Talking...

This talking thing is pretty cool. Daddy was off work Wednesday and Thursday this week so we did a little bit of going; OK a lot of going. Wednesday we went to Wal-mart and bought groceries, we swam, and ate a great Mexican dinner (I had rice). Thursday we went to Douglasville. Mommy packed a bag and I thought we were going somewhere to spend the night. We played flash cards, read books, acted goofy (OK mommy acted goofy), and sang songs along with my CD (and in case you were wondering I like the Itsy Bitsy Spider and The Peanut that sat on the Railroad Track) We went to Garden Ridge...look like a girly store to me. Daddy did get some manly signs to hang up in our Man Room. Mommy found me some more flash cards and she got a new grater. You would have thought daddy bought her a new car. She was beyond excited. Then we found a cool store with lots of toys. I got a book and it was free! Mommy says free is the best price! We had lunch a Mellow Mushroom. I wasn't crazy about it. No kid menu for me. :( We came home and I napped then we went to buy paint for our man room. Daddy let mommy pick out the color. I think he felt guilty since its our room. She picked out a pale purple, I looked at daddy like stop her...but he didn't. Thank goodness daddy says most of it will be covered with our signs. I'm teething some horrible lately and about 5 hours of sleep is all I need and those aren't all together. Poor mommy. She's a trooper though. With all my new teeth I'm talking a lot more. Yesterday I said Owl...and if mommy asks me what it says I say HOOOO HOOO! I can say Apple, and I tried to say Sharon. Of course I can say D. And I only talk when I want too, so don't try to make me. OK I think I'll go to bed and try to sleep for a little while. It's the weekend and Daddy's working so I'll probably blog tomorrow. Oh and one last thing....I can say Plane ticket to Japan but it doesn't do any good. (Love you Aunt Brandi)

Weekend Recap

Ok so the last blog caught you up on my play date...now time to recap our weekend. Saturday morning mommy and I went to visit Aunt Dottie. We didn't stay too long. She even has a box of toys at her house. She played ball with me...that's my favorite thing to do! We spent the rest of Saturday relaxing and hanging around the house. We did venture out to Wal-mart and did a little looking around. Then we stopped by Payless Shoes to look for daddy some new shoes. He didn't get any but I did! I'll post a picture later. Saturday night I got to stay with Granny and Robert for a little while. Mommy and Daddy had dinner at Red Robin. There isn't much for me to eat there so I was happy staying with Granny; although I think I wore her out. I've been a little fussy. New teeth you know. Sunday we slept right through church. Ok daddy slept right through church and me and mommy didn't feel like going by ourselves. So we ended up going to breakfast with Granny. Then we made a stop by Target. Granny asked me what I wanted as we were looking at the toys so I told her "ball" and guess what I got a ball. This talking thing is awesome. When I say stuff I either get what I ask for or everyone claps. Talking is going to be a breeze! Sunday afternoon Paw Paw and Maw Maw Tweedell came by for a visit. We had a great time playing flash cards and of course ball. Daddy took me for ice cream once everyone left. We had a great weekend and we hope you did too!

Play Date and Pool Time

Well Friday was the Big Day! I had my very first play date here at my house. We woke up early and ate breakfast. Then mommy took me to Granny's so she could finish up cleaning and start cooking. The house was so clean when I got back home you would literally eat cookies off of it (which is good because I throw mine a lot!) Mommy made a sandwich ring, dips, and cookies. She made a cake but we didn't have anything to make icing so she saved it for her and daddy...mistake? Probably not :) Around 12:30 my friends started arriving. I was so excited! Ian came first with his mom. He's so cool. He even brought a toy! We played in my room until Abby got there. She's my best friend. We ate lunch then played the rest of the afternoon. I was so tired that I excused myself for a little nap. My friends didn't seem to mind. Ian must have liked the idea because once I woke up he went down for a nap. Abby was a trooper she didn't need a nap. We had such a great time but boy all that playing can sure wear a baby out! When they left mommy, daddy, and I went to Granny and Harold's. Granny cooked steaks for all of us. Aunt Sharon and Uncle D came over and we went swimming! We had a great night! I can't wait for my next play date!

