Washing it Down

All that cake sure made me thirsty! I realized how good milk and chocolate cake go together! I think I'd drink my milk better if I had chocolate cake to go with it every time! I don't think that will go over too well with mommy and daddy though!

A Group Photo

Here I am with Grandma and Allie. Allie really enjoyed the cake. She couldn't wait to eat it! I'm so glad she got to come. And look...she even wore a ladybug dress! And you too Grandma...thanks for helping make my day special!

Gifts Galore!

So after eating the cake I got to open A LOT of gifts! Who knew all this happened on your birthday?! Of course, I'm not too good at controlling my hands yet...at least not well enough to do some controlled tearing of paper, so mommy had to help me with my presents. I got so many nice gifts! I just couldn't wait to get moving and start playing with everything! What an exciting time!

Last But Not Least...

Finally, I got my last gift...a Wheely Bug. Mommy and Daddy picked this out especially for me. As you can see it matched the theme of my party! It's so much fun! Of course, I still need the help of an adult to insure I don't fall off. Give me a couple months and maybe I can do it on my own! I'm sure you'll be seeing plenty more pictures of me cruising on my ladybug!

This One Goes Out to Smruti

Hi Smruti! Though we've never met, my mom has told me wonderful things about you. In fact, she told me you got me this awesome shirt (along with a sweat jacket, but you know the weather here has just been too hot to accessorize with that...but I will). I love the teddy on the pocket. So from little ol' me to you, I say thanks a ton! I hope we can meet one day soon. You seem like a sweel gal! Love, Hannah

Standing Tall

Well folks, guess what else I have up my sleeve? Since I've been crawling I have been more interested in standing too! For awhile I wouldn't even give it a second thought. I refused to put my feet below me. But now, I'm feeling up to the challenge. So, watch out, I just might be walking soon!! You never know with little ol' me!

Baby Kyle

Well, last weekend Mommy and I made a trip to see Kyle. He's doing great. This is actually the only picture we got of ol' Kyle. It seems we took a lot of other pictures instead. Keep reading to find out what those were. But Kyle is a sweet little guy. I tugged on his hair a bit to make sure it was real. It is for those of you who weren't sure. He's much bigger than I was at that age...so everyone tells me. They said I was two months when I was the size he is now! Goodness Kyle, you're gonna need a lot of food to fill that tummy! Glad to see you big fella. Can't wait to see you in a couple weeks at your first birthday party...MY BIRTHDAY PARTY!

So Sweet

Isn't Allie sweet? She gave me a great big hug! And she let me play with this cool Little People Farm! It has all these neat animals in it. They are so much fun! I also got to watch Allie dance around her room a lot and sing. She's a pretty good singer...she knows WAY more songs than I do! I just know a couple. I've got a lot to learn don't I?

Playing with Allie

We spent a lot of time at Allie's house visiting the whole Sanderson family, including the new addition...Kyle. Kyle wasn't very active. I was hoping we could play together but he didn't seem too interested. He just ate and slept and did some poo poos. But good ol' Allie sure played with me alot. She even got down and took some shots with me playing with her Little People Farm. She has so many neat toys. She was really nice to let me play with them. Isn't she a good cousin? Can't wait to see her again at my party!

Enjoyin' My WHOLE Milk!

Also while I was in Birmingham I REALLY enjoyed my whole milk (Mommy is slowly weaning me from nursing). I just drank and drank it. Can you see it all over my mouth? I was a mess! After drinking all that milk Grandma had to give me a bath because I was soaked to the bone. I was super sticky! I got it in my hair too! I sometimes like to hold the cup upside down for fun and let it drip onto my head and face. Mommy doesn't think it's so funny anymore though!

AN UPDATE:

Unfortunately, this was the last positive experience I had with my milk. Since this day, I have refused to pursue anymore of the whole milk experience. Instead of gladly bringing it to my mouth to sip, I shove it off my seat to watch it spill all onto the floor. At least Emmett enjoys it. Mommy is hoping one day I will get past this difficult season.

Played with Papa

While we were in Bham (I like to use that lingo) I also played with Papa! You know, I like ol' Papa. He's a funny guy! It just seems he always is in his big chair. But Papa, mommy said that's what Great Papa did...sit in his special chair! So now you have your's! I can see why you like it so much...I enjoyed my stay in it as well while I watched The Backyardigans! Thanks for sharing your special chair with me Papa...that means a lot! I know I wouldn't let just anyone sit on my special pig chair!

