Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Mommy didn't take too many pictures of me at the zoo because I cried most of the time we were there. Everyone has a grouchy day every once in a while . . . right? Especially if you are almost a "Terrible Two."

Gary the Snail

By now, you must know how much I love SpongeBob SquarePants! SpongeBob's pet is Gary the Snail. One rainy night while we were on vacation we went to Adventure Island (a mini golf, go-cart, arcade fun place). I saw a GIANT Gary the Snail. I really, I mean really wanted to have that Gary.

The only problem . . . he cost 6,000 tickets. YES, 6,000!

Daddy, Aunt Cynthia, Uncle Phillip, Logan, Kalli, and Matt all played games to earn tickets. They earned 549 tickets that they shared with me. Wasn't that so nice?!

Mommy told me 549 tickets was not enough to get Gary. I was so sad. I woke up the next morning and Aunt Cynthia brought out a pink sack. She said she had a surprise for me. Guess what it was? A Gary the Snail that was just my size! I have been carrying him around by the eye stalks ever since!

By the way . . . I got a very fancy bracelet and a toy submarine for the bathtub with my tickets!

Beach Pictures

Miss Ursula took my picture at the beach. This is Mommy's favorite!

Beach Fun!

I am having so much fun at the beach! More pictures to come . . .

Paper Dolls

Mommy and Daddy got me a really fun thing - paper dolls. I have three Disney Princess paper dolls and lots of dresses and purses. I love to dress Belle, Ariel, and Cinderella. The Princesses cannot stand up alone. They have to wear stands on their feet. I really would like to wear the stands too.

Museum

This past weekend Mommy, Daddy, and I took a trip to Tuscaloosa. We stopped at the Children's Hands On Museum. It was so much fun. I will ask my Daddy take me back there!

Apples!

Happy Mother's Day!

Newspaper . . . again

Mommy's friend Becky called tonight to tell us we made the paper again! Mommy was making a video of the Clydesdales for my blog in the picture! You can see us here.

Cat In The Hat

Sliding

Aunt Lori (LaLa) went with Mommy and me to the park. I showed her how I could go down the slide myself.

LaLa swung with me. I sure love her.

Amelia and Ms. Sharon met us at the park too. Amelia is one brave baby!

After we climbed and climbed, we went on a walk. First I pushed Amelia.

Then Amelia pushed me. I love the park!

Fish Fry Festivities

I wasn't able to go to the Grand Parade Friday, but Mommy took me to do some fun things on Saturday. First, we went to the Small Fry Parade. Lots of my friends were in the parade - maybe next year Mommy will let me be in it! After the Small Fry Parade, we went to the Catfish Races on the Courthouse lawn. There were lots of people there. We couldn't really see and I got really impatient, so Mommy and I decided to leave. Next, we went to the Fairgrounds to see the Budweiser Clydesdales. When we first got there, the Clydesdales were not in their pens. Their keepers said they were "on a walk and would be back in a minute." Mommy and I went to the Arts and Crafts Show while we waited on the horses. We were lucky to get a close-up look as they headed back to their pens. When they walked by I tried to say "hi" to them, but they didn't talk back!

After all that excitement, I had to go home and take a nap. . . but my fun for the day wasn't over! It was such a beautiful day that Mommy took me to the park. This was by far my most favorite part of the day! I love the park. I especially love to climb! But Saturday, I almost gave my Mommy a heart attack . . . I climbed up the steps of the playground equipment - as usual. But when I got to the top platform, instead of reaching for Mommy to sit down and slide with me, I laid down on my belly, scooted to the big slide feet first, and went down all by myself! I was as shocked as Mommy was at first. Then I laughed hysterically (Mommy did not) and did it again and again and again. Mommy was too mortified to get the camera out. Maybe on our next trip she will be brave enough to take a video of me being so big!!

Crazy Day

Earlier this week I went to see Dr. Kest's nurse who checked my ear tube. She told Mommy that my tube was clogged and my ear was infected and my non-tube ear was also infected. I would have to make a trip to Paducah to see Dr. Kest. We went today. Dr. Kest decided to try to put a tube in my right ear. He was successful! So now I have two tubes! And by the way . . . the nurse was wrong. My tube wasn't clogged.

Bad Hair Day

Ever had one like this???

Chicks

Mommy's teacher-friend, Ms. Julie, hatched chicken eggs in her classroom. I got to go see the baby chicks! Ms. Sandra and Ms. Julie's daughter Lilly came to see the chicks too. I touched their feathers. They were so soft and fuzzy! I also touched their toes and beaks. I even held one! It wiggled and scared me a little and I threw it on the floor, but it was okay. When it was time to go home, I cried. I hope Mommy will take me back to visit! I loved those chicks so much that I practiced saying "chicken" all the way home!

Big Girl!

Horton Hears a Who!

Last Sunday I took my first trip to the movies with Mommy and YaYa. We went to see "Horton Hears a Who!"

I loved the booster seat and the rocking chairs!

I loved the previews and the first 15 minutes of the movie. I took my socks and shoes off and then I wanted down. Mommy wouldn't let me get down so I cried. She told me we would have to leave if I cried. But that was okay, because PaPa let me play his car game.

Then Papa and I went for a walk. We picked a flower for Mommy. Next, I tried to run to a puddle in the grass, but PaPa caught me before I got there. What a fun time! I hope I get to go to the movies again soon!

My Computer

Daddy was put out with Mama Kaye when she bought this computer for me. It says ages 3+, but maybe I AM ready for it!!!!

Just Like Daddy . . . AGAIN

Not only do I look like my Daddy . . . but I also organize like him. I like things nice and neat and in order. This is what I do to my bath toys every night before I get out of the tub.

Puzzle Update

Daddy says . . . "Practice makes perfect!"