Happy Halloween!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Grannymom & Grandpa's:

(click here for today's pictures) We got to go play at Nonna & Pops this morning while Grandpa went for a doctor's visit. That afternoon, it was another beautiful day so we we played outside most of it. We went trick or treating tonight with Lilly and Cash to five different houses near Grannymom's. We got lots of candy plus I got two mosquito bites - one right under my eye.

Happy Halloween!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Grannymom & Grandpa's:


(click here for today's pictures) We got to go play at Nonna & Pops this morning while Grandpa went for a doctor's visit. That afternoon, it was another beautiful day so we we played outside most of it. I bumped my forehead though and got a boo-boo. I didn't really fuss but Grannymom put ice on it! We went trick or treating tonight with Lilly and Cash to five different houses near Grannymom's. We got lots of candy!


Too Busy for a Picture!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Grannymom & Grandpa's:

Grannymom took me and Reagan to school today at Calvary. That afternoon, we had to hunt Daisy down again plus she took Belle with her. Grandpa worked on the fence again and we played in the swing and playhouse. In fact, we played outside most of the day! No pictures today - I was too busy playing!

I Love Grandpa!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Grannymom & Grandpa's:

(click here for today's pictures) Grannymom took me and Anderson to school today at Calvary. I fussed just a bit when she dropped me off. That afternoon, we had to hunt Daisy down again plus she took Belle with her. Grandpa worked on the fence again and we played in the swing and playhouse. In fact, we played outside most of the day!

Mom sent me a present (every day while she was gone!)

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Grannymom & Grandpa's:

(click here for today's pictures) We went to the library this morning and I really enjoyed all the activities. Daisy, the dog, got out of our backyard this afternoon so we hunted her down. We played in the swing and playhouse while Grandpa worked on the fence. I got to go to exercise with Grannymom tonight!

To the Library andt then chasing down Daisy!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Grannymom & Grandpa's:

(click here for today's pictures) We went to the library this morning and I watched from the stroller. I really liked ringing the bells and didn't want to give them back! Daisy, the dog, got out of our backyard this afternoon so we hunted her down. We played in the swing while Grandpa worked on the fence. While Reagan and Grannymom went to exercise, I hung out with Grandpa.


Fall Festival with Grannymom & Grandpa

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Nonna & Pops & Grannymom & Grandpa's:

(click here for today's pictures) We all got up early, ate breakfast and got ready for church. We even made it to church on time! We we got to church, we waited for Pops to help get us in. Nonna and me finished up our last touches of make-up. Nonna took me to Sunday school and I cried for a little bit. We got home from church and had lunch and then took a nap. Nonna took me to Grannymom & Grandpa's later that afternoon so I could spend the night with them. We went to Lake Nixon for Second Baptist's Fall Festival. I liked sitting in the stroller and taking all the sights and sounds in.

Fun at the Fall Festival!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Nonna & Pops & Grannymom & Grandpa's:

(click here for today's pictures) We all got up early, ate breakfast and got ready for church. We even made it to church on time! We we got to church, we waited for Pops to help get us in. Nonna and me finished up our last touches of make-up. Nonna took me to Sunday school and I cried for a little bit - Nonna almost cried too! We got home from church and had lunch and then took a nap. Nonna took me to Grannymom & Grandpa's later that afternoon so I could spend the night with them. We went to Lake Nixon for Second Baptist's Fall Festival. I liked playing the games and winning prizes but wasn't too keen on playing on the slides.

State #47 - Connecticut plus New York and a New England Cruise

(We probably won't be able to blog from the cruise ship - we'll catch up when we can!)

Day 2 (10/27/07) - click here for pictures: This morning we headed toward Wilton, Connecticut (only delayed by an extra hour because of a wreck on I-95) and Brachville for a quick visit to Weir Farm National Historic Site. It was a nice drive through the countryside. We actually hit the leaves around their peak plus we saw some huge homes. Our next stop was Hyde Park, New York where we visited the Franklin Roosevelt Presidential Library, his home, Springwood, the Vanderbilt Mansion and Van-Kil Cottage, Eleanor's home. It was a pretty rainy morning but it cleared up as we left for New York City. We made a quick stop at the Culinary Institute of America, hoping to grab a late lunch, but all of their 5 restaurants were closed since it was Saturday afternoon. We took Highway 9 all the way into New York City. We were surpised how scenic it was the entire drive into Manhattan. We found a great parking spot on 42nd street and walked up to Times Square where we bought tickets from TKTS to see Curtains the Musical, starring David Hyde Pierce (of Fraiser fame). Before the show, we walked around and grabbed some Dale & Thomas Popcorn and Robby grabbed a hot dog from a street vendor. A little more souvenir shopping and then we headed to the show. We enjoyed it - it was funny! We walked back to our car and made the 45-minute drive back to Stamford.

