Sunday Update

Reuben loves riding on his grandpa's shoulders.

Sometimes he decides he wants down quite suddenly and simply dives to the ground. It's a good thing his grandpa has great reflexes.

Reuben has also a become a big fan of the tree swing in his grandpa's front yard.

Here's the wind up.Swinging

Here's Eliza charitably giving Reuben some styling advice. You can't see it in the picture but she's brushing his hair. You can see how grateful Reuben is for the help.

Eliza's tastes are rubbing off on Reuben. From Eliza's example he's decided purple is the best of all possible colors. We were at the store the other day and he picked out this hat, maybe for Easter Sunday? It took one crazy chase, a lot of negotiating and finally some treachery to get it out of his hands.

I recently let him pick out a small bouncy ball at Walmart and he found a purple one with pink flowers. I threw it back to make sure that was really his choice and he determinedly dug it back out. It's been rolling/bouncing around our living room ever since. I think Eliza should be proud.

Reuben hooting at our Great Horned Owl. They had a nice conversation going the other night.

Reuben's reaction to his first girl scout cookie. He shoved the cookie, the WHOLE cookie in his mouth so quickly that the picture blurred.

This is my victory shot. I went box hunting on Friday and got +20 liquor boxes, all clean and in good shape back to my apartment. Let the packing continue! Reuben has been climbing and burrowing through them with glee.