Pictures, Pictures, Pictures

This post is a little of this and a little of that! On the weekends, we have been walking/running a lot around the lake at the Warren Complex. This particular day, Gracie & Dad joined Cameron & I. After Dad and I did a few laps, we went to the park. They LOVE this park!

And then we come home and go swimming to cool off.

Do you see Shamu? This Orca Whale goes EVERYWHERE with us. I brush his teeth, put the seat belt on it, give it Dr. Pepper (because whales too need a "refreshing" drink), etc. etc. etc. I really hope we don't loose this whale. I might have to purchase some back ups for the future. I really don't mind, I love that she looks after Shamu with such conviction. She'll be a great Mom one day.....ok, I don't want to think about that right now.

At what age to you begin giving your children chores? I asked Gracie to take the trash into the garage one night. Goodness, she complained the entire time. I remember at 5 years old, my mom used to put a chair next to the sink and have us wash dishes. I do think I will start thinking of some easy chores.
Feeding a picky eater! For those of you who know Gracie, you know she is a PICKY eater. She literally eats like 7 things. I made baked some fish sticks and cut up some cucumbers. She ATE it all!

The hat again....the hat was too big for Cameron's little head. It was funny watching him walk around with this hat covering his entire head. Hilarious.I try to change out the kids toys about every 6 months. I do it more with Gracie's books and puzzles than the actual toys. Well, today, I decided the play room needed a new look. My sister Ysela bought this tent for Gracie for her 2nd birthday. I put it up and take it down. It's been down for about a year now, so today, we put it back up. Cameron was in and out in and out in and out in and out. He did not tire of this. After Cameron went to bed, Gracie grabbed her books and layed in the tent. She said to me, "Mom, I have a new place for private time". How cute is that?
And lastly, Cameron's big booboo today. Since he has taken off walking around like crazy, he tends to get a little excited and loose his balance. The picture below shows what happens when he gets too excited. He bumped his head on a chair at school. It's actually much darker than the picture shows. I think this is first real BOOBOO. I have a feeling we will have many more of these with Cameron!