Day 1 (10/26/07) - click here for pictures: It's hard for us to believe but we are tackling state #47 this weekend and then capping it off with a New England cruise starting Sunday. Stephanie, Tara & I left on a 6:00 AM flight this morning from Little Rock to Atlanta and then on Hartford, Connecticut. (Reagan and Anderson are having their own vacation with Nonna/Pops and Grannymom/Grandpa while we are gone.) The Hartford flight was bumping almost the entire way but we touched down right on time at 11:30 AM. We picked up our Budget rental car (Chevy Impala) and headed to downtown Hartford. We visited the State Capitol and Bushnell Park where we road the Bushnell Park Carousel just like any big kid (click here for a quick video). We then visited the Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe houses. We drove south visiting the towns of East Haddam (home of the Goodspeed Opera House) and Essex (home of Griswold Inn) with view along the water and colorful leaves. A little further south down the road we visited Mystic Seaport plus picked up some yummy fudge. We then drove to New Haven where we took a quick tour of Yale College including the Phelps Gate and the outside of the Skull & Bones society "tomb." After visiting the Yale bookstore, we stopped for supper at Frank Pepe Pizzeria for some delicous pizza. We drove onto Stamford where we checked into our hotel and called it a night.

Bert & Ernie!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Nonna & Pops:

(click here for today's pictures) We all got up early again today -- We met Uncle Jason at the Arkanasas Arts Center to see the Jim Henson exhibit. My favorite was Bert & Ernie. We saw lots of ducks and took pictures by the fountain.


Lots of Ducks!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Nonna & Pops:

(click here for today's pictures) We all got up early again today -- We met Uncle Jason at the Arkanasas Arts Center to see the Jim Henson exhibit. My favorite was Ralph the Dog. We saw lots of ducks and took pictures by the fountain.

A New Flashing Toothbrush!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Nonna & Pops:

(click here for today's pictures) We all got up early -- I helped Nonna cook scrambled eggs and muffins. We played and had fun all morning. Nonna got her hair done this afternoon. Everyone took naps while she was gone. When she got home, we all went to Wal-Mart to look at toys plus I got a flashing toothbrush!

New Thomas the Train tennis shoes!

Mom & Dad are on vacation - see their pictures by clicking here - meanwhile we are at Nonna & Pops:

(click here for today's pictures) We all got up early -- Reagan helped Nonna cook scrambled eggs and muffins. We played and had fun all morning. Nonna got her hair done this afternoon. Everyone took naps while she was gone. When she got home, we all went to Wal-Mart to look at toys plus I a new pair of Thomas the Train tennis shoes.

I Am About to Walk!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Going to school this morning
  • Walking through the kitchen using my walker-I was so proud of myself!
  • Taking a nap at Walmart while Reagan saw the Doodlebops
  • Scratching my excema-it is everywhere!
  • Playing with Dad and Mom before they leave on their trip
  • Spending the night with Nonna and Pops
  • Yes, I am about to walk. I almost took a step today...maybe tomorrow!

The Doodlebops!!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Spending the morning at school while Mom packed and cleaned
  • Coming home and eating a whole peanut butter and jelly sandwich (I ate half of one for breakfast too)
  • Seeing the real live Doodlebops. Deedee had a dress just like mine. Pops helped us see them-it was great!
  • Supper and then playing with Mom and Dad before their trip
  • Spending the night with Nonna and Pops

Happy Halloween! (a little early)

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Playing at Grannymom and Grandpa's house while Mom and Dad were at work
  • Taking an afternoon nap and then eating supper
  • Telling Mom that I was a "dance-arina" (ballerina)
  • Trick or Treating at Grannymom's and Nonna's houses. We had Halloween a week early since Mom and Dad will be out of town. I was DeeDee Doodlebop and everyone gave me candy. I had so much fun!

My First Halloween! (almost)

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Saying my third word today (after Momma and Dada)-I said Daisy!
  • Spending the day with Grannymom and Grandpa while Mom and Dad were at work
  • Helping Mom pack for her trip-she would fold and I would unfold
  • Wearing my fireman costume. We went trick or treating to Grannymom's and Nonna's house. It was fun-they gave me candy!

