A Long Trip

Mom and I took a long trip to see my grandparents and great-grandparents that live in Carthage. It was a fun time, but I'm glad to be home!
My friend Colson and I took our moms to a very cool pumpkin patch in Carl Junction. Colson ran all over the place in his neat squeaky shoes. Those shoes make me laugh! I had an ear infection, so my balance was a little off...not much walking for me!

We went on a hayride through the fields of pumpkins, mums and even strawberries!
On Sunday, we celebrated Great Grandpa Henry's birthday with a big bash. Lots of my family came that I've never even met! I like Great Grandpa and Grandma's House - there's lots of stuff for me to get into and break! Then I get to say my favorite words - "UH OH!" These words sum up most of my activities these days!

Dad joined us later in the week and took me to see the Budweiser Clydesdales. They were in town for the Maple Leaf Parade adn they were BIG!!
My new favorite park activity - SLIDING!
YEEEHAWWWW!!!!

Do it again, Dad!

After we went to the park, we ran into a little trouble... I tried to steal the hubcap off of a police car and then let the air out of the tire.

BUSTED!!! This officer (a.k.a. Grandpa Van) patted me down searching for mass weapons of stinky destruction. He also told me there was a warrant out for my arrest...something about prank 911 calls. (yes, for the record, I did dial 911. They told me since I couldn't tell them what my emergency was, they wouldn't help me. There was another prank call from a different location and they tried to pin that one on me too. I am getting a bad rap!)

After my altercation with the law, we went to George Washington Carver National Monument. I played in the interactive center, looking at all the animals and listening to their noises. Yep, that's me, walking without assistance to the display of animals.

I found out that my hand looks really cool when you put it underneath a microscope. Yeah, I was supposed to be checking out the bugs on display, but my hand was more fun.
Dad took me on a ride around the trail.
When you're up high, the wind really messes with your hair!

I also discovered playing on the trampoline! Bouncing is fun!

My first Maple Leaf Parade! It was a little long for my taste, especially since I didn't get a nap, but I did enjoy the big trucks, tractors. I was in awe when the bands came along and played.

We all had a good time! Thanks to all of our friends we got to play with and visit with!

Fall Fun!

I've got a lot of catching up to do! We're always busy and I don't always have much time to fill everyone in. In the past few weeks, I've gotten molars! As far as Mom knows there are 2, but she thinks I'm hiding one more. The first one came on Moms birthday. What a gift!
Mom and I also got to meet Miss Mia! We had a good time walking around the River Market with her. I was definately impressed with her intestinal power! She sure knows her way to my heart!
I've also been learning to climb...on everything! I've learned to climb into my jogger, where I try to fasten my seat belt...

I've also learned to use other objects to climb...I moved a box around so I could get up onto the chair and into the green house window. Because of all this climbing, Dad and Mom were a little concerned...they finally managed to get a gate at the bottom of the steps. I am a little bummed about this. I loved climbing the stairs at warp speed when no one was watching!Daddy lets me climb on his Bobcat and play too!
I've been doing a little baking as well. Fortunately, the cookie sheets are very easily accessible!

Sit 'N' Spin is now a family activity! Daddy and Nana love to spin...Momma...not so much.

Today, after we went to the park, Mom and I harvested lots of peppers from the garden. We also harvested our first 2 pumpkins! I didn't really like to pick the pumpkins...they're too prickly! I love to pick peppers and eat them!

Oh, and by the way, for those who have been asking, yes, I am working on the walking thing! I took 3 steps tonight and then 5 steps. After that, I was too tired. It really is exhausting to be a big kid. It's much easier to be carried!

Did you get a hair cut?

No, I got 'em all cut! Well, not all of them, but the scraggly ones had to go! I'm going to meet my new friend Mia soon, so I need to look good! I sat very still and was so patient while Mom worked her magic on me. I was a great helper and held the comb.
The finished product!
When I get a little more hair, it will be up to Great Grandma Lessie to do the cutting!

It's Apple Pickin' Time!

Today, Mom and I went to the Alldredge Apple Orchard (www.theappleman.org) with our friends from Metro Moms. We had a great time!

Mom fed the chickens out of her hands and I just stared in amazement. Those little critters are wild. I think I prefer chickens on my plate...uh, with no feathers please.

After feeding the chickens, seeing kittens & goats, picking apples (and eating an entire one by myself) and going for a hayride, I took a little time out.

After resting for a few minutes, I decided to tune on this old tractor. I thought I might try to move it to the barn, but it was too heavy for me to push!

Fall is approaching!

What a beautiful morning it was! The field behind our house had lots of fog and it was very pretty! Cool too! I had to wear long pants - well, as long as they were last spring... We had to dig out bigger sizes for my long legs!
Dad's ready to turn the mowing duties over to me!
After playing on the tractor, Mom and I ran errands which meant no nap for me. Come lunch time, I was plumb tuckered!

It's Party Time!

My first birthday bash was a blast! I had lots of my family and friends surrounding me - we all know I love attention!
I wasn't sure what to think of everyone singing to me and the fire on my cake - Mom always told me fire is bad... I finally decided it was ok....

Until I wasn't sure what to do. I mean, this is my first birthday, no one gave me Cliff Notes or anything...everyone was staring at me and I wasn't sure about the sticky icing on the cake...I got upset for a minute but then I ate a little cake and decided it was ok.

I wasn't really into opening presents, I just wanted to play with the toys when Dad and Mom opened them for me. I got some really great treasures! Here's a fun Cars chair...does that mean I have to sit still??

Toys, boxes, they're all the same to me...I liked playing Jack in the Box!

My friend Aaron is watching me as I'm riding in a big dump truck. I think this truck was meant for me to push, but it's just my size, so I like to be pushed around in it!
At the end of the day, I found myself out of gas so Mums helped me push my car to Henry's Gas & Go.

We filled her up and I was ready to roll again. I think by the time my second birthday rolls around, I'll be ready to chow on lots of cake and open my own presents!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Here is little ol' me just one year ago! I've grown a lot! In this picture, I'm 7lbs., 12 oz and now I'm almost a whopping 20 pounds! I've also gotten a lot taller! I'm still a pretty handsome devil though!
I am not really big on opening presents yet. Mom and Dad gave me a few this morning and it was ok, but not too exciting. Here is a new John Deere plate...I like that because that means I get to eat! Anything that involves a calorie, I'm there!

Dad brought me a present this afternoon...another set of wheels! Everyone is asking when I'm going to walk... Why would I walk!? I've got lots of other transportation, so there's really no need.

What a great birthday! I am very blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life! Thank you all!