yep, he's hardcore

Camping

Serif went camping with Uncle Don and Aunt Shannon for the weekend. They left yesterday, Thursday and will be back Sunday. Jeff and I knew we'd have to keep busy in order to not miss him too much. We had originally thought about doing a weekend trip somewhere for a romantic getaway, but when we saw how excited he got over the bunk-beds from vacation we decided to work on giving him a big boy room!

We're heading back home from a whirlwind trip to IKEA in Cincinnati. It's amazing how much style you can get for such little money there! We were amazed at checkout! So anyways, I hadn't received a photo from them yet and it was about to kill me! Jeff texted them and they sent the above photo. Oh my goodness, I think we were both about to cry! We're so happy to see him so happy! I'm going through another phase of grasping reality at how big he is getting!!! He's turned in to a little boy! Thank you Don and Shannon for the great photo! You've made our day!

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behold the fountain mommy

Duck Feet

Serif loves gloves regardless of weather, size or placement!

Seacrest, Florida - May 2011

I would like to post more photos of our vacation. Here's a teaser shot in hopes that I find time soon to blog our vacation!



We got Serif these shark swim goggles while we were down there. I was reluctant to get them because I didn't know if he'd like the fact that it strapped to his head, but he loved them!



Our daily stroll to the beach.


The classic Serif on Daddy's shoulders shot.



This one cracks me up. He's so cute! the sunscreen made for great hair product!



"Tony Hawk"








Serif and daddy playing in the sand. Serif actually loved being buried. When he would finally wiggle out, he would take off running and then come back for more. it was so funny!





He even let Jeff bury him laying down! Only once because after that, he said the sun was too bright.








Here he is running off!






mmmm . . . ice cream.


Serif was mesmerized by these mermaids! They were throughout this one shop and he admired each one we'd pass.


Slathering the sunscreen.



Serif carrying the sand bucket to the beach.











Woody and Buzz enjoying some beach time.








Enjoying time at the pool.









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May 17 - Today's Quote

We were having a hard time coaxing Serif into going to the mall tonight so in order to lure him away from his hockey table, we told him he could pick a few players to go with us. He chose his lucky four and as he was walking through the kitchen he began to talk to them. "You want to go to the mall? Yeah! Okay!"

The "yeah!" was the hockey players response to the question. It was great hearing him interact with his imagination!


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May 12 - Today's Quote

Serif's room at our vacation cottage has bunk beds. He's loving them!!! He wanted me to get on the top bunk with him, so I did. He was running and falling and laughing and I would tickle him when he fell. He fell next to me and looked at me and smiled and said, "We having fun all day long." I laughed and said, "Yes, we are." He repeated himself again and then said, "We're happy." He had the biggest grin on his face and it just made me melt. He put his arm around me and said, "Awww." That just made the whole trip for me. He is so sweet.


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