Beach Day with the Bishops

We had the opportunity to take the Bishops to the beach. The whole day was great. We stopped at Rays our local fresh veggie and fruit place and loaded up some yummy snacks for the day, then we were off. It took a little longer than usual to get into Seaside because of some road construction but after that half hour delay we were finally there. We stopped to get some lunch and went straight to the beach. We like Gearhart beach because it is much more secluded. This time was even better than normal. They had plowed the road that goes onto the beach, creating two great big mounds on either side. So, we of course, took the opportunity to jump off them over and over again. We were covered in sand and happy to be.

Later, we built a fire on the beach and roasted turkey dogs and marshmallows. Yum! Okay so not that yummy but roasting stuff is always fun to do, especially on the beach.

Off to the Ocean! He wanted to go there over and over again.

I don’t know how this kid did it but he didn’t’ care about the sand literally all over his face. He had sand in his eyes, nose and mouth.

It was a good day.

Cultural Pass to the Childrens Museum

 

The Childrens Museum is such a fun place to go. Zachie has been such a great little man this week we wanted to take him somewhere fun. So, with the help of the handy dandy library we were off. We had been to the museum before but Zachie wasn't walking yet so it limited his exploration of the different exhibits. This time he was ready to go and see it all. Unfortunately, our camera kept attempting to die so we didn't get a lot of the fun pictures we wanted but we managed to get a few action shots.

I think Zachies favorite exhibit was definitely the grocery store, where he got to push a Zachie sized shopping cart everywhere. He tried to leave with it!!! He also really liked the dig pit and his old favorite, the baby room (there is a slide, enough said).



                                             
                                           

                                             

                                  Zachie in the water room, he splashed up a storm in here!


                                             


We got to go with our good friends Avrie and Kaelie. That made the whole trip a whole lot more fun. Avrie is such a picture poser, we got so many great smiley pictures of her!


                                            

Check out this amazing garbage tree. It may be made out of garbage but I love it!


                                                  

Blueberry Picking

These blueberries were so good! Once we showed Zachie how to pick them he could not be stopped. I'm sure he ate some green ones too but he was having so much fun. He was enjoying himself so much he didn't mind if we were out of sight. He was happy to sit and eat blueberries where ever he pleased. I love this kid!

The Three Amigos

These guys are so funny together. I love when they see each other for the first time that day and they are just so excited, they have to show each other everything. They are all learning to share with one another, and some days they do a great job and others they just can't stand someone else touching their toys.

Zachie can now say Anna. He will wake up some mornings and run to the front door and start yelling Anna Anna Anna!! When we ask him where she is he lifts up his hands in the I don't know shrug. Nicole has this amazing double stroller. We had Anna and Zachie in it two different times one day. Zachie fell asleep both times with his head on Anna's shoulder. Anna didn't like it so much the first time but the second time she went to sleep too.

Miss Avrie being cute as can be!

A Sunny Day

This was such a warm day, but really beautiful. We got to play in the Buhler's backyard. They have sucha fun yard, with an amazing garden. You can see from the pictures Zachie decided to help water. Which really means that he wanted to play in the water.

The Blue Sippy Cup

This blue sippy cup has been a treasure to these babies for quite some time. They both love it! This is one day with the cup. It always makes me laugh but I was there when it really happened so that might be why I find these videos funny. It is always a good idea to add your own commentary when watching a baby video. Jesse would love it if I could add his commentary but then you would know how crazy we really are!

  

Baby Days

Oh the fun we have when friends come over! We get to watch Anna a few times a week and always have so much fun. I love that the babies entertain eachother and I can just watch all the silly things they end up doing. They seem to teach eachother both of their own little quirks and they also get a little more adventurous when they are together. They also like to tease eachother with toys and food. I think one of the cutest things is when they feed eachother, I also end up being fed by one or both of them (which definietly is not cute but fun none the less).

They really like coloring. Now that they realized where I keep the crayons they try and pull out the box. They have very different coloring methods. Zachie likes to concentrate on his coloring and attack any pre existing picture. Anna like to pick up a crayon and then toss it behind her like it means nothing to her. When she does find the one she wants, she makes tiny squiggles on the paper.

Of course, books are the main event every day. I love watching them read. Anna likes to read out loud and Zachie likes to be silent. Zachie is our little bookworm. We read almost all of his books three or four times a day. He is pickie sometimes too. He will go through his bookshelf pulling out books and putting them back until he finds the one he was looking for, which is most likely his ABC book or his nursery rhyme book.

We also like to have lots of fun in our sensory pool, otherwise known as a kiddie pool. We do put water in it sometimes but other things are way more exciting. So far we have favored blocks and dried pasta. My next will be cooked rice and one fun day shaving cream but that is more mess than I am ready for right now.

We also purchased an Elmo couch.  Yes, Elmo is our love right now.  They are so cute sitting on their mini size couch.  It also is a great bed and Zachie sleeps wonderfully on it.