Peach Delight

I feel like we've got a sign up on our house that reads "We love peaches".

Last month I met someone who had a peach tree that was heavy laden. She invited Jasper and I over to come pick a lot of peaches. We had a ball and made peach jam with our bounty.

Last night someone from my ward called and asked if I wanted to come pick some of her extra peaches. I happily knocked on her door at 7:20 AM for some more!

We keep churning out the peach smoothies. Jasper had fun drinking his out of a teeny tiny Tupperware cup -- just his size!

THANK YOU FOR THE PEACHES!


The latest peaches are tiny like apricots - great for snacks and smoothies. If you want some, come on by!

Curtain Call!

Is there anywhere more fun to play "hide and seek" than in the curtains?

Not for Jasper. It's his favorite place to play.

His dresser used to block full access to the curtains, but I rearranged his room and now the game is on. PEEK-A-BOO!

It's all about the SHOES!

Three months ago Jasper found a pair of shoes that I picked up for him on super clearance.

The only problem is that he didn't understand that they are 3 sizes too big!

I don't know if he liked them so much because they are shiny silver or what, but he just LOVED them.

He even napped with them on. And had to wear them WITH his pajamas at night.

Once he got his hands on them he HAD to wear them -- all of the time. When I tried to take them off him, he'd run like the wind.

I was FINALLY able to pry them off his feet and tuck them back away in the closet.

Bye Bye!

For the last two days when we've put Jasper down for a nap or for the night he hasn't made a peep when we've left the room.

He simply lays on his back, gives a tight hug to his stuffed animals and waves us off as he says, "Bye, Bye".

It's as if he is saying -- See ya later Mom and Dad. I've got my babies and they are all the company I need.

It is so WONDERFUL! For the last year he has gone to sleep pretty well, but usually there is some whimpering at the beginning.

Thank you Mickey and the gang!

Towel Boy

Jasper LOVES to be in his towel after shower or bath. Truth be told, he mostly showers.

After ANOTHER run through the sprinklers last week I stripped him down to dry him off.

He just wanted to sit on the stairs in his towel and was happy as can be.

Funny little guy!

Breakfast Club

Jasper is recently obsessed with his stuffed animals. Sometimes they ALL eat breakfast with us. Whew! It takes a long time to feed us all. :>

Jasper discovered Mickey and Minnie at my parent's house last month. My mom was nice enough to let Jasper bring them home with us.

"Puppy" has been in the family for the last year, but Jasper hasn't been interested in him until now.

The nice about our new friends is that if Jasper won't eat something I simply give a bite to one of his friends and then Jasper will take a bite.

It did take a little explaining for Jasper to get the drift that his furry friends have to sit at the table, not in his high chair.

After we're done eating, Jasper's buddies are all his. Thank you for your help Mickey, Minnie and Puppy.

I know, Puppy needs a name. Any suggestions?

On Our Way to Costco

We were ready to head out to Costco when I remembered that I needed to grab something from the backyard.

Big mistake.

Big mistake to go in the back yard when the sprinklers are running.

Since it was 109 degrees out, I just let Jasper run free through the sprinklers...and turn the hose on.

Just One of the Reason's that I Love this Little Guy!

Jasper is a water bug, just like me.

He loves water in all forms and varieties.

While Mike was at work on Saturday afternoon Jasper and I played out back.

I was watering our new Ash Tree (we have 3 now and I love them) and Jasper had to be right in on the action.

He ended up soaking wet while we played games with the hose.

Date Change for Dump Truck Party: Wed., June 10th

Come To Our Party!

We are embracing the 20 yards of dirt piled up in our backyard. Come and play with us! Everyone who wants to plop down and play in the dirt is welcome.


Dirt and Dump Trucks Party

What: The most memorable non-birthday party your boys will attend!

Date: Wednesday, June 10th

Time: 3:45 - 5:15 PM

Where: Davidson Residence -- Remember, we've moved to Kingston Hills Court in Amber Ridge. When you get here, just come on back through the side gate

What to bring: Your favorite dump truck, dirt scooper, backhoe, G.I. Joe guys, or whatever else you want top play in the dirt with!

Wear your playclothes and sunscreeen and prepare to get dirty.

We'll provide the dirt, Otter Pops and fun!

Please RSVP via blog comments, Facebook, phone or email.

