Monday, June 28, 2010

Father's Day and More

So with all the craziness of summer, I missed the Father's Day update. I hope my dad and grandpas all had a wonderful day. I bought dad a seat for the back of his bike so we can go cruising the neighborhood together. We haven't gotten to go for a ride yet, but I'm ready when he is! We just hung out and played most of the day until I pulled a bike over on myself. I cut my forehead pretty bad, so we took a quick trip to the doctor. I was ok and ready to play again in no time. I love my Daddy!! Mommy and I just got back from an unexpected trip to Nannie's house. Nana and PawPaw came over one night to visit, too. I had so much fun running around the property, swinging on the hill, and driving the boat. I even helped Nannie pick some fresh vegetables from PaPa's garden. Look at this eggplant and okra!My favorite thing to do was throw rocks into the pond. I did that over and over and over again. I can't wait to head back to Nannie's in a week or so! When we got back home, PaPa Vaughn and Uncle Daniel were at my house. They had been hanging out with Daddy, and I got a new bat out of it. I carry it everywhere! We've done a lot of playing in the backyard, blowing bubbles, and getting into mischeif. We grilled outside, and they even let me watch some movies in my comfy chair.

I have had a ton of fun the past week. A few more days of swimming lessons, and then it's off for another road trip!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

School's Out for Summer!

School is finally out for summer, and I get to hang out with Mommy all day! I've been keeping her very busy doing crafts, coloring, playing with stickers and of course sports. I came across a book of stickers the other day and decided to put every single one on my shirt at the same time. It was awesome! I'm still going to soccer on Saturdays, and I am really getting into it. Today I did all the drills and followed all the directions just like I was supposed to. I'm loving that the World Cup is on, and I thought it was hysterical when Mommy was yelling at the TV yesterday. I don't know what a ridiculous ref is, but she was all worked up about it during the USA game! Lately I've started using my words in complete sentences. I have to be very patient with my parents, but they eventually understand me. It is great to be able to say exactly what I want, but I still don't always get my way. I sometimes have to remind them that "I said please!!!!" I've been really excited about being Mommy's big helper around the house. I help clean up my toys, sweep the kitchen, and even put away my own dishes and laundry. Sometimes I get distracted by the basket though because it is too fun! My most recent obsession (other than grilling in my new house) is my baseball glove. I wear it almost everywhere all the time, and I make Mommy and Daddy wear theirs too. Sometimes I wear it on the wrong hand, but that's ok. You just can't practice baseball too much! I'm ready to play ball with anyone, and I'm looking forward to many fun weeks of summer ahead!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Let's Get This Party Started!

Summer is officially here! I am so ready to sleep in and play all day. Last night after dinner out, I got to run through some dancing water fountains. I got soaked, and Mommy and Daddy let me do it because I was having so much fun. We just walked into the Toys R Us across the street and bought me some dry clothes before heading home! I've recently decided that my 2nd birthday celebration should last the entire summer. (Come on, is a 2 month long party really too much to ask?) Somehow I got my parents to agree with me, and last night they unloaded this gigantic box! Apparently they decided it would be more fun for me to play with my big gift over the whole summer. I was so happy, but they made me wait until today to open it up. I made sure to oversee all aspects of the construction, and I used my screwdriver to double check that Daddy had sufficiently tightened all the pieces. Once I realized it was turning into my very own house, something crazy happened. I could NOT STOP hugging Mommy and Daddy! The words "I like this! I like this!" kept coming out over and over and over. It was so awesome! Once it was all finished, I played inside for hours. It has a ringing doorbell, a fireplace, a sink, a patio bench and my very own grill! My grill is by far the favorite part, and I love to pretend I am cooking. Like any good chef, I take breaks often to wash my hands in my pretend sink! I think I will have many hours of fun in my new house! At the end of the night, I noticed one more exciting thing though.....the gigantic empty box!!! Nothing makes a boy happier than using his imagination. Now bring on summer!!!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Countdown to Summer!

Only two more days of school!!!! I am so excited that I couldn't contain myself around this new case of diapers. Woohooooooooo! Summer is always so much fun, but I've been very busy already. Daddy took me shopping for some hats since I'll be outside so much. I got one for Texas A&M and Texas Tech! The past few weeks have been consumed by Wakeland baseball. I made my first trip to the Dr. Pepper Ballpark (where the Frisco RoughRiders play) for a playoff game. Daddy and I walked all over the park, and I even got to roll down the hill behind outfield. After winning the series, it was off to the state tournament in Round Rock. On the road again! We enjoyed dinner with some of Mommy's friends and spent some time rocking on the porch before heading off to the outlet mall and then the Dell Diamond (where the Express play). I had fun playing with my new friend Lucas, but due to rain the game got started really late, and I was too tired to stay the whole time. On my way out, I ran into my dream car...just my size and a giant baseball. I want it!Unfortunately the Wolverines lost, but we stayed the night and had some fun at the mall the next day. I love horses and Ernie!! It has been nonstop since we got back. I've enjoyed lots of time playing outside, especially in my wacky sprinkler. Thursday, Nana and PawPaw came in to visit, and I got to stay home from school to play. It was great. Friday, Aunt Liz and Uncle John came in and EVERYBODY went swimming! After that workout, I enjoyed plenty of snacks and lots of time playing with my cousins. Who says you can't slide head first? We always have such a good time! On Saturday, I had soccer, played with Campbell, and then went to a graduation party. My favorite things were the cupcakes, juice boxes and cats. I chased them all over the place. Today we had to get back to reality, do some chores and some shopping. I got some new water shoes for splash day on Tuesday....my last day in Suite 250! The only other big news is that I can now sing my ABCs and 123s all by myself...but only if you give me a microphone! If the past week is any indication, my summer is going to be jam packed with fun!!!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Memorial Weekend Fun

What an awesome holiday weekend! Mommy and Daddy had a wedding reception at a fancy resort in San Antonio, so we packed up and hit the road. We had planned to stay Friday night in Austin, so we stopped in Waco along the way to watch the Wakeland baseball boys play at Baylor. They managed to win, and I had a great time watching the game and running up and down the big hill by first base. I even got to eat a grape sno-cone before we loaded back up. On Saturday we got to the hotel where Nannie was awaiting my arrival. I left Mommy in the dust as soon as I saw her! I spent Saturday in a poolside cabana with Daddy and his friends, and then I stayed the night with Nannie and PaPa! We played soccer, watched basketball, and hung out on the balcony. It was so much fun that I didn't even notice my parents weren't around! On Sunday, Nannie rented a cabana, and we hung out at the pool ALL DAY LONG. I had a blast playing in the water, eating bowls of fruit, napping in the shade, riding in the lazy river, and even watching Mickey Mouse. That is the life! By the afternoon, Mommy and I were exhausted, so we got cleaned up and relaxed in front of the TV. On Monday, it was time to head home. We took a few fun family pictures, but I was sad to leave. No more crazy animal balloons or poolside lounging :( It was a very long trip home because of the traffic, but we did get to see Daddy's cousin James and a few other friends along the way. It was definitely a weekend to remember, and I look forward to many more!