Happy (belated) Mother's Day

Mommy hasn't posted here for awhile (ok, a long while) because there is something wrong with her camera. Here's a couple of pictures from our Mother's Day Brunch. There is one of me and Mommy and one of me and Grammy! We had a good day and had a yummy breakfast at Hot Brew. Mommy, Grammy, and Grammy's friend, Tina all got roses.


In other news, we took a trip to Redding and I got to have my first experience in the pool. I liked it and floated around in my inflatable turtle. What I DIDN'T like was the dorky hat that Mommy made me wear so I didn't get a sunburn. I think I looked pretty dumb in it. But Mommy thought I looked adorable. The worst part was I couldn't yank it off because it attached under my chin. Mommy is going to try to post pics of that trip but that's where the camera started to have issues. I think it may have gotten wet by the pool.

I also have been learning lots of new things. I like to imitate people and I also am becoming animated. I cough just to see what people do. Normally they stop what they are doing and ask me "how's that terrible cough?". So of course, I cough again, just to show them. I also have learned how to sign "more" in baby sign. It comes in handy when I am eating. Just when everyone thinks I am done I sign it again and the food keeps coming! Now I am working on signing "all done". Although I generally am not "all done" until someone finally stops feeding me. I also have been standing for long periods of time. The other day we counted for 27 seconds! I am not quite sure about taking a step yet though.

Happy Nine Months to Me, Mr. P!

So I am 9 months old today! Big boy! Here are some of the things that I have been up to: I am into everything that I can get to, including drawers, our DVD collection, mommy's shoe collection, and the speakers at Grammy's house! I can't quite figure out why everyone gets so upset when all I want to do is explore! I have also been sleeping better, which means I generally go to bed around 8 or 8:30 and sleep until 4:30 or 5am. Then back down again until 6:30am, which is my usual wake-up time. I love to push my cart around and am very skilled at using only ONE hand! Haven't quite figured out how to turn it yet so I just get mad and start howling when I bump into something. I also recently learned how to clap my hands and wave "bye bye". Well, that's about all for now, I probably need to get back to whatever it was I was doing (which is probably getting into something I shouldn't have been into).

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!