Latest Developments

Lately I have been into getting into everything.... I like to think of it as helping mommy put away the laundry, but I guess it's more fun to take the clothes OUT of the drawer after she's put them all away :-)
I've also been concentrating (note: the face) on walking with my new scooter-toy. It's wicked fast, but sometimes it gets ahead of me and I tumble. KABOOM - and then we clap :-)
Bridger and I are still good buds. She has learned to put up with a lot of my need for a jungle gym to climb on....but I am starting to learn how to play with her (I like to watch mommy/daddy play catch with her). Her toys look just like mine, but mommy/daddy seem to want to keep them away from me (haven't quite figured that one out yet). 

superbowl weekend

Cousin Drew and I had a bonding weekend. First, Noni, Auntie and Mommy took us to get our pictures taken. I didn't think I would like sharing the lime-light, but it was a lot of fun. We were on opposing teams for
the superbowl, b/c his daddy his a Bears fan and my Mommy and Papa won't allow it for me. I didn't really watch the game much anyways....too late, past my bedtime. 

my weekend with daddy and bridger

This weekend I got to bond with daddy and bridger; I got to crawl around a lot;
cuddle with Bridger
and learn how to climb up on more things..... I'm starting to understand that there are some things I can't play with....but I haven't quite learned to take that defeat happily :-) Mommy....be patient, I'll get there. 

My "Uncle Ty" and the guitar

My Uncle Ty came to visit me (with Auntie Erika) a couple weeks ago and he gave me a lesson on how to play the guitar (like my daddy does).
There is something about Uncle Ty that I captures my full attention...
I know we're going to great buddies when I get a little bigger and can play catch with him and play this game called...."Bags".
But for now, I just like listening to his voice and his jam sessions with daddy. 

party animal

My Auntie and Uncle threw this great holiday party this weekend, and I got to hang out with my cousins
My Auntie let me sleep over in her house...
but it was hard to go to sleep after
playing with all my cousins and aunties...
and Hailey of course too :-) 

my newest cousin

I just had to show everybody my brand new cousin...
She is just perfect.... so dainty and
little and sweet and
I just can't wait til she gets a little bigger so I don't look like I"m going to squash her :-) Right now she's really sleepy... but it won't be long and we'll be running around our grandparents' yards and playing tag, making snowmen, and going on bike rides too! 

step by step

This is my new trick I learned this weekend...
I really concentrate hard,
and sometimes get a little too brave...
but that's okay - I'll just keep trying til I get it.... (can't tell who I get my determination traits from more - mommy or daddy :-) 

Exercise....exercise....

This is my new morning exercise routine...
Down,
and
up.... 

better late than never

I know this is a little out of order, but my mommy lost her camera for a while and these pictures were missing from the bunch. But, all is well now, and she wanted to show everybody some pictures from our December wedding for Adam and Audrey.
Auntie Sharon showed me some dance moves....
And Papa does what he does best.... he acts silly and makes me giggle, lots. To bring you back up to speed - I am working on two new teeth (my top too) and I'm sure my mommy and daddy will be taking lots of snapshots to try and capture the new arrivals for you.....soon to come :-) 

New's year 2006/2007

Mommy and daddy took me on a little road trip up north this weekend to Uncle Wesley's family cabin. It was an 8 month-old's dream...I got to play with my baby cousin and my friends.

Jackson always is so nice to me and plays with me and teaches me big-boy kinds of stuff (here he is teaching me my colors).
We also gave our parents a concert... Drew was too young to play, but he was a good listener (and sleeper - didn't even bother him a bit). Mommy and daddy put us to bed and spent the rest of the night laughing really hard with everybody and playin' games. No fair.... 

Christmas Day, 2006

Christmas day was one I wish I would always be able to remember....
I woke up in my crib Christmas morning and this guy they call Santa had come to my house (I'm not really comprehending that all yet), and then later that day my noni and papa came to visit with great grandma and grandpa. But first, we visited a very special auntie of mine....she is my great, great aunt - isn't that the greatest?
One of the things I liked to play with the most was my new band set that I got from my auntie and uncle. I can see how this is going to provide lots and lots of entertainment in the future. My mommy and daddy have watched me turn from an amateur army-crawler to a almost-efficient crawler over the past week.
(here's my great, great aunt I was talking about)