Haden is in Minneapolis for the weekend.

Actually, Haden has had a lot to say lately. For months now, he’s been saying “kitty", “mommy” and “shoes", but over the last 3-4 weeks he’s really expanded his vocabulary. He now regularly says “ice", “daddy", “bo bo” (which can mean both bird and ball), “mo” (which means either more or milk), “Elmo” (yes, the little red monster), “ish” which means fish, and of course the dreaded “no!".

Starting just before Father’s Day, Haden began talking non-stop about “Daddy", who appears to be his favorite person in the world at the moment.

Over this last weekend Haden began saying “Ah Bee” repeatedly. We tried and tried to figure out what “Ah Bee” meant, with no luck. Until, that is, Mom picked Haden up from day care today. The teacher innocently said - “Oh, you just missed Aubrey. Her mom just picked her up. Haden can’t quit talking about her.” And suddenly it all made sense… it seems that “Ah Bee” is Haden-speak for Aubrey!

Could Haden have his first girlfriend?

Haden had a big weekend, filled with all sorts of fun! Today, he took Mom and Dad to the beach. He had a great time collecting (and throwing) all the little shells that littered the sand.

We all drove over to Oldsmar on Saturday. Here is Haden at the park.

It might not look like it, but Haden loved this slide and wanted to repeat the experience again and again and again.

Haden had to try dosa today at an Indian restaurant.

Note - He’s been saying “bubbles” we just couldn’t get him to do it on film.

This pose has been one of Haden’s favorite pastimes the last few days.

Haden spent the day with Dad, celebrating the day. For dinner, he took Dad (and Mom) to a German beer garden for some wurst and kraut.