Like Summer!

After fearing for months that it might never be warm again, we've had the most wonderful weather lately. Warm enough, believe it or not, for swimming! This morning, we went over to Will's house for a little post-birthday playdate with Will and Nate. Nate brought over his kiddie pool, which was pretty much the best idea EVER!

Just look at this backyard! How could you not have an awesome time in a beautiful yard like this!



We had a great time playing on Will's play set



and had fun helping Will open his presents.



I got him this golf set, which promptly turned into "water golf"...whatever that is.



I also brought along my new t-ball set--but Nate doesn't need the T. He is a great pitcher, actually, and he threw the ball to his mom for much of the morning.



The best part of the morning for our moms (besides their getting to visit with each other) was seeing their cute little boys in swim trunks and beach hats. Come on! How cute are we?



Will and I spent alot of time at the snack table--we're busy working on our summertime abs.



Remember that pool I mentioned before? Well, it was a big hit! We had a blast splashing around in it.



Yay for warm weather and good friends! This is going to be a great summer!

Scarson

Yes, that's right. Scarlett's mom, Lauren, has decided our relationship is worthy of a celebrity couple nickname. So now you have it: Scarson.

Yesterday afternoon, after we returned from our awesome trip to Boston, we met up with Scarlett and her folks for a little playground fun and an outdoor dinner and dessert at Dairy Queen.

We enjoyed our ice cream equally, but the difference in our table manners is...well...let's just say "different." I mean, just look at our faces. Scarlett doesn't have a drop on her!





To put this difference into greater perspective, here are three pictures of Scarlett taken right in a row while she ate her ice cream cone.







And here are three pictures of me, taken right after those of Scarlett.







However, one thing Scarson has in common is the intensity of our sugar high. That race was neck and neck. As evidence, please see Exhibit A--a video in which we engage in the greatest of historical debates: Good and evil, gender differences, and to whom the DQ table belongs--oh yeah--and doggies. And all set to a very dance-able beat.

A Weekend With Walnuts

This weekend was my mom's high school reunion, so we went to Boston. While mom was busy with old friends and reunion events on Saturday, I hung out with Dad and my great aunt Tata. We had a blast!

When my mom wasn't busy on campus, she managed to put together a couple of playdates with some of her Westerly dorm sisters and their kids.

Here we are with Caroline and her 9 month old baby, Jean.



And on Sunday, we went over to Olivia, Keith and Michaela's house. Michaela has awesome toys, which I decided were all mine. (Insert Mom's long sigh here). We played and ate grapes...





...and watched our parents' favorite kid show (ahem...obviously it's Olivia's favorite).



We had such a great time visiting with past and future Walnuts! We love you girls!

All Boy

Spring has sprung! That means we have a few beautiful months of wearing shorts and scraping knees. These are just from yesterday...



...and not a single tear was shed. No doubt about it--I am all boy.

Giggles

What has Poki in a fit of giggles? Find out below.

A Monkey In Kitten Heels

Noticed how supportive my dad is--he doesn't even blink an eye. What a good daddy.

No, Carson's Bed!

I've officially entered the phase of toddlerhood where I don't like to share...anything. (Insert Mom's long, frustrated sigh here). This morning, when Mom was putting my stroller away in the closet, I yelled at her: "No! Carson's stroller!" And just look what happened when I found Leroy sleeping my my bed!