Family Time

Nana and Grandpa Sam came to my house to visit this weekend on their way to Michigan to see Grandpa's family. I'm always happy to see "Nanny and Papa"! They got to go to church with me today. After church, we met my cousin Will and his parents for lunch. Will and I have both been sick recently so we haven't gotten to see each other much. I'll have more pictures of Nanny and Papa's visit later.

A Weekend with Perpy

Mommy and I got to spend last weekend with Perpy while Daddy went on a trip with some of his friends from high school. Perpy took me to a children's museum that had all kinds of neat things. Some of my favorites were the playdough and a stage where you could try on costumes and dance around to the music. Perpy also took me and Mommy out to eat, to her church, and let me play in her yard. Thanks, Perpy, for a great visit! I love you and can't wait to see you again soon.

Bye Bye High Chair!

I kept trying to tell Mommy that I was done with the high chair, and I wanted to sit in my booster sit at the big table. She finally got the idea when I stood up in my high chair and fell onto the counter busting my lip. Oops! I'm happy to sit at the table with Mommy and Daddy now.

There's a Bug in My Stomach!

If you know me, you understand this is a rare sight to see. I hardly ever want to lay on the couch or even sit on the couch for more than a few seconds. Mommy said I caught a stomach bug in Michigan. Well, she also used the word virus but bug sounds more interesting. Mommy and Daddy are very glad that we made it home from our long drive before I started throwing up. Today, I have been feeling a little better and have eaten a few crackers. I have been very tired today. I almost feel asleep at the grocery store, I feel asleep twice in the car, and I took a long nap and went to bed early. For an active guy like me, it's really rare that I fall asleep anywhere but my crib. I think I'll be feeling better tomorrow. Just pray my mommy and daddy don't get sick. They already had this bug in December and they don't want it again. At least they understand what I'm going through.
Two good things about today were Popsicles and warm weather. After my nap, Mommy and I ate Popsicles on our deck and enjoyed the sunny 70 degree weather. What a nice treat for both of us. Mommy took me on a stroller ride, and I almost feel asleep again!

Today was my first time to eat a popsicle-yum, yum!

Our Trip to Michigan

Mommy, Daddy, and I drove the 9 hours to Michigan this past weekend. Why would we want to go to Michigan in February? To see our good friends and help celebrate Miss Heidi's birthday. It was a surprise to her that we were coming. Boy, you should of heard her scream when she saw us standing outside her door. Gretchen and I just looked at each other like she was crazy! We had a great time visiting old friends and it was well worth the drive and facing the cold weather. Gretchen, Emma, and I having fun at dinner.
Getting ready for church...It was so fun to see all of my old buddies that used to be in the nursery with me. Now, we are all big kids.
Auntie Jenn came by Auntie Maria's house for a short but sweet visit.
bathtime fun with baby Maddie (Marie and Joe's little girl)

Trip to Michigan (part 2)

My sweethearts!
Mommy thought this picture represented our personalities. Why do you think she thought that?
I loved to give all of my friends hugs. Even though Gretchen wasn't as crazy about them, she was patient with me.
Mommy, Heidi, and Marie got to have a ladies' night out to celebrate Heidi's birthday. They went out to eat, attended the Beth Moore conference, and spent the night in a hotel. The daddies got to take care of us kids. I think the daddies might have had more fun. Do you?
This is the only picture we have with Tucker. Mainly I played with the girls, but I was very interested in always knowing where baby Tucker was. Tucker is already four months old, but it was our first time to meet him. I'm glad to have another boy around. Just wait till he gets a little older-he and I can get into lots of mischief.

What's Cookin?

Recently, I've discovered the joys of cooking. Well, it's not actually cooking but I'm heading in that direction. Everytime Mommy starts doing something in the kitchen, I push the chair over so I can watch what she's doing and find a way to help. My favorite activity is to play with the water (or bubbles as I call it) in the sink. Mommy gives me lots of different spoons and utensils that I can use with the water.
I often want to sample whatever Mommy is preparing. Tonight it was zuccini. I think I like it better raw because I usually spit it out when Mommy gives it to me cooked.
Mommy says I sometimes make her a little nervous. I tell her, "Don't worry, Mommy. A few bruises won't hurt me."
Here I am measuring and scooping some dried pasta. Watch out Martha Stewart 'cause here I come!

Neighborhood Buddies

I love going to my neighborhood playgroup. There are about 9 other boys and girls about my age that come to the group. The mommies have fun talking and the kids have fun playing with each other's toys. Today, we decorated sugar cookies for Valentine's Day. Yum, yum!

