We celebrated with Italian food that mama spent all day cooking, and an ice cream cake that mama spent all day baking. Why are mama's fingers crossed? Anyway, we all had a great time, even dada, who was nursing his leg after surgery.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Happy Birthday #2 to James!
This weekend we made the long hike out to Beaumont for James's 2nd birthday party. James is a huge fan of Thomas the Tank Engine - kind of like me and John Deere. Mama's been prepping me for weeks for the party by getting Thomas books at the library and talking about trains.
James had a pinata, just like Jackson. Pinatas are all the rage this year. Mama posted this pic because it was the only one that had us both in it! We both move so fast!
Personally, I was really into riding James's Thomas toys, and his motorized jeep. Guess what I'm getting for Christmas?
Mama wanted to go to the party to finally meet Hayden, Hannah's little brother, and son to Kelly (mama's law school buddy) and Gaile. 
And we also got to finally meet Bodie, James's baby brother. Sweet baby boys all over the place!
My very favorite part of the party was riding in the Kubota. I got a private ride from James's daddy too!
And we all got to ride behind the Kubota in the hay wagon. How cool was that?
We got train hat party favors, train whistles, and lots of candy that mama ate on the way home. I ate the sweet tarts.
This weekend we made the long hike out to Beaumont for James's 2nd birthday party. James is a huge fan of Thomas the Tank Engine - kind of like me and John Deere. Mama's been prepping me for weeks for the party by getting Thomas books at the library and talking about trains.
James had a pinata, just like Jackson. Pinatas are all the rage this year. Mama posted this pic because it was the only one that had us both in it! We both move so fast!
Personally, I was really into riding James's Thomas toys, and his motorized jeep. Guess what I'm getting for Christmas?
Mama wanted to go to the party to finally meet Hayden, Hannah's little brother, and son to Kelly (mama's law school buddy) and Gaile. And we also got to finally meet Bodie, James's baby brother. Sweet baby boys all over the place!
My very favorite part of the party was riding in the Kubota. I got a private ride from James's daddy too!
And we all got to ride behind the Kubota in the hay wagon. How cool was that?
We got train hat party favors, train whistles, and lots of candy that mama ate on the way home. I ate the sweet tarts.
Guess who's back? Yep, it's Harry.
Every year, well the past two at least, papa brings out Harry from the closet mama sticks him in right after Halloween. I love Harry.
When papa waves me in front of him, Harry laughs and lifts his head off his neck. I like to look inside and see his guts, which really cracks papa up.
Every year, well the past two at least, papa brings out Harry from the closet mama sticks him in right after Halloween. I love Harry. When papa waves me in front of him, Harry laughs and lifts his head off his neck. I like to look inside and see his guts, which really cracks papa up.
Dewberry Farm
Two weekends ago, mama, ga and Staci took me to the Dewberry Farm while dada and Chris went to see the Texans lose, again. My favorite part was, no surprise, getting up in the BIG John Deere tractor. The front wheels were bigger than me!
I petted the chicks.
And looked at the rabbits with Staci.
And kissed the goat. Mama said gross. There was no amount of Purel that would take those germs off!
I also kissed the fake pig for good measure. I was feeling particularly sweet that day.
There was a hay stack to climb. 
Mama and I rode on the corn huskers ride. It was bumpy and fun, and hot. October in Texas.
I also got to pick out my own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Here I am running around like a wild man picking the best one.
Two weekends ago, mama, ga and Staci took me to the Dewberry Farm while dada and Chris went to see the Texans lose, again. My favorite part was, no surprise, getting up in the BIG John Deere tractor. The front wheels were bigger than me!
I petted the chicks.
And looked at the rabbits with Staci.And kissed the goat. Mama said gross. There was no amount of Purel that would take those germs off!I also kissed the fake pig for good measure. I was feeling particularly sweet that day.
There was a hay stack to climb. Mama and I rode on the corn huskers ride. It was bumpy and fun, and hot. October in Texas.
I also got to pick out my own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Here I am running around like a wild man picking the best one. Sunday, October 12, 2008
Happy Birthday #3 to Jackson!
Yesterday, we went to Jackson's third birthday party. Jackson's mama doesn't mess around when it comes to parties. This year, he had a Pirates and Princesses party. Here's a picture of Jackson with his aunt. Jackson's mama was too busy running around cutting cake and entertaining to stop for a picture, but let me tell you, she looked really hot as a lady pirate! 