Go Go Go

On the go pretty much sums up today. I decided to wake up around 4 am this morning. Not a good idea. We were all pretty much give out by 3 pm today. We did manage to make it all the way to Wal-mart, stop by the Dollar Tree, and mom got me some chicken on the way home. This after noon we went to the bank, the dollar store, and mom got her a sandwich at Subway. I feel like we were either on the go or napping. Mommy has a lot to do tonight, my friends are coming over tomorrow. She's busy cleaning and making dips and stuff. Girly stuff I guess. Anyway it's going to be a short blog tonight because I want to be well rested for my friends tomorrow! Daddy is supposed to download all the pictures on our camera to free up the disc so mommy can take lots of pictures tomorrow! I can't wait!

Where Do I Begin?

Wow a lot has happened the past few days. Let's see...Monday daddy woke us up to breakfast. Yummy buttered biscuits and hash browns. Then we went to baby time. Best baby time ever! I sat between Ian and Abby. Mommy invited Ian, his mom, Abby, and her mom to our house for Friday! Can't wait to blog about that. Then after baby time we went to Granny and Harold's. We had lunch with Aunt Sharon and Uncle D. Then we woke daddy up and I got dropped back off at Granny and Harold's. They went out and got a few things for my birthday (which is only a few months away) then they went to lunch. I'm so glad I didn't go because they had Mexican food. Not much I can eat there. Monday afternoon daddy worked in the yard and cleaned the house. Tuesday morning we went to see my Gran Gran and Paw Paw. Paw Paw Bradley took me in his shop and showed me a bob cat, three turkeys, a rattlesnake, and lots of deer! Then Paw Paw Bradley took me and mommy upstairs and made us lunch. I got this awesome alphabet noodle stuff and water. Mommy had tuna salad. Gran Gran came home and had lunch with us. After lunch we played with the dogs and Paw Paw Bradley gave me my first bite of chocolate! Mom said it was called York Peppermint Patty. That's a funny name. Then Gran Gran gave me some ice cream. Mommy would never give me all this good stuff. She says that is for Grandparents to do. We had a great morning with them and I can't wait to go back and play with Ginger and Chester again (that's their dogs). Tuesday afternoon we went to Lowe's to pick up some wood so daddy can start working on the game room. When we came home daddy began working and me and mommy stayed upstairs. Mommy has been sitting me on something called a potty. She gets all excited and I end up crying. But apparently I did something I'm supposed to do. I pooped while I was sitting on it. I know more than you wanted to know right. But mommy was so excited I thought I would share it with you! Anyway mommy made such a big deal over it, it kind of scared me. And one last thing. I've learned that if you say "go" mommy and daddy think it's funny and they will take me outside or put me in the car. I like to "go" outside, not so much in the car. Anyway that's all for tonight. We've got a busy day tomorrow getting ready for the play date. Blog ya later!

New Discoveries

My world is changing everyday. Today we went to church and mommy and I stayed in the nursery. They have a huge toy box in there and I decided to go for it...I pulled myself right on up and looked in it. Man I didn't think I would be able to pull up but I did! It's amazing! So I thought maybe I just got lucky. I waited til we got home, mommy put me in my play pen and I waited til she turned her back and bam...I did it again. I'm officially pulling up! Yay me. When we woke daddy up I was super excited to play with him. We played on the bed and he put the remote in front of me and I crawled to get it. Mommy says it's not a normal crawl, that I look more like an inch worm but I'll take what I can get. Tonight mommy tried to lay me down to go to change my diaper but crawling seemed way more fun. I'm learning so much everyday. Mommy even put me on the potty today. She says if I'm gonna walk I'm going to have to learn to use that thing. Not too sure about that. Well tomorrow is another busy day. We have baby time in the morning and I'm so excited to see my friends. And I think mommy and daddy are going to go on a date, which means I'll get to spend my afternoon with Granny and Harold...woooohooooo! Nighty night!

