We're trying to beat the heat at the pool.
Philip does not like to wear or be trapped in any kind of floatation device.
So, we spend our time running back and forth between the big pool and the baby pool.
It's hard to beat the heat while running after an independent child.
Philip had a great time most every afternoon at the beach making bubbles.
He figured out how to wave the wand and make bubbles almost immediately!
We've been at the beach all week.
Philip has enjoyed playing in the sand,
Walking in the water,
Watching the waves come in,
Building sandcastles with Daddy,
And knocking them down.
He didn't care too much for the pool.
He also enjoyed putting sand on Uncle Rob.
Philip has recently discovered that he enjoys walking in our shoes.
At first, he would bring us our shoes to put on while we were getting ready in the mornings.
Then one day he started putting them on himself.
And now, it's a game!
We took Philip to the zoo this weekend. Mommy has been working most Saturdays lately, so this was our first Saturday all together in a long time.
Philip seemed to enjoy climbing on the benches, running, and being outside.
The animals were secondary to everything else.
Philip is not a big fan of being carried or held anymore. He wants to be "down" and walking on his own. 
Here's Philip with the Elephants. 
The tiger was one of the few animals that held his attention for more than 5 seconds.
Riding the train was a favorite. 
Especially sitting down on his own.
This is Philip and my parents' neighbor's cat.
Philip LOVES this cat.
He always tries to put his head on the cat to "hug" it.
Sometimes the cat allows this to happen...
Sometimes the cat runs away just in time.
Dad and Philip before church.
No time for pictures - Philip's outside!
Philip and Mommy
Chasing bubbles!
Another Easter gift from my parents.
It's Rocket from the Little Einsteins!
