Walking the Forest

Arin getting a ride through the wonderland of woodland trails behind my mom's house.  After her yard ends there are wide trails that four wheelers make occasional use of, which eventually lead to the pipeline and a large river.  We used to explore the area all the time growing up, and it was fun to take Bobo out there for a walk and I hope to do it more often.  The only trouble is we have terrible ticks, but for enchanted moments like this it is worth it.

Two Confessions

I have a confession....

I am super obsessed with this little adorable creature!  I honestly think he is the handsomest boy in the whole wide world and I'm so lucky I get to spend every day with him (even if he might also be the naughtiest)!

 I have another confession....

Sometimes, I give in when he reasons with me, 'but you can paint my nails too, mommy!' and holds out his little teeny fingers.  Look, it's brownish grey, that's a manly color right??  Plus, rock stars wear nail polish.  He's going to be a doctor, so he might as well get this wild streak out now. ;)

New Us!

New facebook picture, might as well post it here too!  I have to say that no matter what, I really just love Bobo's hair when it is shaggy and in his face.  He looks SO adorable with longer hair, I can't help it!

First Apple Pickings

Night Monkey

I never have enough fruit around the house.  This kid loves bananas, they never last more than two days!

Tired Little Farmboy

Congrats Dad!

My dad won the Keene Photoshop PhotoWalk contest this year!  Congratulations, and everyone take a look at the winning photo.  It turns out that the person who won the entire PhotoWalk contest (worldwide) also had a reflection/windows picture, pretty neat huh?

Warp Drive

Washer Boy

Arin has always been obsessed with the kitchen sink, he absolutely loves to 'wash' dishes.  I feel like this picture could have been from last year, instead of the beginning of this summer.  It looks like he hasn't changed one bit, even though I know he's gotten bigger.  I can pretend though!

Sunship Setting

This was the gorgeous sunset we had when coming home from Long Island during our weekend adventure in July.  The boat rides were really fun (and exhausting) because Bobo was having a blast.  We distracted him for a while by taking silly pictures.  I love how these came out because you can see the deep red glow from the sunset.  Such a perfect evening!

I'm on a Boat!

Bobo had a great time on the ferry boat down to Long Island in July.  It was really hot the whole weekend, except when we were on the boat.  I was freezing since I forgot a sweater, but luckily I remembered to bring a hoodie for Bobo, one that Julie bought him in England.  I love all his teeth (anyone seen that commercial?).

 

Then and Now... Sunsets

Here's a picture of my dad with the second cutest little muchkin ever... yup it's me!  I think I was two here.  And below, twentysomething years later is me with the cutest munchkin ever... my Bobo, who is almost three here!  I could adjust the colors to look the same, but you get the idea.  Full circle.

Mugshots

These are passport photos.  They were REJECTED because they were no where near the correct size necessary to obtain a legal United States of America Passport.  But, I still liked them so I took a picture before going back to get ones of an appropriate and acceptable format.  So, long story short - soon (hopefully) we will have our passports in hand and Bobo will be introduced to the wonderful world of international travel!

Now where to first...

Waiting at the Fair

Yesterday there was a Circus in town.  I wanted to take Bobo to see the acrobats, but my idea was vetoed.  There were no 'animal' acts listed, so I agreed that Bobo might not make it through it, or worse, might try to jump into the ring like he kept asking!  The "midway" was open before the show though, so we went there, lured by the pony ride.

Sadly, the pony ride did not translate into reality.  We bought the ticket, stood in line and then as soon as it was Bobo's turn to get in the saddle... no way.  There was a giant slide next to the ponies, and that's all he wanted anything to do with.  Oh well, at least we got to LOOK at the ponies.  Here he is with his 'golden ticket' to go on the object of his desire... the slide.

Ferry Boat to Long Island

Just got home from Long Island after a long but exciting weekend.  Bobo got to hang out with his great-grandparents, Zsa Zsa and Gramps, at Paradise Point as well as visit the family homestead, Howell Holme where Grampy and Kathy were staying.  We  soaked up some sun and waves on the beach at Founder's Landing where we also got to go for a great Lobster Fest for Saturday dinner.  The round trip ferry boat rides were a great hit, and so was playing with Rocky, the one-eyed kitty.  We rounded off the weekend with lots of delicious food, shopping at the Tanger Outlets, and plenty of playing and didn't get home tonight until a few hours into Bobo's beauty sleep.  Hope everyone else had a fantastic weekend as well!

Beach Faces

So happy to be at the beach!

 That's more like it, what a sweetie

 

Fake smile!  Look at his scar/fake dimple :(

Bobo LOVES being at the beach!

Cutie Face

My sister saw me editing this picture and told me I make the same face!  I don't think I do, I've never seen me make this face.... have you??

In other news, we're trying to get him to be more 'British' by saying this like 'knickers', 'brillo' and 'well-chuffed!'  Dual citizenship is right around the bend! :)

Summer Chocolate Face

I love this, perfect summer memory!  Nothing like a breakfast of a rich chocolate muffin while the warm air beckons for a day of playing outside.  Fresh flowers from the garden help too.  I'm starting a new 'starred' label for my favorite single pictures.  This way I can eventually organize them into sections that are easily clickable and findable, and all my favorites will be right there!

Early Spring Hike

Here are some from a few months ago... look at that snow on the ground!  Taking the first thaw opportunity to hike around through the path in the woods and 'sunbathe' in the yard.

Morning Glory

I took this the spring before my little Bobo was born, back when I still let me DSLR see the light of day.  Used the Orton technique post-process.  Too busy to be mucking about taking close up portraits of pretty flowers now, but I guess what that is what retirement is for!  :)

Puzzle Master

Bobo has been really into puzzles lately.  He has a rack of about seven of them and he loves taking them apart and putting them back together.  Of course he can do them all super fast, even this one which is the 'hardest' so far.  And of course he's now torn of half of the picture part of this puzzle but he still knows where all the pieces go!

Marshmallow Evening

My little cutie sitting in his chair munching on marshmallows as a bedtime treat.  He *loves* them.

Bun in the Oven

Or Pumpkin Muffin in the Oven... as it were.

I don't know where he gets these ideas from!  I don't think he's even ever heard the expression 'bun in the oven'... guess he just thought it would be a good way to eat breakfast, through his tummy!

Sleeping Angel

Silly-Bub

Silhouette, Six Months

I've been seeing a lot of silhouette art lately and I have been meaning to make some of Arin for-eh-vah.  I want some to frame, maybe some of those cool multiple ones would be fun too.  I don't know, I'm playing around with ideas.  Here is a quick one I did of my six-month old little Bobosaurus, it would be cute for a little card or part of a progression set, I dunno.  By the way, I absolutely cannot stand the cuteness of looking through all the pics from when he was this little...