Fun Memories

One evening, Derek was being particular rambunctious while we adults were trying to play a game. My first thought was to teach him how to use the camera and see what happens. Sure enough, he caught on amazingly fast. All I did was remind him to "push the button" and, after a few tries, off he went! What I didn't count on was him stumbling on the video option. He started, aimed, and stopped an 8 second video. All on his own. This kid is a technological whiz! He's constantly investigating machines (especially the elliptical!) and figuring buttons out. Such a smart little boy! Here are some of his better pictures, just for fun. :)

This one is pretty good for a 17 month old

This one is my favorite. :)

Funny story behind this next photo: Mom Heath wanted to buy a walker for Logan to start practicing in, so Lanae and I picked one up while we were out one day. Smoking hot, isn't it! The handle bars make lights flash and there are honking sounds and some really random songs. Derek went wild for it; always trying to push the buttons and forever trying to climb into it (which we strongly discouraged, since the weight limit is 25 lbs and Derek is 26. :) Anyway, Lanae put Logan in the walker this particular morning while we were fixing breakfast I think. We heard Logan complaining and figured he was just hungry. When Lanae had his breakfast fixed a few minutes later, she found this...

Derek has squished himself into the seat behind Logan - he even got both of his legs through the proper holes! Determined little stinker!

One night, I got the urge to make a tent like I used to do when I was younger. I'd read in them for hours. So, I settled down with my book and some edamamae. Lanae couldn't resist snapping a picture. She, Jeff and Tammy thought it was pretty entertaining. :)

Derek dancing

Derek has started this very interesting behavior of running in circles around this support pillar. He knows very well that he is not chasing me and sometimes seems to just want to run himself sane, haha! And of course, we can't forget the cutest little peanut at the end. :D