Celebrating Pop's Birthday

Yesterday, Lane and I postponed our usual Wacky Wednesday playdate so we could go to Hoschton to celebrate my dad's birthday. We decided to meet up with my mom and Damian at the park to play while Pops was still working.

While we were there, we met this dog, who likes to go down slides as much as Lane. And D conquered his fear of heights by going right to the chain ladder, climbing up and going down the slide without even asking for help or telling us he was going to do it.

Lane (and his filthy face) could not be left out. He wanted to be like his older cousin and climb too. Soon, very soon.

There was lots of climbing, lots of sliding and lots of swinging. D loves to swing "to the moon," and Lane was in the mood to swing with him yesterday. The two of them spent lots of time swinging - and being very good boys who shared the swings with the other kids at the park.






There might have been one minor little incident that sent D to timeout. But, just that one. And, he was a good boy sitting in timeout waiting until he could play again.

Lane must have felt sympathetic for his older cousin because he climbed in his stroller and took a timeout too. Or, maybe he was just protecting his grilled cheese and french fries. I'm going with the second choice. The kid takes his food pretty seriously.

Even if D did have a few minutes in timeout, he is still one of the cutest little boys I know. Just look at that face.

He even shares his water with his Cousin Lane.


And patiently holds the cup so Cousin Lane can drink.


I brought my camera with me so I could get a birthday picture of my dad with all three of his grand babies but it just did not work out that way. Two little boys are too much fun and neither of them stay still for very long.

I think he will enjoy these pictures of the two of them playing, though.

And, I could not leave out the newest member of the family. You know who she is by her signature red toes. This week, they have sparkles and white polka-dots.

Pretty little Madelyn.

I only got a few pictures of her because when she is around you don't want to just look at her. You want to look at her. Tickle her little toes. And tell her how pretty she is. If she is awake, you can guarantee someone is holding her and showering her with compliments.

Happy birthday, Dad. We all love you. And, one day soon, we will get that picture of you with your babes.