I Knew It..

AJ's been asking "Where Pop and Grammy Cory go?" I've gotten a few things out of the closet in the guest room where they stayed and AJ, for some reason, has been in there with me. Each time he asks about them. It's bittersweet actually. It makes me so happy that he thinks about them and remembers them, but sad that they had to go home. We miss Pop and Grammy Cory. :)

Visit with Pop & Grammy

This weekend we had visitors! Pop and Grammy Cory came for a quick trip and we LOVED seeing them. Sadly, Grammy Cory got a stomach bug and wasn't feeling great, but we made the best of it.

Friday night we picked them up at the airport and came back the house. We laid low and just caught up on each others lives. Then, Saturday morning we all hung around the house, watched some Caillou and had breakfast. AJ truly remembers both Pop & Grammy and would ask for both of them each time they weren't in the room. "Where Pop go? Where Gammy Cory go?" It was great. It didn't take any time for them to get reacquainted.

That afternoon we headed to this little harvest festival not too far from the house. We went on a tractor ride, saw some horses, sheep, cows and other animals and then AJ got to go thru a kid-sized maize. He had a lot of fun!

Sunday we didn't do a whole lot, but we still had fun. Pop & AJ watched football together- which I think they both enjoyed- and then we did some early Christmas shopping for AJ.

Today we had to say goodbye again, and it was sad. I know tomorrow AJ's going to ask where Pop and Grammy Cory are... I am just so happy that we got to see them and AJ loved giving them both big hugs and kisses before they left.

Pop and AJ throwing parachutes off the landing

p.s. as you can see, AJ's not too thrilled by the camera these days- he doesn't like to look at it. 

Email from Mamna

I got this email last night from Mamna, telling me about the day that she and AJ had together. It made my heart smile, so I had to post it :)

His art work was great again and he is becoming the “most popular” kid in the class!!! Everyone wants to sit by him, and he’s the teacher’s pet as well – this kid really has personality, and he lets his creative juices go with his art. He’s the only one who completely does his own thing in class – and loves to share in front of the class. Also, he was so cute while cutting today – he was so careful when I was holding the paper and we didn’t even talk about “not cutting Mamna” – he just knew to be careful (he’s so smart!!).

I love this kid!

Anderson Farms 2010

What a FUN day!!! AJ and I headed back to Anderson Farms- something that will be an annual event, for sure- with the Pick and Zambrano families and it was absolutely awesome! I love how each year these things just get more and more fun because AJ gets older and can really enjoy himself. He went on barrel cars with Samantha, "drove" many tractors, fed goats, picked two pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, ran thru a maze, and just got to have fun being a two year old. On top of that, he got to hang with some of his favorite friends, Samantha and Joe, Ashlyn, Kellyn and Braylon.

Here are some pics:

All the kids!

 One of AJ's highlights!

Learning how to milk a cow... AJ said, "Mom...the cow pooped!" hah!

Going on the barrel cars with Sam and Ashlyn

Race cars!

Yet, another tractor

AJ and Sam...his BFF!

With Mama!

He's exhausted...

He has problems... :)

Playing with Riley

Here are two short videos from last night. AJ LOVES Riley (who's 10) and you can see why. He's such a wonderful friend!

We Have Entered the "WHY" Phase...

AJ: Where's Buster?
Mom: He's sleeping.
AJ: Why?
Mom: Because he's tired
AJ: Why?
Mom: Because it's early
AJ: Why?
Mom: Because the sun isn't even up yet- AJ, do you want milk??? (gotta change the subject)


Mom: AJ, we're going to the pumpkin patch today with friends today!
AJ: Why?
Mom: Because it'll be a lot of fun!
AJ: Why?
Mom: Ugh...

AJ: Mom- playdough, RIGHT NOW!
Mom: That isn't nice
AJ: Why?
Mom: Because thats not the way you ask
AJ: Why?
Mom: I'm not getting you the playdough untill you ask nicely
AJ: Playdough please mom

Mom: AJ, be careful with the scissors
AJ: Why?
Mom: Because I don't want you to hurt yourself
AJ: Why?
Mom: ....nothing, I just walked away.

AJ: Mama, whatcha doing?
Mom: Printing something
AJ: Why?
Mom: Honey!!!

Keep in mind, it's 7:45am and all of these conversations happened within the last hour.... It's going to be a long day :)

AJ & Woody!

AJ loves Woody! (Toy Story)