Fun firsts

Austin has experienced a few fun firsts recently.  On March 23, cousin Annabelle turned 2 and had a fabulous Thomas the Tank themed party at Gymboree.  I am probably the world's worst mother because of depriving my son of Gymboree until he was 20 months old.  He had no clue what to do with the mats, tunnels, balance beams, parachutes, and silly songs.  He warmed up to it and had a fun time, of course.  

Tip-toeing on the ramp

Spotting Grandad from across the gym

Just chillin

Funny facial expressions from both of us - nice

Easter weekend was warm enough to pull out the water table that Aunt Ricki and Uncle Stephen gave Austin for Christmas.  He loves this!  He doesn't care if it is a little breezy and chilly.  Now we have to hide it on a regular basis so he doesn't ask for ma wa-wa (more water) every time he sees it.  We played with it again yesterday.  I can see this being a daily summer activity (that is, if we can put up with the mosquitoes).  

Playing fetch with Savannah will hopefully be something Austin loves for a long time.  The poor dog does not get enough attention these days (she has been very needy since Austin arrived on the scene).  He thinks it is hilarious when Daddy throws Savannah's ball all the way to the back of the yard and she runs to get it.  Then he wants to do it.  Keep practicing, Austin.  

Ready, throw!

Loves playing fetch!

Now let me try, please!

Daddy throws the ball so far!

Taking off in my ride

Last week, we met friends at City Centre on a Friday for happy hour and to let Austin and Savanna (my friend Sara's 2-year old) run around on the "green".  We have been here a few times but this was the first time Austin enjoyed walking around with the other kids and it was such nice weather.  Of course, Austin wanted to play in the fountains.  David was in charge of this and the security patrol kindly asked David to "get his kid out of the fountain".  Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

I could dive right in (he is ALL boy)