Making the clown dance (until he became afraid of it) 

A ride on the carousel  

Contemplating whether or not to try Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 

Hanging out with Finn in the afternoon 

About to blow out the candles on his airplane birthday cake (note the excelent runway!) 

Happy Birthday Leo! (his day so far)

A birthday on the same day as garbage day -- what could be better!!

Waiting for the big garbage truck to arrive.  

Seeing the garbage truck finally turn the corner

Doing the King Tut Dance while Nicky digs 

At the beach -- doggie (and Leo) heaven

Proud moms watching Leo blow out his birthday candles 

Leo and his pal Ari tucking into the birthday cakes at Leo's party.

Birthday Party attendees Martie & Ella

Ryan with mom Laurie 

Too much excitement! Leo took his nap at 1pm, leaving all his friends behind and missing Marty & Ella getting naked.

Ethan & Jonah ( & mom Debbie) 

Sheer delight -- Leo woke up from his nap to find a new train set.

Playing trains with cousin David

Almost two! 

Leo and Nicky running at the beach on Labor Day 

Leo on his new trike 

Leo playing with his first Tonka truck 

Cousin Finn, on a quilt from Cousin Pat.  

Who knew you needed a helmet to eat corn?? 

Our Week in Vermont

We just came back from a lovely week at this Vermont cottage on the shores of Lake Champlain. (Leo just saw the photo and said "home!")