Watch me Grow!: Summer Part 1- June

Summer Summer Summer... what fun we had this Summer. June was a very busy month. I started the month with my first vacation away from Mommy and Daddy for 5 whole days. I had a blast with Mimaw, Papa, Kelsey, and Uncle DD. We went for walks, played games, and played with the doggies (there are three now: Bentley, Nikki, and Chanel who I call "Nanel"). It was fun but boy did I miss my parents! When they got back, I was glued to Mommy's hip.

I've just recently discovered my name and now I say it ALL THE TIME! I say it when I do something wrong. And when I'm being funny. I even say it just like Mommy and Daddy... "Brayden, what'd you do?". It makes everyone laugh so I guess I'll keep it up!

We started swim lessons this month. Let me just tell you- babies are not meant to be in the water ok Mommy! We did 10 lessons total and I didn't really like it much until the last 4. It's ok though because my parents were very nice and took turns taking me in the water. I may not have liked it in the beginning but I learned that there are some tricks you can do. I learned to blow bubbles, kick my feet and reach for toys. We sang songs and splashed around, played Humpty Dumpty and jumped in the water. My favorite part was going down the slide into the water! Mommy or Daddy would let me go under water just a little and then they'd catch me. That was the best!!! Next Summer, I'm going to swim like a fish but until then, I'll practice at home in my own pool. Sometimes I even go with Gramps in his pool and we have fun too. Ok, I guess I do like swimming!

I've learned a word that my parents aren't huge fans of. I bet you can already guess what it is.... NO!!! I say No to everything! Even things I want, I say no and then laugh. Mommy figured, if you can't beat me, join me so she's teaching me to say "No thank you" instead. I don't know, it kinda sounds funny but she says it's being nice. I've also been introduced to TIME OUT TIME! When I have my moments, I have to go sit in the corner for 1 minute. Mommy and Daddy walk away and then when I'm done crying, they come and get me. I don't like to be in there so I actually stop crying pretty quickly and then we talk about what I did wrong. I like the end because I give them hugs and say sorry. I'm a really good boy but every "almost 2 year old" has their moments right?

I still love 'toons. My favorites now are: Go Go Diego, Me Mouse, and Pirates. I also love PBS Kids. Cat n Hat, and Dinosaur Train are my favorites!

Father's day was a great day for the favorite men in my life. Gramps, Papa, and Daddy all got to play with me all day! Mommy, Nonie, and Mimaw made yummy food and we played with Daddy's new camera. It was a great day and I'm glad we got to spend it together.

Mommy, Mimaw, and I took a drive to San Diego to see our family because my cousin Micah is getting married soon and we had a blast! We drove for 6 hours and I was an angel. I slept and then read books and sang songs in the car. Then when we got there, I saw Big Leslie, Uncle Gary, Heather, Barry, Rachel, Charlie, Little Leslie, Aunt Susan, and Nanie. We went to the beach and I played in the ocean. It took me some time but eventually I learned to love it! I was shouting, "Here it comes" and "Ready, Go" as the waves crashed into my feet! What a great trip!