Santa 2008

So we went to go see Santa yesterday. I told my mom and dad that I was going to ask him for a paint Thomas. When it was our turn to go see Santa, I told him that I wanted a paint Thomas. He asked if I had been a good boy and I said, "Yes." He asked if I have been going to bed on time and brushing my teeth and I said, "Yes." Then he asked me if I had been cleaning up my room and I said, "No." That kind of surprised Santa, but I promised I would work on it.

Santa gave me a candy cane and then we got in the car to go home. When we were in the car I told my mom and dad that I didn't want a candy cane, but that I wanted a paint Thomas. I told Santa that is what I wanted, I didn't say anything about a candy cane. My parents tried to explain to me that we were letting Santa know what I wanted so that he will know what to bring on Christmas, but all I could think is that I didn't want a candy cane. I was a little upset with Santa for not giving me my paint Thomas.

Well my sister also had her issues with Santa. She didn't want to have anything to do with him. As you can tell by the picture below. My mom says that I reacted to Santa the exact same way when I was her age. Maybe we'll have better luck next year:)

Thanksgiving 2008

This year we went up to my grandparents' house for Thanksgiving. My sister and I had so much fun, we didn't want to come home. Who would when you get to do all kinds of fun things at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Like:
being held whenever you want,

having constant attention,

eating a cupful of marshmellows,
fishing with Grandpa. Needless to say we had a great time and can't wait to go back.

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Halloween 2008

Halloween night we went trick or treating around our neighborhood. We've gone with my friend Kaylee for the past few years, but my mom lagged on planning so we went solo this year. I had a lot of fun and couldn't wait to get home to have some candy. My sister had a great time too! Since she is not walking yet she got to cruise around in the stroller.

Playgroup Halloween Party

On Thursday we had our annual Halloween Party with our playgroup friends.  It was a lot of fun.  On the way there I asked my mom if I could have cookies and tackle my friends.  She said, yes to the cookies, but no to the tackling.  Do  you think I listened, not a chance after all I am a football player. I know I am  LT and he is  what I like to call a "running backer," but I'd rather be a "tackle man." We also attempted to get a group photo. Needless to say it wasn't easy and not everyone is in this pic.

Boo Parade

Over the weekend we went to the Boo Parade with our good friends Emma & Lily.  We had to wait a long time before the parade started. We surprised our parents by hanging tough and the fact that our moms brought lots of snacks helped.

Pumpkin Patch '08

We once again made our yearly trip to the pumpkin patch with our playgroup. My friend Dane and I had a good time moving all of the pumpkins around. It is hard to believe this was our 4th year.  My sister really enjoyed the pumpkin patch this year too.

1 Year Pics

Our friend and neighbor Miranda was nice enough to take some pics of me. Here are some of my mom's favorites.

Birthday Girl!

Here is a picture of me taken this morning on my actual birthday! As you can tell I am very excited to be 1:)

Happy Birthday Rylen!!!!

For Rylen's birthday we had a little party for her on Saturday. She had fun eating cake and playing with all of the wrapping from her presents. She also loved all of the undivided attention she received.

11 Months

Only one more month until I turn 1! This year has seemed to fly by. Here are pics of a few of my favorite things:

Wear my brother's basket as a hat.
Race with my big bro!


And finally garbage day:) It is actually my brother's favorite day, but I do love banging on the screen.

Swim Lessons

I took swim lessons earlier this month. I put up quite a fight in the beginning not wanting to go in with the rest of my class, but my teacher Dion was very patient with me. Before I knew it I was looking forward to going to class.

10 Months

So my mom has lagged on posting lately so here is her attempt to catch everyone up on what we have been doing as of late. I turned 10 months almost 2 weeks ago. I am working on pulling myself up on everything and still doing the army crawl, though I have gotten faster. And I love to accessorize. Like my bracelet?

4th of July

Over the 4th of July weekend we went to my grandparents' house. We had a lot of fun playing with my cousins, swingin', swimmin', seeing fireworks and eating cupcakes. My sister and I loved all of the attention and were sad when we had to leave. Thanks for all of the fun everyone!

Beating the Heat

It was a very hot day today so we decided to bust out our pool. My sister and I had fun splashing each other in the water. It was Rylen's first time in the pool and as you can tell from the pics she loved it.

9 Months

Today I am nine months old, and I am working on getting where I want to go. I haven't quite started crawling, but I am working on it. Right now I am working on the art of perfecting the famous "Army Crawl". I also cut my first tooth earlier this month and got my ears pierced.

My Birthday!

Today was my 3rd birthday.  I was so excited all I talked about all day was the fact that it was my birthday and that I got my favorite train of the moment, Gordon.  My mom and dad got me some track for my trains, which kept me occupied all day. 

A Day At The Park

Today we spent the morning at the park. It was such a beautiful day and I had a lot of fun playing. I especially liked hitting the baseball and kicking the soccer ball with my dad. My sister finally got to ride the swings for the first time and she loved it.

Let The Birthday Festivities Begin!

Over the holiday weekend we went up to my Grandma and Grandpa's house. While we were there my Grandma threw a little party for me. She made me my favorite, pancakes. We can't forget the cupcakes and ice cream too. On the way home my mom and dad asked me what my favorite part of the weekend was and I said, "Presents!!" That was not the response my parents expected, but they thought it was pretty funny. Thanks everyone for the fun weekend!!

No whip cream for me! My mom said that I didn't know what I was missing out on, but she gladly took it off.

Brother & Sister

Screamin'

This is just a little taste of the screaming I do on a regular basis. Ask my mom and she'll tell you I can get much louder.

8 Months

Today I am 8 months old. I haven't started crawling yet, but I roll, wiggle and feed myself. I'm not sure how much I weigh or how long I am right now. At my 6 month appt. I was 16 lbs 15 oz and 26 inches, so I am bigger than that now. Some of my favorite things to do are: put everything in my mouth, laugh at my brother and scream at the top of my lungs when I get excited. Oh, and I almost forgot, pulling my mom's hair.