We are so glad that summer is here! I remember all last summer longing for this one because Darryl would be big enough to really get to play. As soon as the pools opened we were over at Karen's house ready to dive in! We got Darryl a floaty suit and he loves it...and we crack up because it looks like he has big muscles! He laughed and laughed whenever we got into the pool with him. He swam for hours before crashing out for a 3 hour nap!
We have also spent a lot of time at the zoo and at the Omniplex. Darryl loves feeding the birds at the zoo. One time one even landed on his shoulder and he just laughed! He is so funny and full of energy. Last time we went we were able to let him play in a big bounce house that they had set up. He laughed and laughed as he wore himself out bouncing off the walls. Then we rode the carousel and he loved it. I fall more in love with his little laugh every day!
Darryl and Daddy love to explore the omniplex together. They have an entire section made just for babies under 3 years and Darryl loves it. He loves to splash in the water tables and build tall towers with the blocks. Last time we went, he even got some facepaint! Daddy put it on him and he thought it was so funny when he looked in the mirror.
We have been so blessed with such fun friends and places to go. Darryl always has friends to play with and Mommy and Daddy love the company too! We can't believe how much God has blessed us these past few months, even in the midst of Chris's job transition.
This past week Darryl went with us to Middle School Camp. He absolutely loved it and thought that everyone was there to see him. He would give everyone a big wave and a big southern "Hiiiiiiiii" for everyone to hear. He loved playing in the lake and watching the kids do their rec games. He even did great on the drive there even though he was constipated the whole time! Mommy and Daddy were holding back tears of laughter as we watched him try to poop for the entire two hour drive. Poor thing! Luckily he wasn't sick while we were there and was still able to have a good time.
Did I mention how much he loves going to the park? He dives down the slides with no fear. Its so funny to watch our little 16 month old play right alongside 3 year olds! I love spending Friday mornings at the park and then afternoons in the pool.
Speaking of which, we are about to head out to meet some friends to swim! More updates soon. Payton is growing so fast and is doing great! I can't believe she is going to be here in two short months. It is going to be crazy but fun to have two kids! Praise God for all of his blessings.