A Silly Girl!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Having a good day at school
  • Talking and singing in my bed this afternoon until Mom got me up
  • Playing with Pops for a minute and then wearing the jacket that he brought me
  • Supper and more popsicles
  • Spending the evening with Grannymom and Grandpa while Mom and Dad were at a show
  • Coming home and going straight to bed

My Long Underwear!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Eating all of my food at school-except my meat! My teacher said I threw it on the floor
  • Lauging at Reagan the whole way home from school
  • Helping Mom pack for our trip and then an afternoon nap
  • Wearing my jacket that Pops brought me to Grannymom's house
  • Playing with Grannymom and Grandpa and staying awake til Mom and Dad picked me up
  • Coming home and going straight to bed

Look at Me!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at the library with Grannymom-we had to show her where to go next week
  • A morning nap and then lunch
  • Watching Grandpa pull our tree out of the street...I love trucks!
  • Shopping at Bed Bath and Beyond for a little bit
  • Another nap and then supper
  • Buying stuff for Dad's trip before bed

Another Rainy Monday!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Going to the library with Mom and Grannymom
  • Playing inside today because of the rain
  • Helping Mom, Grandpa and Grannymom move a tree-it fell down in our yard...and the street!
  • A quick trip to Bed Bath and Beyond-we bought some more Christmas presents
  • Taking an afternoon nap and then eating supper
  • Shopping at Kmart for a bit before bed

Happy Birthday Pops!

Tom celebrated his birthday today with Sunday lunch (click here for pictures). After lunch and birthday cake, Pops opened his presents with some help from Reagan. Reagan couldn't wait to sing Happy Birthday and clap after singing to Pops.

Tupperware!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Going to my new Sunday School class-I was a little bit fussy but they never paged Mom!
  • Eating real food at Nonna and Pops. We had Pops' birthday party (click here for party pictures)
  • A short afternoon nap (45 minutes) and then waking up for another bottle
  • Riding with Dad to pick up supper
  • Swinging outside and then organizing Mom's tupperware
  • Playing with Reagan until bedtime

Vacuuming!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Going to Mom's Sunday School class-my teachers were very late. In Mom's class, we had an oatmeal creme pie and apple juice!
  • Celebrating Pop's birthday at Nonna's house (click here for party pictures)
  • A short afternoon nap and picking up supper at Burger King
  • Playing outside (I told Mom I had on my "house clothes" instead of my church or school clothes) and then helping Dad vacuum
  • Hanging out around the house until bedtime

More Pumpkins!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Waking up at 6:45 to play with Dad
  • Helping Mom make brownies and rice
  • Riding in a wagon at the pumpkin patch
  • Sleeping on the way home and then another nap while Dad mowed the yard
  • Playing with my new friend at the neighborhood picnic
  • Taking a bath and then heading to bed

Pumpkins!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Letting Dad sleep late this morning
  • An early morning trip to the pumpkin patch
  • Coming home for lunch and to take a nap
  • A neighborhood picnic-I met a friend that lives down the street.
  • A bath and then bed

Boxcar Children!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at church-we even ran into Pops
  • Walking around Mom in a few "no touch" stores-I had to keep reminding Mom "no touch"
  • Buying some birthday and Christmas presents
  • An afternoon nap and then supper at Grannymom's
  • Helping Mom go through my winter clothes
  • Going to the Boxcar Children with Dad-I got to sit by Grannymom! - then they had an opening night reception where we got cookies & punch!

Another Day...Another Library!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at the church library and see Pops for a few minutes
  • Doing a little shopping and buying some birthday and Christmas presents
  • An afternoon nap and helping Mom clean Reagan's room
  • Supper at Grannymom's
  • Playing with Mom while Dad and Reagan were at the play
  • Having a bottle and heading to bed (early!)

Halloween Bunko #2!

Jill hosted my second Halloween Bunko tonight. (click here for more pictures) She worked hard on the food and even had scary ghosts and a spooky drink for dessert. The costumes were great and included Punky Brewster, a nun and a mad scientist. We managed to play Bunko and I even won a prize!

Hey, can I ride up here?

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)

  • School day at Calvary -- I hurried off from Mom to start playing as soon as I arrived
  • Mom picking me and then going to Michael's
  • A quick trip home, where Nonna & Pops met us, before a visit to the doctor's office -- trying to figure how to get rid of this bug I've had for 2 weeks. The doc prescibed Metamucil (really? - that's what he said but Mom said, "Are you sure?" Plus, I got my 1st flu shot.
  • Back home for an afternoon nap
  • Waking up and finding Dad at home
  • Playing with Reagan and Dad while Mom went to Bunko #2 - she dressed up crazy again
  • Bath and then to bed

Dressing up crazy like Mom did!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)

