We spent a little time yesterday in Cleveland at Memphis Kiddie Park. It's a tiny amusement park with rides geared towards very small children, about 5 and under. Dawson wouldn't go on any rides with our friends Mayna, Abby or Douglas. As you can see, she watched vigilantly through the fence! The only rides that interested her were the ones I had to go on too...the rollercoaster, the train and the carousel. I'm sure we will try it again this summer!

Pediatrician Visit

Good Bye Dr. Lugo..... Today we went for our two year check-up with Dr. Lugo. He is taking the opportunity of a life time and will be working at the new Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Center at the Bath Wellness Center. Hudson put one in a few years ago and it has been a success. It's an emergency room you can head to between the hours of 4-11p.m. when your regular Dr's office is closed and you don't want to head down to Children's Hospital. Dr. Lugo is Hispanic (that's why I picked him) and has been fantastic translating Dawson's medical history (from Spanish to English) since the day we came home. He really takes care of Dawson and we will miss him a lot! About Dawson....she is officially on the U.S. Growth Chart weighing in at 22.25 lbs, (5th percentile) and measuring 31 inches (2nd percentile). Everything else is perfect!

We will miss you Dr. Lugo!

Stroller Safari

Today we went to the Akron Zoo for our monthly zoo class, otherwise known as the Stroller Safari. The theme for this class was "Marine Life." As we entered, we created a fish craft, ate fish crackers, sang an ocean song then read a story. After all this, we headed up to the touch tank and the jelly fish exhibit. Since we go to the zoo so often, this wasn't new to us. Every time we go, Dawson loves to touch the Sea Stars (used to be called starfish but, someone discovered they are not fish so the name was changed!) and sea urchins. Probably her favorite thing to do is look at all the different kinds of jelly fish in the exhibit. They are quite amazing as you can see from the pictures. If you haven't seen this yet, try to check it out sometime. It's only here for another year or two!

Checking out some jellyfish.

These are known as "Moon Jellies." They are perfectly clear and you can see the insides of them. The reason they are peach in color inside is because they eat SHRIMP. Same ideas as Flamingos!

Reaching for the jellyfish.

Sprinkler Fun

Thanks Aunt Kathy and Uncle Ric for the adorable Elmo sprinkler. Another thanks to the Cook family for our new "stylin" swimsuit! We love it! Took some time to just relax and play in the water on Sunday. Dawson just kept touching the water coming out of Elmo and running away from it. She was having such a blast! When the sprinkler time was over, she headed down to the boat for a ride. Grammy's favorite thing to do is use the binoculars to see if she can find her friends on the other boats at the lake. When she put them down, Dawson decided to take a look for herself! It's only a matter of time Grammy and she will be telling everyone everything you do! BEWARE!!! Ha ha ha!

Fun Things About the Fourth!

A few fun things we did on the Fourth of July

We ran through our new ELMO sprinkler!

We helped shuck the corn...that was hard work for a two year old!

We decorated the golf cart for the golf cart parade! This is something new we did this year. Not the kind of parade I am used to!

Papa with his hat on top of his hat. Breea with her pinwheel and Dawson with her flag. Everyone is ready for the big parade. It actually ended up being a parade with over 40 golf carts!

Happy July 4th, 2009

A CELEBRATION DAY

Today is America's Birthday
so wave those banners high
be thankful for your freedom
as fireworks light the sky

Celebrate with honor
wear the colors proud
salute the flag Old Glory
show American pride

Hats off to America
land of the free and brave
our country stands united
God Bless the USA


Have a wonderful 4th of July..

Happy Birthday Part TWO

We celebrated her birthday AGAIN with family over the holiday weekend. Our day consisted of eating dinner, eating cake and ice cream, opening presents, playing on the slide, and going on a boat ride. It was a little chilly but, everyone enjoyed the day. Now we have to pull down the decorations and put up the July 4th decorations. It is a never ending party here at the lake this weekend! I hope we can keep up with everyone! I think Dawson can but, not sure about me!

Our favorite Sesame Street Characters...I think we love Big Bird most today!

My own birthday cup.

Checking to see if Big Bird has any teeth!

Trying on my new leopard headband! So fashionable!

Going down the slide! We have a little slide and climber at the lake house. Dawson loves this just as much as the swingset at home.

Going to mow the lawn with my new bubble mower.

Eating a GIANT marshmallow! MMMMMM!

Enjoying a boat ride with Dawson's cousin Sophia!