The McGinnis Family

So this weekend was like summer here in Newark! We hit the 90s and broke the record a few days. On Saturday the University was having AG Day so we all went. CJ enjoyed seeing the animals and listening to the bands play. The very sleepy boy fell asleep on the hayride though. I think his favorite was the new UD ice cream! On Sunday we went and bought him a pool for the backyard and he spent about an hour in and out of the pool. He watered all the trees and flowers. He looked just like PopPop going around to each thing with his little watering can. On Monday we had to head to Philadelphia for an appointment. CJ loves the city and misses it a lot. However, we just realized that he is convinced that the Walt Whitman bridge in Philly is the Broadway bridge in Kansas City (that he's been over like 2x ever). He was quite upset that we wouldn't go over the bridge as he was certain PopPop, Nana, and Grandma were sure to be on the other side. The picture is of CJ after he hugged Elmo at t...

This weekend was certainly a full one for CJ. On Saturday we took off for the beach (as people in Delaware call it) and drove south to Rehobeth. CJ was so excited to spend the latter afternoon digging with his newly purchased (because Mama forgot to bring one) pail and shovel. He made Daddy make trips to the water so that he could pack the sand right! He just had a blast and now thinks we should make it a daily trip. On Sunday, Casey stayed home to study so CJ, Uncle Johnny, and I decided to hit the zoo. CJ loved looking at the monkeys, but he mostly likes playing in the playgroud that is for zoo members. He got to meet Elmo, which he was thrilled about. He rode the carousal and the train! Uncle Johnny bought him ice cream and a toy. All in all he had a very good day. To top it off, Grandma Dee had pasta, gravy, and meatballs waiting when we got home. He couldn't have been happier and was quiet upset when Mama said we couldn't spend the night. We've had a ble...

What? Two in one week. I know ya'll can't believe it. I have a quick second so I thought I'd just post a cute story about CJ. Above you see CJ doing what he calls "Bunny Muffins". Not only does he like to do it to himself, but he loves to make "Bunny Muffins" on Mama. For awhile, I couldn't figure out why he called it that. I thought maybe it had to do with one of his favorite shows called Max & Ruby, which is about a brother & sister bunny. He finds that show hilarious so I thought it had to come from there. Then one day I remembered that the first or second time we made muffins together in my bunny muffin pan I made that face at him. That was almost a year ago, but the face stayed with him. He thinks "Bunny Muffins" are hysterical so you better watch out next time you are in town!

Okay so seriously...I mean well. I honestly do, but I can't seem to get this updated as much as I would like. Anyway, I have a bunch of pics now so that should help. Life in Delaware is good. CJ is as always growing and changing. He is so smart and we are constantly proud of his day-to-day accomplishments. Sometimes we worry that he is too smart for his own good like Friday when he used a magnet to make people on his MagnaDoodle. He made Mama, Daddy, and CJ, but then made two more figures that he informed me where the bad guys! I was so suprised. He didn't seem scared of them, but just matter of factly stated we need to get them and then laughed histerically when he erased them. This weekend we went up to Lancaster, PA, a family favorite. We had a quiet weekend enjoying the countryside and exploring some of the history. We stopped in at Bube's Brewery, which began in the early 1800s for lunch. It was quite an experience. CJ was thrilled with indoor playground at the hotel a...

We had a beautiful weekend out here this weekend. We're supposed to get a bit colder again later this week, but we are trying to enjoy it as much as possible. CJ spent much of the weekend outside and was pleased as punch about it. He really loves to chalk on the sidewalk so he was thrilled when Daddy wanted to do some work on the Jeep because CJ got to chalk for hours. We even got to go and get ice cream after Daddy was done. The pic above is actually when we got ice cream with Christy in Chicago, but you get the idea. Saturday Mama had to go to the law school so Daddy took CJ to music class. This did not go over well. CJ proceeded to hide behind Case through most of the class when he wasn't running to the window and asking where Mama was. Even Miss Karen couldn't get him to help with his favorite game. Hopefully, next Saturday will go better. CJ is in to being shy now. He definitely realizes its an attention getter so he often acts shy even around us. Work. CJ has also tak...

We had a great weekend here in Delaware! CJ is very much into heading off to school now. You can't see it in the picture, but he's got a packpack (backpack) on his back, his doogy packpack on his front, and a colorful cross bead necklace! He was ready to head out. He is saying cheese in the picture, which is a new favorite. As most of you saw, we received a lot of snow Sunday night and CJ and Daddy spent most of the day outside playing in it. Mama stood in the doorway snapping pictures. I realized that neither Casey or myself have any appropriate snow clothes so next year we will have to stock up. CJ, on the other hand was decked out with his new snow boots and snow pants. He's become a little pro at walking in his boots and we're looking at planning a trip up to the mountains before it all melts.

What? We're ending February and I didn't post at all this month. Sorry. I think we had a chance to touch base with most of you though. I'm at work and don't have a pic handy. However, I will give you all a brief updated on our star. CJ started music class two weeks ago and seems to be enjoying it. He never wants to leave at the end even though he likes to take 2 potty breaks while class is happening. He likes the songs, but is pretty shy around the other kids. Speaking of potty training, our kid is a pro. We still have a few slip-ups now and then, but in general he's good to go. The funny part is we never have problems when we are out in public. We have problems when we don't want to stop watching Max and Ruby or some other funny cartoon. He's a riot. The more he talks, the funnier he becomes. The other morning he informed me that Rice Krispies are too sugary for little boys. He's just growing and changing so fast, we seem to blink and he...