Last week we had some amazing sunny weather and we wanted to take full advantage of it, so that meant lots of trips to the park. We really love this one place about a 5 minute drive away called ‘Ebright Park.’ Rowan loves going down the big slide, running around, and just watching all the kids in general. He got a kick out of ‘rock climbing’ with dada too!
At Costco sharing gelato with mom and dad. Of course he had to hold it on his own.
Grumpiest face EVER!! So funny though…
Playing in the bath. Look at that hair!
Love his big blue eyes in this one! 
Loves sitting in this toy bin.. especially if people come over. Goofball!
I feel like this kid is 18 months going on 14. Yikes…
Love his new little Volcom hat though. Daddy picked it out when we picked out a hat for little sister. :)
We had our 20 week anatomy scan today and got to find out the gender! I was convinced we were having a boy…and Russ thought girl, for sure! I was so shocked and excited when the tech told us girl!! The doc even double checked when he came in and said he was absolutely certain. She looks perfect and healthy, and they even switched on 3D for a few seconds and we got to see her kick her legs like crazy. It was so amazing!!! They sent us home with everything recorded on a DVD which was great, and a totally different experience than when we had Rowan.
Russ and I went to California Pizza Kitchen afterwards for a little date, and then bought a super cute little pink hat with a flower on it from Nordstrom. Ruffle butt leggings and headbands.. HERE WE COME!! :) Pretty excited to do some shopping.
We decided to pick up a dozen balloons to take a photo announcement. We were all set up ready to pose and the ribbons came untied from the weight and flew up into the sky. I was sooo upset! I just told Russ to forget it, but he told me to go inside, feed Rowan dinner, and he’d go and pick up some balloons. Guess he wanted to avoid this pregnant lady’s emotional breakdown, lol!
Here are some of the pics we took:
Me, with the FIRST bunch of balloons. (Only photo we got, haha)
The local YMCA held a big Easter event this weekend with an egg hunt, carnival games, and Easter bunny. We parked at a nearby elementary school and took the shuttle bus (which was probably Rowan’s favorite part) to the event.
He really liked picking up the eggs, and wanted to look at the easter bunny… as long as we were holding him. He waved and gave him a high five. We thought he’d want down to run around like his usual crazy self, but I think he was a little nervous around such a huge, loud crowd. It will be fun to take him again next year!
Here are some things I want to remember about 18 month Rowan:
- He loves to jump! He will say “jump” over and over while parading through the house, jumping.
- He still loves his mama. I tried really hard to get him attached to a “lovie” or a stuffed animal, for months, with no luck. Instead he loves to rub my chest, up by my collar bone. Only way to go to sleep. Sometimes it drives me nuts… but most of the time I just think it’s sweet.
- The kid will eat ANYTHING and EVERYTHING. Seriously. He spends at least 30 minutes at every meal, and almost always asks for “more.” The only thing he’s not crazy about is meat. Unless it’s dipped in BBQ sauce (just like his dad!!!)
- He loves Elmo. What kid doesn’t?? He’s started carrying his little stuffed Elmo around and likes to “read” to Elmo, or give him something to “drink.”
- He imitates anyone who’s laughing. He does it at home, and it’s hilarious. It’s slightly more embarrassing when I’m at Trader Joe’s, and he obnoxiously mimics someone laughing in casual conversation.
- He loves when we blow bubbles outside and it’s also one of the clearest words he says.
- He’ll wave at just about anyone when we’re out and about.
- When we snap he clicks his tongue and waves his fingers around. Clever way to copy!
- He kisses my belly everytime we say, “come kiss your baby brother or sister!”
- He loves to read. We probably read at least 20 books a day. His favorite right now is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear.”
I could go on and on… but those are just a few things I’m loving right now. He’s just so much fun to be around. I really want to enjoy the last few months I have alone time with him, and as just 3 of us, but I think it will be really fun to see him as a big brother!
Russ and I bundled up and took Rowan to a local park in Redmond, Farrel McWhirter Park. My friend’s Val & Courtney told me about it and met me there awhile ago, but Rowan was only 7 months old, and a little too young to enjoy the sights.
There are horses, pigs, cows, goats, sheep, and chicken to check out. Rowan LOVED pointing out all of the animals and making their sounds but got pretty freaked out when he saw, and heard the horses!
Definitely a fun afternoon and I hope to make it a regular thing when the weather warms up a bit!
