Love those shiny valves

The local fire department had an open house this weekend. Kasper loved it. He gave the firetrucks and ambulances a thorough climbing over and investigating. He was disappointed that they didn't have the lights and sirens going but we explained how it would scare the younger kids. He really liked shooting the fire hose. Patrick had to supervise that one - I thought the potential for disaster was too great. All in all, a successful afternoon, Kasper is still talking about it!






(Kasper is watching as I post and he adds "ooohhh, looking at the shiny valves on the firetruck with Dada!".)

Conversations with Kasper

Kasper: I did it! I slid on my belly!
Dada: You have a belly? Really? Let me see it!
Kasper: [points to bellybutton] It's right here. It has a hole.
Dada: What do we call that hole?
Kasper: It's a hole. In my belly.
Dada: But what do we call it? [pointing to my bellybutton] What's this?
Kasper: That's a big belly.

Perpetual Motion Machine

Busy weekend for the Woodfords -- from the moment I got home Friday until his head hit the pillow an hour ago, Kasper has hardly stopped a moment to catch his breath. Here are some highlights:

Saturday, 9 A.M. -- The Park. This toy appeared out of nowhere, like a gift from the angels. Kasper is in love.

Saturday, 12:30 PM -- The Town Green. The Navy Band was putting on a country/bluegrass show. A beautiful day, perfect for laying a blanket down and relaxing. And where's Kasper? Well...


Saturday, 12:32 PM -- 200 yards away. Kasper found his own entertainment at a nearby fountain.

Saturday, 2:30 PM -- Fall For Fairfax festival. Park a dozen pieces of heavy equipment in a field and you have our kid entertained for hours. No surprise here -- Kasper made a beeline for the backhoe. He also had fun driving the snowplow and the Metro bus.



And finally, there was the inflatable toddler obstacle course. Quite possibly the most chaotic, cringe-inducing 45 seconds of mayhem the world has ever seen:



Kasper went through this thing a dozen times -- you can check out the Youtube below to get the full effect:

Time flies

Six years ago this weekend, we got hitched. Thanks to all of you for your support and love.

Sunday at the park

It's finally cool enough here to wear a sweatshirt!!


(Sorry for the small photo, Pat sent it to me from his phone at the park. Next up, hovercars and robots that do our dishes!)

The many faces of Kasper

Nothing too exciting going on around here, just trying not to melt in the swamp heat. Kasper is developing his ability to make faces when he sees the camera.




(Yeah, I have no idea what he's going for in the last one either. But it's pretty entertaining.)

In Hiding?

No, not exactly, but we've been unforgivably lazy when it comes to posting. Things should heat up again in November when 'the baby in Mama's belly,' as we call him, is due to arrive.

What, hadn't we mentioned that yet? We're taking bids on the naming rights, so get yours in now.