Day 242

August 29


My boy loves books. I pray this love never ends. 

Day 241

August 28

Starting him young. 

Day 240

August 27

One of many bike's in Pappa's backyard. I mindlessly chose the girl bike, but it didn't matter to Mason. He had a fun time riding around the sidewalk. 

Day 239

August 26


Ryan bought him these shorts and Mason loves wearing them. If he finds them he brings them to me to put on. 

Day 238

August 25

He is beginning to grow some attachment to stuffed animals other than Lenny. 

Day 237

August 24

Dominic came over to play today. 

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August 23

Mason likes to bring me these shoes and makes me put them on him. Then he struts around the house like he knows he's wearing something cool. 

Day 235

August 22

His intolerance of baths is over. Now when we say, "bath time", he goes running to the tub and can't wait to get in. 

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August 21


We had fun playing outside. It rained all day, and Mason loved watching it come down. 

Day 233

August 20

On our way home. Four kids, ages 5 and under. Fun, but stressful trip. 

Day 232

August 19

Happy birthday, Mommy. Mason helped me blow out the candles. 

Day 231

August 18

Pool day at Mike's house. 

Day 230

August 17

We visited an apple farm while in San Luis. Mason loved sampling the apples. 

Day 229

August 16

Back on the road again to California. Jenna and I took our kids to San Luis Obispo to visit Mike and Beth for a few days. 

Day 228

August 15

Waiting in line at Costco to get gas. 

Day 227

August 14

His nick name is Mr. Blueberry. He'd eat the whole carton if I let him. 

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August 13

He has learned right where to go when he wants some food. 

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August 12

On our way home from our vacation. This little kid was a great road-tripper. 

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August 11

We had some late nights while in San Diego. Good thing he has a snuggle buddy. 

Day 223

August 10

We spent an evening on Coronado Island. That's San Diego behind us.

Day 222

August 9

We went to the beach. Mason hated the sand. So he spent the day parked right here on this blanket. 

Day 221

August 8

Sea World! Getting ready for the dolphin show to start. 

Day 220

August 7

Off to San Diego for our first family vacay. 

Day 219

August 6

We went to Black Mountain Rec pool today with Jenna and her boys. Mason was perfectly content wading in the water watching all the kids play and swim. 

Day 218

August 5

If I say, "Mason, where are your books?", He knows right where to go. I hope he continues to love reading. 

Day 217

August 4

Just watching Ryan work outside is entertainment for this kid. 

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August 3

He is beginning to get interested in putting on socks and shoes. 

Day 215

August 2

I gave him a cookie in the car and he made a mess. It kept him happy. 

Day 214

August 1

He is getting pretty attached to this bat. He even tries to hot balls with it. Future ball player.

Day 213

July 31

I asked Mason, "Where's Daddy?" He went running to the door and when it never opened he started crying. He adores his daddy. 

Day 212

July 30



We went to the water park to cool off.