Super Saturday

This morning mommy and I woke up early and went to a few yard sales. I didn't think I would have fun but I did. Mommy had a great time, and it's true, when mama's happy everybody is happy, but when mommy ain't happy, nobody is happy :) Mommy found some really cool stuff for my birthday in October. I got two new toys and 4 new books! We had lunch at Granny and Harold's. We came home and woke daddy up. I had a snack while he ate his lunch. I napped with daddy before he left for work. When he left we went and visited with Maw Maw Marks. I had a great time because my cousins were there and I got to play with big kids. I love watching them run around and I can't wait til I can chase after them. When we got back to Granny's me and mommy went swimming. I've never been swimming with just mommy. We had a great time and boy did it wear me out. I'm so tired now. Think I'm going to call it a night. We are going to church in the morning, yep just mommy and me. Mommy is in charge of the nursery tomorrow so it should be interesting. Good night :)

It's Friday!

Today was pretty much uneventful. Mommy was going to take me on a walk this morning but ants had invaded my wagon so no walk for us. :( So we drove to Granny and Harold's. I played with my blocks, cars, and of course Harold. We stayed until lunch time. I got to play with Aunt Sharon and Uncle D. We won't see them tomorrow because Uncle D is playing in North Georgia with his band. Wish I could go. When we came home I took a nap. I know I'm so nice to mommy. When daddy left for work me and mommy went with Granny, Harold, and Robert to Wal-mart and out to eat. We went to Golden Corral for dinner. Like I've heard daddy say I had meal fit for a King. Ok I guess my meal was fit for prince since daddy is the king :) I had brisket, potatoes, corn on the cob, carrots, watermelon, cantaloupe, ice cream, and jello. I was stuffed when we left there. At Wal-mart Harold and Granny bought me two little cars! Boy do I love cars! Mommy bought me a new toothbrush and tooth paste. So we are home now and I've had my bath, I think I'm gonna go jump in the bed and sleep for a few hours. That's about all I need to recharge my batteries. I think mommy might need a little more sleep than I do though. I think she and I are going to go to a few yard sales in the morning, maybe I can find something fun for me! Nighty night.

What Summer is Over?

Ok...mom just informed me that Summer isn't over just the summer program at the library. Phew that was close. OK so tonight was the last program at the library :( We have had a blast this summer at the library. Who knew the library had so many things to do. We've been to puppet shows, saw reptiles, met an author, seen two magic shows, sang, read books, and met Fiddlin' Dan. I'm sure I'm leaving out something. All in all it's been a lot of fun. Some things more than others. I loved Fiddlin' Dan and I love when Mr. Jimmy sings and plays the guitar (but he still isn't better than Uncle D).

Even though I'm only 9 months old, Miss Lynn told mommy that I could sign up for the reading program. So she signed me up. The book up above is my favorite one that mommy read to me. Aunt Sharon and Uncle D even bought a copy for me to have (which worked out great because we met the author, and he autographed it for me!) Mommy read me 11 books this summer (ok mommy reads to me everyday but you only have to list 10 books to get a prize!). After you read 10 books you take your booklet back to the library and you get lots of cool stuff! I've turned my list in and here's what I got!

(sorry I can't figure out how to rotate the picture) Anyway for those that can't see it sideways I got a stuffed fish, a book mark, a coupon for a free waffle from the waffle house, a free cup of ice dream from Chick-fil-A, a certificate from Chick-fil-A, a certificate from the library, a free dinner from IHOP, and a free meal from Texas Roadhouse!)

So now that the program is over when are back to just baby time on Monday mornings. Which is ok with me. I'm making so many new friends at baby time and so is mommy. Ok that's all for tonight. I've super tired and mommy is super excited that I'm finally tired. Night night!

On The Go

Geez...how can I tell mom I'm tired of going. This morning we went to the library for a story teller. I didn't find this fun at ALL! Mom and I have only missed one event at the library this summer, and that was because we were at Vacation Bible School. So anyway we stayed for about 30 minutes and listened to the story teller, then I think we ran about a million errands, which I'm sure would have went by faster if mom hadn't forgot her wallet at home (we had to go back and get it). I only took one nap today so I'm sure I won't be able to sleep tonight.
We tried to take a walk today but it started raining just like it did yesterday. Two days in a row now we've been caught in the rain right in the middle of our walk. Thank goodness Harold comes to get us. Daddy is off work tomorrow and Thursday so who knows what we will do. I hope to do a lot of napping with daddy while it rains. Me and daddy love to nap while it rains, and I love to sleep in the big bed with daddy anytime, rain or no rain. OK that's all for tonight, think I'll try to give mommy some time to herself. Night night.

