Kayaking

It was a beautiful day and we had some time to kill before swim practice, so I took Liam over to Aunt Jac's house and we went out in her kayak. . .

We paddled around for about a half hour and Aunt Jac was nice enough to take photos. Liam started getting adventureous and wanted to sit on the front of the kayak.

Beautiful scenery . . .
If you listen carefully about 20 seconds in he's singing "Row Row Row Your Boat"

Ortley Tournament

After playing with Jackson and a late nap, we headed over to the beach to see the Ortley Tournament. Grandma, Nana, Aunt Jac, and Pop Pop were all there. Don't let these smiles fool you, these two were up to no good. They went for a "walk" and Liam came back soaking wet and sandy - he wanted to go in the water and Pop Pop thought that was a fun idea . . .

Daddy in the boat relay . . .
Mommy and Liam watching Daddy row from the guard stand . . . Daddy and his Big Guy
Ortley got 2nd and everyone had a fun time - especially Liam

Liam and Jackson's Pool Party

Yesterday Liam, Nana, and I headed over to the Vislocky's house so Liam and Jackson could have a play date. Jackson is only 9 months old, so they weren't exactly "playing" together but they both had a lot of fun. . .

Jackson never took his eyes off of Liam - he's learning all kinds of new ways to get into trouble

Then Liam read Jackson a book and was showing how great he would be with a little sibling. . . Can't wait to get together again soon

Beach Baby

Another beautiful day at Ortley Beach. Liam took a two hour nap and woke up ready to play. We ending up spending 7 hours on the beach. Our neighbor friends came and Aunt Jac was able to come for a few hours too. It was wonderful! Liam loved looking for rocks and shells and running all over the sandbar . . .

Me and my beach baby . . .
What other 2 year old has his pick of beautiful female lifeguards?!?

Mommy's lucky that there are always plenty of eyes watching this crazy kid who thinks he can swim by himself . . .at least I know he'll never get lost on the beach since all the guards know him

Ortley Tournament tomorrow night at 6pm - Come cheer on Liam's Daddy and his team!

Chillin' in the 'hood

The other afternoon we got the neighborhood kids together for a pool play date. . . I think my camera is in the bottom of my beach bag in my car so all I had was my phone to take pictures.

Here are Landon, Liam and Ava relaxing in the shade

Jenna and Brielle were over too, but I didn't get a photo of everyone :(

I feel like such a slacker - anyway the kids had a great time and played amazingly together.
Liam's lucky to have such great friends a few houses away

Watch out John Deere

Liam's favorite thing to do when I go to Lowe's is to go on the ride on lawn mowers. He thinks they're great and we'll keep using it as a bribe to be good in the store for as long as it works. Yesterday I was in a bit of a hurry and he was not ready to get off the mower.

He decided he could get himself home on the lawn mower.

When he's talking about someone being mad, he's referring to a cartoon (Ni Hao Ki Lan) that he likes and then he reminds me that Casey and I live on the same street he does . . .

Water Park . . . almost

It was a hot sunny day yesterday so we invited Liam's cousins over to do a water obstacle course and make ice cream sundaes. . . Liam loved the slip and slide . . .

Owen diving into the kiddie pool during the obstacle course . . .
Erin showing perfect form jumping through the tubes . . .

Then after Liam's nap we went over to the beach with Aunt Jac, Nana, and Pop Pop . . . Daddy and Uncle Adam were working so we met up with them and then went to Surf Taco for dinner.

Fun Day!!!