William Jay's Life

Post-Clamming Snooze

2010-03-28T18:43:00.001-07:00

Will fell asleep as we were leaving Ocean Shores yesterday around 6:00p.m. He didn't wake up until 7:00 a.m. this morning.

Razor Clamming

2010-03-28T18:31:00.001-07:00

Drying off and warming up after getting knocked down by a wave. Does he have on pants?

Nope!

No matter how many times he tripped on a clam hole and got wet, he didn't want to go back to the warm car. I eventually got him there. See above.

Assessing the damage.

Razor Clam Festival and Clam Dig

2010-03-28T18:25:00.000-07:00

Will stripped down soon after getting to the beach. Here he is with John and our friends Jake and Tim.

Will trying to talk Tim into giving him the clam gun back.

Ready to do some digging! (This photo was taken several minutes before those shown above)

Will remembered how to use the clam gun.

John and Will at the Razor Clam Festival

Will at the Park

2010-03-21T22:37:00.001-07:00

These photos were taken by our friend Imran who visited us this past week.

Will wanted to show off his 6 pack to all the ladies out there.

Funs times at the Port Orchard waterfront park

Look at that form!

Will showing off the upside down and backwards slide move

Christmas in Hawaii 2009

2010-01-01T11:35:00.001-08:00

This is from our second trip to the beach near Waikaloa.

Playing on the paddle board in Kona.

Christmas 2009

2010-01-01T11:15:00.000-08:00

We spent the Christmas holiday in Hawaii with Grandma and Grandpa Purves and Aunt Julie and Uncle Matt. The first 2 nights were spent in Waikiki and the next 7 nights were spent in Kona on the Big Island.

These 3 photos are from our trip to a state park near the Waikaloa resort on the Big Island.

In Waikiki there was a beach area protected from the waves by a wall about 100 yards out in the water. This is where a lot of families with little kids were hanging out because they could run around in the shallow water without getting knocked down.

On December 16,2009, Noah's Ark Daycare had a Christmas program. Will is in the center with the mulicolored sweater. He loved being on stage and didn't want to leave. He stayed up there smiling and dancing for everyone after the show was over.

Halloween 09 the after party

2009-10-31T21:12:00.000-07:00

Notice the saggy pants.

Halloween 2009

2009-10-31T19:01:00.001-07:00

Purves family pumpkins

Elvis on the town

Treat! (Will does not say "Trick or Treat", he is more specific)

Sequim Pumpkin Patch with the Harveys

2009-10-31T18:56:00.001-07:00

Bo and Will ride in pumpkin patch style!

The view from up here is amazing!

The giant pumpkin sling shot is worth the $5

Will loves his pumkin.

International Kite Festival 08/23/2009

2009-08-27T14:53:00.001-07:00

Once again we travelled out to Long Beach, WA for the Kite Festival. This year, however, we brought our own kite. Will had a great time playing on the beach, flying his kite and looking at the other kites.

Mt. Ellinor hike with Amanda

2009-08-27T14:44:00.001-07:00

My friend Amanda and I hiked to the summit of Mt. Ellinor on 08/22/09. You know it was a good climb when you are looking down at clouds at the end.

Will and John stayed home. I just thought I'd put the photos on here anyway.

These goats are very tame. There were a few mom and baby pairs near the summit.

We were both completely wiped out when we reached the top. It took us 2.25 hours and it was hard almost the whole way.

Here is one of the first goats we saw.

Climbing into the clouds!

July 4th in Vancouver, B.C.

2009-08-27T14:37:00.001-07:00

Will left the USA for the first time on 07/04/09. These photos are from the water playground at Stanley Park in Vancouver, B.C.

Canada here I come!

Phoenix Airport Hilton Pool - 06/07/08

2009-06-11T20:18:00.000-07:00

The Grand Canyon - 06/07/09

2009-06-11T20:15:00.001-07:00

AZ 06/05/09 - 06/08/09

2009-06-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to AZ for our friend Dave's wedding. Here is Will tossing back some raisins at the reception.

The wedding was in Sedona. It was outdoors just to the left of where John and Will are in this photo. Obviously, the view was very nice.

John and Will having some fun in the pool in Sedona.

Will checking out downtown from the stroller.

