It's a Detling Thing...

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Stroll In the Park

We've been spending a lot of time at the parks lately. The weather has been great. It's nice for Daniel to be able to get some energy out and play outside.

Look out - here he comes...

Disclaimer: I know it looks like I highlight Daniel's hair - but I DO NOT highlight his hair! People ask me that all the time!

Shannon took this picture to make it look like Daniel was eating the buoy in the water.

Cove Beach

Last week we visited our local fire station with some other kids from our ward. Daniel was so excited. He loves pretending to be a fireman at home and was thrilled to meet a REAL fireman! They talked about fire safety and showed the kids all their gear. However, the firemen were called away halfway through our visit so it was cut short but we got to watch them jump in the firetruck and drive away which was kind of neat.

They gave all the kids cute fireman hats.

The fireman was telling the kids about their special backpacks. He asked the kids if they had back packs and what kind of things they carry in them. Daniel's answer was "snacks."

Also at one point the fireman was asking them if anyone had a garden and what they water it with (trying to get them to say a hose) but Daniel raised his hand and said "I planted flowers with my Grandma." Fireman says - "Oh and what do you water them with?" Daniel: "A watering can" ...like Duh - what do you think?!

He flat out refused to sit in the front seat for a picture.

The crew of future firemen.

Children's Museum

We spent an afternoon at the Children's Museum the other day. Daniel always loves going there. He especially likes the water room and always leaves soaking wet.

He didn't make an invention. He just wanted to stand there. I love the look on his face!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Memorial Day

We went to the Darien parade on Memorial Day morning. It was a lot of fun.

Nora very interested in all the happenings...

The fire trucks

Giving sis a squeeze

After the parade we spent some time at the beach. Nora's first time in her swimsuit! (Hence a lot of pictures...) Thanks Ashley for the adorable suit!

She loves the sand and sea shells!

What is this stuff on my hands?

I think we have a beach bum in the making...

Sticking her toes in

Nora 9 months

Nora had her 9 month appointment a week ago.

She weighs 15 lbs (only 3rd percentile - but staying right on her own growth curve) and 27 inches long (25th percentile).

Nora is crawling now and is trying very hard to keep up with her big brother.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Grandma's Birthday Suprise

My mom's birthday was the same day as Mother's day this year- so we decided to drive down to NC and surprise her! It was so much fun. She teaches 7th grade English and we showed up in her classroom on Friday with this bunch of roses for her. She could hardly believe her eyes when she saw Daniel there holding the flowers! It was priceless. We had everyone at her school in tears. They even got people to cover the rest of her classes so she could go home early. It was a fun weekend but way to quick. Daniel didn't want to leave! We can't wait to go back and stay longer!

Giving Grandma hugs

Helping Grandma pick out some flowers

We got to a chance to see my friend Ashley and her new house. She made us a great breakfast!

Daniel and Madison

Weighing himself outside of The Fresh Market

He couldn't believe his daddy let him get that huge sucker!

Nora beating the heat with a popsicle.

Grandma and Daniel going to explore in the forest behind the house (which was not a forest when I was little).

Seriously - it's a forest now! Crazy.

Nora crawled for the first time while we were at Grandma's!

Grandma and Nora

A Child's Prayer

A few weeks ago we were having family night and we talked about prayer. We talked about how we thank Heavenly Father for things that he has given us and we can also ask for things that we need.

Two days later:
Daniel had some new rain boots and had been wanting some big puddles to jump in. It finally sprinkled but there wasn't enough rain to make big puddles. Despite the lack of puddles - when we got ready to go to the library he put on his rain boots anyway. In the car Daniel says to me – “Mom I need more rain puddles! I need to ask Jesus for some rain.” I was glad that he had made the connection to our family night lesson and said “Oh, are you going to say a prayer?” He said “No – I’m just going to ask him...” then he paused and said “Jesus – I need more rain ... See mom – I just asked him!”

Sure enough - on the way home from the library it was raining buckets! We went home and he was able to splash to his hearts content! I was so glad I got a picture of him splashing away with that look of pure joy on his face.

Catching Up

Catching up on all of the pictures: These are some random family pictures from the past couple of months. We've really been enjoying all the spring weather.