A Girl and Her Shoes

I love shoes. In fact, I don't like it when mommy takes them off. Especially, these pink kicks I'm borrowing from Allie. Aren't they somethin'? I got to wear them to church yesterday. They're a little big, but I don't mind. I think I look pretty cool in them! Now that I'm getting closer to standing and walking I'm gonna need some new shoes to move around in. I can't wait!

My New Trick!

Hey, check out what I can do now. I can push off and stand up! I love to do it. Especially on this package of toilet paper. CJ and I have a ton of fun playing with this! I'm showing off my new trick to CJ here. But he doesn't seem too impressed. I suppose it's because he's way beyond this. He's already walking and has been for awhile. Oh well. I still think it's pretty amazing I can do this. Before long I'll be dancing a jig all by myself!

Goofin' Off!

Mommy took me for another ride in the laundry basket the other day! It was so much fun! It was almost like riding my wheely bug! I just giggled and giggled. Who knew a laundry basket could give me such a thrill! I wish I could push mommy in it but she's just too big! I guess that means more rides for me!

My New Green Overalls

Check out my new "rags." That's my slang for clothes these days! Grandma came last week to visit and brought these along! Do I look stylin' or what? The hat is the finishing touch although I love it so much that it's hard to keep it on my head. I think this would make a great gardening outfit don't you? Grandmama also came to see me last week and brought me a new outfit too. I'll have to model that for you as well as soon as this cool weather finally comes and decides to stay! I sure do love my grandmas! Oh yeah, Emmett wasn't too impressed. He was a little jealous of all the attention I received and wondered why he didn't get any surprises. In the second picture I'm trying to console him. I told him I would make a case for him. So if anyone is feeling sympathy for my little dog, feel free to bring him a special gift.

My Own Rocking Chair!

When Grandma came up to stay with me the other day she brought me this great rocking chair! It's kinda like the one in my room but it's too big for me. That rocking chair is more for mommy and daddy when they sit and read with me. But this one is made specially for me! Grandma said it used to be mommy's when she was little. Now, it's all mine! And I just love it! I can even make it go back and forth on my own while I sit in it! I feel like such a big girl! Thanks Grandma for such a great surprise!

At the Playground

Here we are at the playground. Mommy took me and CJ up there last week and Ellie and Mrs. Kim met us up there too! Here we are right before it's time to go. You can see CJ already buckled in for the walk back. Mommy and Mrs. Kim wanted to get a quick snap shot of us on the swings together. This was the best mommy could do at the time. Ellie and I are just chatting about how funny our mommies are about taking so many pictures of us!

Just a Swingin'

Here I am at the playground just a swingin'. It was so invigorating! As mommy pushed me, the wind whipped through my wild locks. I just love that feeling! I can't wait until we go again! I hope a swing is open for me!

I'm Not So Sure About This

So good friends of our's are letting us borrow their double stroller. Mommy was super excited but I just couldn't share in her excitement just yet. I mean this thing is BIG. And there are TWO seats. I wasn't so sure about this here stroller. But eventually I changed my mind, just keep reading to see.

CJ's Encouraging "Words"

I think CJ noticed I was a little nervous about this new adventure and so he decided to share a few inspiring words. It was weird to see someone sitting right next to me. I'm just not used to that. But CJ is a good friend who knows the right thing to say at the right time. That's just what I needed at this moment. Thanks CJ!

CJ By My Side

Once CJ cheered me up I started to feel better. I'm happy CJ is sitting next to me. He'll be good company for the ride. Here I'm trying to show him where his nose is. I just figured that out for myself and thought I would help CJ learn too.

Okay, This May Not Be So Bad

Well, after I got a feel for it I realized, this may not be so bad. I've got my buddy CJ to my left, the open road in front, and trusty mommy behind...oh and I can't forget Emmett who walks with us too. This is gonna be great!

Thanks Aunt Ash!

Hey Aunt Ash! I love my book. I look at it every day! I'm not kidding! I love to pull the flaps. Oh and guess what else? I know what a bird is now. When mommy asks me to point to the bird in the book, I can point him right out. I even can sorta say bird...it's more like "bur" but hey, you gotta give a girl credit for tryin' right? Just thought I'd show you how much I love it. And my buddies, Mac and CJ really enjoy it too!

