Helicopter at the Park

Today we went to a local park where they were doing the first Community Day in memoriam of a fallen police officer 10 years ago.  They brought in some awesome police and sheriff equipment and machinery for the kids to look at.  Then a helicopter also came in and landed right there in front of our eyes!

Didi was completely mesmerized by all things that flashed (lights) and moved (robot from the Bomb Squad).

Here's the 'copter landing just in front of us.

They actually did let kids get inside the helicopter to sit and look around.  Unfortunately, didn't get any good pictures to share.

Bubbles

Didi is learning how to blow bubbles.

 Hmm... maybe I should drink/lick it?

Forget it, I'll just play on the slide instead.  But, I am now a big boy, I am going to go down the steep slide like Jie-Jie does!

This is the beauty of living next door to a park.  As soon as the weather getting a little warmer, the kids are out there during most of their awake time.

Birthday #2

Our Didi has turned 2!  Since he was born in the year of the Tiger, we got him a cake with the tiger face.  Isn't this cute?

Getting a little introspective on becoming a toddler.

Eagerly awaiting to see what's inside the wrapping paper.

Park

On a rare day this season that's warn enough and dry enough to venture outside.  The sun even came out for a bit.

What is that I spot?

Oooh... Look!

Ducks!

Toddler Blanket

Since picking up sewing, a whole world of possibilities have opened up.  There are sooooo many things one can sew for kids and around the home, and of course a whole slew of other things too.  Anyways, I got the idea to make Didi a toddler blanket, because he's been breaking out of his sleepsacks for awhile now; baby blankets are too small, and twin-size blankets are way too big for him, since he's still in his crib.  I was all set to brave the world of making his blanket, complete with a binding around the border.  In case you don't sew, making the binding is a PITA apparently.  I was trying to find ways to short-cut it.  Plus, I didn't find fabric big enough for me to make a backing with enough allowances on the sides for the binding.  ANYHOO, I saw THIS TUTORIAL, and it's like it's made just for me.

Here it is, the final product.  It's roughly 40x55-ish.  The fabric is flannel with Warm&Natural batting inside.  Oh my, this thing is super soft.  Seriously, I was petting the batting as I was sewing.  LOL.

Before I finished the blanket, Didi was happily rolling around in it.  Sadly, I didn't get to take any pictures of that.  When I tried to re-create the moment, of course he wouldn't cooperate.  So I could only take pictures of him walking on and around the blanket.

Here's another look.  These are 8"x8" squares.

Here's the back side.  I used the left over fabric and just put the strips together.  I also sewed around one of the squares through all three layers, just to make sure the batting won't slide around in there.

Spring is Near

Wow, we sure have crazy weather here.  It snowed just a couple of days ago.  And today... beautiful spring-like day!  We were able to take a walk outside before sunset and enjoy the warmth from the sun.

 Yeah!  We get to go outside!

 Checking out neighbor's newly planted garden and fish pond.

 Is that a car I hear coming?

Post-walk snack.

First Haircut!

Didi had his very first haircut at 1yr 9mo.  Almost a whole year older than when his sister had her first haircut.  This is the BEFORE picture.  Didi's hair had gotten so long that he was constantly being mistaken for a girl.

Start of the cut.  Can you see the glistening tears just barely hanging on before they spilled out?

Getting better at this haircut thing.

NO!  Not the pink hair dryer!!!

The reveal.  Didi totally looks like a grown up boy now. *sniff, sniff*