Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails...that's what little boys are made of!

This isn't the greatest picture of him....but this is my puppy! His name is Duke, after John Wayne. I love him very much and he is very fun to play with. Daddy brings him over when he comes to visit. Usually when I see him I smile and get really excited, and then I crawl after him. He doesn't really seem to like it when I squeal and grab his fur-I can't quite figure that out yet.

I have been eating so much lately! I really can't get enough food! My nursing strike is over, so mommy is relieved about that. I am also very interested in everything that EVERYONE else is eating. The other day I had real meat the other day (in very small, itty, bitty bites of course). I also have discovered a love for Cheerios! It is so much fun to feed myself. Most times when other people try to feed me they just aren't fast enough, not to place blame on anyone *ahem, mommy.

Mommy has also decided to try the Dr. Ferber method with me again since I have been waking up very often at night. It isn't too much fun but hopefully the end result will be that everyone sleeps better!

Mommy's Little Helper!

So lately I love to help mommy-it's my new thing! I am such a big helper too! She is very busy so she needs help with lots of things so I am more than happy to lend a hand! I am very good at laundry (as you can see from the photos), although I can't quite understand why mommy doesn't see just how useful I am! Laundry baskets are lots of fun too! This one was full of clothes and everyone knows baskets are more fun when they are empty, so I just threw everything out onto the floor.

In other news, sleeping is going better for me. Mommy has been letting me see if I can put myself back to sleep on my own. Usually I fuss for a little bit but as soon as I find my Wubbanub I plop it back in my mouth and I'm out like a light again!

I also have been having a little trouble with....separation anxiety. I really hate to say good-bye in the mornings when mommy leaves for work. Sometimes I cry and it is very hard for her to walk out the door....luckily I know she will always come back and I am extra happy to see her when she gets home!

Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys

So we had our branding at our ranch and I got to take my first REAL horsey ride! It was so much fun. I wanted to wear my cowboy hat but I have grown soooo much that it is too small for my big head!

The horsey that I am riding is Billy Ray. He's named after the country singer and he is my Grumpa's horse. He does look a little pink in the picture but he is really brown and white. I had lots of fun riding and can't wait until I get a real horse of my very own. For now I will have to ride with people but it won't be long before I can do it all by myself!

And We're Off!

So I am officially crawling! Lookout world, and hello babyproofing! I want to get into everything and now I can!! I am also getting quicker by the day. The other day mom left the room for a split second and came back and I was about ready to have a lamp crash down on me. I also am loving pulling up on everything. I have several goose eggs on my head right now because I am so brave that I overestimate what I can do.

Here is a cute picture of me at my Grammy and Grumpa's house. Uncle Ad left his saddlebronc saddle on the floor and I discovered it. Can you say future rodeo star?

New Carseat!

Check out my new "big boy" carseat! It was definitely time for a new carseat. My old infant carrier was getting a wee bit crowded (maybe that's why I threw a fit everytime mommy tried to put me in it).

This carseat is extra comfy, I feel like I am kicking back in a recliner! I'm almost 22 pounds now and the carseat goes up to 50 pounds so I should be in it for awhile!

Easter!

Easter was lots of fun! I got to see my cousins and lots and lots of family! I also got to try some yummy food. I normally am a big fan of brunch but I wasn't too crazy about Potato Casserole. I did enjoy the jello though-gotta love the mini marshmallows, mmm, mmm! I must say that I looked pretty darn handsome in my button down shirt, Wranger jeans, belt, and little cowboy boots! Too bad my cowboy hat doesn't fit my big head anymore! Oh well, my head is just extra big because I am extra smart!

Ride 'em Cowboy!

This picture pretty much sums it up-yah, I ADORE horses! I also have a rocking horsey which I love, love, love! And this weekend, I rode a REAL horse for the very first time. Stay tuned for pics to come of that.....I can't really miss loving horses. My mommy loved her rocking horse growing up and still loves to ride. My Uncle Ad is a saddlebronc rider, my great-cousin B is a steer wrestler, my grandpa ropes and rides, and so does almost everyone else in my family! So it looks like I will be following suit with everyone else given that I am already showing how much I like horseys!

I am excited because we get to go out to our ranch again to brand our calves on Thursday, and maybe I will get to ride another REAL horsey again!

In other news: I have been enjoying big people food. Yesterday I ate some leftover ham from Easter dinner. I also like to drink water from my brand new sippy cup! I have sort-of been on a milk strike lately but hopefully that won't last forever.

I also have been moving around a lot in my sleep. Mommy can't figure out what in the world I do at night. At first she was scared because I started sleeping on my belly but then she read in the baby-book that it is ok.

Road Trip

We took a trip to Santa Rosa to meet up with my Auntie Lindsey. It was pretty fun to see her. I didn't really like shopping all that much but I cooperated pretty well and snoozed for part of the time.

One fun part of the trip was the FOOD! I am a big fan of buffets, especially breakfast buffets! There was so many things that I could eat and they were all yummy. I feasted on egg yolk, oatmeal, French toast, yogurt, fruit, and pancakes! I felt pretty important sitting in my highchair eating like a big boy! And normally when I go on a trip I don't sleep well because I am out of my routine. Well not on this trip-I slept from 9pm until 5:30am! Pretty good for me and very good for mommy and grammy. We might have to do the road trip thing more often!