School Morning with Charlie

Now that Walker is spending Tuesday and Thursday mornings in preschool, Charlie and I have some time to be together on our own.  It also means that I have more time for house cleaning, laundry and even (gasp) a little self care!  So, in honor of this new free time, I made a little video of me and Charlie hanging out. The voice and action are totally out of sync, but you'll get the idea.

And of course, I pulled out my camera at lunch time.  Usually, Charlie has a chance to play and do some fine motor work while I prepare his meal.  Here are some gems from this morning.

Rolling a lemon on his tray with the left hand.

... and another video for good measure!

Clang Clang Clang

On Sunday, we all headed down to McKinney Avenue for a family ride on the Trolley!  Walker has missed his dear trolley, having been away from Dallas since the beginning of May.  The highlight of the trip was when the conductor asked Walker if he'd like to ring the trolley bell.  Whoooo, whooooo!

Tennis

...and a bath.  Charlie tries out his new bath chair.

First Day of School

It's been a big day in the Greenman house!  Today is Walker's first day of school.  He was, of course, very excited to show off his new book bag, which was provided by his school.  When we arrived at school he noted that "all the kids have the same bag!"  Very cool.  Here's our baby off to his first day of preschool. 

Dancing!

"What's this folder for?"

Daddy and Walker both have school bags!

Walker was met at his classroom door by his teacher, Ms. Carolyn.  She asked him to find the name tag with his name.  He did this promptly and was instructed to hang his book bag on the hook with his name, which he also did promptly.  Then he turned to me, saluted (military style) and said "See you later Mom."  Ms. Carolyn gave me the thumbs up and a smile and I took that as my cue to leave.  I couldn't do so, however, without taking a few photographs on my way out.  Here is Walker getting busy in his classroom.

I returned home to find Charlie and Pa John on our 

front porch enjoying the beautiful weather!

Picnic at the Arboretum

Another gorgeous day here in Dallas.  While Jack was at work, 

Pa John and I took the boys to the Arboretum for a picnic! 

Walker found a row of Magnolias!

In his arms is a pile of sticks.  He was hoping to make a fire.

Probably my favorite shot EVER of Walker and my Dad.

Charlie loved swinging his feet in the flowers.

He also loved reaching out and snatching the flower heads from the stems!

Walker shows off his new shoes for school!!!!