Today's Toby

Tonight was Back To School night for Toby's school, so Mom and Dad got to see Toby's classroom and meet his teachers. This is a picture of their class. This was his 4th Grade "all about me" worksheet.  

Toby has decided he wants to walk to school with his friends. Today was their first day of doing it. He's the 3rd on the pickup route. This was them with the map of their route, nearly setting out in the wrong direction. But, in the end, they got it sort out and even made it to school a little early.  

Ready for his first day of 4th Grade! And eager to pass on his wisdom to the new Kindergartener next to him.  

There were donuts with candles. There were balloons and party hats. There were awesome presents. All the happiest returns, kiddo. May this next turn around the sun be even better than the last. We love you!  

Getting a head start on birthday celebrating at Safari Putt-Putt!

Presenting his block castle, featuring a drawbridge and a "cat-like" entrance.  

Selfie with Mom, where Mom tries to see whether she's actually hitting the correct button despite the glare.  

Follow the Toby and see where he goes.  

To celebrate Toby's birthday we went to a Yankees/Blue Jays game with Hudson!  We had a great time, even though the Yankees won.  

Instead of a party with many kids, Toby once again choose to celebrate his party with one firend doing something special. Here they are with the pre-game donuts.  

He used to avoid the playground water features.  Not anymore.  

It looks like he's really happy to see me, but he is actually just enjoying being a goofball.  

Books for everyone!  

Grandpa Wright supervised some cardboard cutting. He requested a Milwaukee Brewers logo and Toby was happy to comply  

Unfortunately, this attempt at not touching the floor crashed out.  

During the school year, we at the library more often. But during the summer, we can afford to spend enough time to build a whole airport.   

Toby built a creature he named "humanasaur". Apparently, the creature is a little fiesty.  

Watching the fish. Taking notes of their form.  

One goofball making another goofball giggle.  

Taking aim...  

The kids went to art camp together this summer. This was Toby and some of his artwork from the first week.  

Chicago guys.  

Toby inherited the crown during our visit to the Chicago Children's Museum from another child who was called away. It was a big responsibility, but with the help of Spencer (and a few other kids), he managed to keep all the rogues in line.  

Toby wasn't happy that the one time I filmed wasn't his best run on the obstacle course.    

Whale, hello there!  

Wading in for an adventure.  

All blue and orange teams are the same, right? Asking for a friend.  

Checking out a 3D model of the city of Chicago at the Chicago Architecture Center.  

Seems like something fishy is going on here.