Watching "do-dos"

We have LOVED having Dave work so close to home this summer!  Isaac and I have tried to have lunch with him as much as possible.  

Right now, Isaac calls loaders/bull dozers/backhoes "do-dos"--it's so cute. 

Yesterday, we were trying to escape the heat and figure out something fun to do indoors...so, after a quick trip to the indoor playground at NorthEast Mall, we went to watch the machines at Dave's work. We sat in the Tahoe and watched machines for nearly an hour.  (Ok, Isaac watched the machines & I caught up on phone calls & texts.)  To say that he was enthralled with watching the machines at work is an understatement...during that entire time, the only words I heard were "do-do," "heavy" and "WOW!" 

Isaac: 21 Months

Oh my!  How can this already be our last rocking chair picture until Isaac turns TWO?!? 

Isaac is at such an adorable stage right now.  He keeps me--and anyone else around--laughing!  His name suits him perfectly. 

Funniest & Cutest New Words:

• wa-ma-on (watermelon)
• bo-bo (elbow)
• tra-or (tractor)
• berry (strawberry or blueberry)
• wim-ing (swimming)
• tuck (stuck)
• ou-i (outside)
• owie
• dodo (dozer, digger)
• ow (show/DVD on TV)
• id-e-o (video)
• op-ee-cle (popsicle)
• blankie
• hea-y (heavy)
• and...my favorite word of all--mama!  He says it in such a high-pitched, sweet voice...but when he says dada, he basically growls and uses a very low voice!  It's hilarious how he makes his voice so different for each of our names. 

His Favorite Things:

• anything to do with trucks/machines/cranes/diggers!  This summer, Dave is working at a jobsite in Richland Hills, which isn't too far from home.  Last Wednesday, we went to have lunch with him.  We got there a little early, so while Dave finished a few things before he could stop for lunch, Isaac and I sat outside and watched the belly dumps go back & forth with their loads.  At one point, there were 3 belly dumps near us, and Isaac got so excited that he started clapping for them!  Couldn't have been cuter! 
• trains!  Even when we drive over railroad tracks or crossings, Isaac starts making his train sounds.  I'm surprised at how far away he can spot trains. 

Staying cool in our little backyard pool!

• swimming!  We finished "Mommy & Me" swimming lessons 2 weeks ago, where Isaac became a pro at jumping into the water and blowing bubbles.  We've also spent a lot of time swimming at my parent's pool, plus some neighborhood & friends' pools.  Today was our 16th consecutive day of 100+ heat, so we're trying to stay cool! 



Swimming with Dada

We love you, Isaac!



Fourth of July ~ 2011

 This year, we saw Roanoke's fireworks display on Sunday, July 3.

The Roanoke fire department was giving away fireman hats to the little kids before the show started.
I don't think the boys could've been any cuter in their fireman hats!  They were so proud of them!

Isaac was captivated by the fireworks!  He barely moved for the entire show, except for a few times when he started clapping!  It was adorable!

Nash Farm

Last Saturday, we went to "Dairy Days" at Nash Farm in Grapevine. This was another activity on our Summer Bucket List!

There was a small section of a field open for the kids to pretend they were planting...as long as all the kids kept the shovels and hoes below their waists, everyone was safe.  :) 

(And, I had to laugh when I saw this picture--you can tell we're not really in the country because there's a stoplight at the intersection behind the field.)

They also had several "discovery tables" set up for the kids to play with models of farm equipment. I think Isaac stayed here playing for over a half hour! While he played with the models, Dave checked out all the old farm equipment that they had on display.

We also went on a tractor/hay ride, saw a lady make homemade butter, and sampled some delicious cheeses! Even though it was very hot, we had a great time!

Thankful for these two!  They put a smile on my face every day!