Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Basketball Time

Now that football season is basically over, I've turned my attention to basketball. Elmo and I went to the Wakeland basketball game, and we thought it was pretty awesome. The music during warm-ups was cool, and those boys were so tall and strong. I also went to see Kalynne play in her basketball game. She did such a great job! I can't wait until I get to play on a court like that. With the cold weather, we've spent most of our free time inside just playing around. My stuffed animals enjoy going for rides around the house on my four-wheeler. I've finally mastered the power steering! Now I'm looking forward to a fun weekend with just dad....just a few more days to go!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Imagination Gone Wild!

We haven't gone on any big outings lately, so I've been creating adventures of my own at home. After all that snowfall, it stuck around for a few days. I convinced Dad to bring some of the snow in the house in a big bucket, and once he brought it all in, a snowball fight broke out!!! We had so much fun =) I've also had a blast with my best buddies Teddy Freddy, Elmo, and Monkey. We play trains, play sports, cook and even eat together. I bring them everywhere I go, and I love taking care of them (notice their socks in the above picture...I thought their feet must be cold). I've even been potty training them and giving them stickers! Tonight after a tough pillow fight, I put them all down for a nap. To make it up to Mickey for leaving him out, I decided we should wear matching jammies. I'm sure there will be many more adventures to come!

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Welcome to 2011!

2011 has already been a fun and busy year. We've spent a lot of low key time at home just playing around and spending time together. I love playing with my new toys, looking through our telescope at the moon, sculpting playdough and watching movies. As much fun as it is to go places all the time, I have really enjoyed the one on one time with my parents. For the Cotton Bowl, we went over to Aunt Jenny's. I got all decked out in my A&M gear, played with lots of kids and fell in love with the air hockey table. I took Daddy down! This morning when I got up, Mommy said we might get some snow and that we were going to have a pajama day. I kept checking the window to see if it would happen. At the first sign of a flurry, out we went. A few hours later we had quite a blanket of snow on our hands. I went out to inspect my house, and the snow was up to the top of my boots. It was so beautiful and so much fun! What a great start to a brand new year!!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

I'm a Big Boy!

After asking for five days, my parents finally agreed to let me sleep in a big boy bed! Mommy seemed sad, but I was happy to tell that baby crib "Goodbyeeeee!" I assisted Daddy with construction by screwing in some of the bolts. Luckily all we had to do was take the front off and add a rail, so it wasn't a scary transition at all. Being able to get in and out of bed on my own is super exciting, and Rocco enjoyed the change too. Now he can cuddle with me at night if he wants to! I didn't get much sleep at naptime because I was too excited, and my books and stuffed animals needed me to keep them entertained. I never got out of my bed, but there was no rest going on. Nighttime was a different story though. I climbed in, read a story with Daddy, and went right to sleep. I slept until 8:30 in the morning and was happy as can be. I love being a big boy!!! I even wore my new underwear ALL DAY today, and I made it to the potty 8 times! I earned TWO prizes from the treasure box, and I'm looking to earn some more tomorrow. Growing up is awesome!!

Monday, December 27, 2010

A Week of Christmas!

The past week was one of the best ever! I got to celebrate Christmas more times than you can imagine, and boy did I rack up on presents. On Wednesday, we headed down to Nederland to see the extended family. We left very early, and I woke up half-way there at a McDonald's where Monkey and I shared an awesome breakfast. When we arrived at Nana's house, all my cousins were there and we were ready to tear into those presents. We got some awesome gifts, including our matching Red Bluff Ranch shirts and iPods.My cousins and I had a blast playing together throughout the week. We played with sparklers out on the driveway, and I got to write my name with one. Peyton and I found a big box to play in, and earlier that day we all went golfing. Wilson and I had a blast doing just about everything together. He taught me how to ride on his skateboard, we played Hungry Hungry Hippos, and then he rode with me to go see Christmas lights. Everyone else met us out there, and it was so cool. There were so many lights to see that we had to get out and go into the backyard. Too fun! I love hanging out with my cousins. On Christmas Eve I went to church with my parents and Nannie before heading over to Mama and PaPa Collins' house. There was yummy food and lots of gifts. I enjoyed seeing my aunts, and I had a blast playing with my cousin Tatum. I love my new Mickey Mouse and matching pjs too!Earlier in the week I stopped by to visit, and I took a nap in PaPa's chair and helped him pick some oranges. We had a wonderful time together.Later Christmas Eve night, we went by my Aunt Mary Sue's to see everyone and exchange gifts with Poppy. I loved playing with my new trains. I settled in for the night at Uncle Daniel's, and when I woke up Santa had been by for a visit. I got my big kitchen (and a little car, too)!!! It took a minute for me to realize that it was mine and I would get to take it home, and then I was so excited! I even called Santa to tell him thank you. He also brought me a football helmet, a lantern & binoculars, and a stocking full of books, cars, underwear and socks. I cooked for everyone all morning, and I even sang and played some Christmas songs on the piano. I read my new books to Mommy and all the Christmas bears when I needed a break from all the toys. If that weren't enough celebrating, we drove out to Nannie's on Christmas night for MORE presents! I was so excited to get my Thomas train tracks and a Lightning McQueen tent. They were hours of fun, and I liked making everyone take turns hanging out in the tent with me. In fact, when we finally made it back to Frisco, I put all my animal friends in the tent and baked them cookies in my new kitchen. To make a great holiday even better, I get to stay home with Mommy for another whole week! Seven awesome days to play with my new toys. In fact, I was already enjoying my new computer and books before our trip. My stuffed animals always make a great audience! Before we left for the holidays, I was working very hard on my potty training. I got enough stickers to get my first prize from the treasure box....a yo-yo! I was so proud of myself, and my parents were proud too.


This was definitely the best Christmas ever. I am so glad I was able to spend time with everyone, and thank you all for the wonderful gifts. I'm looking forward to an awesome New Year!