Paul Update

So, what has Paul been up to since Matix and I left the island to come back to the States?

Studying studying studying studying.... He did very well on his second mini (that's the one he had just before we left) and is busy preparing for his last mini exam of the semester and the final. We are so proud of you Paul!

What does Paul do when he isn't busy studying, snorkeling, or going on our date nights alone (sad, I know)? Well, he is surviving EARTHQUAKES!! Can you believe it?! Click on the link (in blue) to read the report on it. Yikes! It was just a little one, but still, how crazy?!

Things to come?!

I hope NOT! :)

Matix loves to open and close the doors here (since he can do it all by himself), but the other day, he threw something out and was hurrying to close the door with whatever it was, still outside...

When I saw what it was I grabbed my camera and snapped a picture. It is the Berenstain Bears book, "New Baby".

Huh... Interesting that the "New Baby" book was the one he chose to throw outside and proceed to shut the door on and leave. :) Not usually how he treats his toys and books... So is this a sign of things to come?! I hope NOT. :)

Bike

This little boy has a bike here at Grandma and Grandpa's house that he just figured out he is big enough for. When we left for the island, he could only push it around, but NOW he can climb up onto the seat by himself and can even push it with his feet (only backward so far, but he is learning)... Can you tell he is pleased with himself? :)

I wanna be like you...

Matix loves to try on shoes, and apparently also boots. Although Grandpa's boots are very tall and Matix wanted them off just seconds after he got Grandpa to put him in them. :)

Festival 2

Colleen, Stacy, Matix and I went to another festival... tis the season, I guess! :) There were tons of arts and crafts and things to buy and all the proceeds went to a food bank. Who doesn't like supporting a good cause while having a nice time with family?

This is my favorite quilt.

Also, there was free barbeque, yum! And Matix got a sticker, which was very fun.

The festival was held in a community with these great sloped driveways and curbs for Matix to practice walking up and down. Slopes are hard for him, but he is getting really good, and loving the praise after he does well.

Festivals are so much fun. We have another one on Saturday to go to! Woo hoo!

A boy and his dog

Matix and Sakina are fast friends now. When Matix goes outside, Sakina is sure to be not far behind.

She lets him climb all over her. Here he is covering her with his blankie and sitting on her head.

Sakina even enjoys sitting near Matix while he watches Sesame Street. Cute cute cute.

Mommy's Little Helper

Oops! I mean Grandma and Grandpa's little helper. :)

Matix has been having a great time helping Grandma and Grandpa. He LOVES that they let him do everything they are doing.

Sorting through stickers for Seminary.

Fixing the door.

Playing piano.

Even doing the bills.