Declan had a fun visit with Grandma and Great Grandpa Chase this week. He insisted in sitting in “Gumpa’s” lap and they spent a lot of time drawing, with Gumpa fully instructed in *which* pictures to draw and *where* to draw them…..”No, Gumpa – right here!”
Declan enjoyed some creative time with Grandma Chase, too.
At Mike’s Rod & Gun Club Family BBQ, Declan learned how to play, and cheat, at the Bean Bag Game.
We had a wonderful lunch together with Erica’s friend and former boss “Tante” Eileen and friend and former colleague “Tante” BJ. (West Point is where the three of us last spent time together, for Eileen’s daughter Karen’s beautiful January wedding with Major Kevin, who is now serving in Afghanistan until April.)
IBM had a special day for employees of Mike’s division and their families up at Mohonk Mountain House, and Declan enjoyed his first boat ride!
OK, so what do we do when we’re not visiting with friends or family and just hanging out at home? Well, here you go…..
“I’m riding my motorcycle, Mommy!”
Playing with his new wooden “sounds” puzzle from Tante Eileen.
Declan’s winter sled has been stored behind the house since, well, winter. One day he dragged it out and asked Daddy to pull him around the yard, “Daddy running – Daddy running fast!” Here he stands happily next to his (apparently) all-season accessory.
Here’s one of our favorites! Background: Declan enjoyed wearing goggles so much during his recent swimming lessons that we got a pair for him. We thought it was a “swimming” thing, but it seems that he just loves them in general and wears them all the time.
So, this is one example…Mike calls it “You Can Never Be Too Safe When Making Cookies!”
