Gulf Stream Park, Class

I took Sawyer to Gulf Stream Park yesterday to play. Gulf Stream Park is our local beach, the one we always go to. The park area sits right above the beach. There's a play structure for kids, but Sawyer isn't at all interested in it. He prefers just running around and exploring.

Look how blue the water is. The view is magnificent.

Earlier in the day, Sawyer had class. Hannah, the instructor, brought cookies. Here are the kids happily munching on their cookies and making a mess. The girl is front is Lila. She and Sawyer are only a few days apart, born in the same hospital. Adriana, on the far left with the ponytails, is Sawyer's little buddy. Logan is the little boy on the right. He's a little over 2 and speaks in simple sentences.

Brushing teeth, Drew visits, Beach day

Sawyer brushes his own teeth now! Tonight, he did not want me helping him at all. He wanted to do it all by himself. I was so proud of him and cheered him on the whole time! He has the bottom row down pat, but still needs a little help with the top row. Here he is brushing his teeth all by himself for the very first time. My little baby is growing up.


Our dear friend Drew drove all the way down from NYC to visit us this past weekend. It was so fun having him here! It was his first time meeting Sawyer and the little guy took to him right away, even followed him around the house. We spent Sunday at the beach, a mere 10 minute drive from the house. I believe the beach is reason numero uno for living in the Sunshine State. The beaches here are beautiful and the water is 80 degrees almost year round.

Sawyer's teacher Hannah, Mom's Little Protector, Wrapped around his finger

Sawyer was so cute in our Baby and Me class today. During song time, he got up from my lap and walked over to his teacher Hannah, hugged her, and plopped right down in her lap! He stayed there the entire time we sang songs and rocked back and forth to the music. He must have missed her. Hannah couldn't get over it! Originally, we had signed up for Jambooda on Wednesdays, but decided to cancel and extend Baby and Me instead for another 6 weeks since we love the class and group so much. I"m really happy we did! Sawyer has gotten use to this group and clearly enjoys going every week.

Sawyer also went w/ me to my doctor's appointment. When he saw my midwife Rachel examining me, he started to cry and scream because he thought she was hurting me. Rachel said that he probably associates going to the doctor with pain because he is so use to being prodded and poked w/ shots during his visits. Poor little guy. It was really heartwarming though to see how protective he was of me. He didn't want anyone hurting his Mama!

Here's a picture of Sawyer giving Cliff a kiss. He's so funny. When he sees me walking toward him to get him ready for bed, he turns on the charm for his Dad in hopes that we'll keep him up longer. Here he is giving out kisses and hugs. Usually we have to chase him down to hug him! Our little man has us wrapped around his finger.

and the day before

Fun at home, baby gym

I love taking pictures of Sawyer playing happily at home. He has been melting my heart all weekend. Saturday, he sweetly waltzed in front of me as I laid on the sofa, smiled, and planted a big wet kiss on my lips. I was ready to die right there! I tried to grab him to hug him, but he ran away too fast.


This past Thurs., I took Sawyer to Gymnastics Plus, a huge children's gym that turns into a baby gym 3 times a week. This place is fantastic! It's gigantic and 100% baby safe. Sawyer can run around freely in there without me having to worry about him getting hurt. It was fun to watch him jump/walk on the trampolines. We met up with my other Mom friends and their babies there.

Sawyer and Andrew playing with a jump rope that's on the floor.

Sawyer and Jaiden

Sawyer checking out Gregory's truck.

Sawyer and Gregory with a hula hoop.

This past Wednesday, we had another play date at the Schoolhouse Children's Museum. Here's Sawyer and Jaiden.

Sawyer and Ronan

In class Wednesday, Sawyer was mesmerized by this little baby girl's chubby cheeks. He kept wanting to pinch them. Her name is Francesca. She's 1/2 Japanese and 1/2 Cuban. Her brother Fracois is Sawyer's classmate.

The Baby is gone, attending class, and museum

Sawyer no longer looks like a baby anymore. Where did the time go? These pictures were taken today. He loves being outdoors and will take my hand and lead me to the front door to tell me he wants to go outside.





Sawyer has been attending class for the past 5 weeks. Every Wednesday, we've been going to "Baby and Me" class. It's great for Sawyer as he gets to be around other kids in a classroom setting. There are approximately 10 kids in his class. The class is highly interactive and consists of creative play, crafts, and music centering on developing social skills and self-expression. Sawyer seems to love it and so do I! Tomorrow is our final week of "Baby and Me".

Next week, we start a new class called, Jambooda. It's a musical class where Sawyer can jump, sing, shake, shimmy, twirl, and stomp to his heart's content! I can't wait to see what this is like!

Here are some pictures of Sawyer in class last week.





After class last week, another Mom invited us across the street to the Children's Schoolhouse Museum. The museum is an old schoolhouse with various "scenes" for kids to play around in. They have a Dairy Barn scene, a Dr.'s office scene, a General Store, a Main Street scene, and much more. Sawyer loved it there. We are planning to go again tomorrow with a bunch of other moms & kids. Hopefully, I can get some better pictures.

Ship scene

General Store scene