52 : 20 (part 2)

When Ewan is all grown up will he be the man of steel, the dark knight, the scarlet speedster, or in brightest day or blackest night will no evil escape his sight? We have no way of knowing at this point, but all we can hope is that he continues to exhibit the exquisite empathy that everyone who knows him well today sees. This one has a big affectionate heart and we will do all we can to protect and nurture that. Bazinga!

52 : 19 (part 2)

Last weekend we took Ewan to his first movie, Monsters University. Taking a 16 month old to the movies may seem crazy, and it probably was, but I really wanted to see this movie.

Ewan loved the video arcade, devoured the popcorn, and enjoyed the movie --- at least the 45 minutes he was awake for. He was very well behaved and may have Despicable Me 2 in his near future!

52 :18 (part 2)

16 month old Ewan is fun and feisty and full of love. He now prefers the running hug attack. He is full of laughs and enjoys blowing raspberries pretty constantly. Sleep is still about 11 hours straight a night and naps range between 2 and 4 depending on the day. Bumps, scrapes, and bruises are still a reality as evidenced on his forehead in this month's picture. This week we marked 1 year of daycare with cupcakes and a thank you card to Ewan's teachers, we are so lucky that Ewan's school has been such an amazing fit for our family and watching him interact with all the kids is amazing, and everyday as he hugs his pals hello and goodbye I know our arrangement is truly ideal for his growth. Communication increases everyday and we are constantly amazed by how much he understands and how he interacts with us. Ewan's favorite allies remain Barley and Coco who he looks for shouting "baa-baa" and "cocoo"and he has truly begun to embrace the dinner scrap bribery, which he utilizes to secure toe licks!

EP's Official 16 Month Picture - Taken July 8th, 2013

Celebrating America!

A warm day with watermelon and lots of red, white, and blue!

52 : 17 (part 2)

Kevin is not one to request pictures, so when he told me he wanted to take pictures of Ewan washing Debra similar to the pictures of him washing his mom's Porsche when he was 21 months old I obliged. With Ewan's Debra onesie quickly becoming more and more snug we knew this last weekend was our chance - and with very warm weather, a free morning, and a dusty coat on Debra's recently detailed paint we were all set.

52 : 16 (part 2)

As you've heard we don't do the excess toy thing, but with the amazing weather we have been having a trip to Toys R Us was in order. After perusing the water toy aisles Ewan and I settled on the Little Tikes combo water and sand table, Ewan hasn't looked back. He loves scooping the sand and the water, sending Brad and Gina down the slides, and general splashing. Water fun has happened everyday, rain or shine, clothing optional, pajamas preferred!

52 : 15 (part 2)

Ewan has another stamp in his passport! This last weekend we took a red-eye to Toronto for a few days of adventure before my work commitments kicked in. We explored Niagara Falls, the Entertainment District, the Distillery District, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and the St. Lawrence Market. Ewan dipped his toes in Lake Ontario, explored the discovery section at ROM, and jumped on the children's train for a ride around the Roundhouse. He played football in the park, climbed on the train shaped playground, and charmed many waitresses with his long eyelashes and high fives. We celebrated Kevin for Father's Day while in Toronto with the day in the Distillery District, including a nice long lunch at Mill St. Brewery, and there is no doubt about it, Ewan's dad is legen ... wait for it ... dary!