Bear Grylls

I've decided that Calum is quite the outdoorsman. I knew this before but this week has definitely verified this thought. It's been really nice out lately and we have been soaking it in, with trips to the pool, zoo and the temple.

At the zoo he liked the animals, but he kept getting distracted by the rocks, dirt, grass and leaves. Venturing off to play in little alcoves under the trees. He did that a lot this week.  He would plop down wherever he found dirt and start searching for ants. At the park, the temple, our parking lot. If there's dirt, he's in it, and is content to stay there for as long as I will let him. Calum as always loved the animals at the zoo, but it was the bear this week that stood out to him most. He kept imitating it when we got home. Crawling around, growling and pretending to bite things. All the while making sure to tell me, "I'm a bear, rawr!" This reminded me of the outdoor survival man Bear Grylls. Basically, I think Calum is going to be his generations Bear Grylls.

He's not afraid to get messy...

He'll even eat dirt if he must. (enjoying his dirt cup reward after a hard day's labor planting flowers with dad)

He isn't afraid of animals. In addition to bathing these two wild dogs, he got close enough to see the whites of a goose's eyes who started hissing at him and Calum didn't even flinch.

He's pretty daring. One of his favorite things to do is pretend to fall off the bed head first. He'll start inching off "Oh no mom, I'm falling." Then I grab his legs and dangle him off. He thinks he's hilarious. He'll even do it when I'm not paying attention. Then he really does fall off the bed head first. He thinks it's funny. Who is this kid?

(Yes, he's in midair. What a stud.)

He desperately needs fresh air!

Calum is constantly begging to go outside. Even if it is just out onto our balcony to play with bubbles, chalk and look for the school bus.

Always finding ways to make use of whatever he might find.

He's not afraid to get a little sun burnt.

Missed a spot while applying sunscreen, poor kid.

Knows how to set up camp. "Of course, mom, of course."

(also, i think he's being a bear, or hiding from a bear in this picture. haha)

He's like a fish in the water.

He can find fresh fruit anywhere.

 And did I mention he loves that vitamin D?

He knows how to work that camera.

Almost everyday when we walk outside he sits down on the same stair and says "take a picture of me mom." Seriously, almost every day. Haha. 

 Most importantly this kid doesn't get by on good looks alone, he know's how to sell himself.

me- "Why are you so cute?"

him- "I'm little."

me- "You're cute Calum."

him- "I'm not cute."

me- "What are you?"

him- "I'm a Foulger."

me- "A Foulger?"

him- "Yes, I'm Calum Foulger, give me five!"

 Basically, we had a good week with our little bear. He never ceases to entertain, whether he's telling me to feel the baby in his belly, insisting we get a Costco hot dog, singing "Bringing home a baby bumble-dog" at home or singing hymns at church. He is constantly making us smile and love the outdoors more than ever! If you ask me, he's good at what he does. Haha. 

We had an awesome Memorial Day with friends. We are so excited that summer has begun and that many more outdoor adventures await!