Swag Bucks...We Love Um'!

Mommy got my Bee Wheely Bug for $6.07 with Swag Bucks (for those that don't know, this baby costs $60)

Now, (hopefully Hannah won't see this) Mommy is working toward getting this tricycle for free or next to nothing with her next round of Swag Bucks!

Mommy has decided to take a break from her shopping blog. It seems we're keeping her pretty busy these days. BUT, we allowed her to post about SwagBucks here because, well, Hannah and I benefit very nicely from them. You see that Bee Wheely Bug up there? Those wheels are mine now! Yep, Mommy traded in her Swag Bucks for $55 worth of Amazon gift cards. And now, she has $15 towards Hannah's birthday trike. So, instead of paying $65, she now only has to pay $50...but watch her work her magic over the next several months. Our goal is to get that baby for free or almost free!!

For those of you burning with curiosity about SwagBucks...here's the scoop: It's a search engine...like Google, Ask, or Yahoo. Everytime you use Swagbucks to do a search you can win points. Then, when you accumulate so many, you trade them in for prizes, like gift cards. We like the Amazon gift cards because you can get anything you want. Every 45 points you earn, you can redeem for a $5 Amazon gift card! And, when people sign up under you, you get their first 100 points they earn! Amazing!! Basically, as Mommy says, you get money for doing something you already do! There's no catch! Have we gotten your attention? Want to help Hanny earn that trike and get you something too? Click on the banner below to sign up! You won't be sorry!!

Relaxin'

Grandma watches Kyle some mornings while "Ms Lissa" goes to work. So, I got some good one on one time with my cuz. We enjoyed relaxing on Grandma's rocking chairs and swinging on the porch railings. That Kyle is a funny guy. He even taught me the words to one of his favorite songs, "Goin' Country, Look them Boots!" This one's for you Kyle!

Rainstorm at Grandma's

We stayed at Grandma's and Papa's for a few more days after Allie's big party. One day it was rainy so we went out on the porch and played. I enjoyed sticking my hands in the "wane" and having it tickle my fingers. I also liked making footprints all over the place!

Hannah Quotes

"Mommy, I want Jesus to hold me."

"I want Jesus come to my house."

"I have a brudder."

"Lie is bad, and truf is GOOD! (with hands in the air)"

"I love you pool!"

"Gwant's hair is wild."

"I love you, buddy."

"Daddy, I can't talk right now, I'm eatin. Peak (speak) louder, I can't hear you."

"Mommy, TALK!"

"Mommy, I have a boo-boo, but I'm okay!"

Allie's Party

So, we're officially a month behind in our pictures. May was a busy month for us. To kick it off, Mommy, Gwant, and I headed to Birmingham to celebrate Allie's fourth birthday! A few weeks before her party, I had talked to Allie on the phone to discover there would be "jumpy things" at her party. I was hooked. I talked and talked to Mommy about Allie's "jumpy things." Riding three hours in the car with a fussy Gwant was a sacrafice I willingly made so I could play on those "jumpy things." They were amazing. I've been on them once before but I wasn't walking yet. This was a whole new ballgame and Aunt Ashey was my coach. Since Mommy had her hands full with Gwant, Ashey took the lead and taught me the ropes. We went down the slide (several times), we jumped in the jumper (where I met my new friend Libby), and we played some hoops. Needless to say, after all that, I was hungry and thirsty! My needs were met with pizza and COKE! YUMMY. I ate two slices of pizza! And, can you believe it, after the pizza and coke, I had some cake! WOW! It was so much fun. I still talk about it and ask Mommy, "Can I go to Allie's pawty?" She says I have to wait another year.

Oh the Fun!

While Hannah was busy with Ashey, I stayed close to Mommy...and allowed Papa and Grandma to get their hands on me as well! Papa even took me down the big slide! It took my breath away. It was exhilirating, I'll give them that...but it wasn't my favorite. I preferred to stay as close to the ground as possible. . .and as close to Mommy as possible.

I'm a Messy Child

Without fail, whenever I'm eating, Daddy says, "Hannah, you're a messy child."

"I not a messy chi-ld. You a messy chi-ld, Daddy." I respond.

But, after looking at this picture, there is clear proof "I'm a messy chi-ld." And since there is no picture of Daddy looking this way after his meal, I have no support to my claim. Daddy wins. But though he won, I'm sure he's the one who missed out on the fun!

"Say Cheesebuwga!"

Vroom, Vroom!

I'm all boy. Even if you see me surrounded by dolls or holding a princess wand...I'm still all boy. I love to push my trucks. In fact, I move so fast that Mommy can't even get a good, clear picture of me racing them. So, please, whenever you see me holding a doll and at the mercy of my sister Hannah...remember this.

A Little Charmer's Ways

I'm a little charmer. You see, I just love to smile...especially if Mommy is near. I've formed a close bond with her, so close that I refuse to be happy anywhere but with her. I like to think we're inseperable. I want her to know how much I love her. But it seems sometimes she tries to get away from me. Mommy, don't you remember, we're inseperable? Since my vocabulary is still developing, I either follow her around saying "Mama." I think that's what she wants me to call her. She says it a lot. Or, if she gets away from me too fast and I can't keep up, I just let out a blood curdling scream that will pierce through anyone's ears. . .and Mommy's heart hopefully. Then, I sob uncontrollably. Hey, I want her to know how important it is we stay together. Eventually, she'll come back to me. And as soon as she does, my shinanigans stop. Yep, that's how it works around here lately. She can't resist me.

