Trillium Lake

Here is a picture of the beautiful Trillium Lake where we went today with people from our church. We had a great time, by the end of the day I was more relaxed than I had been in weeks, but Malcolm did not get a nap until the car ride home so in some of the pictures of him he was getting pretty tired. There was just too much to see and do! Nonetheless, we had a great time and I would love to go to that lake again!

At the campground water spout

This floats my Boat Mom

Taking a ride in the floaty boat

Malcolm takes a dip in the lake

This video is a little rough. Malcolm never jumps into the water without his cue "Ready Malcolm Swim" so I was taping him wading at the side of the lake when he decided to take a dip, and then I had to juggle camera and getting him out of the water. He loved watching this video though so I think he will gladly jump back in another day,

Playing at Wilshire Park

Malcolm and his Teddy

Hmm

An artsy pic.. Remembering the rocking chair

Pontificating on the state of the world...

or maybe he is just thinking about lunch or some new words. In any case, it seems very serious.

More of Malcolm's Moods

Everyone has been requesting more Malcolm pics lately so here they are. A new series of Malcolm in his many moods as he works on becoming a two year old which he seems to be closer to each moment.

This one is called "Got Teeth?"

Malcolm at Anna's Wedding

Our friend Jaimie came for a visit

We miss her so much!

My One Triumph this Week

My one triumph this week, in the midst of my toddler's crankiness from being sick, staying in and being driven nuts was this- ONE BEATUIFUL GREEN TOMATO appeared in our garden. I can not believe it. I am managing all this without Baba Malcolm. Now I am the farmer!

Malcolm has been sick

Malcolm has been sick lately, and so I have not taken pictures of my poor little guy. I have basically kept him home most of this week since Aunty Anna sent him home. Yesterday I went to work and he stayed with Uncle Nathaniel. When I came back I found them both sick and panciked. I was sure that he had an ear infection, but after a little baby motrin and a full night's sleep he woke up doing much better. I kept him most of the day, made sure we stuck to nap schedules, kept him hydrated and gave him some homeopathic ear medicine just in case. We spent one hour in the garden in the afternoon. He feel much better then and he helped me put composted dirt on the broccoli . I am so glad that he is doing better. Hopefully, I will have a more fun and photo filled posting soon.

Post-Bath Masaai Baby

Malcolm's Little Stevie Wonder Impression

Check out Malcolm at Benjamin's birthday party. Benji was turning two. Benjamin and Malcolm hang out in the Nursery at church together and I think that they are going to get to hang out more this summer. Are they adorable?

Summertime

Malcolm's Daddy flew away home to Kenya yesterday, and we already miss him. Malcolm searches the house when we first arrive for people. Today it was only he and I, but by 8:30 he had walked, eaten, brushed his teet, taken a bath, and collapsed on the sofa by the big window for the night. We do a lot of sofa sleeping in the summer because it gets much more air than out bedroom.

Hopefully Daddy will have a wonderful time in Kenya, and rush home to us soon! I am posting pictures now of some of Malcolm's latest adventures. This kid seems to be coming up with new words every week.

Oh, I forgot to post ( although I have been telling everyone) that Malcolm spoke his first sentence just about two weeks ago now. He says " I love you" only it comes out I luv oooh- how cute is that?

Daddy's Little Guy

Malcolm and the Foot Steps to Freedom Walk on World Refugee Day

Malcolm wanted to walk for Freedom too!

Riding on Slavica's shoulders. She is originally from Bosnia. She fell in love with Malcolm and did not want to give him back, but duty called!

Malcolm had a wonderful time on the World Refugee Walk put on by Lutheran Community Services. This first picture shows us modeling our World Refugee Day T-shirts.