Good time with Friends!

Ethan takes the driver's seat to break for lunch on our journey from Boston

Ethan and Sam

Sam and Ethan

Playing Peek- A-Boo at the park

Next they are going to look under the hood!

Ethan's love of cars and trucks continues

Bath time

Cooling off at Range Pond

Sand!

What a week! We spent some great time in Boston visiting Andrea, Joel, Sam, and Otis. We had so much fun playing with the babies (and dogs). Ethan and Sam are interacting more and more- each time we visit, they seem to notice each other a little bit more. It is so much fun watching them play, and noticing the likenesses and differences in their personalities. Andrea and I thought we'd need to have some plans for the Monday that we spent with the dogs and babies while Joel and Pete were at work, but we realized quickly that the boys were happy to just play with each other and all of the toys at the house. Between naps and playtime the day had flown by before we knew it! We did have time to head to a playground designed with toddlers in mind. Ethan loved crawling around, playing with the various play structures and toys there. The boys were filthy by the time we left- a definite sign of a good time! I love the fact that Ethan already has a good friend to grow up with!

We returned to Maine, only to discover that the high temperatures were not just reserved for the Boston area. It has been HOT here this week. Ethan and I have been spending a lot of time at beaches and ponds this week. As I was getting our lunch packed one day, it struck me that my baby boy is quickly turning into a little boy! I was deciding what to make us for lunch- gone are the days of pureed baby food- I packed a peanut butter sandwich for each of us, a yogurt to split, and some grapes. Either I'm eating more like a baby, or he is turning into a real kid!

My favorite new addition to Ethan's repertoire of cute things that he does, is his ability to have a conversation in his own little language. It is adorable! He points out things around him and then has this long discussion about it. He uses all sorts of inflection and changes his tone and facial expression. Every time I try to get it on video, he stops talking, but at some point, I'll catch him and post it- it's too darn cute!!