What a good big brother

It always amazes me how Daniel is turning out to be a great big brother. He takes a real interest in being with Allison and entertaining her.
He will bend down to play with her. She invariable will grab hold of his hair and pull. He will patiently stay there and say ouch until Cathy or I come to his rescue.

Helping Dad get dressed

Daniel loves to help me get dressed in the morning. He seems to like repaying the favor we perform by dressing him. He will help me put my feet in my pants, arms in shirts, and socks on feet. He often grabs an extra pair of socks for himself.

Clothing

Yes she was!
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And I hope any boy she dates feels the same way!
I guess I have entered the non-exclusive club of Father of a little girl.

The Best Toys

Despite what the children will admit, the toys that seem to bring the most joy are the same ones that made us happy when we were children. Toys that use the imagination and are made by the children seem to bring them the most enjoyment and pride.

What could possibly go wrong...

Ingredients:
1) boy that knows no fear

2) bike3) ramp
Result:

I received a call from my wife indicating that Brandon had scratched up his face in a bike accident. My wife put Brandon on the phone:

How did the accident happen Brandon? Were you trying to do a jump?
No Dad.
Well, what were you doing?
I rode my bike up a ramp.
What was at the top of the ramp?
Nothing.

Brandon had ridden up the ramp and done a reverse 270 landing on his face and shoulder in a neighbor's driveway.

May I Come Out, Please

I took my son to buy a present for a party he is going to. My two-year old son, Daniel, went with us and pitched a fit when we left because he wanted to stay and look at the "Cars" toys. He was screaming his head off in the car. I told him if he didn't stop crying right now, he was going to his room when we got home. He immediately stopped crying. When we got home, I was busy talking to my wife and saw Daniel walking up the stairs. I turn to wrap the present when I hear Daniel from his room, "May I come out, please?" If only all of our children were so compliant.

4th of July

Our community has an annual 4th of July parade. The children love it because of the soldiers, police, firefighters, and candy. Yes, most of the community floats toss candy to the children as they pass. We have found a prime spot by my parents' old house that includes plenty of shade and is at the beginning of the parade route where the people on the floats are still tossing lots of candy!

Here is Daniel applauding the beginning of the parade.


The boys waving at the parade participants.
In the evening, a neighbor puts on a very impressive fire works show. Here are the boys in prime viewing position.

And here is one of the displays.