All the kids were to dress up as pirates or princesses. I gave mama WWIII when she tried to get me in this costume (and mama's a little nervous that I'm forever going to have a complex about it). I posed for this one picture at the party, and then promptly changed into my John Deere shirt. As you can see, I was much happier. 
Luke didn't mind his costume. He kept it on the whole time. We were best friends, jumping up and down in the jumper the whole afternoon. 
After jumping, we stopped for some lunch - hot dogs and cheetos and other good adult food too. Luke was like "hello, where are those cheetos you promised me???"
Luke's mama Allison and his brother Davis. Dada and Luke's daddy Matt were fishing, so mama tried to help Allison with both boys. Mama's not sure how she does it! And looking good, to boot. 
Jackson's mama even found a treasure chest pinata. When it finally got busted open, the kids were loving life finding all those candies and collecting them in the bags.
Luke and I checked out the alligator that lives in the pond behind Jackson's grandparent's house. You can see Luke pointing to him. We were on our best behavior for fear that if we were not, we'd be fed to the alligator!
Luke and I shared really well at the party, even these candies. Thanks for a great party, Jackson!
Yesterday, we went to Jackson's third birthday party. Jackson's mama doesn't mess around when it comes to parties. This year, he had a Pirates and Princesses party. Here's a picture of Jackson with his aunt. Jackson's mama was too busy running around cutting cake and entertaining to stop for a picture, but let me tell you, she looked really hot as a lady pirate! All the kids were to dress up as pirates or princesses. I gave mama WWIII when she tried to get me in this costume (and mama's a little nervous that I'm forever going to have a complex about it). I posed for this one picture at the party, and then promptly changed into my John Deere shirt. As you can see, I was much happier. Luke didn't mind his costume. He kept it on the whole time. We were best friends, jumping up and down in the jumper the whole afternoon. After jumping, we stopped for some lunch - hot dogs and cheetos and other good adult food too. Luke was like "hello, where are those cheetos you promised me???"
Luke's mama Allison and his brother Davis. Dada and Luke's daddy Matt were fishing, so mama tried to help Allison with both boys. Mama's not sure how she does it! And looking good, to boot. 
Jackson's mama even found a treasure chest pinata. When it finally got busted open, the kids were loving life finding all those candies and collecting them in the bags. 
Luke and I checked out the alligator that lives in the pond behind Jackson's grandparent's house. You can see Luke pointing to him. We were on our best behavior for fear that if we were not, we'd be fed to the alligator!Luke and I shared really well at the party, even these candies. Thanks for a great party, Jackson!
Monday, October 06, 2008
Mama went on her yearly trip to visit Sha in Atlanta this past weekend. The ladies had a blast.
Friday, October 03, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Second trip to Chi-town.
Last weekend me, dada and mama flew to Chicago to visit Meemaw and Grandpa. I wanted to personally wish Grandpa a happy 66th birthday. I was quite well behaved on the plane, thanks to dada's DVD player and Light'ning 'Queen, aka Cars.
After we arrived, Meemaw and Grandpa took me on a walk in downtown Glen Ellyn.
We went for lunch at 2Toots (kindof like me, Tooter McGee). There was a train that circled the restaurant to bring everyone their food. There was also a loud whistle that about blew me off the bar seat every time it rang to let someone know their hamburger was on its way.
I showed Meemaw and Grandpa that I'm a true Texan on the horse.
When we finally went to their house, Meemaw gave me a vehicle from every country in the European Union - tractors from Venice and bulldozers from Austria and even a cruise ship from Greece. The list is endless - you have NO IDEA how many vehicles there were. I tried to count them all - 2, 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 3 - that's how I count right now. 
After I took a nap, mama's buddy Melanie, her husband Yaniv and Simone came to have dinner and catch up. Mama had such a good time with Meller.
I had a good time with Simone, for about 3 minutes. I showed her my fire truck, and then I went about playing and let her do her baby stuff. Simone's cute, but she's no John Deere.
On Saturday morning, the family went to Cosley Zoo.
Look at the beautiful Shetland Pony.
We all got a good laugh when it rolled around on the ground to scratch his back.
