Spring Has Arrived!

The sun is shining, the temperature is up, and I am finally out of the house! I hate being cooped up in there all winter. Daddy has been taking me to the park to practice soccer, and I've been riding my bike and helping Mommy tend to the plants outside. I recently gathered my first full crop of strawberries. There were three ripe at one time, and they were delicious! Hopefully I will be able to grow more, and we are patiently watching the blackberries start to come in. YUMMY!! As always, sporting events are at the top of my to-do list, and over the past two weeks they have kept me very entertained. Daddy and I went with some new friends to watch the Allen Wranglers arena league football team. We had awesome seats, and all the tackling was great. We even got to see Roger Staubach throw a pass to Drew Pearson. Pretty cool.

Wakeland sports are keeping us busy as well. It's baseball time, and I've resumed my position back in the stands. After the game, Ms. Wendie took me down onto the field and I played catch with the boys. That was tooooooo cool!! At home, I've started hitting the ball all the way across the yard and over the fence when Daddy pitches it too me. I'm ready to play ball!!!

The girls soccer team is on a roll as well. Mommy and I have been to several playoff games, and this past weekend we watched them advance to the state tournament. You can't beat a corndog lunch out at the stadium. We also go to lots of Daddy's soccer and softball games. I'm a sports-aholic!In social happenings around town, I visited a lemonade stand in Kaly's neighborhood that was benefiting the earthquake survivors in Japan. I also went to a going away party for one of Mommy's coworkers. I love hanging out with the ladies!

When the weather hasn't been the best, we've found other ways to stay busy. Mommy and Daddy took me to my very first movie at the movie theater! We went to see Hop, a movie about the Easter Bunny (although I still insist on calling him the Easter Rabbit). I got to order a large popcorn, and we ate it all. I really enjoyed going and can't wait to go again. I also make sure we stay in shape by leading everyone in exercises. Stretch, jump and spin... it keeps you thin! A little jumping on (and off) the bed keeps me happy, too!We've also had a few celebrations around the house. First, Mommy got into a PhD program at UNT, and she got a scholarship, too! Aunt Jenny and the girls surprised her by decorating the back. There were signs, balloons, and a card. So much fun! Also, today was Rocco's 8th birthday! We bought Rocco some treats and celebrated with cupcakes. I helped him blow out his candle and make a wish.

I'm sure we will stay busy in the days to come, and I'll be working on my new life goal. When I grow up, I want to be an elephant!!! I told Daddy it would be cool to have a trunk and be really really big. My parents laugh, but it can't stop me from trying!