Walden Pond

We finally made it over to Walden Pond. Forrest's favorite activities were putting rocks in cups and watching people put up their beach umbrellas. I'm not sure Thoreau would have appreciated all the screeching but we had a good time!

Escape the Room

He's almost got it figured out. Once again we're reaching a whole new level of trouble.

Avocado

He's always loved avocado but now he's looking for faster ways to get it down the hatch. Who needs a spoon when you have a face?

Corn on the Cob

I think he likes it! He actually ate most of it off. The downside of corn is that Lotus doesn't seem to like it so we actually have to clean up the fallen kernels. 

A Few of my Favorite Things

That peanut butter sandwich is most certainly one of Lotus's most favorite things! She's glad Forrest is so generous with his snacks since that's pretty much the only perk of her baby brother.

Lake Swim

It's hard to see in the picture but here we are all swimming in the lake at Playfield. This was the most swimming Lotus has ever done though she certainly did not enjoy it. Since she can't tread water she had to be held once she got out to us but she refused to go back to shore where she would be so far from us. So we just had to stick together.

The Knoll

We finally brought Forrest out to some nature. We had a family reunion of sorts at Playfield, the summer home in New Hampshire that Grandma Char used to go to as a child.

Selfie with Great Grandma

Go Fish

Why use the fishing pole when you can just stick your arm in the fountain and catch a fish with your hand?!

Squatter

In addition to having become an expert walker, Forrest is now also an expert squatter. For a while he could walk but he couldn't stand up spontaneously so he had to crawl to the nearest hand hold and pull himself up. Once he figured out squatting though, he could conquer the world!

Who Me?

Don't look at me, I didn't do anything!

Ready for my Close-up

How did he get so cute?!

Hint of Lime

He didn't seem to like the lime much but he kept going anyway. Then spat up a bunch of pulp.

Road Block

Forrest doesn't let anything or anyone get in his way.

Short-haired Pointer

Forrest has learned how to point and he does it very well. He's also just starting to show an interest in books. 

Luxury Napping

Forrest's preferred napping location. You can put him down sure, but he'll only nap for half as long. Your choice, mom!

Making Friends

Forrest knows how to treat a lady. Grab on to her skirt and hang on for dear life.

Garden in the Woods

From our visit to the garden in the woods.

Contemplating the green roof on this shed. So environmentally minded.

Going through a stick doorway carrying a stick basket full of sticks.

Look what I found!

Back on the Wagon

Not quite as smooth a ride as the stroller, but more legroom. Also much worse gas mileage in terms of energy expended by dad.

Man in the Mirror

There's nothing like waking up every morning to admire yourself in the mirror and give yourself a big sloppy wet kiss.

You're Doing It Wrong

Forrest, I don't think that's quite how that works...