some family member's dismay.

SugarBear and Sweet T got their pigtails in and were ready to party.

You're holding my hand whether you like it or not.

In search of cake, the cutest cousins ever take a stroll through Wingard's Nursery.

A majority of the weekend was spent on the swingset. Swinging and sliding are activities that never get old, no matter how old you are.


SugarBear lending a hand.

This weekend did contain a minor milestone as Delany decided that she was ready to swing high.

And swing high she did.



That's the face one makes after someone cuts in front of you on the slide.

Slumber party!



Believe it or not, they actually sounded pretty good! Less banging and more musical than you would think.

Papa Wayne and Merrit taking in a beautiful Mother's Day Morning on the screened porch.

Making this little guy laugh is too easy.



Merrit, you're one silly little dude.