Knee high by the 4th of July?

I'd say the corn is "Sam-high" by the 4th of July.  We were driving to the park and I asked J to stop on the side of the road so I could get some pics of Sam in front of some growing corn.

Hanging out in the cornfield.

Let's get out of here!

Walking my way out of the field.

I made it!

Now what do I do?

Toddler Day at Montessori School

The Montessori school that we have been considering for preschool when Sam turns two was having a Toddler Day today.

The school is nice but we actually stopped at a table for a different school and I really liked that one since they do a co-op where the parent works/volunteers in the class. 

There were other vendors there too!  A children's dentist who handed out free toothbrushes, a music teacher, the fire station brought all their trucks out, pony rides, face painting, bbq food, and so much more!

**Can you believe we forgot our camera?!?!  The pics on this post are cell phone pics.**

Bunnies and turtles...oh my!

I guess Sam was confused between petting the turtle and palming it and taking it home.

Don't worry, I'll be back to save you.

Sam was NOT afraid of the snake at all.  We had to remind him to be gentle b/c he was so excited to touch it.

Someone likes to help the teacher.  This is as far away from her as he would get.  All other kids participated from a distance.

The calm before the storm...Don't be fooled...This pose is merely a meltdown warning

Port Discovery

We promised Sam a trip downtown where no one would mess with his toes.  Today was the day and Port Discovery was the destination.  What a great day to have fun inside since it was 101 degrees outside.  Little did we know PD was trying to save some money on A/C.  The great thing about it is Sam could care less.  If there's steps, sand, balls, blocks, music and water he is as happy as happy could be. 

 

 

What a great help that desk fan was.  Are you serious?

Pic of the Day

1st Carnival

Who needs Disney World when the OMFD brings the Carnival to us. Nothing says safe and fun like a portable 'camp' of rapidly moving metal parts set-up in a matter of hours atop a bankrupt mall parking lot. 

 

Sam played this game and won!  (Everyone was a winner.)

Sam loved the lights on the fire truck.

When petting zoos go wrong

I know Sandra regrets putting Baugher's Farm on Sam's summer bucket list.  If only we had a picture of the donkey and goat jumping on her for more food.  OMG!  Talk about worth the price of admission.  I think next time we'll stick to picking fruit.

Trying to be like Grandpa and Great Grandpa Shap

Como se llama?

Here is Sandra's favorite goat

Pic of the Day

Sam likes to play in the dirt but there's no love for getting dirty yet...sorry Sam.

Sweet Jeremiah

We lost a great man today.  We gained a lifetime of memories.

I was incredibly blessed to have you as my uncle and only remember laughing every moment I spent with you.

Rest peacefully, Uncle Bubba.

Irvine Nature Center

J was looking for things for us to do outdoors b/c it was so nice outside and came across the Irvine Nature Center.  It is such a great place that teaches kids everything about nature.

Sam had a blast.  We played inside for awhile looking at the turtles, fish, snakes, and birds.  Then we headed outside to walk one of the shorter trails.  Last, we played in their outdoor "classroom" (not playground).

Warning:  There are A LOT of pics of Sam here.  This warning is for those who are not Sam's grandparents.  :-)

Sam loved the fish and turtles.

Sam likes to push his wagon.

And pull it.

So good to see him running so soon after his surgery!

Snack time in the wagon.

The outdoor classroom.

Sam spent a lot of time playing with the sand.