the heat spiked up this weekend and with the air conditioners not yet in, we had to get creative about beating the heat. The boys had a blast tromping around in the baby pool and the sprinkle ball.
This is the new face we see when we say "Smile. Cal." I love it!
And, for his birthday we celebrated at a nearby gymnasium complete with a big trampoline, ball pit, and lots of climbing and swinging equipment. Cal and his buddies bounced around like maniacs. (I'd include more pictures but don't want to post other people's kids without their permission.) Cal had a great time and laughed so hard I thought he might burst. So did Mama and Papa, frankly. Jude had a good time, too. And, you had better believe he tried to keep up with everyone! 
Judebug has managed to get even more adorable! He is playing peekaboo, blowing kisses and can even imitate animal noises with a few words sprinkled in here and there. He can imitate a monkey, lion, mouse, and bird. I will try to get a video.
Slowly but surely our baby is learning how to walk, out of the blue he feels emboldened to take a few independent steps and is immensely proud of himself for doing it. He has gotten up to eight steps on his own and then he tumbles into someone's arms or face plants into the couch. It is tiring work, however, which can leave him awfully drowsy...as you can see.
Some waiting for the trampoline...
And, then, lots of jumping on the trampoline!!!
Here are all four generations! 
There was lots of playing outside, pool time....
sandbox time...
and even some birthday celebrating snuck in there.
Thanks everyone for such a wonderfully good time and a truly cherished visit.
We got the perfect spring weather for our weekend full of celebrations (Jude's birthday, A dear friend's birthday, and Easter...phew.) Lots of trips to the park and lots of time in the sandbox.
