It's the weekend!

"cheeeeese"


The rain let up for a short while again, so we went out on the bikes (apparently Lake Champlain is twice it's usual size and it is usually the next biggest lake in the US after the great lakes!) I have been trying to get a good picture of both of the boys together for a Father's Day gift, but I am not having any luck. Isaac like to give a cheesy smile and say "cheese" now, but the boys never look at the camera at the same time :)
We also had some fun with squirt bottles after lunch. It is actually kind of warm out!

Farm Fun

We went to Shelburne Farm today and what a difference a year makes. Last year Brodie was running from the chickens and this year he was chasing them and holding them. Isaac liked the chickens, but wasn't sure that he wanted to hold one. It was sunny out and the boys loved running around. Hopefully we can go on a bike ride this afternoon.
Happy Birthday Grandma Buman - we love you!

Isaac chatter

I always like to talk about the funny things Brodie says, but lately it has been Isaac that is making me laugh.
Isaac loves to stomp his feet in the puddles and calls any accumulation of water a puddle. This weekend when we were walking by lake champlain, which is at flood levels, Isaac started getting excited and kept saying, "puddle, puddle, puddle." Well I guess you could consider that a very large puddle :)
Isaac loves animals and insects and gets so excited when he sees one. After the bunny, cat, dog, ant, ect walks away, Isaac shrugs his shoulders and says "where did the {insert animal name} go?" Although all you actually hear is the animal's name and "go." Tonight when we were walking, he would see an ant, say "ant," stomp on the ant with his foot several times, and then shrug his shoulders and say "ant, go?" When we walked away, he would repeatedly wave and say, "bye ant."
Isaac talks non-stop now. You can't always understand what he is saying, but he sure seems to think he knows what he is talking about. He is starting to get very good at saying please and thank-you without being prompted also. His big brother is sure to correct him if he forgets.

Big Truck Day!

Picture of the Burlington Shipyard that we took last September at the Light the Night Walk.

Picture of the Burlington Shipyard in the background.


Breakwater Cafe and play area from last September.

Picture of the Breakwater Cafe in the very back of the picture.

Brodie still loves to throw rocks in the water.

Isaac thinks he can do everything Brodie does.

I love my guys!

We went to Big Truck Day today and the boys had a blast climbing on trucks, buses, and tractors. This afternoon, the rain left us and we went to the waterfront. It is a little more exciting (scary) going on a walk by the water when it is crowded with 2 kids that can walk/run!
It is amazing how full of water the lake is. The water comes up to the edge of the Echo Center where we like to go play and the parking lot is covered by water. They've had to change the route for the marathon this year because it is covered in water.

Outside activities!

Brodie and the fish having a stare off this morning.








"Are you coming Daddy?"






The lawn mower quite working :)

Trying to fix the lawn mower.

No luck...dragging it back home

Brodie found Great-grandpa Stranathan's binoculars today and so we went on a walk to check out all of the birds in the trees. He also discovered blowing dandelion seeds today. Isaac tried to get in all of the fun also.
We went outside when Abel got home also. Brodie and Daddy went for a bike ride and Isaac was mowing again. The lawn mower broke down and he had to drag it bag home :).

A few hours of sunshine

Rain, shine, or lake in the lawn, we make Isaac mow the lawn :)





Isaac got sent home from daycare with a fever yesterday, so I stayed home with the boys today. I think Isaac is feeling better. He was much happier today than this weekend and his fever was much better. We had a little break from the rain this afternoon, so we went out and played in the puddles.

Kids Day in Burlington

It was Kids Day in Burlington today. We had fun at a parade (and collected too much candy). We then went on a long train ride. The main activities were actually moved away from the water front because the lake water is so high. It is actually pretty impressive how high the water is. So, we missed out on some of the other activities, but we did enjoy the first part of the day! Now, it is supposed to rain until next Saturday. Anyone want to visit Burlington? :)