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!"

Puzzled . . .

I like to spend time with Mommy and Daddy doing puzzles. This fish puzzle is my favorite. I am not great at getting the pieces in yet (you might see me signing "help" to Mommy at the beginning of this video) but I CAN match the colors!

More Easter

You can see my newspaper debut here

Breakfast With the Easter Bunny

Mommy took me to church today. I didn't even have to sit still and be quiet! I got to have breakfast with the Easter Bunny! I met Amelia there. We had a great time! First, I tried a donut. I didn't like it at all. I spit it out! Next I played some fun games and won some prizes. Then I went on an egg hunt. I found two eggs and was very pleased with myself! Last, I met my new friend, Mr. Easter Bunny. Wow . . . I sure do love that guy. There weren't many kids around when I went to see him, so I spent some extra time with him. I hugged him, patted him, rocked him, gave him five, shook his hand, and sat in his lap. While I was doing all of this, the paparazzi showed up. Not only was Mommy taking pictures, but also a photographer for the newspaper AND a photographer for a local magazine! I felt like a movie star! Aunt Lori and Braden came in as we were getting ready to go. Braden played games and got his picture taken too! We had a wonderful time!

Mwhahahaha

I am the stair master!!

Mommy is in BIG Trouble

Mommy knew she would be in trouble with Daddy for bringing me home from my Great Grandmother Flo's with this boo-boo on my nose. I fell right on the pavement! Ouch!

Eye See U

Dancing with SpongeBob

Music, dancing, and SpongeBob SquarePants. . . what more could a girl wish for?

If You Are What You Eat . . .

. . . then I'm a GIANT strawberry!

Tubes

Today I had my ear tube surgery. I had to be at the hospital at 6:15 this morning! Dr. Kest was able to put a tube in my left ear, but not my right one. He said my ear canals are very tiny. He made an incision in my right eardrum that will allow my ear to vent and drain, but he was afraid he would damage my ear drum by trying to make the tube go in. After the surgery, I came home and slept until 1:00! This afternoon I woke up with a smile and was ready to eat! I had wheat toast with peanut butter and strawberries (my new favorite food). Mommy didn't think to take the camera to the hospital, but she did take a few pictures with her camera phone.

Here I am sitting with Daddy - we both have sleepy eyes! 6:15 is EARLY!

Here I am relaxing before my surgery. I got to take home this pretty pillowcase and gown!

Hmmmmm . . .

200th Post!!!!! Snow!

What a great day I have had! It snowed! I mean really snowed! I don't know what happened to spring, but I like this snow! YaYa (whose name was formerly GrandMother, might now be called Nana, because that's what I called her last night)brought me a pretty red sled! Most of the snow in my yard had melted by this afternoon when she came over, so we went to the snow out on the deck. I got to sit in my sled while YaYa/GrandMother/Nana spun me around and around. It was great fun! Then YaYa/GrandMother/Nana gave me a bite of snow. Who knew you could eat it too? I love this stuff!

Buttercups

Mommy says that buttercups mean spring is on its way! Hooray!

Mmmmmm Bread

Last Sunday at church, a lady named Miss Jill bent down to talk to me. Mommy and YaYa know Miss Jill, but I have never talked to her before. Miss Jill had just bought 3 loaves of homemade bread (for a fundraiser). Those loaves of bread were right at my eye-level when she squatted down to talk to me. They looked sooooooo yummy. I signed "more" to Miss Jill before I even said hello to her. Thank goodness Miss Jill knows sign language AND thinks I am cute. Guess what she did? She gave me a loaf of her bread. A whole loaf! I peeled the plastic off and started eating it right away. I ate and ate and ate until I couldn't hold any more bread. Thanks Miss Jill! By the way . . . why was my Mommy so embarrassed?

For Aunt LaLa

I'm too big to sit in the school bus AND NOW I'm too big to sit in the polka-dot chair . . . life is tough!

20 Months Old!

Can you believe it? Only 4 more months until I'm a "terrible two!" I went to see Dr. Debi today because my ears are still hurting. She warned Mommy last time that if I still had fluid in my ears that we would need to talk about tubes. Mommy was not too happy about this. Do you know anything about ear tubes? Good or bad? If you do, please let my Mommy and Daddy know by posting a comment, or sending an e-mail. Dr. Debi says my ears are not infected or even red this time (yet), but they are full of fluid. We have an appointment with an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist in Paducah on Thursday. Daddy has done some research online about ear infections today. He read that babies who are older than 10 months and still use pacis are more likely to get ear infections. He also read that drinking from sippy cups with valves also cause ear infections - or at least make them worse. So guess what that means for me? Bye-bye paci. Yes, cold turkey (whatever that means). I do miss paci and was signing "more" as Mommy was rocking me to sleep tonight, but I do have my lovie, so I think I'll be alright. I 'll keep you posted! Mommy also took the valve out of my sippy cup today. I almost drowned while getting a drink - haha . . . not really. It took me a few drinks to get used to it without the valve. Now I can dump my drink out all over the floor and spill it in my highchair tray - yay!! What a day. . . Please don't forget to post a comment or send an e-mail if you know ANYTHING at all about ear tubes. Mommy and Daddy say thanks!

Rockin'

Rocking chairs are fun! Especially with Amelia!

More Busy Baby Club Fun

Mommy didn't have to work today since it is President's Day. We went to church to play! Amelia was there, and Macey brought her sister Caitlyn. I loved her! Caitlyn showed me something new . . . how to have a tea party. It was fun to pretend.

Climbing

I love to climb and slide at Busy Baby Club!

Snow Day

Not For Those With Weak Stomachs . . .

I have really had a passion lately for putting things "in." I love to put my dishes in the oven, my blocks in their bag, balls in my train, my shapes in the shape sorter, and most of all - putting anything and everything that will fit into my nose (including but not limited to: my fingers, yogurt, carrots, cheerios, peas, chicken nuggets, and most recently - macaroni). Why doesn't Mommy think this is cute?

Snack Time

What is going on with these crazy Cheerios?!?
No, really. What is going on?

This is the way . . .

This is the way we brush our hair, brush our hair, brush our hair . . .

This is the way we brush our hair . . .

So early in the morning!

Little People Bus

Lucy and Lamb are in the bus.

I would like to get in the bus with Lucy and Lamb, please.

Hmmmmm . . . this is not exactly what I had in mind, but it will do!

Peek-a-boo!

I see you!

Ellie can't bear to watch!!

Go Diego!

I have discovered a new way of sitting on my Diego riding toy. Fun! I also like to STAND UP on the seat. When I do this though, Mommy and Daddy are not reaching for the camera, they are running to get me down. What's the big deal anyway?