Play. Eat. Sleep. Repeat.

We've been to the park a lot this month.  Sean likes riding this seahorse.

Giving Indie his bone.

Wrapping himself in blankets.

Letting mommy kiss his hand.

He uses all three blankets every night.

Started swim lessons with daddy.

Just woke up from a nap.

Visiting a giant bear.

Just snacking.

Back to the park.

Love this photo.

Asian squat...I taught him that.  =)

Enjoying some music class.

Tuna salad face.

Giving Indie treats.

Walking Indie.

Having a drumstick for the first time...

...and loving it!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Sean enjoyed his time home with you! Sending lots of love your way.  We miss you, and will see you soon...

Busy Bag - Felt Button Chain

I'm participating in a busy bag exchange next week.  I made these felt button chains to swap.

It was pretty easy until I realized there's 10 people participating.  I'd have to sew 60 buttons.  Yikes!  I wasn't even sure I could do a good job with one button.  =P  Luckily, after about 20 I found the technique, and I was on my way.  haha only took 20 tries.

Pretty cool huh?  It looks easy for us to do, but for toddlers to button and chain it takes some practice.  This activity is supposed to encourage them to fine tune their motor skills.  They can also name the colors and shapes of the buttons.  I gave one red one to Sean, and he was trying to tear it.  I think he's not ready for it just yet.  It's felt which is strong, but I don't think it'll hold up if he just stretches it out.  

I can't wait to see what the other bags contain!  Hoping there's another swap soon.  I miss crafting.  =)

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I came up with an alternative task for him to keep busy.  He liked it much better for now.  I had him put the buttons inside the slots of the lid.  He liked to shake it afterwards.  I also keep a close eye on him because once he started losing interest he put the buttons in his mouth.  Don't worry, I take it away and put it on the table where he can't reach.

Another month!

Here's a recap in photos of the month gone by.

Day before we left to go back to visit family, Sean started stacking!

Sean has so much fun with family and friends.  =)  It's nice to be back.

We went to Disneyland.

Visited great grandma.

Hung out with my parents.  

Then back home.  It was such a short trip!  I was back a week, but there wasn't enough time.  Sean sure missed daddy though.

Grandpa and grandma drove us back up.  They had some extra fun with Sean for a few days.  =)  

Oh yea!  Sean also really loves having a dog.  He goes and pets Indie all day long, and gives him lots of hugs.  He's so gentle with him.  It's so cute how much he loves having him here.

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We went back down last weekend because Doug's grandma past away.  I think being there helped lighten the mood.  Sean loves being around grandpa, grandma, and auntie.  It's also easy for him because they all love being around him.  The service was very nice.  Everything came together, and the message was really good.  Take risks, don't live in regret, build relationships with people.  Spend time with each other.   That we did.  It was really nice.

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I wish I blogged during the trip.  I forgot all the details and didn't take nearly enough pictures.  I was too busy just enjoying the time.  It was really nice to be back.

Half Moon Bay

Yesterday, we went to Half Moon Bay to meet up with some of Doug's co-workers.  We were there to see them fly some planes.  Sean had so much fun walking around.

They let him try the remote control.

We he saw the planes in the air, he would point and say, "look it."

Occasionally, he became restless, so I let him wander away from the site.  He would always find the guys again though.

So cute how he swings his arms while he walks.  It's like he's on a mission.  haha

We found a log.

He's so happy to be out and about exploring.

Look it!

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I forgot to post!  I made a little robot for Sean...Sean size.  =)

I opened up this froggy.  He doesn't know how to use it yet, but he likes to sit on it every once in awhile.  It's supposed to bounce, but it's not very springy.  I think that's why it's a little harder for him to figure it out.  It's for 18+ months, so Sean is a little young for it.