Weekend Recap

What a weekend. Friday we met up with Miss Brandi, Isabel, Lia, Miss Holly, and Darbee at McDonald's. Mommy ordered me my very first happy meal! Can you believe it! I'm only 9 months old! If I could I would make her mommy of the year, not sure everyone else would agree though. I had some bread off of the hamburger and the cheese. And the best part I got a toy! Mommy got a new cake pan from Miss Brandi. Mommy is going to make the girl's birthday cake again this year and they are really into horses! Mommy gave Aunt Brandi my old bouncy seat too. I'm way to big for it, I'm moving on to better things! After lunch we went to Wal-mart.
Friday night we went to Sam's and Cracker Barrel with Granny and Harold. Boy do I love those Chicken and Dumplings from Cracker Barrel! Saturday morning none of us could sleep. We all woke up around 5:30. By 7 am we were in the car and headed to grab breakfast. I fell asleep in the car, which never happens, so mommy and daddy took advantage of it and they did a little yard sale shopping. The big finds of the day? Two blue pool noodles and a Speed Limit Sign for my birthday party! We spent the rest of the afternoon in the pool. Daddy made dinner for mommy Saturday night and we had a nice quiet evening. Sunday morning I stayed with Granny so mommy and daddy could go look for party supplies (don't you know my birthday is coming up fast). When they got back I was really tired so I took my nap at Granny's so mommy and daddy could swim. Sunday night mommy made a big Mexican dinner and they pigged out. I had macaroni and beef dinner and a few cookies :) Last night I wasn't tired even though mommy was. I think I finally went to sleep around 1:40 this morning. Even though we were tired we went to baby time this morning and boy am I glad we did. I had a great time. I saw Abby, Ian (my newest friend), and I met a new little girl this morning. Her name is Ashland. Baby time wears me out so I think I'm gonna go take a nap. We have a busy day tomorrow. Story time at the library then who knows what mommy has up her sleeve! Hope y'all have a good Monday!

It's the Weekend

Well almost. So I have a new best friend...well he's not exactly new, but i've become a daddy's boy. I think mommy is jealous. I call him all throughout the day. Da-da this da-da that mommy says. I have become so interested in daddy that I don't want to eat when he's around. So I am super excited the weekend is here because daddy doesn't have to work this weekend! This means I can play with his badge and his handcuffs!

Anyway not to leave mommy out. She and I went to the library tonight. I didn't really want to go. I was really tired but she took me anyway. Tonight was the Birds of Prey Show. I only saw one bird the whole time. We ended up getting 4 books at the library for me. Then she took me to Granny and Harold's in the hopes she could keep me awake a little bit longer. It worked. We read books, rode around in my little car, and played outside for a few minutes. It was 103 degrees today. What does that mean? Well I don't know other than it was HOT!

Ok I think I will head to bed now. I think mommy mentioned to daddy today about going to see Mrs. Brandi tomorrow for lunch. Guess mommy has a play date (hehehe). Night night!