And Played with Grandma

I also played with Grandma. . .alot! She was so bent on getting me to crawl that she keep these legs busy by always moving things out of my reach! It was worth it though Grandma because now I'm a crawler (go to the next blog to see what I mean). She's so much fun! She has these toys upstairs that she lets me play with...the ones she kept putting out of my reach. She even gave me a bath! I had a great time with her...so much so that I got worn out! So that's why I'm sucking my thumb here...it was just a busy weekend with lots of fun things to do so by the time mommy and I got ready to go I was whipped! Can't wait to see you again Grandma and Papa!

Watch Me Go!

Well, well, well, you'll never believe what I can do now! I can CRAWL! FINALLY! I've been experimenting with it for the past month or so now and am proud to say that I figured it out. Mommy and I went to Birmingham this past weekend to see my new cousin Kyle. Well, I was playing with Allie in her room and she has this neat car...its name is Lightening McQueen(some of you may be familiar with him). I really liked it! So much so that I wanted to chase after it. So I got up the courage to move my legs foward and presto! I was crawling! Grandma and Mommy and Allie all saw me go! And then Aunt Melissa came in to watch me! This video is not of me in Allie's room. No, I've gotten much better since Sunday when I did it. This video is of me today, Thursday. Now, instead of just a few short crawls, I can crawl across the room! I'm a little leary of crawling on the hardwood so I'm not as good there. But here I am crawling after mommy's cell phone. I really LOVE that! So enjoy! Who knows, maybe I'll be walking soon! I've become quite the little dare devil lately!

My Other Boy Buddy

Meet Mac! He's my other boyfriend! He comes to see me on Wednesdays and Fridays. I love playing with him. In fact, I love it so much that I have been known to give him a few kisses! Mommy said it's okay for now...but then I should hold off for awhile. I just want him to know how much I love him coming to play with me. We have a good time together too. Here we are just being silly. Mac really likes the camera. Give it a few days though Mac and you'll be sick of it! Trust me! It will lose its edge real quick...just like a piece of chewing gum (Okay, okay, I've actually never had chewing gum...mom said it was a good comparison though so I ran with it)!

The Pop Up Toy

Here we are playing with my "pop up" toy. Mac really enjoys it...just like I do. I think I'll tell him my little secret. He's a good friend and I know he'll be sure to keep it. I know an easy way to get them to come out without all the rigamarole of those crazy buttons. So keep reading...

Our Little Secret

I showed Mac how to open the "pop ups" without having to actually use those silly little buttons. He appreciated the suggestion. I whispered it to him so no one else could hear...but I guess it's not really a secret anymore is it? Oh well!

Labor Day Fun

As most of you know, this past Monday was Labor Day. In honor of Labor Day, we had the Roberts and Ross' over. So finally I could play with some girls! Hayden and Ellie are regulars here on my blog but it has been awhile since we've seen them on here. Look how much they've grown! Ellie just turned one a few weeks ago and Hayden and I are just around the corner! I had so much fun with my two good friends. I'm so glad they came! And yes, that's me on my stomach looking a little confused. What can I say, we had a WILD time!

Me and Ellie

Look at Ellie! I bet ya'll didn't know she was taking some steps now did you? In fact, she's so good she can walk and hold a ball! Ellie, one day I'll finally take the plunge and join you. Then we can really get into some mischief! Until then, I'll be taking notes...well mental notes at least.

Another Trip to Statesboro

Well, this past weekend me, mommy, and daddy all went to Statesboro. Isn't that where your aunt Ashley lives? you ask. Why, yes it is. However, we were so sad because Aunt Ashley wasn't even there! She was in Birmingham for a soccer trip with her team. Daddy was in a wedding down there so that's why we went. Aunt Ash, since you weren't there most of these photos are for your enjoyment. Mommy and I thought we would put together a sequence of pictures to document our visit to your hometown. However, we discovered that most of the pictures were of me and Maggie. But here I am when we just got to your house Friday night. I am enjoying a snack with some milk followed by my dinner. Maggie was pacing around below eager to get a bite of something I dropped. I made sure I gave her a little treat. She seemed grateful. So enjoy the next many photos of me at your house! I hope next time you will be there!

