A date!

Okay, okay... it wasn't really a date, but we did have a good time with Sophia, Mia, Carl and Brinley. Sophie and Owen got along wonderfully, played a lot, and maybe... just maybe snuck a kiss in without us seeing.

Owen really needs to work on his language skills. Why? Well, no one had lost an eye yet, but Owen still didn't think it was all fun and games. Sophie was digging the rope ladder, though. Way to go, Sophie!

Shooting hoops...

Owen says "Hey, so, about that shooting hoops thing... Where's the trigger?"

Shopping!

Owen's cart is the fastest in the store... mostly due to driver skill.

Busted!

Owen was pulled over by a cop for recklessly driving his car. (see post below) Owen was forced to 'spread 'em' against the wall while his rattles and sippy cups were searched for contraband.

Actually, Owen is standing up against walls (and anything else) and doing quite a bit of moving around on his own. Way to go Owen!

Skootin'

Owen has wheels, four of them.

Free Teef

Owen hasn't been toothless for a while now, but this is probably the first photo that shows the chompers in all their glory. There's teeth up top as well.

Smack-a-roni!

Owen's first box of low-protein goodness arrived today. Owen's on a new plan for food includes a decent bit of low-protein or PHE-free foods, so we can bump up his calories without needing to worry about too much PHE.

Pasta was on tonight's menu... a first for Little O. The previous adjustments for Owen were geared towards 'challenging' his system to see how he'd react to a bit more protein. We've taken a bit of a diversion now to try and pack on some pounds. His formula was increased by a LOT to supplement calories and protein. We're hoping, once he gets used to the different assortment of foods, that he'll start to bulk up. Like dad... er... well... bulk up. Like Gwiff.

"Oishii. Pasta suki!" says Owen, drawing from his Japanese roots. He's really starting to make his way towards being a toddler. Mobility and accomplishing 'things' seem to be his focus.

Owen says:

"Happy Independence Day!" (he can't count to four yet...)

'S' is for...

Swimming! Splashing! And... Smiling!

Owen's first venture into non-bathtub water was a good time. He didn't really complain until he tried to dive.

Watch out Olympics 2028!

"Thanks Grandma! This pool rocks!" says Owen.