How I look?

After bathtime, James combs his own hair.

He doesn't use a mirror.

Can you tell?

Pumpkin Carving Fun

James was looking forward to carving a Jack 'O Lantern. He wanted a "Swiper" 0ne (a character from Dora the Explorer). He saw it on tv - unfortunately he has lazy parents.

Here he is waiting for Andy to open up the pumpkin.

Totally posed shot. He stuck his arm in, gagged, and declared it "Totally gross." So really, Andy carved a pumpkin.

James dictated where the eyes, nose, and teeth went. Then supervised the carving process.

And of course posed with the final result.

All lit up.

Crash 'n Burn

James was outside playing with friends. He came in and had this on his elbow. We asked what happened. His response "I crashed and burned." This is why little boys wear helmets.

Choo Choo!

After potty training for about 300 years, James seems to have finally decided that it's better to go in the potty, rather than his pants. His parents are greatly relieved.

To celebrate, he got a Thomas the Train set. A BIG Thomas the Train set.

It seems to have come with about 10 miles of track. And a remote control. That makes noise. And has no volume control. Thanks Nana.

Sleeping Weirdo

This is what he looked like during quiet time the other day.

We have no idea why he can't sleep like a normal person.

Baby Sister

On August 16th, James became a big brother to Lillian Grace. In his words, she's "so cool."

We suspect that will only last until she's big enough to touch his toys.

July 4th Fun!

We had a fun holiday weekend at the cottage. And were lucky enough to get to spend time with Tom, Sara, Nathan and Ellie.

Starting the day with some cookies from Nana Garn.

Moving on to swimming in the lake. Frog goggles courtesy of Auntie Sara.

The boys, and all the dogs, splashing in the water.

Stopping for a moment to get another cousin shot. Sporting (relatively) matching outfits.

Time for a bath to wash off the cookie crumbs, popsicle stick, and approximately 2 tons of dirt he accumulated on him during the day.

All the fun really takes it out of a little boy!