Studying the New Recruits

Aaron has somehow convinced Blake that it is really fun to watch film of BYU recruits.

Helping Grandpa

We had a massive and super heavy desk in Blake's room and decided it was time to go. Since the desk was so heavy and we didn't want it anymore, Grandpa and Grandma came over to help us tear apart the desk. Blake was sooooo excited to use his tools. To make the day even better, while we were taking out the pieces of the desk to the dumpster, the trash truck came.


Blake had his whole bag of tools with him while they took apart the desk. I am pretty happy because we took the train table that was downstairs and put it in his room where the desk was. I love it and Blake clapped when we put the train table in his room. I guess a train table is more fun to have in your room than a desk.

Happy Day!

Blake is 2 years old! We are celebrating his birthday next week, but he was able to open a couple of presents.

Tools from mom and dad

and some more tools, a tool bag, and a puzzle from grandma and grandpa. It was perfect that Blake had his own tools because on his birthday we had some repair guys out finally finishing up our master bedroom closet that had water damage (yep, it took 4 months for HOA to get their act together). He had to take some tools with him while he supervised the work that was going on.

Blake wanted some ice cream for his happy day, so Aaron made some ice cream for all of us. The next day we went to the doctor for his 2 year check up. Blake hates the doctor (must take after his mom). He is doing fine. He is in the 97th percentile for height and they project him to be about 6'2" when he is older. Sometimes kids say some great things huh? Recently Blake and I were visiting a lady in our ward at her house. Blake was playing on the ground with some trucks and put his hand on the floor and said "yuck...wipe". Her house is not the cleanist house. Did she hear Blake? Absolutely. Super. Earlier that day we were at Home Depot and Blake saw a bigger man with white hair and beard, so he said, "Santa!". The man told Blake that he wasn't Santa. Blake wasn't convinced, so Blake said, "Santa! Ho ho ho!"

Puzzle

As mentioned before, Blake loves puzzles. Apparently he is pretty focused when he is working on the puzzle.

He can do the puzzles by himself. He will put pieces in the wrong place and then when he realizes that he will laugh and shake his head no.

Happy Birthday Grandpa

My dad's birthday was yesterday. We worked on Blake telling Grandpa "Happy Day", which is his way of saying Happy Birthday. Right when Blake saw Grandpa he said it..perfect. All the grandkids had to help open some presents. Happy Birthday Dad!

My Aunt Patt, who lives in Montana, came down for the weekend and totally surprised my dad with a visit. Patt had to encourage Blake to smile because there was just so much going on. It was great to see you, Patt!

Playing

We've been having less than perfect weather lately which has resulted in more time indoors.


But it hasn't bothered Blake too much because we still get to go outside...just not as long as usual.


So we get to read lots of books.

And play with fire trucks...every boys' dream.

Life is Rough

Blake loves playing with his little puppets. He had the cute idea of putting them all around him and making sure they had a blanket.

Rough day for this kid huh?

Seth's Birthday Party

Seth turned 6 years old, so he had a party at the park.


Blake got to hang out with his uncle Robert. He even said "Robert" very clearly. Of course he was just teasing Robert when he called his name.


Blake just loves Sarah (Rob's girlfriend).

What a surprise that Blake was climbing. He climbs everything and he runs everywhere--he almost never walks.

23 Months

Does he have a personality? What a character!

Blake is playing more on his own with his toys, but he really loves to put together puzzles and is actually pretty good at them. He still loves to read and has memorized a lot of his books so he will "read" along with me. His favorite number is 2 (right now) and everything is now the color black.

Blake Loves Grandpa

These are all pictures that Grandma took, but I couldn't pass up the cuteness.