Toys Toys Toys

Along with a baby comes the inevitable. Tons of toys. We have an incredibly generous groups of family and friends, and we have so many toys for Keenan, which he loves! It's so funny to watch him learn and discover new things through playing with them too.

There are some toys that I've even integrated into the decor, as crazy as that sounds. It's gonna be pulled out as soon as it's put away, so I might as well save a step and keep them out.

There are some toys that I've even integrated into the decor, as crazy as that sounds. It's gonna be pulled out as soon as it's put away, so I might as well save a step and keep them out.

Because his parents are really into pirates, so is Keenan. Here is the proof of that, on display beside the fireplace. Which happens to be his favourite place to play and crawl on. I feel some grey hair coming on already. At least the edges have been baby proofed!

If Keenan wanted to play with this wooden train set, he'd have to find all the pieces in the toy box and put it together every single time. Did I say he'd have to? Oh ya, I meant ME! Therefore, this train set it out on display for him to pull apart every other minute. But at least I know the pieces are somewhere on the floor and not amongst the millions of toys in the toy box.

This was a cool thing, made on Vancouver Island, and given to us from auntie Michele and uncle Garry (they spoil him, along with every other auntie and uncle!) Too cool to put away in the toy box, that's for sure. I love that it's a very Canadian toy.

Boys and their toys

This is truly a piece of art. My parents gave this to Keenan for an early first birthday present. Whoever thinks men aren't interested in children's toys have yet to see this bad boy.  As all the men who have studied this rocking bike have found, each piece is in no way mass produced. What a labour of love. It was handcrafted by Craig Donaldson, and is a hit in our home, with his B.A. biker parents. Keenan is a little daredevil, particularly fond of trying to stand on the seat. But it really is the coolest thing, and I am proud to have this toy on display in our house.

For the record, I only ride a pedal bike.

Mountain biking at Kicking Horse Resort in Golden, BC

Bathtime is just not truly bathtime without a bath FULL of toys. This is the only toy that I let stay in the bathtub; it's not only fun but also functional. I don't know if anyone else remembers smashing their head on the bathtub faucet, but I sure do. I should have listened when my mom told me that only oceans are supposed to have tidal waves... Anyways, this whale is cute and awesome, and prevents any smashed heads. And every time the whale starts barfing water, Keenan is happy, which in turn, means I'm happy.

Are there any toys you always have hanging out?

Feel free to leave comments or suggestions!
Thanks again for reading!
Jena xo