summer shots

Our summer has gone by so quickly. It is only August and we have plenty of hot days ahead of us, but our summer trips and family visits have passed and we are transitioning back into a schedule and planning fall activities. We have spent lots of time in the pool, a must in Nashville! Gone blueberry picking, and eaten our share of sweet watermelon and southern peaches. And what summer wouldn't be complete without running through the sprinkler while watering the cherry tomatoes?

little drummer boy

Rex loves all things boy: balls (especially baseball!), trucks and cars, trains, etc... but what he's really into is drumming.

cousin dylan visits

Rex's cousin, Dylan, came to visit us in Nashville. Lots of quality time was spent together.

july: virginia beach

Our second family visit was to Virginia Beach to spend some time with Nana and Pop Pop, along with aunts, uncles and cousins. Rex had a blast.

july: martha's vineyard

July was filled with family! Rex enjoyed a week with the Becker's in Martha's Vineyard with his Grammy, Grandpa, aunts, uncles and cousins... a packed house on the beach!

sweden in june

We were informed that Sweden in June was a beautiful time to visit. Unfortunately, when we were there, the weather was unseasonably cold and wet for the time of year. Rex had a great time celebrating Sweden's National Day, visiting Pippi Longstocking with friends Suzanne and Patrik and their children, Elliot and Tom. We went to Stockholm's best parks (they are all the best and have throngs of children playing at them), museums and play spaces. He also spent time with his Swedish girlfriend, Elsa, a shared Italian meal being the most romantic evening followed by bubble blowing so the parents could get a bit more conversation in, thanks Mathias and Gabriella! We also had a lovely time with friends Linda and Anders.
Rex's Godmother, Jamina, came along for the fun and to give mom and dad some DATE NIGHTS IN STOCKHOLM! Who says romance is over once you have kids? Thanks, Mina!

may

Here are some shots from a trip to Burgess Falls where we hiked, threw rocks, played in a waterfall, ate strawberries and Rex passed out on the ride home.

april

In April we visited our family in Boston and watched some of the Boston Marathon.

water

Our boy needed a little watering to help him grow.

rex eats an apple

the smokies

february

February came and went as it always does: quickly. During his 17th month, Rex learned to blow into recorders, harmonicas and whistles to make music. He dissected a rose that came from Stephanie's Valentine's Day bouquet, thew his snack onto the floor and ate it off the floor like Huckleberry and Daisy do, and he learned to carry Mom's purse (much to Greg's dismay).