Sunday, October 10, 2010

PUMPKINS!!!!!

Other than going to the volleyball and football game on Friday, it was a pretty uneventful week. It still feels like fall, so we've been spending a lot of time outside playing and having picnics. Today we loaded up and drove down to the Dallas Arboretum because I have been asking to see some pumpkins. Boy did they have some! They were all different shapes, sizes, and colors, and I was in pumpkin heaven. I wanted to take them all home! I loved climbing up the hay bales and walking through the pumpkin houses. Everywhere you looked, there were seas of pumpkins! In another part of the park, there were tons of fountains and beautiful views of White Rock Lake. I ran free through the open areas and splashed in all the water. The flowers were very pretty too. The last part of the arboretum was a frontier village. I got to go in lots of different minature praire houses, a teepee, and even a covered wagon. I thought it was a train and was sad that is wasn't working. What a fun day we had! To top it off, we stopped by the new 7-11 so I could see the giant slurpee up close and personal. I've been admiring it for a few days, so getting to go up to it was awesome! This week I'll be counting down the days until I get to see my first Aggie football game at Kyle Field. Whoop!!!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Every Day Fun

The weather outside has been wonderful, and we have been taking full advantage. We tried to go to the neighborhood fall festival, but we showed up a day late...oops! Since we were at the park already, we just stayed and played. I had fun going down the slides, swinging, and playing football with Daddy. Lately, running errands is even entertaining. Anytime we get groceries, I'm in charge of driving the cart. I honk at people as we go by and pull in supplies off the shelf. If you see me, you'd better move out of my way. I like to go fast!!This week I even got to pick out my very own pumpkin! Mommy and I dressed it up like Elmo for Halloween. I LOVE IT!! After a hard day of play, nothing beats a cruise around the house in the buff. Naked boy on the loose....to the bathtub! I love my fun-filled life!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Hanging With the Animals!

So today was one of the best days ever!!!!! I woke up, ate a waffle and watched some Handy Manny before getting ready for SoccerTots. That was more than enough to call it a good day, but little did I know there was so much more in store. I had a great time at soccer scoring goals and kicking the ball, but my favorite part was the parachute. Woohoo!Afterward, I fell asleep in the car, and when I woke up, we were at the Dallas Zoo. I love it when that happens! With the State Fair going on, no one was there. It was sunny and cool, there were no crowds or lines, and I got most of those animals all to myself! I got to ride a pony, feed some fish, pet a goat, get eye-to-eye with a giraffe, watch meerkats do tricks for their trainer, and so much more! I know I had a smile on my face all day. I was very busy studying every animal we came across, so I wasn't too interested in taking pictures with them. (Why doesn't my Mommy understand that I'm busy trying to learn some stuff?) I did love all the animal statues around the park though. They weren't quite as intimidating (or interesting) as the real thing! One of the best things that I got to do was race a penguin. He would jump out of the water and then swim really fast beside the glass. I chased him back and forth, over and over again. It was so much fun that I made Mommy and Daddy bring me back a second time. I can't wait to go back! As if that weren't enough, on the way home we stopped for ice cream, and it was fantastic. Family days like this are awesome and I can't wait to have some more!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Fall Fun

Fall is here, and that means football and awesome weather! I am still going to soccer every Saturday, watching college football, and suiting up to watch the Texans on Sundays. I love all the quality sports time with my Daddy.Outside the weather has been fantastic, so we have been taking advantage of it. Every evening we head straight into the backyard to play in my house, kick the ball around, and even eat dinner. Tonight we had a family picnic out back, and I loved it!! I hope this weather sticks around for a while so I can wear flip-flops around a little longer (even if they are Mommy's instead of mine). I'm looking forward to an awesome weekend ahead!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

The Weekend of Carter

After weeks of craziness, my parents decided it was time to have a weekend devoted soley to ME!!! We didn't do any chores (while I was awake at least), no one was here to visit, and I got to be the center of attention. It was AWESOME! Friday night we went to dinner and then to the Wakeland homecoming game. I loved watching the boys run out of the football helment tunnel, and the band was very entertaining. I got to meet lots of mommy's former students who were back in town, and it was a very busy night. On Saturday we went to Soccertots! I haven't been in a few weeks, and I was so happy to be back. The rest of the day was full of play. Cars, blocks, Little People, and books galore. We even played outside into the night, and I could see the moon up in the sky! I had some bathtime fun, and then settled down for a good night's sleep. Playing hard makes a boy tired! Today, we went to the park and played around the house. I've really missed my parents since Mommy went back to work, so this weekend was the best. I've even been voluntarily giving away hugs, kisses, and cuddles. Mommy was enjoying it too much, so I had to give her a hard time by calling her "mom" all weekend! She knows I'm just picking on her though. This weekend has been tons of fun, and I hope we get to do this again very soon!!!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Happy Grandparent's Day!

Wishing a Happy Grandparent's Day to my Nannie & Papa, Nana & PawPaw, Poppy, and Mama and PaPa Collins. I hope you all have a wonderful day, and I love you very much! I was lucky that I was able to see my Nana & PawPaw this morning because they were in town for a visit. I loved that they stayed the night with me, and we played all weekend long. The girls came over for hamburgers, and we had a blast playing outside. The water in the fountain was too appealing to pass up (even though Mommy says not to play in it), and we practiced invading my house from all angles. Inside we watched football all weekend, and we saw the Lamar Cardinals pick up their first win online. Go LU! Best of all, we got to eat CAKE! Yummy!! Today I got to see Daddy play soccer again. Eventhough they didn't win, I like going to watch him anyway. He's the best!!When I needed a break from the game, I ran around the baseball fields and hung out in the dugout. I don't need much to entertain me if I'm outside!

Looking forward to another great week ahead!

Monday, September 6, 2010

Labor Day Weekend 2010

It was a whirlwind weekend full of family and fun in Nederland. Unfortunately, we had to go to say goodbye to my GG. We love her and will miss her very much, but I know she is happiest when my cousins and I are all having fun together. The eight of us had a blast playing around, swimming, and eating. It was non-stop action for four days! I also got to visit all my other relatives in town, but I didn't get too many pictures. Nannie got me this crown since I am the king. We also spent some time with MaMa and PaPa, and Uncle Daniel, Aunt Pat and Aunt Brenda came over to play. The singing bulldog and spinning tops were so much fun to play with.I also went to the park and had my picture taken. Mommy says the pictures are really cute, and she will help me post some when we get them. I spent a lot of my time there feeding the ducks and chasing them around the pond. That was awesome! It was a great weekend, but I guess it's time to get back into my routine. At least it's a four day week!