Bluebonnets 2011

Due to the lack of rain this year, the bluebonnet fields are few and far between.  I did get a tip about a field out at Settler's Park in Round Rock.  So, on the way home from school, considering we pass the park, Logan and I stopped.

Taking pictures with a child that is under 1 and doesn't walk is super simple.  Just plop the baby down where you want him or her to sit and snap away.  Taking pictures with a 21-month-old is not quite as easy.  They run and they don't quite listen when you ask them to sit.

Here is Logan's bluebonnet session.  Needless to say, but he didn't really want to sit for a picture.  We did manage to get one or two that I like.

 

Run, run Logan.

Logan spotted a car, so he paused from his running.

I'm going this way--where the bluebonnets aren't.

This spot looks good for a rest.

Try and keep up mom.

And, he's off....

Going....going.....

Gone!!

I did manage to get him to rest and sit for about 3-4 minutes.

Hey...this one isn't a bluebonnet.

Let me just get a closer look at it.

I actually really like this one, even though it's not the best of the bunch.

Good, but too much shadow on Logan's face.

I'm just gonna pick this one here.

What are you lookin' at?

Finally, Logan had enough.  And again, he was off....

cute and funny to be remembered

There are a few cute things Logan has been doing lately that I want to remember he does; so one day I can tell him about what he was like when he was a baby.

• When I am "reading" to Logan (and I quote reading as he flips the pages out of order and points at things), he turns to watch me say the words.  He stares at my lips to see how I say it.  It is adorable.
• Logan likes to throw a fit if Kevin or I break his food in half in front of him.  We can't break his Kashi bars.  We can't cut his cheese smaller.  We can't remove something.  The other night he pushed away from the table and had a huge tantrum.  It took him over 5 minutes to finally come back to the table, only to throw another tantrum about 7-8 minutes later.  It's not behavior we like, but it is kind of funny.  I can't wait until that phase is over.
• Logan is really into putting things in the recycle bin right now.  It's awesome...even if everything he puts in there isn't recyclable.
• Logan has become a fan of not wearing pants.  He will say nooooo and take his legs out of the pant legs faster than I can get them in there.

Arts & Crafts Activity: Sand Painting

The son of a friend of mine takes all these cool classes near where he lives in Brooklyn.  Last night, Bari blogged about the art class Asher was taking.  I thought it looked very cool.  I told her I wished I had the time and money to send Logan to a class like that.  She replied--"Aren't you and art teacher?? :)"  Well, yes I am , I told her, but while at times it may seem like my students are in fact infants, teaching high school kids is not the same as teaching a 20-month-old.

But, it got me to thinking.   So, I did some Internet research.  I wanted to try my hand at something before our spring break was over.  Well, first I ordered a book, First Art : Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos, which I hope to use this coming summer.  Next, I looked at some websites.  With ideas in hand, Logan and I headed to Target and to Michael's.  We loaded up on some supplies.  We came home, played for a bit, had lunch, then Logan went down for his nap.  I thought it would be best to wait until after nap time to try our first at-home arts & crafts "experiment."

I read about using contact paper as the base to put things on like cut paper, pom poms, and other things like that.  I remembered that I had some colored sand left over from a ceramic piece I did back at UT. 

From there, it was game on.  I set up a the colored sand in cupcake wrappers (not the best idea in hindsight) and taped down a piece of contact paper.  I gave him the sand and let him go.  He dumped the sand while picking up the "cups", but then he spread out the sand and moved it from place to place.  When he was finished, I mounted the contact paper to a large piece of white paper.   I then taped up all the edges, just so no sand could try and escape.

It was a fun activity and one that we will try again.

Today's Arts & Crafts activity:  sand painting.

Discovering the sand.

Removing the cups from the tin was easier for him.

I think I'll pour some yellow sand here.

Now let's rub it around.

I'm all done Ma.

Logan's Sand Painting Masterpiece.

Now if only I can muster the courage for finger paints.

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You're a Great Helper Logan

Logan helped me put the dishes away today.  Thanks Logan. =)

Austin Children's Museum

This morning the 3 of us went downtown to the Children's Museum.  I had heard from some friends that it was a ton of fun.  And, as luck would have it, Monday mornings are "Baby Bloomer" mornings.  The only people allowed in the museum are those under 3, with an adult of course.  So, the little kids have the run of the whole museum.  

There was a story time and a sing-a-long and finger painting.  Logan wasn't into the story time.  He kept wanting to go up and take the book from the storytellers--he loves books by the way.  Anyway, I think that is a no-no when it comes to the story time circle.  We held him for the sing-a-long.  He kinda stared at the singer the whole time, only clapping once.  I think he wasn't sure what to make of it.  We didn't do the finger painting...that is an activity I think I want to try at home sometime soon.

But, he enjoyed the rest of the museum.  He ran around and around.  He smiled and laughed.  It was a great time!!!

Thru the tube.

Eventually he went down feet first.

Sitting in the frog pond.  He loved the pond.

                                

Logan didn't realize he's a little too big for this slide.

Hello.  What's in here?

Logan is captivated by the sing-a-long singer

Reverting back to being a baby in his crib