More August Fun!

Here is Bijan enjoying some summer pool fun in the yard...
After playing in the pool we took Bijan's swim diaper off to get him dressed but he decided to play with all of his toys naked- it was a funny sight and we have a lot of naked pictures but I'm posting only a couple of the obscured ones.

More fun at Underwood Farm for his buddy Brandon's birthday party. Bijan and Daddy riding the train...
Bijan the engineer!
Driving the tractor with Mommy

Yummy, cake with the birthday boy!

After the party we headed to Gram's house for a visit. Bijan loves to read with his Gram...
Bedtime and more reading...
Wiggles and giggles with Grandpa Al!
Bijan loves his battery operated toothbrush and is now eager to brush his teeth which has been a bit of a struggle in the past.

Bijan and Brandon checking out the local cuties on the beach!
Playing soccer with Brandon and Daddy!
Surfs up!
Bijan loves to wrap his towell just like Daddy after his bath- check out his tough boy stance!

San Fran

In August we went to the Bay Area to visit with friends and family...

Bijan side skipping up to Auntie's house with the big girls- he had to do everything that they did!
At the Oakland Zoo with his Cousins...
Climbing down the stairs to the fabulous new Golden Gate Park playground!
Chasing pigeons at the park...
Bijan insisted on holding Sophia's and Emma's hands everywhere we went
He could always be found at one of his Cousin's sides...

On the steam train in Tilden Park with Cousin Olivia...
The navy blue hoodie family (completely unplanned)!


Hanging at the pier near Crissy Field...

While in SF we stayed a few days with our friends, the Giordanos- here we are with Erin and Enzo at the pier...
Our boys...
Bijan and his "Big Brother" Enzo- Bijan loved having an older boy around and we all decided that they look enough alike to be brothers. Enzo is an awesome big brother!
Bijan and Akbar with the gang at Auntie's house- the cousins, Uncle Carlos (standing) and Cousin Jason (sitting on far right).

What goes on when I am not around?

Most evenings Akbar shares the bathtime routine with Bijan and there are always interesting and loud happenings! I discovered this picture as I was downloading this week and neither Bijan nor Akbar would explain exactly what was happening. I do know that is a duck in Bijan's mouth... hmmm?

Birthday Cake

As we have been going to so many birthday parties Bijan has discovered cake. All we have to do is say the word cake and he immediately comes to attention, stops all activity and sits nicely in his chair- all of which are rarities.

Jumpy House!

Bijan talks about jumpy houses a lot and when we are near one he asks to go in but when we get close to the door he starts to cry and says "No." But this weekend, at yet another birthday party, he finally went in and then never came out!

Here he is catching air with Ashley.
Running around with his buddy Brandon.
Jumping with his gang of friends Brandon, Miah and Gavin.

Jumpy House Slide

Once Bijan tackled his fear of the jumpy house he was on to bigger challenges- the slide!

Here he is after climbing to the top, with three kids now behind him, and Akbar inside at the bottom (with no way to get to him without trampling children) encouraging him to slide down. I was waiting at the bottom outside encouraging him to slide to me, and taking pictures of course, while he was crying!
And then he discovered the fun of the slide- over and over again...
His favorite was coming down on his belly.
And with friends...here he is with Brandon
and Gavin.

Thank You Olivia!

Bijan and his Cousin Olivia talked a lot about alligators when she was here so she picked out this cute outfit and sent it to him! We miss you Olivia!

Bubble Bath

When we first started bubble baths Bijan was a little hesitant- I think he was scared of the bubbles. Here he is now loving it...

Our favorite farm...

Okay, so I have not posted in a long time. I thought I would have more free time since I graduated but I haven't found it yet- or maybe I have just been a little lazy. But the pressure from my Mother has gotten to be too much. So here it is Mom!

You will probably have to go back two or more pages to view all the new posts so if you are not a Grandmother don't feel obligated.

Our most recent visit this past weekend to our favorite farm, Underwood- this weekend we picked eggplant, green beans, squash and cucumber- yum.

Bijan loving the sheep...
and Pumpkin, the goat! Pumpkin was trying to reach some overhanging leaves, she was eventually successful.
Usually when Bijan rides the ponies a staff person walks next to him and holds him but today Bijan rode unassisted and he was very proud.
Bijan loves to climb the haystack!

Beach Fun

Since summer has arrived we have been spending a lot of time at the beach- here are a few pics of the fun.

Bijan lounging after some rough waves.
Mommy getting in on the lounging!
Burying our friend Andy in the sand (with the help of Suzanne).
Bijan putting on the finishing touches.