Summertime

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.

I love this picture of the Bolz family plus Boyd.

Boyd was about to climb in with the zebras/ Marty from Madagascar (his favorite movie)

Who is actually in the zoo?

Jamberry Jamberry Truck berry and bunny ears.

Tyler and Andrew taught Boyd to wear his hat sideways and be a DJ. Now Boyd calls his hat DJ.

Playing with flour!

Music man. Thanks for all the new toys.

Get your ticket and get on board, I'm going to ride this rain choo choo.

Working on the trains with Andrew.

Boyd found a little cubby space on this train car.

Being dangerous (this is up and ladder and into an old seat space with the seat removed.

Controlling the lights on the track.

Driving.

Train ride at the Museum of Transportation.