We took a day trip to VA Beach last weekend and took advantage of the warm weather. Ian hasn't been to the beach much in his young life so we weren't certain he would like it. Boy, were we wrong! He loved chasing the waves and getting his feet wet. He ran all over the beach, laughing and enjoying himself. Can't wait to plan more beach days this summer!
Meeting Bradyn
The Haverstick's came for a visit to Williamsburg recently and Ian got to meet his new cousin Bradyn. He was very kind and sweet to Bradyn (which is good to know). We all went touring through Colonial Williamsburg during their visit and got to see some interesting sites. 
Playing on the steps...his favorite spot in the pool
Learning to blow bubbles
Ian and I started parent-child swim lessons in January to get him used to the water. He loved our pool in Amarillo so I didn't think getting used to water would be a difficult task...and it wasn't! In the last eight weeks, he's learned to jump off the side, kick his legs, blow bubbles, float on his back, and balance himself using his arms and tummy. He has shown NO FEAR of the "poof" (aka "pool") and seems to love swimming. I'm so excited for summer! 
One of the great things about Williamsburg is being surrounded by so much water. The James and York Rivers lie on either side of Williamsburg and have nice beach areas to walk along. Both rivers seem as large as a bay. Unfortunately Ian is still used to being landlocked (thanks Amarillo) and isn't use to the water or sand. He rode on Fred's shoulders most of the way but did attempt to withstand the sand once or twice. We enjoyed spending time along the riverbank, walking in the sand and watching the peaceful ripples wash on shore. Ahhh, the east coast... 
Ian helped Mommy make rice krispy treats today. He worked hard pouring and stirring and stealing a few marshmellows along the way. I think he enjoyed his first experience in the kitchen. 
We tried repeatedly to get a smile today with the camera but no such luck. Even his Valentine's Day surprises didn't cheer him up enough for a smile. I guess even two-year-olds have those days. We still spent a nice day together as a family and spent much needed outdoor time at the park.
Ian's hair went crazy curly in the last few months so we decided to go with a more managable look...the big boy haircut. It really did change his baby face to a big boy face. 