Solly Turned THREE!

Solly had a lovely birthday.  Lots of visitors, lots of gifts, and a few parties.  Oh, and a camel!

First, we brought birthday bug cupcakes to Shabbat Camp.

The morning of his birthday, the gift-opening extravaganza.

Note the bike helmet!  Solly got a BIKE!  A balance bike!

The party itself was at the Stewart Heights Pool.  I didn't take enough pictures, believe it or not!  By this time, I was so behind on the blog and my computer had filled with photos and videos, so I started to slow down taking more.  I did get some good ones of the cake portion of the party!

The last birthday event was the riding of the camel.  When Solly turned two I made a big thing about how he could ride a camel at the zoo, but it turned out it was actually a three year old thing.  So for months I had been building him up for this.  I have some video of the actual camel riding, but here are some shots of a fun day at the zoo.

Solly playing with his new doctor kit.  Thanks GG!

The balance bike was a big hit.  Elon has one too, and the boys looked so grown up riding around.  Solly loves to ride it while Daddy walks Babaloo, and Daddy likes how much faster the walk goes!

Ok, July photos done!  Only a few days before the quarter starts, so I've gotta get it done!

Catching Up: July 2011

It was a busy busy month.  And you know what that means... Lots and lots of photos!  So I'll be brief in my comments and let the pictures do the talking.

The next two  pictures pretty much summarize what Mira has been up to.

Mira is starting to catch up to Solly!  They are able to play together more and share experiences (and sometimes toys).

Although to be fair, Solly's growing up pretty quickly himself.

Even Babaloo is getting more advanced!  He can read the paper like a dog twice his age!

Ok, on to the events...  Hiking in Nisqually!

Lots of play dates with Elon!  Hanging out and playing baseball in the park...

....a non-hike hike to Snoqualmie Falls followed by supper...

...and watermelon at the sprayground.

Fourth of July at the Petersen's!  I made an apple pie!

My American Boy!

Fourth of July fun!

Continuing to have a blast at Shabbat Camp!

(Check out my little Mira!)

Can you believe Amelia is TWO!?!?

Tiny Tim!

Leo!

Once again we went to Burning Beast, a meat festival in a field.  It's "Burning Man meets Iron Chef."  The weather stunk but we didn't let that stop us!

Solly amazed the crowd with his oyster-eating abilities.

Still a great party, even though it was pouring!

Solly got adopted by one of the chef's wives, and got lots of attention.  He had his first water fight!

Dessert was Solly's new favorite--S'mores!

Another July favorite... The Casey/Bianchi Cucumber Races!  Turns out that Bubbe and Poppy and Grandma and Grandpa were visiting (for Solly's birthday, up next) and got to attend.  Bubbe was there a few years ago, so she's becoming a cucumber race regular!

I think the one who enjoyed it that most was Poppy.  He is already scheming to build the perfect car next year!

Phew!  What a month!  And I still have to post Solly's birthday!  Up next...