You can see the Snoopy rock above Will's head in this photo.

Happy 20 month Birthday!

2009-05-12T20:56:00.001-07:00

We celebrated Will's birthday with a Port Orchard cheeseburger and french fry survey. We ordered a plain cheeseburger and french fries from Burger King, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Wendy's, A&W and Jack in the Box. The best burger was from A&W. I also thought they had the best french fries. John thought the Jack in the Box french fries were best. Will did not like any of the burgers but seemed to think all the french fries were divine!

Guillemot Cove Nature Reserve 04-19-09

2009-04-19T17:04:00.000-07:00

This is a county park near our house.

There were lots of rocks for Will to toss in the water.

We didn't all wear green on purpose. I promise.

Laughing Will Video

2009-04-17T18:19:00.001-07:00

Happy Easter and 19 month Birthday!

2009-04-12T19:02:00.000-07:00

Pierce County YMCA - 5K for Kids

2009-04-04T16:55:00.000-07:00

This pic is from Will a few nights ago. I thought it was a funny one.

This is Will snug in his stroller post-race.

Say cheese!

This is me, crawling across the finish line with a really old woman in front of me!

Video of Will doing the Maniac and John singing

2009-03-03T23:04:00.000-08:00

Dad had the day off!

2009-02-16T19:50:00.000-08:00

He got to go to the park with me today!

Zoo Visit 02/15/09

2009-02-15T20:51:00.000-08:00

This walrus and William seemed to be having a staring contest.

William enjoyed the sheep and goats in the petting zoo.

He was proud of himself when he reached the top of this plastic rock thing.

William was more interested in his own reflection at this exhibit.

Our little chick!

17 month birthday!

2009-02-14T19:57:00.001-08:00

Will and Morgan Jo Carroll - 02/05/2009

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Will had a great time playing with my friend Jolene's 2 year old daughter Morgan.

Having fun in the backyard with Cousin Kirk

2009-02-14T19:37:00.000-08:00

Trip to the Fort Worth Zoo 02-02-09

2009-02-14T19:24:00.000-08:00

I had a snack before seeing the exhibits.

Grandma Sue gave me a lift so I could see some animals.

Hey that lion has one of these in his mouth too!

I was asleep for the first part of lunch at the Cheesecake Factory. Learning about animals is hard work!

Trip to Texas! 01-31-09 to 02-08-09

2009-02-14T19:16:00.000-08:00

I got to borrow Cousin Teddy's longhorn towel. I thought my dad would like to see me as a little Bevo.

This tub is huge!

I like real Tex-Mex. We ate at Tres Amigos the first night in TX. I loved chips and queso!

Visit to Zoo 01-23-2009

2009-02-14T19:06:00.001-08:00

Now that we are zoo members, we can go all the time. Thanks Grandpa Bill and Grandma Sue!

Sunny day at the park

2009-01-19T16:43:00.000-08:00

This video is of Will at the park today. The girl in the background spinning is my friend Amanda's daughter Anna. Will got his long hair cut yesterday and is really starting to look like a little boy.

William called 911

2009-01-16T22:28:00.000-08:00

This evening around 8:00 pm while we were upstairs with William, I saw him pick up the phone and push a few buttons. I just reached over and unplugged it so he could keep pretending to talk on the phone. A few minutes later we went down to the basement.

Apparently, the few buttons he pushed were 9-1-1. While we were in the basement they called back to see if we were okay because there was a "hang-up" from our number. We didn't hear the phone ring so we didn't answer the call. Then they sent the police to our house. We didn't hear them either. No, we don't need hearing aides. We just have a 65" inch TV and a toddler that has been sqawking like the pteradactyls he saw on TV this afternoon. The call center left a message on our voicemail to call them back. I called them and explained what happened. It was embarassing. I am sure our neighbors think we are drug dealers now.

16 month Birthday

2009-01-12T20:07:00.000-08:00

Museum of History and Industry, Seattle, WA - 01/04/08

2009-01-04T15:00:00.001-08:00

This museum has a lot of ramps. Will isn't used to walking on an incline. He decided to back down the whole way on his belly like he does the stairs at home.

Will and John enjoying the Rainier beer

display.

