Oh, slide!

Boy Friday has had quite a time saying goodbye to slides lately. This visit to Welles Park ended poorly. Now he asks to stop for the slides when we see them from the car.

Me and Him

Photo from mid-July at the Garden

A Trip to the Railway Museum

So, a couple of weeks ago, we thought it might be fun (or insane) to take Boy Friday to the Illinois Railway Museum for a Day Out with Thomas. Union, Illinois is more than an hour drive outside of Chicago, and in case you were wondering - you should use the restroom BEFORE you get on the tollway. Just saying.

All the kids loved this to climb on. (photo taken by V.)

It was fun to get out of the city for a while, but it was a LONG day - especially for the Boy. He hadn't had a nap, so it was difficult to tear him away from everything he found thrilling. He really enjoyed checking out all of the engines parked in the sheds. He kept saying "that way! that way!" back to the sheds. We got to ride on a Thomas-pulled train, which he found somewhat interesting. Thomas the train himself? Yeah, not so much. Hardly gave him the time of day!

The fun pile of sandy dirt. He just LOVED digging!

Unfortunately, we had to pass this pile of dirt to leave. Huge drama. Screaming, writhing, and yelling "oh, DIG, oh, DIG!" Yep, he was tired out. By the time we got back to the car, he scraped that Thomas tattoo off of his arm.

I think we all really enjoyed looking at the old engines. Some of the steam engines they have housed at the Railway Museum are so huge and amazing!

At the model train garden

Boy Friday is growing like a weed! At his 2 year appointment he weighed 28 1/2 lbs and is 36" tall. I think he's growing out of 2t clothing...

Today on Lincoln Ave

Posing by an Iron Maiden poster. You know, for fun. Because it was there.

Eating Breakfast

This morning, waffles for breakfast. Sorry, no, not made fresh! Fun frozen Eggo waffles. Prior to this was fun with throwing balls! Scared Tyger off from his food dish.

Botanic Garden, June 30th

Just a few photos for now. More to come & an update soon! Photos by V.

Boy Friday is now TWO years old and acting like it. Crazy, messy, and all boy.