Running Down a Dream

Monday, June 1, 2009

Howie Eats a Big Chunk of Watermelon

Howie has discovered watermelon for the first time this summer!! He only likes it if it's a piece that's bigger than his face.

Howie's BIG FAT Haircut!

Please excuse the purple stuff all over Howie's face- learning to drink from a real cup has had its hiccups- but notice Howie's major HAIRCUT!! It's keeping him much cooler as the temperature keeps going up in St Louis, and it's made washing it at bathtime just a little bit less painful. I was pretty shocked when I first saw how short it was going to be, since he came out of the womb with longer hair than this, but now that we can actually see his face we really love it.

Saying Goodbye to the Allens

Our friends Jen and Chris Allen just moved out of Gulf Drive last week to start the next chapter of their lives in Mississippi- we will miss them! Jen and I spent a lot of time outside with our kids blowing bubbles, playing in the sandbox, chatting while making sure that our kids only occasionally ran into the street, etc. We babysat the girls while Jen and Chris went to the baccalaureate service last month, so this was Howie's chance to say goodbye to Mackenzie, Isabelle, and Addie. We miss you!

Howie and the Zoo, His Favorite Place

Looking for some animals

Uh, Mom, there are some really big hippos in there

Hey, this choo-choo is fun!!

Howie's second popsicle of his life, contained in the bathtub

We have been to the zoo countless times since it's gotten warmer this spring- Howie's favorite animals by far are the hippos, cheetahs, and elephants. I have walked around the River's Edge part of the zoo so many times I can't even tell you!! My favorite animal: probably the cheetahs, I have to agree with Howie. Most elusive animal: capybara. I've never managed to see this animal who I think is the world's largest rodent, or something horrific like that. Most offensive animal: the black rhino. He almost peed on Josh, Howie, and my sister Carrie one time. Unfortunately this is not a joke.

Baby Shower Fun

Lis, me, and Apes chillin at the baby shower for Baby Weichbrodt, who we can't wait to meet next month!! Howie and Bowie look forward to another playmate!!