Will trying to lift the 20lb. and 40lb. salmon. This display was teaching Will that sorting salmon by hand was hard work. He agreed.

Will with a lighter salmon.

He caught it with his bare hands.

Zoolights, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, 01/02/09

2009-01-04T14:49:00.001-08:00

On Friday night we went to the Zoolights display at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, WA

It was only about 35 F but William kept warm with his fuzzy hat and blanket.

Christmas

2008-12-26T23:12:00.000-08:00

SNOW!!!

2008-12-26T22:54:00.001-08:00

This was last week before the second round of snow hit us.

Will at the bottom of the "hill"

Waiting on dad

15 month old Will

2008-12-17T22:05:00.001-08:00

2008-12-13T21:12:00.000-08:00

My Grandma Vicki came to visit me 12/04 - 12/08

She's funny!

Christmas card photos and titles

2008-12-13T21:04:00.001-08:00

Happy William

#1 William

Scared Schipperke

The glare

The happy family with double chins

Port Orchard Christmas Festival

2008-12-13T20:58:00.001-08:00

We went to the Port Orchard Christmas Festival on 12-06-08.

There were a lot of neat things at the festival. It was hard to get me to look at the camera.

I hated this. Who are these people and why did my parents hand me over to them?

Thanksgiving visit from Grandma and Grandpa

2008-12-13T20:38:00.001-08:00

While Grandma and Grandpa were here, we visited the reindeer at Clearcreek Nursery in Silverdale, WA

The nursery also had a snow machine inside with lots of Christmas trees. The "snow" made me and my mom cough so we left this area quickly. We later learned the the "snow" was really soap.

Grandpa was trying to give me bunny ears!

An iphone would make a great gift if any of you last minute shoppers are needing ideas.

Here is a video of the reindeer tearing up a tree.

More Walking Will

2008-11-25T19:53:00.000-08:00

Walking Will

2008-11-18T19:23:00.000-08:00

Sleepy Will

2008-11-18T19:21:00.000-08:00

Sleepy in Seattle

Seattle Children's Museum

2008-11-18T19:17:00.000-08:00

Will in a whale.

There wasn't much to this part of the museum. Just some slides for little balls.

What is under this rock?

A Slug!

Forest creature Will

Seattle Children's Museum

2008-11-18T19:12:00.000-08:00

This is a long hollow log.

It was just right for crawling Will.

Most of the photos with the lifevest were very unhappy.

A nice lady was trying to tell me what to do with this exhibit but I just banged stuff together.

Looking for fossils.

Fun with a box

2008-11-18T19:10:00.001-08:00

Laughing Will Video

2008-11-17T19:23:00.000-08:00

Laughing Will Video

2008-11-17T19:11:00.000-08:00

14th Month Birthday

2008-11-12T18:35:00.000-08:00

Will likes to play peek-a-boo with the shower curtain.

Fun with the Spice Rack

2008-11-09T22:00:00.000-08:00

Halloween

2008-11-02T07:29:00.001-08:00

Dungeness Spit and Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-26T19:56:00.000-07:00

Today we went to enjoy the sunshine at the Dungeness Spit.

Out of the Ergo for some photos with Mom. . .

. . .and Dad

Digging in the sand with a stick is fun!

After we left the Spit, we went to the Pumpkin Patch. I got to see some 2 week old pigs. I wanted to get in there and crawl around with my new pink friends but my parents wouldn't let me. There were lots of things to see and do at the Pumpkin Patch - a corn maze, a pumpkin launch (think giant slingshot) a chicken feeding area, a show and of course a giant pumpkin patch. We didn't do any of those things because shortly after this photo was taken my diaper leaked on my mom while she was holding me. We quickly picked out our pumpkins and went home.

Playing at the park 10-19-08

2008-10-20T09:29:00.001-07:00

Playing at the park on 10-19-08

2008-10-20T09:25:00.000-07:00

Happy 13th Month Birthday!

2008-10-12T21:18:00.000-07:00

This photo was taken a few weeks ago when I went to my first high school football game - South Kitsap v. Franklin Pierce. South Kitsap won by a lot.

Here I am a few weeks ago in the tub having fun with my tug boat.

Here I am enjoying a post bath naked cow ride.

This was taken today my 13th month birthday

I'm a happy boy.

