Baby Burla: August 2010

Give me a hand! Boyd has been enjoying building Mr. Potato Head and playing other games with the accessories. Today it was Caps for Sale and sticking out the pretend tongues.

Sticking with the potato theme, our couch potato.

Boyd and Mom after bath.

My little reader. He loves his books and surprises me daily with his letter recognition.

Monkey see, monkey do. Boyd insists on putting mousse in his hair like Mom.

A true first born, clapping for himself. Today he looked at his shirt, did a double take, pointed to it and announced, "Cardinal." A fan already. Go Cards!

Yesterday in the car after he requested "Wheels on the Bus" and I turned it on he told me, "Good Job!"

This week he has been intrigued by babies and other children crying. He also loves to ride and say carousel. Big rocks, broken trees, acorns, and small crevices are favorite things in nature. Boyd loves others and enjoys chasing older kids around, even if he wasn't invited in the game. He repeats most things now too. Boyd thinks everyone goes to Chicago when they leave. He loves his bubble baths and took one of the greatest bubble baths ever tonight (I was slightly jealous). He continues to be a terrible sleeper but I love him nonetheless.

We've been having a blast with family and friends and fun as we've gotten more creative to beat the heat. Boyd is now 19 months old and gosh I just can't get enough of him. You just never know what he is going to say or do next. This week he's into letters, especially M for Mommy, B, O and T. He also loves his animals, riding toys old and new, and all his vehicles. Hide and seek, chase, and uh oh are favorite games too. Making up games and forts with blankets and pillows have also been of interest. Boyd still likes to play outside and enjoys the days that he can mow, water, and play in his sandbox. He is a pro with the hose now. He's a hoot at the pool and will go under a few times per visit. Jenny, Tony, Tyler and Andrew came for a visit at the end of July and Boyd enjoyed trying to keep up with his cousins. MiMi and Grandpa Ramsey came around that time too. It was nice to have a full house. Oh yeah, Tyler and Andrew want to listen to Wheels on the Bus? Round and round and round... haha. Boyd has to listen to this CD every time he gets in the car. He does the motions and really likes when the babies on the bus say wah wah wah.

Blankie Toga. Looks like a king.

Ramping It. What will slide down the ramp? Cars, tractors, cows, balls and even his own bodies. Boyd would call "Wee!" every time he let go.

Buggy. Boyd pushes Daddy's made from scratch buggy around the living room. Boyd's been saying "No" to everything but when asked, "Do you want to push the buggy?" he answered in a whisper (his new volume level he is exploring) Yeah.

Our sweet neighbors shared their fresh from the garden cucumber with us and Boyd ate it like corn on the cob.

Big kids now. Boyd and Samantha have always enjoyed each others company. Sam was feeding Boyd the berries and for once he ate the blueberries.

Along for the ride. Giddy up Tyler.

Relaxing at the end of the day with Grandpa and Ozzie.

Working around naps (or nap possibilities as Boyd skipped a nap or two) we visited the zoo in the evening. Here he is with Aunt Jenny or mommy as he liked to call her, and Uncle Tony.

The hippos were awesome swimming right by the crowds over and over again. Boyd kept calling out and signing "More." Andrew makes sure he sees the hippos.