The Fourth, Fun, and It's Almost Friday

Sunday was the fourth of July. Apparently we are supposed to party on the 4th of every month now. Not sure why. Anyway we went to Golden Corral with Granny, Harold, and Robert for breakfast. Then we spent the morning with them. That afternoon mommy woke me up from my nap and we went Abby's house. And that crazy girl was sleeping when we got there. Didn't she remember I was coming? Anyway I played with a few of her toys while she napped. Then her mommy woke her up and we played together. Mommy and I stayed at her house for a long time. We played and played. I ate dinner at her house. It was a little strange going to someone else's house. I had a good time though. Oh and they had a dog that snored like mommy and daddy. I felt at home :) Even though I think mommy had a good time I know she missed daddy and so did I. We never go places without daddy, and when we do we don't have as much fun. I don't think we did anything special Monday. We did go swimming. Then me and mommy took a nap at Granny and Harold's while dinner was being cooked. We had meat loaf (yummy), sweet potatoes, green beans, and salad (yuck). Yesterday we went to the library and I turned in my Summer Reading booklet and I got a fish (not a real one), a certificate, and lots of coupons to get free food at different places. Mommy read 11 books to me from the library this summer so I got lots of cool stuff. Thanks mommy for reading to me! I bet I'm the youngest one signed up for the reading program :) Anyway we went to the library to see Mr. Eric. See he wrote a book called Pete the Cat and it's really good. My Aunt Sharon and Uncle D bought it for me. I took my book and he signed it. And you know what he called me? Groovy Feet! I like that name. It's funny. Now it's Wednesday and we are getting ready for the weekend. What do we have planned this weekend. Nothing. I over heard daddy tell mommy not to plan anything this weekend. We've had plans every weekend this summer and daddy doesn't want to do anything this weekend. Mommy is trying to clean the house tonight so daddy can just relax this weekend! So that's all for now. Hope everyone is having a great day and staying cool! (Oh and sorry for no pictures mommy has filled up the memory card and she is waiting for daddy to download the pictures to a CD so she can start snapping away again!)

9 Months Old

So yesterday (July 1, 2010) I had my 9 month checkup with Dr. Whipple. He is in a new place but it was still my same nurse which I really like. She weighed me and measured me like always. I weigh 24 pounds and 1 ounce. I am 29 1/2 inches tall. Dr. Whipple says I'm going to be a very big, very tall boy. I haven't done a blog like this in a while so here goes...

What I can do

• sit up by myself most of the time, I still get wobbly sometimes though
• I can feed myself if it's on my tray
• I eat big people food like mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit (my favorite vegetable is potatoes, and my favorite fruit...that's hard it's between blueberries and watermelon)
• I love bread, any kind, biscuits, rolls, buns, just bread
• I am starting to talk, I say ma-ma, da-da, I said DOG, and mommy is pretty sure she heard me say Cathy, which has prompted her to tell daddy she is to referred to only by Mama and of course mommy says at one time I've said Home and Uncle
• I love to be outside. I love my stroller, I love my wagon, and I love my green car
• I crawl backwards and I love to roll everywhere
• I love riding in the buggy at walmart
• I love playing with building blocks and I love flash cards
• I am starting to play with toys when I take my bath
• I love to swim
• I love (and I do mean LOVE) dogs!

And for my dislikes...

• I still hate the car (which is why mommy and daddy haven't got to visit Aunt Jeanine and Angie)
• I don't like it when daddy drinks from the water bottles and I don't get to have my own
• I don't like to be left alone
• I have a tad bit of separation anxiety when my mommy leaves me
• I don't like it that I can't get down on the ground like all the other kids

Well that pretty much sums up me at this point. I'm teething. I currently have 4 teeth up top and 2 on the bottom. I wear 24 month clothing and I love my mommy and daddy. Life is good!

Spider Man!

Thursday was a very busy day...I had a doctor's appointment early in the morning (see next blog for more on that) then we had lunch, mom did a little shopping at the grocery store, then it was nap time, followed by dinner, and then we went to the library. The kids sang some song about a spider man and then this man came running in the library, and to my surprise he didn't have 8 legs like spiders do. He was dressed in a really tight blue and red outfit (see picture). In fact come to think about it didn't look anything like a spider. So when a man comes dressed up "like a spider" what do you do? Well if you are my mom you hand over your baby and have his picture made :) I thought he looked funny. He was really nice. After the picture mommy took me back in the library and got me 6 books! I forgot to mention I'm in the summer reading program at the library. I've just completed my 11th book which means next time I'll get a fish at the library! Today we didn't do too much. We did take a little walk this morning and one with Aunt Sue and Will this afternoon. It's the weekend and daddy is working :( We have plans for this weekend even though daddy is working. My friend Abby's mom invited us to their house for dinner Sunday. I'm excited! Mommy said they would have a pool that we can play in! Yippie! OK it's late so I better get to bed. Happy Weekend Everyone!