A Little Sister for Hiroto

My little buddy's sister was born yesterday. Sato is her name, and she's really tiny and really cute. We went to visit her today at the hospital. Hiroto and I had lots of fun running around the hospital room, but we were both very gentle around the baby. I was very interested in Sato, and Hiroto was already helping out by bringing her the pacifier.

The baby shower came just at the right time because Sato was born the very next day. I'm happy for Hiroto and his family, and maybe I can learn about being a good brother from him.

A Playgroup without the Kids?

Tonight, Mommy went to dinner with the other mommies from our neighborhood playgroup. Why would they want to get together without the kids? Anyway, after dinner and after I went to sleep, Mommy and the ladies came back to our house to have a baby shower for Hiroto's mommy. Hiroto is my good buddy from Japan, and he's going to have a baby sister very soon. In Japan, baby showers aren't the custom, so Saho, Hiroto's mommy, was very surprised by the shower. How come they can have all this fun and eat cake after I go to bed?

By the way, have you heard I'm going to be a big brother? Do you think I'm going to have a baby brother or sister? Mommy and Daddy will find out very soon-in about three weeks! I'll keep you updated!

Snow!

Last year, I saw a lot more snow than I have this year. Unfortunately, I was too little to really play in it. So, I was pretty excited to look at the window this morning and see all of the snow outside.
At first, I tried to play in the snow without my mittens. Normally, I don't like wearing them, but today I quickly learned I would need to have them on to play in the snow.
Mommy and I went sledding on a small hill in our neighborhood. I liked it so much that I kept telling Mommy "more".

I tried to mow the grass in the snow, but that didn't work too well. After a long morning of playing outside, Mommy and I were both ready to go inside and warm up.
Thank you, God, for making snow!

Pump It Up!

Mommy and I met our new friends, Miss Kimba and her son Caden, at a very fun place called Pump It Up today. It has lots of inflatable jumpy things and slides. Caden and I got out lots of energy, but I think we made our mommies a little tired.

Miss Kimba and her family moved here this summer like we did. We met her through Mommy's good friend, Christine. Kimba and my mommy were both in Christine's wedding. I'm glad to have a new friend!

My New Cousin

I am happy to announce that I have a new baby cousin, and guess what? She's my first girl cousin! Her name is Hayley Morgan Dreyer and she was born on Friday morning. Her Mommy is Aunt Melanie, my Daddy's sister. Uncle Doug is her daddy, and Davis is her big brother.

Welcome, Hayley! I can't wait to meet you!

Rain, rain, go away! (pease-That's how I say please.)

It has been raining here a lot lately which puts a damper on my outdoor play. I really like being outside and Mommy says we can't go out when it's raining. We did stay dry on our way to church and the store today with our raincoats.

The Rest of My Time in Texas

Nana took me to the Discovery Science Center which had all kinds of neat things to examine. Nana and I are playing at the sand table here.
The science center had different centers that you could play in like this veterinarian clinic. I'm helping the kitty take some medicine.

Nana, Grandpa Sam, and Mommy took me to the zoo on Friday. Even though the weather was cloudy and a little cool, I enjoyed seeing the animals and doing one of my most favorite things-running around like a crazy man! We were all tired after that trip.

Still in Texas

Nana took me to a really neat wildlife museum today. We saw all kinds of animals and got to play on a playground that had a real tractor, train, and fire truck that you could climb into.
My cousin, Will, and his parents were in Tyler for part of our visit. Will and I hadn't seen each other in a few weeks, so we were very excited to get to play together.
having fun in Nana's backyard

Visiting Old Friends

While in Texas, we visited several old friends. Actually, they were all Mommy and Daddy's friends before I came along.

Daddy's college roommate, Shane, and his wife, Holly, now have three little boys. Matthew, their 2 1/2 year old wasn't at home when we visited, but I had fun playing with their 4 month old twins. Daddy and Shane both agree life has changed a lot since they were in college.

We also got to see the Hargraves. Daddy and Mommy knew them from a church they were a part of in Texas. I had lots of fun at their house. Mommy and Daddy said it's very nice to see old friends.

Traveling to TX

We went to Dallas to visit my Aunt Melanie, Uncle Doug, and cousin, Davis. They will have a new baby in their home in about a month. I had lots of fun playing with Davis and teaching him how to make lots of waves in the bath tub.

Happy Birthday, Jesus!

When Daddy was little, he and his sister would make a birthday cake for Jesus every Christmas. This year, I got to do the same thing at Perpy's house. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Jesus and I helped Daddy blow at the candles.
Perpy gave me this cool cop car for Christmas. Thanks, Perpy! I will have lots of fun catching the bad guys in this.