The Balloon

You would think that I would title this post something like Labor Day Weekend Update or Oliver Photos. As I was going through my recent photos I notice one big theme.... THE BALLOON!!! On Wednesday when Oliver and I went to the grocery store, I splurged and bought him a balloon. He LOVES the balloon's at Red Robin so I thought he would like one from the grocery store. I had NO idea how much he would love it. He loves it so much that it goes nearly everywhere with him. He always has it in his hand or nearby. As he moves from point A to point B he takes it with him. Today, his big frustration was how to move with his balloon and the new ball he got from the Hess'. Such dilemmas. Here are MANY photos of Oliver with one major theme, the balloon.

Here is Oliver in King Soopers with his new balloon. Even though he doesn't looked thrilled, he really is. This was Wednesday, the day his first tooth broke through. He was a little grumpy but I'm happy to say that he has worked through it and he is back to his happy self.

We knew he liked balloon's, but I didn't realize how much. He even took it to his favorite play corner and never let go.

The balloon went outside with him, securely tied to the blue barking dog.

Life is a little black and white without the colorful carousel balloon...

...never fear, the balloon is near!
"I see you Mom, around the balloon!"
Geoff, Stephanie and their kids Evelyn and Freddie came down Saturday evening for a BBQ. Evelyn and Oliver had a great time playing in the yard, with the balloon.
Miss Evelyn
Freddie checking out the world. Don't worry Freddie, you'll be running around with the big kids in no time!

We have been trying to teach Oliver that Madalyn's food and the wine rack are not toys. We have been much more successful than we anticipated. However, Oliver thought if Madalyn was eating that was a free ticket to check things out. Maybe he thought he would pretend to pet her and sneak in on the food. We were on to his schemes though and were keeping a close eye on the action. Poor Madalyn was just trying to have lunch.
Oliver finally decided to just hang out in the cat food neighborhood and leave it along. Notice the red balloon string with the blue barking dog in his arms reach.
Geoff and Stephanie got Oliver a new ball, which he loves. He loves all balls but this was is a new favorite. He got SO frustrated when he would try to crawl with the balloon and the ball. Most of the time he would get high centered on the ball.

We went out to dinner tonight and these are a couple of pictures of Oliver. I think he looks like such a big boy in these pictures. He sure is growing up fast!