Food is fun

I wasn't there for this food-play event... but I bet Aunt Denise got a good laugh playing with Owen at the pool and eating fruit bars!

I thought I'd never get it

Thank goodness for a doting big brother!

Sibling love

So I don't get credit for these pictures. Aunt Denise took them while visiting in late June.

However, they show a wonderful progression of how Owen (1) shows Anna her toys; (2) lines up for the smooch; and (3) plants one on her forehead.

Please disregard Owen's "hat" (more commonly used as a hosiery laundry bag!). Those with toddlers of their own know what I mean!

After meal time

This is where most self-feeding sessions end.

Those that don't end up with the little lady getting hosed down... probably should!

The joy of self-feeding...

and the mess!

You'll notice a few themes in the following photos:

* mushed up food everwhere
* hands in the mouth
* a look of confusion

Owen & his bike

Just some assorted shots of Owen riding his bike. You can see he is very adept at riding... even standing up to get more umph when going uphill!

Owen & Brady Strawberry Picking

In early June, Mommy and Owen went strawberry picking with Brady and his Mom. Both little sisters were left home so the Moms could have a day with their sons.

It was the end of the strawberry season so the berries were a bit over-ripe... but we picked a lot anyway!

After picking berries, we had a picnic and the boys played on the playground and went down a really big slide (where Owen bit it pretty good... but was just fine).