The National Zoo

Bruce took his first trip to the Zoo this month. And not just any zoo, but the National Zoo. We saw pandas, and elephants, and lots of monkeys. It was a realllly hot day, so we were just there for a couple hours. But Uncle Rich was able to join us and we had lunch in the park before heading home. Bruce probably won't remember much about this trip, but we're looking forward to going there a lot more in the years to come.

Bruce, Dada, and elephants in the background

Dada teaching Bruce about lion tamarins

(Bruce liked these guys, they move fast)

Bruce and Uncle Rich posing at the Lion gates of the zoo

The Zoo!

Play dates with Nate

Bruce and Nate have passed the 1 year mark and are now officially toddlers. The boys are growing up fast and starting to play together (some of the time). It takes a little time for them to warm up and then the mischief begins!

They start at their separate corners

And then one finds something interesting they both want

The battle of wits begins and now they start playing together

I bet you my Mickey doll you can't jump off that thing before my Dad catches you (you can't do it, trust me, I've tried)

And I don't know what they were looking at, but it never had a chance

Playdate with Stanley

Bruce's friend Stanley came over for a playdate, giving Dada a good sense of what it would be like with 2 little ones (oh Lord!). Stanley was such a good baby, he was sleeping when he came over, then he took his bottle and then was ready for some play time on the mat. We pulled out Bruce's old playmat which Bruce was very happy to see too :) Bruce showed Stanley all the cool things he could do on the mat and then Bruce nicely watched as Stanley explored his new environment. Bruce was very good with Stanley, he was gentle and kept saying "Baby" and pointing at Stanley. These two will be quite a pair some day.