TJ's 25th Month

The 25 month old TJ is not much different from the 24 month old TJ. Except he probably talks more now. And boy does he love to talk. He seems to verbalize every thought that happens to cross his mind. Sometimes it's interesting, other times it is completely monotonous. Kind of like this blog that has four posts now about our same trip to Arizona... 

One of the most interesting things about Fort Defiance

was all of the free roaming animals.

Lots of cows, dogs, and horses, but very few fences.

Trent's step-dad taught TJ a thing or two about fishing.

At first he was a bit timid, but after warming up to the idea,

 TJ became quite the fishing pole handler.

Of course he was most interested in the fishing bobbers.

These "hogans" were all over the place,

 so we decided to take a picture of TJ in front of one.

We spent a day exploring the "rez" with Grandma Doodle.
 Here we are at the Hubble Trading Post.

After spending a fun-filled week in Tucson with his cousins,
(Thank you so much Judy and Sabrina)

we reunited with our first born in Phoenix and celebrated
 his second year of life with a monster-themed birthday party.

 Here's all the little monsters that were in attendance:

The "big" kids sat outside to eat their pizza.

After pizza, we went to the pool to swim and eat cupcakes.
(Thank you Amanda for letting us use your awesome pool)

When we got home, TJ got his big birthday surprise-

 a spider man bicycle with training wheels.

He loves this bike. He won't get very far without a push,
but he has become a pro at climbing on and off of it.

Since we've been home we have tried to make up for lost
time and hang out with the Sirmans as much as possible.
Lost of outings to Moe's with their half off card, and here
is TJ at their pool.

TJ and Julian fighting over the ball. TJ has needed some extra

encouragement to share these days. Had this been a few

 months ago he would have gladly thrown the ball to Julian

and found another toy to play with. Not the case anymore.

TJ and Julia hanging out on the fence.

TJ loves to join Ayla in tummy time.

They also both love to watch Baby First TV.

TJ is learning how to do summersaults.

Showing some love on Julian's new trampoline.

When you ask TJ to give you a hug or a kiss he instead

 puts his cheek to your face, like he is doing to Julian here.

We went up to Jax Beach to visit Andy, Dana, and Stevie.

 The beach is fun, but Stevie's room is the best!