Happy 17 Month Birthday!

 

First Time! Bryson Reads and Plays with Another Friend

We've been following Baby Can Read for a year now, and while that company has now gone out of business, I have to say that I think it works. Bryson was playing with a sign at the park, pointed to the word dog, and said "Dog." Now isn't that reading?

Also for the first time (or maybe the first time I took a picture), Bryson is actively playing with friends - talking, chasing, waving, hugging, and whatever else kiddos do. Here he is with Axel (who is also in his school).

At school right before going to the water park

Bryson is also enjoying FaceTime with Lola and gives her kisses (sometimes even unsolicited)!

I think Bryson might know who that "other baby" in the mirror actually is. Here he is playing with his reflection.

First time meeting a fireman in person... Bryson can say, "Fire truck" and also recognizes the siren.

 

Circus Circus: Art, Jugglers, and a Band

One of our favorite things about NYC is how cool stuff happens in our neighborhood, steps away from Bryson's school. We never know what we'll see during our daily stop by Washington Square Park.

Mr. Bubble: Bryson Storms the Bubble Stand

"This is definitely too old for Bryson," I thought to myself as we watched the mostly 8-12 year olds (and some adults) grab the large sticks, dip them into big Home Depot buckets full of bubble juice, and then attempt to make a big bubble. After watching for a few minutes, I turned the stroller away towards home only to hear Bryson start grunting in his stroller,"Up, up!" I shrugged, unfastened his belt, and before I knew it this barely 17 month old was grabbing the sticks and attempting to make big bubbles of his own. Intimidated by the older kiddos? No way! When a 10 year old girl tried to dip her sticks in his bucket, he gave her an intimidating look (whatever that means for a toddler) and yelled, "Mine!" (First time I had heard that word from this little guy.) Bryson continued his streak of surprising me and somehow even made a few bubbles!

 

Dog Sledding in Banff

Thanks to Lola for scanning these photos from our trip to Banff back in March.

Jammin': Bryson Rocks Out with his Phonograph

Check out these videos of Bryson rocking out.

Central Park with Lolo & Lola

Pretend Rock Climbing with Grandma and Reading with Grandpa

In Grandma's garden

Reading with Grandpa

 Playground with Grandma