My Cute Little Outfit

Mommy picked this outfit out for me not so long ago with some birthday money my great grandmamma gave me. She really likes it. I mean, I like it to, it's great and all...but mom, well, she really really likes it. So she made me take a few pictures in it. Here's just one. We won't bore you with several of what looks to most to be the same shot (to mom they're not though). Maybe you'll just love it too!

Eating at the Big People Table

Mommy and Daddy are big people. That's why they sit at the big table to eat. I'm not so big and usually eat at my little table. But guess what mommy let me do the other day? She let me eat my snack on the big table and, while the reason wasn't because I'm big enough yet (she just hadn't washed my tray), I was still honored to eat off the same table she and daddy eat off of. Don't I look mature?

How Do I Look?

I must do a lot of moving around with my head when I sleep because these days when mommy comes to get me from my naps, she laughs at my hair! The other day she thought it was so funny that she took a picture...well several! Here are just a couple. She says I've got her crazy hair. If I had a camera and knew how to use it, I could take funny pictures of mommy's hair when she comes to get me up in the morning. Talk about crazy! So, everyone, here's my crazy hair. If you haven't had a good laugh today, here's your chance...at my expense.

Hayden's Birthday Party

Well, we've been a little slow lately with the posts. We apologize. Hopefully we can get some more on here soon. Until then, check these out from my buddy Hayden's birthday party. It was a blast! Her grandpa took these pictures of me, Hayden, and Hayden's other friend (sorry I'm not sure I know her name). The party was great. Hayden got a lot of neat toys and had beautiful birthday cakes made by her mommy! Thanks Hayden for inviting me. I really had a super time!

I Wanna Be a Cowboy....Again

Okay, this is the second video (although it appears on here to be the first) of me listening to my singing rat. We couldn't decide which one was cuter so we decided to put up both. You vote for your favorite by posting a comment on the one you like the most. In this one..I'm being real cool and laid back as I enjoy the tunes of this hip rat. Enjoy!

Papa's Surprise

At my birthday party Papa gave mommy a big surprise! He made her this trunk coffee table for her. She had been expecting it maybe for Christmas but we got it sooner! It's great because it doesn't take up much space and I can hold all my toys in it so they don't clutter the house. And it's on wheels! So if I'm feeling frisky and need some space to run and play all we have to do is wheel it out of the way. It will be great for some dance parties mommy and I will have once I can stand on my own! AND it looks just like the ones in Pottery Barn! Papa, you did a great job! We are just loving it so much! Thanks a ton!

I Wanna Be a Cowboy

Check this out! This little rat sings to me and I just LOVE IT! It makes me dance and laugh every time. Supposedly mommy got this for daddy years ago as a joke. But they passed it down to me...a family heirloom. Hope it makes you laugh as much as it does me!

YOU...GET ME!

This is what I do to let mommy or daddy know I'm not happy and that I want them to get me right now!

I'm One!

We're a little late posting this but here I am on my birthday, September 25th! Do I look like a big one year old? A lot has happened in a year! I am so surprised at how fast it went by! It seems like yesterday I was just entering the world and pretty helpless. Now, I can drink out of a sippy cup, crawl, say a few words, clap my hands, roll over, pick up my own food, and a whole sleu of other neat things! AND to top it off...I'm already going to be a big sister! Wow! What a way to end my first year in this world!

Since I'm one, I had to go in for my one year check up. It was not very fun. I had to get three shots and they also pricked my big toe so some blood could squirt into this tube thing. But they did say I was a good bleeder. I'm proud of that. But I was really scared during my checkup. I screamed and shook and reached out for mommy but for some reason she didn't get me. She had to hold my arms down. I didn't like it at all. But they did weigh me and I am a whopping 16 pounds even! And I am 28 and something inches long! They said I'm right on track with weight gain as the other kids my age. He was real pleased! They say I'll come back in a few months...maybe I'll be walking then!

