My Toothbrush

Showing off his pearly whites!

Jude learned to brush his teeth this week. He loves it! In fact, I can't hardly get the toothbrush away from him. Not much actual brushing going on, but at least it's a start:)

Morning Out

John came up to help Gil fill a dumpster full of junk around out place. Here are the 3 generations of Ridenour Boys enjoying a break from the heat!

They had no trouble filling the thing!

Jude LOVES to be outside. So our daily routine goes something like this: Wake up, eat breakfast, play outside, take a nap, eat lunch, play outside, take another nap, eat supper, play outside, take a bath, go to bed. Here are some pics of our "Morning Out" today! (P.S. He's taking the nap right now, that's why I get to do this!)

Throwing rocks (I repeatedly tell him NOT to do this!!!)

Playing with the bird bath.

Checking on our garden.

The black mama cat with her four little kitties were right outside our front door this morning. Jude loved that...and loved throwing rocks at them while they hissed...we're gonna have to work on "nice kitty" a little more!
A baby kitty. They really are adorable! We have two litters and possibly another two on the way...anyone want one?!?!?

One of our new roosters. When we ask Jude about the chickens he says, "chkchkchk"

I love that he can now hold my hand and walk around by himself without always being held...he's getting heavy!

Jude chasing another cat.

Jude trying to get in the garage. He knows the lawn mower is inside and is always up for a ride!

Jude navigating the rocky terrain.

We have discovered the Mulberry Tree...Yum!!!

Trying to reach the delicious Mulberries

Sweet Mulberries:)

Jude Pickin'
Under the steps.

Block Bluster

Allen had a garage sale day and Swap meet yesterday (quite the exciting day!). We picked up three new roosters at the swap meet (they are still adjusting to one another), and Grandma Carolyn found a few things for Jude at a garage sale: blocks and cowboy boots...what could be better!?! Once we got home we discussed how to clean up the blocks since Jude still puts everything in his mouth. I thought I'd just boil them. That seemed easiest, quickest, and best. I have boiled bottles and pacifiers and other toys before with great success. So in went the block to the boiling pot.

This is what happens when you boil Duplo blocks. Don't boil Duplo blocks! Mega blocks on the other hand...boil away!

Half of them miraculously survived so Jude isn't completely block-less and 50 cents of grandma's dollar was worth something at least!

Where's Your Nose Jude?

Jude has learned to identify his nose. Maybe a little too well...

Havelock Charity Run

Well we did it!!! Alissa, Katie, and I ran a 10K together (6.2 miles) on June 5, 2010. Alissa's 22nd Birthday and the one year anniversary of her 21st birthday ankle surgery! Go Liss! We trained a little and it went very well I'm pleased to say. We ran the WHOLE thing TOGETHER, which was so much fun. Katie even met her goal not to cry and surpassed her goal of walking when she needed to. We plan on doing another one soon:)