Workin' and Playin' with Dad!!

You want me to do what!? I'm outta here! Dad...I don't think I can lift that shovel. I'm only 16 months old!


















This is my kind of work. I love going for rides in the wheelbarrow. I think I slowed down mom and dad's day of yard-work, but we all had fun in the end.















After a day of work, there should always be a little bit of time for play! I can't wait to go golfing with dad when I am a little bigger. But for now, I will work on my grip in the house...














I am getting so good, I can swing the golf club with just one hand. Let me out on that golf course!! However sometimes I get a little wild and Cayenne runs for cover.















What is left after a good day of work and a little bit of play?? Snugglin' with Dad!! I am exhausted. Just need a little sleep and then we can start all over again tomorrow!!

A Visit with Grandma and Grandpa Ebert

Grandma and Grandpa Ebert came all the way from Wisconsin to visit me. I had so much fun seeing them. I love to read books before I go to bed. It calms me down from my exciting day!












I wish Grandma and Grandpa could visit more often. We had such a good time playing. Maybe next time I can go see them at their house!!















I love getting kisses from Grandma! Since I don't get to see her much, I was on my best behavior while they were here.

Those Darn Baby Teeth!!

I have heard my public wants new pictures on my blog. Do you see these rosy cheeks and runny nose? I'm not making this stuff up. But I'm still cute with those dimples...










When my new teeth are trying to break through, nothing beats a bottle and a snuggle with my aunt Mandy!















I love to read with my aunt Mandy. This is one of my favorite books! My aunt Mandy does such a good job with the noises of the animals in my books. She can really get me laughing!














OH MY GOSH!!! I didn't know that happened to the duckling!!!!














Did someone say something about the park? I don't understand why nobody is standing up. I brought everybody their shoes...
somebody...please? anybody? hello? I'm ready to go...

Stack Em' Up and Knock Em' Down

I have been working on stacking my blocks all by myself. But...it is more fun to knock them down when my Aunt Mandy would stack them.















Playing with my Aunt Mandy, I was cracking myself up by rolling around in the blocks so she couldn't stack them up.










With my fans all around me, I have them all under complete control. Every time I start clapping, they all start clapping too! I have them all wrapped around my little finger.














After a long day of fun with my public, I got really tired. So, I figured I would lay down for a little rest in the middle of the floor.









Once I rested up a bit, I was ready for round two with my Aunt Kattie. She was in Portland visiting me for her Christmas break. It was so fun having her stay with us for a couple weeks. I wish she would come to live in Oregon!!

Merry Christmas To One and All!!!

I love Christmas!! I got to see my aunties TWO days in a row. My Grandma Burnell made me this outfit for my first "Big Boy" Christmas. It came with a jacket too, but I am on the move so much...I had to take it off. Thank you Grandma!!!

Here I am in the full outfit! Don't I look so cute? I know I have said it before, but I AM ADORABLE!!! (I don't really know what that means, but my mommy and aunties say it quite a bit!)

My Grandma Burnell also made me this cool farm with all of the animals.

I really started to get the hang of this opening presents thing!! Sometimes my mommy had to help me though.

My Grandma and Grandpa Ebert got me this great toy for Christmas! I love to flip the lids up and then push them back down again. It took awhile to get my attention away from this toy to finish opening the rest of my presents.



















My mommy and daddy got me this toy to play with. It is the perfect size for me. I like to run back and forth in the living room and watch the bear bang on the drum. My mommy and daddy know just what I like!!

My Great Grandma Boge got me this cozy sweatsuit for Christmas. It is days like this that I wish I could dress myself.

More Fun with the People I Love!!

I love it when my Aunt Mandy comes to visit me. Even when I am in a bad mood, she cheers me up. I love to give people "five"...although sometimes I get so excited it ends up being "ten"!















My mommy is so funny. I really like playing with her and having my mommy time. My parents are really fun to play with.











My mommy knows just where to tickle me. She can make me laugh without even tickling me. Just seeing her hand coming towards me makes me giggle!







I know it is ridiculous how cute I am. All I have to do is flash my dimples and I can get anything I want. My Auntie Hea was not excited about my outfit when she came over. She is a Colts fan with some guy named Peyton. But once I smiled...she forgot all about my shirt!













My Grandma Burnell made me a cool John Deere Hat for Christmas. It fits perfect!!!













Sometimes I have very important phone calls that I have to take. I was in the middle of playing with my mom when I got a phone call I couldn't pass up. It is difficult being in such high demand all the time.













I like to carry about my mommy and daddy's shoes. My dad has really big shoes, so it is easier to carry around my mom's shoes.

Fun with Grandma and Grandpa

My Grandpa Boge and Grandma Cindy came out to see me all the way from Michigan!! I was shy at first because I wasn't feeling very well. But I warmed up fast because they were FUN!









My Grandpa Boge played blocks with me while he was here. Even though I was sick, I like playing with my Grandpa Boge. I wish he would come visit me more often!





My nose was super runny while I was sick. But Grandpa Boge had a really soft hanky that he used to get my runny nose. It was much softer than the scratchy tissues my Aunt Mandy uses!







I love my Grandpa Boge and my mommy! I had so much fun. Now I know what they are talking about when they say I have "Boge eyes".

Just another manic Monday...

Aunt Mandy and auntie Hea bought me
these neat haulin' trucks. I like to haul
all kinds of things...spoons, blocks,
momma's keys...










I'm getting better at feeding myself, I'm so glad my mom and dad keep letting me practice...I'm gonna need alot of practice!














I love bananas!!
















I don't know if you can see it very well, but some of my food ends up in my hair...I'm not sure how it gets there though, I think momma puts it there when I'm not paying attention.

A Ride on the Carousel

Aunt Mandy and Auntie Hea took me to the Carousel at Jantzen Beach to ride around and around. I wasn't too sure about it, but Aunt Mandy seemed to enjoy it. I was too interested in everything else around me. I love to people watch!!!











Safety First!!! My aunties are so careful when they take me out to play. They made me put on a seatbelt, even though the horse never really moved. I didn't have the heart to tell them that we were just moving around in a circle, but my horse NEVER MOVED!!!












After awhile, I got the hang of it and it was really fun. I love spending time with my aunties. I don't care what we do. After the ride, they let me walk around the mall and do more people watching. I love to walk around and talk to all the people that are there just to see ME!!!!

Feeding Myself

My mom is letting me work on feeding myself like a Big Boy! This stuff is easy. I love all the home-made treats my mom makes for me.














Wait! I can do it myself. Just give me some time...
















What? Do you think you could do any better?


















I did such a good job! I think I got most of it in my mouth. Well...maybe a little on my shirt...and some on my chin...perhaps some ended up in my hair. I am such a big boy!!