High Flyer

If he keeps bouncing this high, we're going to have to bolt this thing to the floor so he doesn't flip it.

Mum & Nana

Blowing Out Candles

Ian looks particularly eager, rubbing his hands together like some evil mastermind — an evil mastermind intent on cake.

Birthday Cake

I'm pretty sure that's not the right number of candles....

Riding Bullseye

Ian's favorite movie is and for some time has been Toy Story 2. Whenever we pop it in, he grabs all his soft toy characters and plays with them, including riding the horse, Bullseye.

Ian & Dada

Ian likes to watch a bit of footie when he gets out of the tub.

Pappy Relaxing

Sitting back while watching Wigan-Reading, one of the most boring matches in years.

Ian in the Tub

Why does he look guilty?

Helping Mum Open Prezzies

"Y'know, I think you need some assistance — that wrapping paper looks really tough to tear!"

(As you may be able to tell, it was largely an L. L. Bean birthday — a svelter Joanna needs svelter clothes.)

Opening Birthday Prezzies

New Beanbag Chair

Cam & his mum relaxing on the new beanbag chair (seemingly one of the largest ever made).

Cameron

New Camera

Bought a new camera through Woot.com that arrived today — a Samsung NV11. Trying it out on Ian while waiting for Joanna and Cam return from Olson-Huff.

Pirate Ian

Why Ian thinks that this is his pirate costume is beyond us, but with his bib up this way, he keeps screaming "Argh!" and "Aye, aye, captain!"

Funky Play Area

Playground? Sculpture? Dunno, but the kids liked jumping on the springy seat with bells on it.

NC Arboretum

Took the boys to the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville this afternoon for a bit of a walk on a nice spring day.

New Trampoline

Rainy day? Kids need to use up some extra energy? Bounce! (Ian likes to bring Tigger with him when he gets on.)

Betty the Betta

Introducing the newest member of the family.