After taking a time out for some refreshments (and a trip to the gift store with Meemaw where I got yet another vehicle - this time a Safari Truck),
I got to pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
This is it!
Mama and dada wanted to enjoy the fresh air a little more, so we went to Northside Park to the playground. There was also a sledding hill, but it was no good this time of year. Check out my hair after I went down this slide!
Grandpa helped me to dig a hole to China. Well, almost.
On Saturday evening, we had lots of friends and family come by to visit. Mama's great friend Sandy and her daughter Melissa and her daughter Noelle (pictured) were there. Noelle is one tough cookie - how many girls do you know that want to play with tractors?
I also got to hang with my second cousin Noah. We actually got along quite well, after some initial tusseling over who got to play with the super duper trackhoe mover. Social skills in progress.
I also got to hang with Ethan, my other second cousin. He's a real big boy and chased me around and around the house.
Peekaboo!
We finally got to give Grandpa his birthday present - a brand new fishing reel. Dada said it will give him another excuse to come to Texas to fish soon.
On Sunday, Grandpa took me to the little park in the woods. 
On the way home, Grandpa found a tiddly-wink and put it on his nose. Funny guy.
Ha-ha! Me too!
I was sad to leave, but we'll see my G's soon in Minneapolis for Christmas. For now, I need to get back to school. So, I'll sit back, listen to a little Bob Marley, let mama catch a few winks (seriously) and fly home to Texas. I'll catch you on the flip side.
Last weekend me, dada and mama flew to Chicago to visit Meemaw and Grandpa. I wanted to personally wish Grandpa a happy 66th birthday. I was quite well behaved on the plane, thanks to dada's DVD player and Light'ning 'Queen, aka Cars.
After we arrived, Meemaw and Grandpa took me on a walk in downtown Glen Ellyn.
We went for lunch at 2Toots (kindof like me, Tooter McGee). There was a train that circled the restaurant to bring everyone their food. There was also a loud whistle that about blew me off the bar seat every time it rang to let someone know their hamburger was on its way.
I showed Meemaw and Grandpa that I'm a true Texan on the horse.
When we finally went to their house, Meemaw gave me a vehicle from every country in the European Union - tractors from Venice and bulldozers from Austria and even a cruise ship from Greece. The list is endless - you have NO IDEA how many vehicles there were. I tried to count them all - 2, 1, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 3 - that's how I count right now. After I took a nap, mama's buddy Melanie, her husband Yaniv and Simone came to have dinner and catch up. Mama had such a good time with Meller.
I had a good time with Simone, for about 3 minutes. I showed her my fire truck, and then I went about playing and let her do her baby stuff. Simone's cute, but she's no John Deere.
On Saturday morning, the family went to Cosley Zoo.
Look at the beautiful Shetland Pony.
We all got a good laugh when it rolled around on the ground to scratch his back.
After taking a time out for some refreshments (and a trip to the gift store with Meemaw where I got yet another vehicle - this time a Safari Truck),
I got to pick a pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
This is it!
Mama and dada wanted to enjoy the fresh air a little more, so we went to Northside Park to the playground. There was also a sledding hill, but it was no good this time of year. Check out my hair after I went down this slide!
Grandpa helped me to dig a hole to China. Well, almost.
On Saturday evening, we had lots of friends and family come by to visit. Mama's great friend Sandy and her daughter Melissa and her daughter Noelle (pictured) were there. Noelle is one tough cookie - how many girls do you know that want to play with tractors?
I also got to hang with my second cousin Noah. We actually got along quite well, after some initial tusseling over who got to play with the super duper trackhoe mover. Social skills in progress.
I also got to hang with Ethan, my other second cousin. He's a real big boy and chased me around and around the house.
Peekaboo!
We finally got to give Grandpa his birthday present - a brand new fishing reel. Dada said it will give him another excuse to come to Texas to fish soon.
On Sunday, Grandpa took me to the little park in the woods. 
On the way home, Grandpa found a tiddly-wink and put it on his nose. Funny guy.
Ha-ha! Me too!
I was sad to leave, but we'll see my G's soon in Minneapolis for Christmas. For now, I need to get back to school. So, I'll sit back, listen to a little Bob Marley, let mama catch a few winks (seriously) and fly home to Texas. I'll catch you on the flip side.
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