Maggie's Duck

Here I am getting Maggie's duck...so she'll stop trying to steal mine! Her duck even talks...it says AFFLACK! Haha! It's pretty funny. Maybe I'll keep this one and let Maggie take mine...he's mute. For more on me and Maggie keep scrolling down!

Praise the Lord!

Here I am praising the Lord! Well, not really but it makes for a good caption. Mommy and Daddy do pray that one day I will do just that though!

The Chronicles of Me and Maggie

Well, sit back, grab a drink and a snack and enjoy these SEVERAL pictures of me and Maggie. That was my favorite part about going to Statesboro...seeing my good pal Maggie. Hope you enjoy her as much as I did!

Maggie, Look at Me

Well, Maggie kept trying to steal my duck...much like Emmett does. So I had to sit her down and have a little talk with her. I looked her square in the eye and told her how much I cared for her but that she just couldn't keep stealing my duck. She has her own duck. I even got it for her. She seemed very understanding about the whole issue and agreed to just stick with her duck.

I'm glad we had this little talk Maggie.

A Relaxing Saturday Morning

Here we are just relaxing this Saturday morning. Maggie's enjoying the view while I'm enjoying my water. It feels good just to laze around sometimes doesn't it?

You Like My PJ's Maggie?

Maggie commented on how she like my PJ's. She was just curious as to where my feet went. So I was explaining to her that my feet were, in fact, still there...they were just covered by my PJ's. "They help keep my feet warm while I sleep," I said. "Row Ray," Maggie replied.

Kissy Kissy

So I thought Maggie needed a little kiss. So, with cup in hand, I leaned forward to give her a big smooch. I love you Maggie.

A Nice Pillow

Maggie sure does make a nice pillow. She's so soft and cushy. In fact, I fell right to sleep on her...well...not really but that would make for a good story here. Actually I was just giving her one of many hugs that day. I think Maggie likes it.

Such a Long Tail

Maggie has such a long tail...much longer than Emmett's. And, Maggie actually lets me touch her tail...unlike ol' Emmett. Nice tail Maggie....nice tail.

Is This How You Do It?

So I wanted to try to lay like Maggie...with my bottom toward the back of the chair and my head toward the front. This was the best I could do. What do you think? Maggie told me I need to try a little harder...my arms need to be sticking out forward. But she said it wasn't bad for a first timer.

Playing the Doggy Drums

And finally, here I am pretending Maggie is a drum. She seemed to enjoy the several pats I would give her. But I just wasn't getting a good beat. Oh well! Thanks Maggie anyways!

I can't wait to see you next time!

One of Those Days

Have you ever had "one of those days?" I have. In fact, I am having one right here. I was tired, dirty, and frustrated. In fact, I was so frustrated that I kept pulling my hair. But then, my hands were so sticky from the watermelon I had eaten that I had a difficult time getting my hands out of my hair. Mom said it was as if I had my own sculpting gel because of my sticky hands. So, I can emphathize with you out there if you are having "one of those days" today. Here's my advice: Take a nice warm bath with your favorite toy (mine's my rubber duck of course) and then have some warm milk afterwards and then just hit the hay. It relaxes me almost all the time!

Grandma and Papa with Kyle

Here's Grandma and Papa with Kyle! I remember when I was just a little tyke...just fresh out of the womb...and they held me! It's hard to believe almost a year has passed! They sure look proud of their first GRANDSON! Finally...a boy in the Hart family!

Kyle and His Family

Here's Kyle with his whole family. That's my Aunt Melissa, (she's the one who had him), then there's Uncle Sean, and my cousin Allie. Don't they make such a cute family? Thanks guys for sharing the photos! We just can't wait to see him for real! Oh and get this...ol' Kyle weighed in at a whopping 9 lbs. 9 ounces! That's what I weighed when I was two months! He'll be passing me REAL soon when it comes to his weight...but then again...who doesn't??

My New Cuz

Hi! Guess what? Today, September 4th, 2007, my fourth cousin was born! His name is Kyle Matthew Sanderson! I haven't gotten to meet him yet but mommy and I are taking a trip this weekend to see him. I can't wait to show him the ropes in this thing called life. He sure is cute isn't he? We'll make sure to get some great pictures when we go this weekend! Keep checking in!