Oh Yeah...mommy went to her appointment and things look good. She saw the heartbeat of my little brosis (brother or sister). They think she's a lot earlier though..like 4-5 weeks. So ignore the counter up there..she has to go back next Friday for another ultrasound and a more accurate idea of the due date!

Some More Birthday Cake

Here I am eating cake on my actual birthday. I am so glad we had some leftover for me to enjoy again. I love this stuff! I made sure I got really messy so it would make for a good picture. How much longer til I get another one of these birthdays?

Me and CJ

Isn't CJ sweet? He thought I would really enjoy it if he rocked me. I don't think he knows that the swing actually rocks by itself but I didn't want to rain on his parade. It had been a long day and I needed a break. CJ was sure understanding. Hey I realized that it's good to be so small like me because you can still use the swing! It really is soothing to me after a busy day of playing!

Enjoying the Outdoors

I like being outside. I really like it when it's a little windy and it makes my hair blow! My newest trick is to blow kisses. In one picture you can see me starting to do just that. I like to blow several at a time though. I want to make sure everybody gets one. And of course we stuck one of me sucking my thumb. It's still quite the comfort for little ol' me.

Grass

Here we are outside some more. I'm checking out this grass stuff. I don't quite know how I feel about it yet. It's really prickly. I think I prefer to sit on my quilt and just look at the grass...at least until I'm more comfortable with the situation. Oh yeah, and then there's Emmett. I thought this picture was pretty funny with his tongue sticking out! So I thought I'd just throw it in with these other pictures. Oh Emmett...you're such a funny guy!

Shoes?

Well, these pictures were actually taken a couple of weeks ago but because we've been so busy lately we haven't gotten them up yet. Mommy decided to adorn my feet with these things...these...shoes. Now I have noticed other kids wearing them; however, I've never actually worn them other than my little flip flops and those ballet slippers when I was really little. I guess since mommy is from Alabama she didn't think I needed to wear shoes. But, now that the weather will be getting cooler, I can no longer grace the outdoors barefooted. So mommy had me get acquainted with some of my shoes in the closet. Here I am checking out these pair of kicks. They are quite interesting. They have a flexible feel to them and when I pull at them they don't come off. I would think that would be an important characterisitc of a good shoe. I guess I'll get used to them. I do enjoy having naked feet though. There is something liberating about it. But until warmer weather comes back to stay for awhile, I will be sporting this new style...these things called shoes.

Mommy and Daddy's Surprise

Well, I got another big gift for my birthday! Mommy and Daddy said I will be a big sister in several months! I think it was a surprise to them too! I can't wait! If it's a boy, I've gotten a lot of practice with my buddies Mac and CJ. If it's a girl...that would be great too because I just love my friends Ellie and Hayden! So we've added another ticker to my blog to keep you up to date as to when the baby will arrive. Mommy goes to the doctor on Friday and will have a better idea when the baby will be due! This picture was from the slideshow at my birthday party. It was the last slide that appeared to let everyone know our big news!

My Birthday Party

You've asked for it and now we've posted them...pictures from my first ever birthday party! It was a ladybug party. Here I am at the beginning of the party sporting my birthday hat, made by mom, as well as my birthday outfit. It says, "It's My Birthday" and of course is sporting a ladybug. I have a matching bib to go with it! It was quite the party. My family and a few close friends came out to help me celebrate! We have SO many pictures but just put up a few to give you a taste of this wonderful event! It was a special day and I will always remember it...well only because we'll have pictures and video of it..they say I won't remember much of this time in my life. Isn't that a shame?

My Birthday Cake

Since I was having a ladybug party, mommy looked up on the internet how to make a ladybug cake (isn't the internet a wealth of information?). So here they are. Mine's the little one. You'll see in just a minute how I tore it right up! We stil have alot leftover if anyone out there would like a slice!

Eatin' Some Cake

Man! I never knew what I was missing out on until now! Why didn't ya'll tell me this was out there! It's like nothing I've ever tasted before! And the rush I get afterwards is amazing! I felt like I had a burst of energy! It was so good I didn't even stop for the camera when mommy and daddy took a picture with me! Wow! I'm gonna ask for this more often!