The sun finally came out in Seattle

Of course it got a little cloudy by the time we hit the beach.  But I promise you, the sun actually made an appearance this weekend.

You talkin ta me!?!

Much like his decision to walk, where we knew Simon could walk but he wouldn't do it until he was ready, Simon has finally decided to talk.

We spent months counting words and the tally of known words was impressive, but rarely would he string any together. Until recently. And now he's talking in three to six word sentences and making his preferences KNOWN.

His favorite phrases right now are, "I don't like xxxxxx" and "I want some xxxxxx too." Here's a typical conversation from earlier today:

Mama: Simon, it's time for lunch.
Simon: I don't like lunch.
Mama: OK, would you like to have a snack??
Simon: I don't like snack.
Mama: Would you like some ham and cheese?
Simon: I don't like ham cheese.
Mama: How about some pretzels and humus?
Simon: I don't like pretzels. No humus. Ummmmm, no lunch.
Mama: Would you like some milk?
Simon: I don't like milk.
Mama: OK, well I'm going to have some lunch anyway.
Simon: (yelling) I WANT SOME LUNCH TOO.

And that's the abbreviated version. GAH! I love that he's talking but man he's driving me crazy!

PS. For the Grandparents out there.... he HAS had a haircut. We'll post new photos soon.

Big Horn Sheep

On Friday we drove from Fairmont Hot Springs to Kelowna. Along the way we saw beaver lodges, bald eagles, glaciers and sheep. These are pictures from my phone we have better ones on the camera.

Sandpoint, ID

We are driving north to Canada on vacation. We spent the night in Sandpoint since its about half way. This morning we had breakfast, went to the farmers market where Simon made a friend. Then we went to the beach and played at the playground. They have a fabulous park on the water.

We are in the car headed north again now.