Happy Thanksgiving!!

Whoop to the Aggies win on Friday! Welcome to Aggieland Coach Sherman.
Farmers Fight.
My buddy Jake and I celebrated post Aggie victory. He is 2 1/2 and had so much to show me, including how to play pool balls (billiards for you grown ups).
I also visited with my buddy Cade Runyan. Here I invaded his bedroom, his toys and even his bed. He was less than thrilled with my presence but I'm sure we will be great pals one day soon.

Someone pay attention to me

Momma and Daddy were having a grown up conversation and I felt neglected so I moved a lot of my toys, even the heavy ones, to Momma's chair to try to get some attention. It worked. Out came the camera. Victory.

Enough 2nd child guilt already

An update from Baby Weekly regarding pregnancy at 16-17 weeks:

Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and he's around 5 inches long. He can move his joints, and his skeleton — until now rubbery cartilage — is starting to harden to bone. His sense of hearing is also developing. The umbilical cord, his lifeline to the placenta, is growing stronger and thicker.

This refers to the babe as a boy- we can neither confirm or deny but will find out soon and keep you posted. Now that this is a family blog, Momma will keep the belly shots to a minimum (if she puts them up at all). She appreciates your applause to that one. Momma hasn't felt the baby move yet but it should be any day now. So far, all tests and reports are good! If only she would stop talking about how dern tired she is.

Excuses, Excuses and some Exciting News

Sorry we haven't posted lately. Momma was out of town in Vegas and I have been really nasty sick. I had fevers of 101, 102 and 100 coupled with an emphsyma (sp?) like cough and funky cold. The doctor called it croup. I called it misery. I'm feeling better now. FINALLY. So on for the big news...
I'M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER!!!
Yep, I have no idea what that means, but I am going to be a big brother in May 2008. I know it has something to do with Momma getting a bigger tummy and being very TIRED all the time. She is not so nauseous anymore so already things are looking up.
So, we will keep you all posted on the baby's progress (and Momma's).

Homebound

Croup and 103 fevers make a boy delerious and a Mimi creative. We made a new choo-choo train out of my diaper box and a leash. This morning it was a dining car.
I filled the train with my monkey toys and pulled the monkey express around the house too.
I was so tired of staying home I started to dress in Momma's sweatshirts and roam around begging for something to do.

16 months- What a difference a year makes....

Check out the difference between this year and last year at the pumpkin patch!!

I am now 16 months old. I am into EVERYTHING. I am really testing my limits. Really. I throw fits but I also am very lovey to my momma and daddy. I give big kisses, I blow kisses and I still love to find your tummy. I also wrestle with momma and daddy too. I try not to bite but you have do to what you have to do to pin your opponent. I can climb in and out of a lot of stuff now- momma's bathtub, my wagon, the car. I like to pretend to drive Daddy's car. I like to slide. I love the big park down the street. I also loved Halloween. It was fun to dress up and pass out candy. I love going outside and playing with my neighbors. I have also discovered bubbles in my bathtub. I like those so much I give Mr. Bubble a big kiss most nights. I also love hot chocolate milk. That is some good stuff. I am trying to kick the paci habit for good but because I was sick I have taken 3 steps backward. My fits tire out momma, daddy and mimi but they are really hoping that it is just a phase. I'm still into my airplanes but I also love trains. I like to make trains out of everything. I like to say choo-choo too. I am GREAT with school now but I missed a full week while I was sick. I can't wait to go back for my Thanksgiving party this week. I also can't wait to see my cousins Sammy and Kyle - they are coming on Thursday. Oh, and I have no idea that a new baby is in my future. I am not sure when I will figure that out but we will keep you posted! See you in month 17!
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Dewberry Farms

I was fever free on Saturday so on Sunday I went to Dewberry Farms with Momma, Farrell, Keegan, Stacy, Jackson, Barry and Aunt Marsha. The pics are out of order, but you'll get the gist. Barry saved me from running into the water to swim with the ducks. We played, and played and played. I was so tired (and dirty) when we left. I slept the entire way home.
These big bouncy balls were on the playground. I could pull two at a time.
Aunt Marsha will you help me take some of this sand back to my sand/water table that has never had sand?
Sliding is FUN.
Tractor riding is for kids bigger than me!
OK, this is the first picture. I was all ready for the farm.
Here's my pals. They were farm ready too (and yes, we do all look like we took a little snooze on the way to the farm).
Keegan looks at the photog when the pictures are being taken so his pumpkin picture made it up on my blog!
This picture would have been better if that GRANDE mammal was still propped up against the fence begging us for food.
This is the closest you get to a good pumpkin patch picture of me because I don't look at the camera anymore.

Viva Las Vegas

Momma joined some of the ladies from RSC on a quick trip to Vegas. It was a lot of fun.
A pic of the group. Believe it or not, Momma only had 6 pictures of the whole weekend. I guess what they say is true, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!
Water show at the Bellagio.
Alright, enough fun. Momma please come home now. I don't feel good.