Critters at the Creek

On one of the nicer afternoons we've had recently, we took another stroll with Noah down to the creek. This time, Taylor caught a crawfish for Noah to investigate and a frog he could touch.

 

Noah's favorite part of the outing was splashing in the water and throwing rocks. He doesn't mind getting dirty and just sat himself right down in the dirt to play. He was also quite alright squating right down in the water to splash around. Turns out dirty hands and a wet back side make our little boy quite happy.

What a Scream

Noah got a little hyper one night before bed and decided to throw his animals around and scream a bit. It was quite entertaining to watch.

Playdate

While Noah was visiting my parents one weekend recently, he had his first play date with a new friend.

This is Grant, and he lives next door to my parents. He is about six months older than Noah but since he's a little short and Noah's a little tall, they look to be about the same age. They had fun playing with the wagon, lifting up the seats and putting them back down. Grant ran around the yard wanting Noah to follow. Noah stood there staring, wanting to follow but not quite able to run just yet. Soon, Grant, very soon. They had a great time and played really well together. Hopefully they can continue to be friends and play together as they get older.

Think Outside the Box

At only a year old, Noah is already thinking outside the box. He got a shape sorter for his birthday. He will sit and try for a few minutes to get the shapes inside through the holes in the top. You know, the way you're supposed to. When he finds one he can't quite get in the correct hole, he just takes the top off. Then he tosses the piece inside, giggles, and puts the top back on. That's my good little problem solver.

A Fuzzy Friend

Taylor has a big black stuffed gorilla that he's had since he was a baby. It's been a lot of places with him, including college and a road trip out to the west coast and back. It's been a good friend for many years. So for Noah's first birthday, his Uncle Zach, who also went on that road trip, gave him this guy. Maybe this will become a tradition. All new Larkin men have to have a giant pet gorilla. Thanks Uncle Zach, for this new fuzzy friend.