Tot School - 14 . 5 Months

Sorry we have been MIA from Tot School the past two weeks! Papaw was here visiting one week and the week before that, I was just a slacker! Even this post is just sort of a hodge-podge of random activities we've done.

I cut a small hole in the lid of an empty Puffs container and gave B some straws. I wasn't sure if he was going to be able to get the straws in, but after I helped him a couple of times, he had it down!

The wheels are turning as he tries to figure it out.

Now he's got it!

He liked pushing them down until they disappeared.

This lets you see the size of the hole in the lid.

He got SO excited when we counted the straws!

Who needs fancy, expensive toys?!? An empty diaper box and some balls provide plenty of entertainment!

We did some water play again. Now that's it is finally getting warmer, the next time we do this, it'll happen outside!

He's a piggy bank expert now!

He also likes his Leapfrog drum a lot. My favorite is when the voice says, "Press the star button to hear a song" and B immediately searches for, finds, and presses it!

We have also been working on pointing to facial features. He will point to everything on someone else, and is finally starting to point to things on his own face.

Where's Brennan's nose? 

Where's Brennan's mouth?

Brennan got an Aquadoodle for Easter. He's not too sure what to do with it yet, but I think it's a lot of fun!

We have also made several trips to our local aquarium. Brennan gets so excited each time we go!

And here are just a few shots showing that it is finally getting warmer! I think this was the first time Brennan touched grass! He really liked sitting in it and playing with it, but wasn't a fan of trying to "walk" on it with bare feet.

Head on over to Carisa's blog to check out what other kiddos are doing in Tot School!

Friday's Fab Five

Sorry I missed last Friday's Fab Five! Here are some fabulous things that have been happening around here:

1. The sun is shining! It rained pretty hard last night, but today it is a gorgeous day! I can't believe I haven't been out to enjoy it yet. After B wakes up from his nap, we will definitely be going for a walk!

2. I shared some pictures from Brennan's first visit to the aquarium. We have already been back to the aquarium three more times since then! It's so cute, because I'll ask him if he wants to go see the fish and he'll start signing "fish". He gets so excited as soon as we enter the aquarium. In fact, he literally starts shaking with excitement! It's the best! Two of the times we've been there when the beluga whales are doing training, so that part is exciting for me! I am so happy we live so close to such a cool place! Here are a few pics I shared on facebook, but haven't shared on the blog.

3. A while back Kyle and I tried this recipe for pizza quesadillas. They were pretty good. I knew I wanted to try them with B. Today I fixed cheese quesadillas for lunch and they were a hit! Super easy and not that creative, but it's always nice to find a new option for lunch. It is also nice when B and I can eat the same thing!

4. Check out my Easter present from my Momma! Switch flops! I LOVE them! Four pairs of shoes in one! I remember hearing about them on some talk show a while back because I remembered it was a really young girl who created them. Thanks, Momma!

5. Tomorrow I am hanging out with some pretty cool chicks! I am excited for my girls' night out with Kathryn and Val! Also very thankful for a hubby who is staying home with the little guy so Mommy can get a night out!

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

And a few more pics just to make the family happy:

This is what B does if you ask him, "What does a pig say?"

Captivated by "The Wiggles".

Vroom! Vroom!

A Visit with Papaw

Kyle's dad was here visiting last week. I did a horrible job of taking pictures during his trip, but thought I'd share a few that I did capture.
Brennan loved being tickled by Papaw. Papaw would sing "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and change it at the end and say, "is gonna get your belly!" Brennan thought it was the best thing ever! As soon as Papaw started singing that song, Brennan would start smiling.
We love you, Papaw!

Happy Easter

Hope you had a wonderful Easter. I wanted to share some pictures of our lil man! He was so handsome all dressed up for church!

Val took this picture at church. I LOVE it!

We were running late before church, so B opened his Easter basket after church!

Even though he got new stuff, he wanted to play with his gumball toy he's had forever!

Just pure adorableness! 

For all you fashionistas out there, his sweater and pants are from the Polo outlet. His cap is from Gymboree!

Easter - 2011

For comparison - Easter - 2010

We had a wonderful church service this morning and also had a very moving service on Good Friday. I sang the song below at the Good Friday service.

A Visit to the Aquarium

I mentioned on Friday that I bought a membership to the Mystic Aquarium. I took Brennan for the first time today (along with what seemed like all of Southeastern CT). Our good friend Kathryn tagged along too. I didn't get many good pictures, but thought I'd share a few.

Beluga whale

Female sea lion

Brennan wasn't happy that he couldn't see while sitting in his stroller.

Penguins - Kathryn's favorite

B loved standing and looking in the huge fish tanks!

I am so glad I bought a membership. B really liked it and it only takes about five minutes to get there! If he learns to walk this summer, he'll love running all around that place!