Will - the early days

2008-09-23T22:09:00.000-07:00

Will got a birthday card from the NICU/ICN and it got me thinking about this time last year. These are a few videos that never made it on the blog.

First Birthday Party

2008-09-18T19:31:00.006-07:00

Ready for my shower!

First Birthday Party

2008-09-18T19:31:00.005-07:00

My very own cake!

This stuff is pretty good.

Do I have something on my face?

Yum!

You can see all 4 of my teeth I'm so happy!

First Birthday Party

2008-09-18T19:31:00.004-07:00

Here I am opening up presents with my cousin Kirk.

Morgan is my mom's friend's little girl. She is my size but a year older. I liked playing by her.

Bring on the cake!

I'll take that!

I'm ready to party

Lake Kickapoo Fun

2008-09-18T19:31:00.003-07:00

I wore my Grandma Vicki's headband

I played with some cars

I tried to reach things I wasn't supposed to touch.

I wore Papa Bill's hat.

First Swim

2008-09-18T19:31:00.002-07:00

I took my first dip in a pool during my stay at Southlake.

Pre-swim pose.

Trip to Ft. Worth Zoo with Grandma Sue

2008-09-18T19:31:00.001-07:00

So the DFW area was the third stop on my trip to Texas but it was the first place my parents got out the camera. The camera was acting funny so only a few of the pictures were clear. Unfortunately, these are all with my mom. The rest of the photots were foggy.

It is hard to get a good picture of me when I'm in the Ergo.

A horned creature dad called "Satan Goat" is on the rocky ledge behind us.

Wild Child in the High Chair

2008-09-02T17:58:00.000-07:00

First Haircut

2008-09-01T15:07:00.001-07:00

Will was a perfect little gentleman during his first haircut.

He seemed to take the whole experience very seriously.
He looks very handsome.

Dancing Will

2008-08-31T15:22:00.000-07:00

Post-game party

2008-08-31T10:26:00.001-07:00

The excitement of the game made Will wild last night.

Will's First College Football Game - WSU v. OSU

2008-08-31T10:15:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we went to Qwest Field to watch Oklahoma State beat up on Washington State. We all had a good time.

Will enjoyed playing with the cotton candy container the kid behind us gave him.

It was far more interesting than the WSU band.

Megaphone? Looking at the world with sugar coated glasses? Only Will knows what this was about.

The little man ran out of gas during the 4th quarter.

Playing with storage containers is fun!

2008-08-25T17:31:00.000-07:00

Mom please, I am working here!

Fine, If I smile will you leave?

I'm serious, can't you see I'm too busy for your photo op?

I'll just ignore you while I stack them all together.

Yeah, I did this. I put them all together in one stack!

Driving Home from Astoria, OR

2008-08-25T17:27:00.000-07:00

We got stuck in traffic on the way home on I-5.

Will handled it pretty well.

I even got him to smile a few times.

Of course, every man has his breaking point.

Cape Disappointment and Astoria, OR

2008-08-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

We walked along the beach at Cape Disappointment sunset.

Our tent has a funny little vent on the side that looks like it could be a door just for Will.

On 08-24-08 we went to breakfast in Astoria, OR at Andrew and Steve's Diner.

They had good food and friendly service.

International Kite Festival at Long Beach, WA

2008-08-25T17:12:00.000-07:00

On 08-23-08 we went to the International Kite Festival at Long Beach, WA.

This was Will's first trip to the Pacific coast.

He had to try the sand. It was yummy.

We camped at the nearby Cape Disappointment State park.

New jogging stroller and Will with his Dada

2008-08-25T17:10:00.001-07:00

Mom tossing me chicken is as funny as sneezing

2008-08-18T07:46:00.000-07:00

Hiding spot

2008-08-18T07:45:00.001-07:00

Almost Walking Will!

2008-08-16T08:16:00.000-07:00

Will is not the baby in the family anymore!

2008-08-16T08:10:00.000-07:00

Will's cousin Theodore Charles Finnell was born yesterday. He weighed in at 10 lbs. 2 oz. and measured 22 in. long!

Happy 11th Month Birthday!

2008-08-12T21:51:00.001-07:00

Will with Aunt Julie, Uncle Matt, Grandma Sue and Grandpa Bill

2008-08-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

I'm Fast!

