"how old are you?" "two!"

Turning 2 involves many things: the acquisition of greater wisdom and a broader vocabulary, for instance. But for little Theodore it also means getting some sweet gifts and having an awesome time. 

The main event involved going to a warehouse with a collection of inflatable bounce houses. Jumping is a particularly enjoyable pastime for the child (see previous post), and he also had a great time going down slides. Going down once with Mama was enough. He went solo at break-neck speeds for the rest of the morning. 

 He would often hold this pose for a short moment at the end of the slide and revel in the radness of what he had just experienced. 

He and his friends were a sweaty, happy mess by the end of the party. 

Bowling turned out to be quite a hit for the young child, especially since he got to do it with his life-long friends Avi and Super Drix, who he met for the the first time. The more exciting part of the sport involves lifting the ball from the ball return and watching it go down the lane. 

The boy adapted quickly to Zimbob, who weighs 3 times more than him, affectionately calling him just plain "Bob." It may have been harder to keep curious little Ingrid out of his personal space.

He and Ingrid got along pretty well, though much of their time together was spent with Ingrid trying to kiss and touch his face and while he was acting like a patient little pup.

Hawaii Grandma Pollock got to hang out her great grandkids for the first time!

Someone had a little accident at the reception and ended up pantless for awhile, then in peach striped leggings borrowed from Ingrid. He still looks more handsome than ever ;) 

One of his favorite things discovered at Teeny and Grandpa's house was the huge trampoline. And this is where his love of jumping began…

Apple Picking

 Just pickin' some apples with with his peeps and his mommas

chicago

T-Wolf went to Chicago because these two got married:

After a busy day of hanging out with his buddies,

helping at temple (e.g., holding Teeny's purse),

and lending a sympathetic ear to his Papa Bear,

he got to go out and explore the city.

country boy

Having been born in the Midwest affords the young boy the sartorial privilege of sporting the shirtless-overalls look. 

High Five!

Moreover, he feels quite comfortable maneuvering tractors of both varieties: small and really small

july gone by

At the huge 4th of July party in downtown C-bus, little Teddy could not get enough of the mayhem in the bounce-houses. Here he is with the place to himself, but he only enjoyed it all the more when things got a little hectic, ultimately refusing to leave.

At a 4th of July parade, the young child reacts to his father's discourse on the price of freedom (note the single tear):

They got to visit the food trucks where his friends Rebecca and Chris were working.

He's had a crush on her as long as he's known her, but the little boy didn't quite know how to act as he sat with Rebecca on his left and another beauty on his right.

Outings

In celebration of his mom's bday in June, Teddy decided to take her out in C-ville. First stop on the list was breakfast at NorthStar Cafe where they couldn't resist the cookies for a second breakfast.

Next stop: the Mike's Barber Shop, where the little boy bravely endured his first professional hair cut.

It really didn't take too long for him to realize it wasn't so bad.

Theo put his usual disinterest in drawing aside and let loose with the chalk at the yogurt shop.

Later that week the family sampled the Venezuelan cuisine at a nearby 'taco truck.' The boy seemed to enjoy the mango juice.

news in PA

Theo arrived on the scene in Carlisle Pennsylvania to some exciting news of a future cousin come December! He thought he'd give Ben a taste of what the cute couple can expect of their new arrival, though he admits to being much heavier. It was good he could meet Will's fiance Rebecca before the big day. You know, to give his approval (which he did all the way).

At a diner at the drive back to C-bus the little man said 'bacon' as clear as day, though he hasn't repeated the word since.

Theo had lots of fun with his grandparents who tirelessly played blankie games in the car.

Thanks for the visit! xo