June 2011: Fire Station, Car Washing, Dentist & More

A few shots from the month of June:

With Sam at a morning of summer camp, Jack & I snuck off to the fire station with some of his buddies to check out the shiny red fleet of engines. We've managed to keep our exciting outing a secret from big brother - but Sam loves to look at this blog, so soon it will be out of the bag and no doubt we'll be scheduling a second trip!

Late spring we bought a new car. Our trusty old Saturn wagon suddenly wasn't so trusty any more. We bought a Jetta Sports Wagon TDI, (turbo diesel injection). For the last ten years, neither Kevin nor I have put a lot of stock in what we drive - we've always looked at a car as more of a tool than a statement of identity - but I have to admit we both really love this new car. It drives like a dream and gets unbelievable mileage. The sassy red intimidated me at first but now I'm quite fond of it. The boys are pretty happy with the new ride too and are doing their part to keep it looking spiffy. Here they give it a wash at Mormor's house.

Sam LOVES going to the dentist. His last appointment was in the late afternoon and all day he kept asking, "How long before we can go to the dentist?!" I'm sure these cool crab shades, which he remembered from his last visit, were part of the draw.

I was concerned it would be tricky to keep Jack occupied during Sam's appointment but he sat just like this the entire time!

And then he, too, got a turn in the chair. Dr. Winn counted his teeth and let him play with the light. I'm glad to report that, in spite of not getting his first tooth until FOURTEEN months, Jack now has a mouthful of them.

A triptych of Jack:

My mom gave Jack a lilac branch one day when we were leaving her house. He loved its sweet smell and held it tight, even after falling asleep. My kind of guy.

Out for a morning tromp.

These adorable shorts Jack is wearing were made by Kevin's exceptionally talented Aunt Karen. I love them!