Party Animal :)

On Friday I had a really busy day with Grandma Peggy and Grandpa Mike. I ran and ran and played and played. It was so fun.
The next morning I slept in a little and then I played with Dad while Mom went to the store. Later, this guy Mark (not the Uncle) showed up at our house. He was big, but very nice. I played it safe for a while before I let him talk to me. He was nice and it turns out he likes to play the guitar game like Mom and Dad. So we all went downstairs and played for a little while before my nap.
When I got up, Mom said it was time to go to a party! I love me some parties. You know what they have at parties? That's right. Presents! It turns out that these presents weren't for me, but I wasn't gonna let that ruin my good times. There were lots of people (and kids) at this party. It was a baby shower for Connor, Keri and Noah's baby. He was not even 3 weeks old. Weird that they call it a shower, no one even got wet when I was there. They must have done what Mom and Dad did and showered before. Anyhow, Zach and Caleb were there, so I ran around and played with the toys. They had a fun sand table there and my favorite - Ice. In a cooler. I like to play with the ice and eat it too. So much fun! I also got to eat watermelon - tons of it! Later we all ran around and jumped on Dad and Amanda. HOGPILE! It was late when we got home, but I had so much fun.
The next morning when I got up, Dad was working in the living room. So Mom and I decided to go to the park. We went to the fun one that I can run around the whole thing and there are water squirty things and a rock garden. OH - waterfalls too. It was really windy, but I didn't care. It's still nice out, what's the big deal? Mom and I played for a little while and then Grandma Lola showed up. She ran everywhere and anywhere I wanted to go. We even played McDonald's drive thru with some other kids. When Mom told me it was time to go home, I was understandably upset. But I knew there was a party that night, so the sooner I got down for my nap, the faster I would get to the party.
When I woke up, I scarfed down half of a PB&J and we were off! Super far, again. This time we were going for Caleb's first birthday. Wow, does time fly! He's gonna be running around with me in no time! This time Zach was there AND Owen was there. We all ran around, playing with Zach's cars and the squirt guns that Caleb's mom gave us. We had a lot of fun playing with the bean bag game and being silly. I got to eat watermelon again, and pineapple too! Mom even let me have some chips. She was holding another baby, Will, for a while. He was cute, but not as cute as me! After a while there weren't very many people left. We ate cake and stuff and then it was time for presents! Caleb had not interest, so I was recruited to open them on his behalf. I did a good job. I already have some of those toys, so I didn't need to try and sneak them in the car. We all had a really good time.

Welcome to Our Group Connor

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Happy Birthday Caleb!

Fun Post 4th Weekend

So, I thought that the 4th was really fun. But the fun did not stop there! Mom and Dad and I had a great weekend!
We laid low for a while on Saturday to regroup after a very active 4th of July. We watched some TV, played outside and in the basement. Mom set up my pool in the backyard while Dad worked on my swingset. After my nap Deanna came over and she and Mom took me shopping. We went to a store with lots of fun papers and fun art things. Mom and Deanna could have stayed in there forever! But I let them know it was time to leave. We also went to Target, may favorite. Normally I am really well-behaved at this store, but they pushed me too far at the last store. I ran around a bit, rammed my head into a shelf and wanted everything I saw. Not my best behavior, by far. So we got out of there as soon as possible. Yay! I win! We went home and had dinner and watched Enchanted. Mom loves that movie so much, it's ridiculous. I like it, but I got sleepy during it and went to bed.
The next day after we ate breakfast, I got to give Dad his Father's Day present. Thanks, Mom for helping me with that - even though it was VERY late. I gave Dad matching shirts. They are so cool. Dad's says "Kingpin Keeler" and min says "Future Kingpin Keeler." We looked awesome. Then Mom took us to the Bowling Alley - I got to roll! I was a little upset when they made me stop after rolling 2 balls. I was getting so good. But I learned that we had to take turns. Everyone gets 2 turns, unless they get all 10 pins in the 1st turn. I really only liked bowling when there were 10 pins there, but I never got them all down. We played one game and then I decided to play a car game they had. So we left the lane and went over there, but then I wanted to roll again! So Mom went and asked if we could play again. I kinda lost it during that last game though. I wanted to only roll if there were 10 pins and I would freak out of there weren't 10. So Mom and Dad finished the game while I sat on the bench eating cookies. I was kinda tired.
When we got home I had a snack and went to sleep. When I got up Grandpa Mike was there! He was helping Dad fix my swingset. It looked fine to me, but they said it needed to be fixed. Mom came out and played in the pool with me and before I knew it, there were swings hanging from the swingset where my slide is! So I went in and changed and then came out to swing. SO much fun! THEN, Dad and Grandpa took me on a bike ride! I know, the fun never stops! We went a long ways, then played at a park and then made the long ride home. Gosh, Dad sure looked tired!
The day after that Mom and I chilled at home. We played in the pool and on the swings and watched some Dora and Diego. When I got up from my nap Grandma Lola was there. What a surprise! We played kitchen for a while and I made her a hamburger! Later I went home with her while Mom and Dad went to softball and then out for Caleb's dad's birthday. Today I get to go swimming at Grandma's with Auntie Kristie.
Can you even believe how lucky I am?

