Matt is on the Move

He's been on the brink for awhile now. Matt has decided he's tired of hanging out wherever we happen to set him down. I will sleep tonight in fear of the moment when they both decide to head in opposite directions

First Trip to an Amusement Park

So every year P&G rents out the Kings Island Amusement Park for employees and their families. We didn't think the boys would meet the minimum height requirements for most rides, but we thought we might be able to sneak them onto one or two. This actually proved to be more difficult than we thought.



The first ride we attempted to take them on required that children be a minimum height of 42 inches "Or accompanied by a responsible adult." After waiting in line we were told that the boys would require socks before they could ride. I'm not sure how having socks on made the ride safe for an 11-month old but who were we to question the powers that be at Kings Island. Conveniently, the gift shops at Kings Island sell toddler socks.

Here Ben seems a bit puzzled to find the ground moving.



The second ride also had a sign requiring a responsible adult. The staff at Kings Island waited until we were actually on the ride before asking me if Matt could walk. I responded that he could not and they kicked us off the ride. Walking was apparently an undocumented requirement to ride. So here we are in line after getting kicked off



Luckily the staff at the Carousel was far more laissez-faire when it came to socks, walking abilities, and height requirements.

The boys in Reds Gear

IMG_1542, originally uploaded by wetzel9.

So jess and I took Duncan to the Reds game last night. In support, the boys wore their Reds hats while they got ready for bed.

Thoughtful Ben

Thoughtful Ben, originally uploaded by wetzel9.

Ben has learned how to use a sippy cup. And also to gaze upon you with intellectual curiosity

Matt With a Giraffe Thing on His Head

IMG_1500, originally uploaded by wetzel9.

He gets very excited when you put things on his head.

Matt is *almost* there

So Ben has been crawling for a few weeks now. And Matt does not like being left behind. He's *almost* there.

Ben in the Circle of Pillows

IMG_1488, originally uploaded by wetzel9.

We've discovered he like climbing over things. He will barrel his way right over pillows, toys, his brother, the dog, etc.

Matt Makes Noises