Playdate Thursday

Thursday the 17th, Nathan had a day filled with playdates.

Colton is Nathan's first real playmate. He sees him almost once a week (sometimes once every other week) and they are beginning to actually play together. They are so easy to take care of together as well because both boys are laid back and enjoy just watching each other and since they are so close in age, it's easy for us mommies to know how to help out the other. It's great to get to have these playdates because the boys get to socialize and Kristin and I get to have adult conversation! Nathan has other friends too, and I enjoy being with them and their mommies and daddies as well... but Colton and Kristin happen to be a regular part of our week and we love that! We're up for more "regular" playdates if anyone's interested!!!

Anyway, Colton came over in the morning and we started the fun by going for a swim! The mommies and Nathan enjoyed it more than little Colton. He got cold quickly. So we came inside for a warm bath, a little play time, and naps! After the naps came some fun pictures so that you guys can continue to see how much they are growing...



Wait Nathan, don't leave me here!

Kristin asked the boys a scholarly question and Colton confidently raised his hand and shouted, "I know, I know"... okay, not really but that's what it looks like!


who know what they were looking at, but it must have been quite interesting


As usual, things got a little physical in the end... but hey, their boys and that's what boys do!

Nathan, you're too young to know how to "fish hook" someone yet! Did you learn that from your daddy wrestling with Bailey? Wait, does your daddy "fish hook" Bailey?

we're still friends

Then, we got the boys in their strollers and walked to lunch! Of course it was nearly 2pm and we were starving, but hey, it was worth the wait.

After a long lunch and a hot walk, the boys were again tired, so more napping followed. Then Colt and Kristin said good bye.

Nathan continued to nap and I got us ready for playdate number two! Nathan's first pool party at a friend's house (well a friend's grandpa's house)... The three of us hopped into the car and drove over to meet Evan, Jenn, and Wayne at Evan's grandpa's house for a dip in their pool and some quality hang out time. Evan is almost exactly a month younger than Nathan, but you'd never know it. Evan is more than 28 inches tall and weighs close to 22 pounds. He's going to be a giant! Nathan and Evan said hello and chatted for a bit while we compared their height, weight, and skin tone. Of course this meant that we traded babies for a bit and it was so funny, but both boys felt lighter to the other parent. Evan felt light to Chad and I because he holds on and he is VERY still, unlike our wiggle worm!


are they about to hug or fight?


After saying hello, we headed down to the pool. Jenn is not a swimmer, so she was the designated photographer. Here's some shots from the fun evening in a BEAUTIFUL pool!

Me and Nathan, Evan and Wayne


Splash Splash


Nathan was so excited about this orange squeaky fish. He loved to "chase" it in the water...


and underwater! (I promise I'm not drowning him even though the look on my face might suggest otherwise)



When he finally "caught" it, he realized it was much more fun to chew on!

Here's the chill baby, just relaxing in the pool.

Nathan doesn't like to float on his back anymore because he'd rather sit up or be on his tummy... so we created a little diversion and got him to practice floating on this raft!

Evan tried it too and was much more still!

Nathan preferred to sit in the raft! Thanks for the idea Dave and Nic!

Swimming with daddy

Kisses for daddy

Evan's big smile!

We were sneaking up on Nathan and tickling him and he loved it. He was laughing so loud!

After a long swim, it was time for the adults to eat pizza and brownies... a winning combo. The boys were pretty tired, but they sat together for a few photos.


in typical boy fashion, things had to get a little physical

Nathan grabbed Evan's foot, and we all joked about how funny it would be if Nathan put Evan's toes in his mouth... as if he knew what we were talking about...

apparently he did!

Dear Jesus, thank you for the fun play date we had today. Amen.