Fourth of July 2008

What a COOL day.
On the fourth of July, Mom & Dad and I went to meet Grandma Lola, Grandpa Mike and Aunt Lori at a parade. We took the wagon (which I love to ride in) and saw some really cool things. Dad took me for a walk before so we could check out the area. On the way we found Grandpa and Lori. Then the parade started. There were lots of cars, fire trucks, Sweaty Old Men with their names on their shirts handing out stickers and CANDY! There were even some nice clowns riding little bikes and some guys in tiny little cars speeding around. It was cool.
After a short 10 minute nap in the car we were at the lake for a picnic with Grandma Lola, Grandpa Q, Aunt Kristie, Great Grandpa and Uncle Mike & Aunt Bonnie and Deanna and Nate. There was tons of food that I didn't want to eat, but everyone else seemed to enjoy. Best of all, there was sand and water. I made lots of castles; mostly with Dad, but with Mom, Kristie and Grandma too. After everyone ate a ton of food, it was time for swimming! I wasn't so sure at first, but Mom made me go in the water. Sometimes she can be so pushy. I started to have fun and then Mom and Kristie made me go in my Nemo swim ring. I was freaked out, until I figured out that I could swim almost all by myself. Then they couldn't get me out of that tube! SO much fun.
When we got home I took a nice long nap to refresh myself for fireworks. Uncle Mark was there and when I woke up I got to play Wii with him and Dad. Later we went to the fireworks and I got to play with Caitlin while Mom and Dad talked to Caroline and Kevin. When the fireworks started, I was in shock a little and then decided that maybe I should hide behind Mom. She laid down soon after, so I just cuddled up between Mom & Dad until I got bored. They were cool for a while, but did they need to last that long?
When we got home, Mom put me too bed. I wasn't convinced that I should go to bed yet, but I got sleepy really fast - what a fun day!

Family Reunion

Last Friday Mom, Dad, Mark, Kelly and I all piled in a shiny white car to go on a long car trip. They weren't kidding. It was very long! We got in the car when I woke up in the morning and when we got to Michigan it was time for me to go to bed. They said I did really good though. I am awesome. They were surprised that I did so well when the car was barely moving in Chicago. I was just excited to see so many trains going by the car. So cool. Mark, Kelly and I started watching Finding Nemo. Awesome movie.

The next day when we woke up we went to a BIG party at a park next to a HUGE lake. I saw a bunch of people that I had met in March. I kinda remembered them, but they were all so nice, it didn't matter. We got to play in the park, play baseball, play in the sand and play with the ice. The ice was all in a swimming pool with a bunch of bottles and cans floating in it. Weird, but very fun. Later on, Mom and Dad took me down to the lake. It was so big! There were huge waves that were very loud and, to be honest, a bit scary. Mom brought me out into the water a little ways, but I asked to go back to the sand, please. So I played in the sand next to the water with Kelly while Mom, Dad and Uncle Mark went swimming way out in the water. We all had a lot of fun. Later we went to Uncle Tim's house and had a ton of fun playing with everyone.

The next day we got in the car, again. This time we were driving all the way around the lake to Milwaukee. We went to visit Mom's friend, Katie and her husband, Chuck. They have a nice house and they let me watch some cartoons. I got to sleep in my very own room all night. I slept so good. Then the next day we had to get in the car again. This time to go home. We stopped twice, once for pizza (I had crackers) and once to change my diaper, run around and get M&M's.

So we are all home now. Today I got to go to Auntie Kristie's house to play. I missed her. Tomorrow Gamma Lola is picking me up and I get to to play with Benjamin and Zach. I am very excited :)