All is Well

I just wanted to report that Jasper's surgery went as smoothly as possible.

Surgery for the Tiny Man

At 6:30 AM on Wednesday we report to the surgery center so that Jasper can get tubes in his ears.

Besides getting frequent ear infections, Jasper has so much fluid in his ears that he can't hear well. The ENT gave him a hearing test last month and he did not pass in either ear.

We are praying that the tubes will clear up Jasper's ear infections and help him to start talking more.

Last Day of Swim Lessons

This morning was Jasper's last swimming lesson.

Tomorrow he gets tubes in his ears, so we have been swimming right up to the last day possible.

I hate for swimming lessons to come to an end, because Jasper has really been improving the last few days. He went for a total of 13 lessons.

Here he is with his "toy collection" that he has carefully compiled by swimming each of these characters over to the side of the pool.

Most of the time at swim lessons it appears as if they are drowning him. They hold on the back of his neck and try to guide him as he tries to swim.

Thank you to Michelle and Janelle for all of your help. We will miss you!

I am including some videos below.

Run Away

Jasper got away from me during an outfit change after swim lessons.

I just let him run free for a few minutes...sans clothes or a diaper.

I'd like to point out that he did have his shoes on.

Look Who I Found

I was perusing the website of the photographer that Jasper and I went to last fall in Utah, and look who I found here:

Go to "details" then "important information".

Popsicles and Pictures

With a high temperature of 99 degrees and some cute new wallet size photos of Jasper we had a popsicles and pictures afternoon at the Mike's firm.

Though it seemed a little bit of a non-traditional treat, Jasper and I went office to office with our little blue cooler full of Big Sticks, Otter Pops, and Orange Sherbet Push-Ups. Perfect cool treats for a hot day.

We also handed out the latest installment of the latest "Jasper trading cards". All the ladies love to pick out their favorite poses. I just get wallet size reprints at Costco. They are such a steal at 10 cents each.

We are so grateful for all of the great people that Mike has the opportunity to work with.

One of the attorney's has a football in his office and when Jasper spotted it he insisted on carrying it with him throughout the firm.

As usual, Jasper was obsessed with opening and closing all the doors while we were there.

Sometmes I Think...

Jasper is one of the cutest kids I know.

But hey, I'm his Mom. And that's my job.

Thank You Von's!

Jasper and I made a quick run to Von's after our private family swim party to grab some ice cream.

I hardly ever go to Von's because I think their prices are too high. But Von's is the closest store to our house, and sometimes convenience wins out.

Today I let Jasper walk around the store with me. I usually put him in a shopping cart, but lately I've been letting him walk beside me in the store if we're going to be quick. He did really well until he spotted 2 dozen cookies on the bakery isle.

When we made it to the register every Von's front end employee was very concerned as to why Jasper (a.k.a. the cutest boy they have ever seen) was crying.

I explained to them that he was crying because he wanted a cookie. They then asked me why he couldn't just have a cookie. I explained that he didn't just want one cookie, but a package of 2 dozen. They then offered to run to the bakery and get Jasper a couple of free cookies.

Two minutes later Zach rounded the corner to our checkout stand with 2 large chocolate chip cookies. Crying stopped.

Though I balk at Von's high prices, it is hard to imagine that I would ever have the same experience at super Wal-Mart or anywhere else.

Swim Party

We had our own little private family swim party today. Today is the first day that Mike's been swimming with us this year.

As I suspected, Jasper was thrilled to have Mike in the pool.

I am sporting my long sleeve rash guard shirt that I am loving. It is nice to not have to slather my arms and back with sunblock if I am only swimming for 30 minutes.

Below are a few little video clips.

Building Blocks

These nesting blocks from Costco were a $10 well spent.

I love that they nest and don't take up a lot of room when stored. I even take them on trips with us.

Here's a video of Jasper walking around with a block on his foot in our hotel room last month. He was obsessed with putting a tiny block on his tiny foot and walking around with it. Silly boy!

My little tomato plant from Costco is yielding some ruby red Roma's that I am very happy about.

Nothing like garden fresh tomatoes.

Sharing

To my surprise, Jasper is really good at sharing food.

Today we shared a sherbet push-up, and Jasper was very willing to give me bite or two.

He also had a great time feeding me pretzel sticks during sacrament meeting. Thanks for the snack Jasper!

Here's a video below: