JONES Family
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Destructo Boy
But the other night, it was all about destruction.
Try to watch his face when Stacy says, "Now what, Shelby." A HUGE grin stretches across.
And yes, there are two TV's going. This is Nonna's idea so Daddy can watch his show and Shelby can watch what he wants. It actually works out quite well.
Working in the Yard
Campbell's in Livermore
He was so sad when they left!
Notice how the Campbell boys eat salmon! Shelby just munches on his cheese stick.
Shelby and Tristan wanted to go for a ride in the wagon. Tristan sat so sweetly while Shelby made funny faces, kicked his feet and waited for a reaction. Nothing from Tristan, but he wasn't counting on Mommy's reaction at his behavior...
When it was bath time, Shelby ensured the boys had EVERY SINGLE ONE of his bath toys and a few kitchen utensils before he decided to join the fun. Talk about drowning in toys.
And then it was time for the boys to teach Shelby how to have fun on the road.
Okay, I'm in!
We had a GREAT time, guys! Wish your stay could have been longer. Can't wait to get together again.
Love those BEAUTIFUL boys!!!!! And excited to find out what #3 is! (Elaine's pencil trick says girl!)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
It's a GG Baby Boy!
DOMINIC JAMES MAYOR!!!! Born March 20th
Proud Mommy & Daddy: Laurie & Jonathon Mayor
Dominic is baby boy #5 for the GG's! Apparently "Gruene" is the color of little boys.
Congrats, Lu! We're so proud of you. Already a perfect little Mommy.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Signs of Spring
Reflecting on the weekend, the first things that come to mind are how much energy he has: Sandy Zapp and I went on a 3 mile walk, and Shelby ran (in boots) 1 mile of it right with us walking! The next to come to mind is his sense of humor. He is hysterical...and he knows it. And the last is "big hug" as he's started to want to squeeze his little arms around my neck and hug me. My precious Little Man!
He still blows me away with his development. He keeps saying, "Mommy, don't do that, please" when he doesn't like me changing his diaper or taking something away (yes, he tried to run with a screwdriver in his mouth). What 2 yr old says such a complete sentence with contractions! I expect to hear, "Mommy, no do it." He counts to twelve now and LOVES to play hide and seek. And there's no tricking him about anything. If he observes it once, he remembers. He points out a location we haven't been past in weeks and reminds me he knows about it. If you're headed somewhere that you've told him you're going and you turn a different way, he throws a fit, "OTHER WAY!" My little Christopher Columbus boy. He's extremely excitable (which the poor daycare ladies remind me of) and VERY animated. I know, wonder where he gets it.
March 2008 - Wow, where does time go...
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Party Weekend!
Nicholas, Shelby & Alex are all in the Butterfly class at TDLC. Shelby was so pumped to see his buddy at the party.Such loving pals!
Nicole and I were a nervous wreck trying to keep these two from getting completely mowed over by the big kids.
We gathered in the garage for gift time. Shelby was the opening act before the birthday girl's debut. I'm so proud of Shelby for feeling the beat and having such great rhythm.
Stacy and I laughed at the many moments this weekend where a mini-Stacy in looks is clearly a mini-Christina in personality. We're curious if our next will be a girl that looks like me and is a laid back as Stacy. Wouldn't that be the perfect balance to the Shelbster.
Potty Training
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Saturday night Shelby started singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," sometimes at the top of his lungs. We were surprised he even knew that one. I tried to get him to let me capture the vocals on video.