Wordless Wednesday

Deeg's New Wheels

Grandpa, also known as "Bumpa" got Deeg some new wheels. These cozy coupes have come a long way since I was young!
Deeg was content cruising along.

Don't you love the vanity plate?

More Chompers

Deegan's smile is changing...

These three new chompers have moved down even more. When he smiles or laughs we can see them. They really change his "look" and he looks so much older.... which makes me ask myself where did my tiny little baby go? He is beginning to look and act like a toddler. We are starting to plan his first birthday... but I still call him my little peanut.

In the Mouth

Deeg likes to hangout in the flowerbeds and planters among all the plants and woodchips.

Momma starts to shake her head and say "no-no."

Momma says "no-no" in a louder voice with a fimer tone.

Deegan ignores Momma and goes for it.

Momma puts the camera down and fishes the woodchip out of Deegan's mouth.

Cluck, Oink, Moo

A few weeks ago we celebrated my birthday. We always go to my mom's for dinner and enjoy the same delicious meal and dessert per my request, so of course we had that planned. We also had an open house to attend. But J said that we could do anything I wanted in the morning. What did I want to do? Spend some time with my two favorite guys outdoors at the Nature Center. I love my husband, I love my Deeg and I love the outdoors...

What are they looking at?

The sheep were excited to see us because we brought carrots. If you have carrots, they'll like you too.

Deeg was having a good ol' time. We enjoyed watching these guys roll around in the mud...

Deeg didn't think the chickens were too interesting. He does like to eat chicken though... especially when it's mixed with apples.

And Deeg couldn't stay in the backpack for too long, so we let him loose in the shade. He tried to eat several sticks. He also wants to run with sticks. I feel that a 11 month old walking with stick is equally as dangerous as a five year old running with scissors.

What a great way to start my birthday celebration. How did I end the celebration? With the ice cream cake my mom has been making for years. A thick Oreo crust, ice cream, heath, chocolate fudge... perfection.

Splash!

Earlier this week we packed up the car and headed to the spray park. We met some family that is in town so the kiddos could splash around and cool off.
Deegan wasn't sure what to think about all of the activity. He was so busy watching the all the kids running around that he didn't pay attention to the water for several minutes.

Then he realized how much fun the water is!

He did a lot of crawling and exploring.

He was really enjoying himself!

After being at the spray park for half an hour, Deegan started taking interest in the water. He loved touching the fountains!

Deeg and Dad walked around for a bit.

And the kiddos enjoyed some posicles. It was a fun time, hopefully we'll get back to the park again soon.

"Ball"

Deegan learned to say the word "ball" a while ago. He has always loved playing with his toy balls (as I shared in the last post). A few weeks ago he started paying attention to the balls hanging in his bedroom. Then as I stood him up on his changing table after a diaper change he realized he could touch them... what fun! Now, when Deeg is really grouchy we hold him up to the balls and let him hit them. This video was longer, but I shortened it. You'll see that Deeg is quite squirmy and he even says the word "ball" a few times.

Now this has become an evening ritual...