Let's Eat!

Can you tell I'm saving some of my food for later? I've discovered a great way to stock up on food in case I get hungry later. I just push it up to the roof of my mouth and, voila, it sticks! This does pose a problem when I try to place more food into my mouth. I'm discovering my mouth can only hold so much food. And, eventually, much of it will come out if too much gets "stuck." These days, I no longer will accept my baby oatmeal or baby food. I mean, come on, I'm one now. That baby food stuff is so over! So now, I'm really making Mommy work. My new food loves: peanut butter and jelly, grilled cheese, yogurt, teddy grahams, applesauce, mac and cheese. Mommy is hoping my list will grow. She says I need more veggies. Why? I can't store those up in my mouth.

Princess Fingers

One day after my nap, Mommy said, "Let's paint your nails!" To which I replied, "Yeah, let's paint!" Little did I know this wasn't the painting I was used to. You see, when I think paint, I think of me painting "by myself" on my easel with my big brushes. Well, this was a different kind of painting. And I couldn't do it. Immediately, I lost interest. Mommy was going to paint my nails. Most may be surprised that this is my first time EVER to have my fingernails painted. Yes, we're a little behind the times. At the rate we're going, I'll get my toe nails polished when I'm eight and my ears pierced when I'm twenty. But back to the task at hand. I think I disappointed Mommy by my lack of enthusiasm. But, come on, what's so fun about someone else painting? Mommy tried to talk it up by saying I would have "princess fingers." It didn't help. But, now when I see other people with "princess fingers" it does make me want to have mine back. So, maybe we'll give it another shot soon.

Play that Funky Music White Boy

When people first look at me, they don't think of me as cool cat, by that I mean a swinging jazz musician. Perhaps it's my red hair or my pastey white skin. But don't be fooled. No sir. I'm one cool cat. I can rock out the neighborhood with my sweet harmonica playing tunes. Once I get to blowin' there's no stoppin' me. The music just sails through my blood. I get lost in its melodic tunes. This white boy can play some funky music and play I will.

Water Painting

I've taken up a new hobby these days, water painting. I enjoy it so much! And Mommy likes it best because I can't make a mess! I'm into painting people these days. I've painted Mommy and Gwant a lot. I say, "There's you Mommy." I can tell she's super impressed. Mommy and Daddy better start saving up now for art school...I'm sure I'll be accepted at the rate I'm going.

Happy Birthday To Me!

We still have a lot of pictures to post...but we thought it appropriate to post a rememberance of this special day. Mommy said she is thankful not to be in labor with me but instead, is able to enjoy my birthday in a different, less painful, way. Today marked a lot of firsts for me besides making it through my first year. I got my first set of wheels...the Wheely Bug of course. I ate my first bowl of big boy cereal...Cheerios...and I loved it. I'm glad Mommy finally got the hint that I'm sick of that baby cereal. It's time for the big boy food. Speaking of big boy food, I also enjoyed my first peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Tasty!! I'll be having more of that! Mommy turned my carseat around...hooray! We leave tomorrow for Birmingham. Mommy says Friday we'll be in the car a LONG time as we head out to Kansas City with Grandma, Papa, the Sandersons, and Ashley. I get to meet my Great Grandpa and lots of Mommy's cousins, aunts, and uncles. So, Mommy hopes that turning my seat around will make me a better traveler. I'm still not the best car passenger...but I'm getting better. I also enjoyed my first taste of chicken pot pie. I think I'll be a fan of that too! And of course, I ate my first cupcake. I was a little hesitant at first but after Mommy put some on my tongue..I became a fan of that too. All in all, my day was good. It's hard to believe I've been around for a year. It's been a good one.

After Playing Hard

After playing hard out in the sun, Mommy decided to let us have an indoor picnic and watch Ice Age 2...for a little bit. We just watched the funny parts. Some parts are a little scary for us little guys. So, we had our sandwiches and baby food (that's for Gwant) on the blanket and laughed at that funny squirrel on the tv. He reminded me of that baby squirrel Daddy let me hold. We had a lot of fun!

My Favorite Part

Although the jumping through the water was fun....drinking it was my favorite part! I just gulped and gulped the water down. It was so refreshing. If you squint your eyes while looking at the first one, you see me as the next Mariah Carey...except...not so fluesy!

Chillin'

Since Mommy didn't think it was a good idea to put me out in the water (I don't know why), I got to take in the view from my stroller. Mommy thinks next time she'll just put me in my trunks and let me have fun too. I mean, I turn one on Wednesday, I ain't no baby. Hannah and Mommy did try to entertain me some. Mommy squirted some water on my tray (Whoopee) and Hannah showed me the sprayer (awesome). Take a look at my shirt though. Can you read it? At least I'm getting my message out there early. By the time I'm 20, I'll have a line of ladies waiting for my courtship.

The Hose

So, this is what the hose does! Along with my rake and shovel came a hose attachment. We used that to spray the water everywhere! I loved it! In fact, I loved it so much that I yelled, "Oh uh, Mommy, I gotta pee-pee!" Mommy told me to just let it out. So, I did. I couldn't tell what was my pee pee and what was the water! I had a blast jumping through the water. And then Mommy made it come down on me like rain! I said, "It's waining!"