Mr. Handsome

I just love that he will stop to pose for me!

zoo

We went to the Zoo last week while Matt was on vacation. We have been really excited about going because Nolan loved the aquarium so much. He also liked the zoo, but the aquarium was more exciting to him. While we were at the zoo, Nolan really loved the snakes, alligators, monkeys and the children's zoo.
He even leaned in for a kiss with one of the goats.

onto the table

My worst fear has come true. Nolan is now climbing up onto the table. A few weeks ago he figured out that if the chairs were pulled out he could climb up on the side of them by using the railing underneath. Now he has figured out that the chair puts him at a great height to get onto the table.
His vocabulary has also grown immensely. He is signing all the time and seems to pick up new signs almost daily. When this picture was taken his signs included: baby, flower, car, truck, bus, rain, dog, cat, horse, milk, help, bye, airplane, all done, more, monkey, lion, bird, drink, vacuum, bunny, open, cheese, lawnmower, hot and frog. His signs are not perfect, and some of them end up looking similar because he doesn't make them quite right. But in context it is easy to know what he is talking about. Also as he watches me sign, his seem to get a little better with time.

in the pool

With the beautiful weather, Nolan would love to spend all day outside. He asks to go outside constantly by standing near the door and pointing, and when we come in he has a fit.
Here he is trying out the baby pool for the first time. He doesn't sit in it, but likes to climb in and out and watch me step in and out.

Horsham Day

Last Saturday was Horsham Day, and Nolan got to ride on a pony and visit the petting zoo. We didn't stay for long because it was so hot.
After the pony ride and petting zoo, we got a snow cone to cool down. This was actually one of the first times I have seen Nolan sit still. I guess a combination of heat and snow cones can tame even the wildest monkeys.
I have also noticed in the past few days that Nolan gets very rosy from the heat, just like me.

the wagon of all wagons

Grandmom bought Nolan this Cadillac of wagons for his birthday. It is huge! When we first set it up, the wagon occupied our entire living room. Nolan had fun climbing in and walking back and forth inside.

PSU here we come

Nolan and Chase had a play date last Friday. It is really fun to see how they interact a little more each time they meet. Chase is very social and can melt a heart with his adorable smile and blue eyes. He is also sweet and wanted to kiss and hug Nolan. Another adorable thing about Chase is that he talks a lot. He babbles and babbles and babbles. I know soon he will be telling short stories while he is playing. In response to Chase's love, Nolan tried to feed Chase a few blocks. Chase had no objection and happily chewed on them.
I can't remember why Chase was crying in this picture, but I am pretty sure it didn't have anything to do with the pacifier.