We celebrated Nick's birthday a little early this year so we could have it at the bounce jungle. About his most favorite place to be, in AZ anyway. Thanks to all the friends and family who came, it was great fun and Nick really enjoyed it.

Happy Birthday to Nick.

Adam really enjoyed the bouncing too.

We haven't gotten much rain over here in Chandler this monsoon. Today was a decent one and the boys played in it for a while. They both had fun and got plenty wet. Here they are both standing under a water drain from the balcony.

Playing in the rain.

This Monday Nick started his new preschool (at a regular school, not Bright Horizons). He really likes it so far and the teachers both say that he is very smart. He is the youngest in the class (you have to be 4 by Aug 31 to be in the class) but they think he is going to be just fine.

Nick has been great through the whole change. Today he asked me what day it was and I said Wednesday. Well Wednesday is water play day at BH and he knew it. But he played it cool and said "My old school has water play today, when do I do water play at my new school?" I said big kid schools don't do water play, and he was cool with that.

First day of preschool

Nick is moving from Bright Horizons to a preschool program at a Chandler school. We had a meet the teacher and she seems really good. His last day at BH was Friday, they had a party for him and Ms. Sarah. He will be missed at BH but we will bring him there for drop ins and such (Adam is still there). Thanks to everyone at Bright Horizons, they did great with Nick and there was plenty of love to go around.

Nick at his new school (playground).

We had a good weekend, hot as it was. A visit by grandma was fun for the boys and we got out of the house just enough to keep from going stir crazy. Here are some family pictures as we are (as of this weekend anyway).

A brutal summer requires drastic measures. Adam does not enjoy haircuts and he needed one. So I took the matter into my own hands.

Before the cut.

Cute picture.

Nick was cool with the cow but Adam most definitely did not enjoy the first encounter. Inching closer to Dad and looking to be held. By the time of this picture though Adam was saying hi.

Kids definitely grow and learn at an interesting clip. Adam is no different and has really started talking and communicating. My current favorite (being summertime) is when we get in the car after daycare he says (repeatedly), "Hot." He walks really well and has mostly outgrown the walk and fall stage.

He is doing really well at daycare (other then drop offs that is). He loves waterplay and making things. His most favorite thing right now, being able to put on his own shoes (Lightening crocs).

Height: 34.5" (95%)

Weight: 28.6lbs (75-90%)

Head: 52cm (>97%)

He slimmed down a little but his head and height kept moving right along. He is doing good, less hitting, more laughing and playing, more talking (gotta get his Little Einsteins sing-a-long on video), and yes more tantrums. As a parent (with 2 kids) I find it not so problematic but it is still a sight to see. He will wander for a few seconds, looking for a soft spot I think, and then to the ground he goes. He gets over it pretty quick (usually) and then cheers up fast. Still a Daddy's boy but who can blame him. We love him dearly.