2008-08-10T10:31:00.000-07:00

Will likes to crawl to the stairs as fast as he can.

This makes all the grown-ups in the room get up.

Then he stops to see who followed him.

Hanging out in the crib

2008-08-05T13:37:00.001-07:00

He is all greasy and crazy looking because he was just slathered with sunscreen in preparation for our daily walk.

Trip to Spokane 08/01 - 08/03

2008-08-05T13:29:00.001-07:00

Spoakne's Riverfront Park has a giant wagon. The slide is very thin so John and I didn't go down the slide with Will.

Flying Will!

Same park.

We also drove over to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho where we got engaged five years ago. This photo was taken in the park where John popped the question.

Will's hair is fun to style after sunsceen is put on his scalp.

Last Day at Noah's Ark Daycare

2008-08-05T13:24:00.000-07:00

Will with Jennifer

Will with Tracey

Will with Katherine

Will with Julie (Katherine's daughter)

Will with Karen

July 31, 2008 was Will's last day at Noah's Ark Daycare and my last day at Crawford, McGilliard, Peterson & Yelish. These are some photos of Will with the people that took care of him at Noah's Ark.

Crawling

2008-07-21T20:35:00.000-07:00

My mom mentioned that she had not seen Will crawl except up the stairs. This video is for you mom.

We went to the Sequim Lavender Festival today

2008-07-19T18:32:00.001-07:00

We ate lunch at Purple Haze Lavender Farm. I had the best salmon ever, John had a good brat and Will ate some of my salmon and munched on a corn cob.
John and Will in the lavender. John is sporting his new glasses.

This is a better picture of John but of course Will is looking away.

While not the most visually appealing dish, a frozen banana coated in lavender infused chocolate is yummy.

I believe this is the Royal Velvet variety. It was a fun day.

Climbing the Stairs

2008-07-14T19:23:00.000-07:00

Manchester State Park

2008-07-13T16:17:00.001-07:00

We went to Manchester State Park this afternoon. There is a nice view of Mt. Rainier and the Sound.

Will enjoyed some beach side dining.

He wore his cute sunhat today.

Of course he looked adorable in it.

Here is his serious look.

Happy Ten Month Birthday!

2008-07-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

Hello World!

Beets for Breakfast

2008-06-14T13:21:00.001-07:00

That's right, I had beets for breakfast.

I love beets this week.

I had a post meal sink bath.

Here is my dish towel loin cloth

Little nude dude.

Happy Nine Month Birthday!

2008-06-12T21:55:00.000-07:00

In these first three photos you can see a bit of beet on my nose.

You can also see my second tooth.

And of course there is always drool.

Mom wiped off my face for these photos.

I was mad about the clean-up for a while but I got over it.

Sneezing is funny

2008-06-09T20:16:00.000-07:00

Almost Crawling

2008-05-30T21:34:00.001-07:00

He sure is cute!

2008-05-18T20:26:00.000-07:00

Check out the tooth!

No matter how many times I wipe his chin, there is always drool.

Point No Point

2008-05-18T20:22:00.001-07:00

Today we went to the Point No Point Lighthouse at the North end of Kitsap County. There is a nice beach there and some hiking trails. John and I had a nice time. Will slept in his Ergo.

Watching TV with Dad

2008-05-18T20:20:00.001-07:00

8th Month Birthday

2008-05-12T20:07:00.000-07:00

Check out my Faux-hawk

2008-04-27T17:39:00.000-07:00

Around the House with Will

2008-04-26T17:16:00.000-07:00

This little rocking chair belonged to John's mom.

Will had a fun time trying it out this afternoon.

The rarely seen closed mouth smile.

Yummy prunes!

They are so good I even fed myself some.

Will Laughing on Bed

2008-04-24T17:59:00.000-07:00

Seventh Month Birthday at Scenic Beach State Park

2008-04-12T17:59:00.001-07:00

We went to Scenic Beach State Park this afternoon for a picnic.

This park is located about 20 min. away on the Hood Canal

We had our picnic in the shade and then walked along the beach.

Will has started sticking his tongue out when we stick ours out. It is pretty funny.

John took Will out to look at the water. He liked watching the waves.