  • School day at Calvary
  • Mom picking me and Anderson up and then going to Michael's
  • A quick trip home and then a visit to the doctor's office -- trying to figure how to get rid of this bug I've had for 2 weeks. The doc prescibed a 24-hour clear, liquid diet and then the BRAT diet. Plus, I got a flu shot.
  • Back home for a nap, sort of, in my sleeping bag in the living room
  • Playing with Anderson and Dad while Mom went to Bunko #2 - she dressed up crazy again
  • Bath and then to bed

Spider Head!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at the library-I had fun. We sang songs, read a book, played a game and made a spider hat
  • Eating a doughnut from Nonna and helping in Anderson's room
  • Playing with Nonna while Mom worked in the house
  • An afternoon nap and then groceery shopping-we love to grocery shop!
  • Supper with Mom and Anderson and then playing with Dad until bedtime

Don't Eat Me!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at the library-they talked about spiders! Yummy!
  • Napping while Mom switched out my summer and winter clothes
  • Lunch with Nonna and playing for a little bit before another nap
  • Grocery shopping-there were some big animals at the store and some silly cards!
  • Supper and another bath and then bedtime!

Halloween Bunko #1!

Halloween Bunko was tonight at Amy Smith's house. The menu was great and the costumes (click here for more pictures) were quite entertaining. Actually, they were so entertaining that we didn't even get around to playing Bunko at all. Laura had the best costume but could never find her dog! Since I was a tourist, I had plenty of cameras to capture the evening.

Who's This Strange Lady? Mom? Tacky Tourist?

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Mother's Day Out at Calvary Baptist
  • Buckling Anderson in his car seat
  • Supper with Anderson and then my monthly photo shoot with Mom & Dad
  • See Mom dressed up in a funny costume - she was going to her Halloween Bunko (click here for Bunko pictures) as a Tacky Tourist! Then Aunt Stephanie stopped by her in her strange costume too and I got to wear her hat!
  • Taking a bath before bedtime

10 Months and 3 Days Old!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Mother's Day Out at Calvary Baptist
  • Waving bye bye to my teachers when Mom picked me up
  • A quick afternoon nap
  • Let Reagan practice putting me in my car seat
  • Supper with Reagan and then my monthly photo shoot with Mom & Dad
  • See Mom dressed up in a funny costume - she was going to her Halloween Bunko as a Tacky Tourist! (click here for Bunko pictures)
  • Taking a bath before bedtime

Peek A Boo!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)

  • Running a few errands to the mall and Hobby Lobby (we skipped the library because of the rain)
  • Falling asleep while eating lunch today-Reagan said "Aga, it not night time, it eat time, wake him up!"
  • Supper and then a few more errands and another supper at Colton's
  • A quick bath and heading to bed
  • Dad ordered me some excema stuff online, so soon my itchy skin will all be gone (hopefully)

I'm Painting!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • An early morning visit to the mall and Hobby Lobby-we skipped the library because of the rain
  • Helping Mom around the house and eating another lunch with Dad
  • Taking a short nap
  • Painting with water colors (my first time)
  • Supper and then another supper at Coltons

Get Us Out of Here!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Skipping church this morning-they thought I was the sick one but I wasn't (Reagan was)
  • An afternoon nap
  • Helping Grandpa and Dad install a dishwasher-Mom could hardly keep me away
  • A wagon ride around the block and playing in the dishwasher box
  • Looking at my reflection and giving me a kiss

I Don't Feel Sick!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Waking up at Nonna and Pops and then heading to church
  • Falling asleep in Sunday School and getting sick on the way home!
  • A short afternoon nap
  • Feeling much better and eating lots of crackers and applesauce
  • Playing with Grannymom while Grandpa and Dad put in our new dishwasher
  • Playing in the dishwasher box and a wagon ride around the block

Walking in the Walker!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Sleeping late and then looking at the toys at Toys R Us-we got to ride on the airplane and I even got my own turn
  • Taking my nap at Nonna and Pops-Mom and Dad were at the ballgame
  • Walking in my walker
  • Feeling a little bit sick-I just wanted some attention!
  • Going home in the middle of the night-I wanted to watch a movie with Mom-so we went to bed at 4 this morning!

Up! Up! and Away!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Sleeping in late and then heading to Toys R Us-I rode the airplane!
  • Heading to Nonna and Pop's for the rest of the day
  • I played and played with Jason-I love my Uncle Jason
  • Taking care of my baby doll
  • Sleeping in Nonna's bed all night long

Smelling the Flowers!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at the library-we made a pretty fall wreath
  • Eating lots of messy food today-a lollipop from Mr. Speedy, a pretzel at the mall, two doughnuts from Babies R Us and lots of ketchup at McDonalds
  • Shopping with Nonna-I got new Sunday shoes
  • Meeting a giraffe at Babies R Us, lunch at McDonalds and grocery shopping
  • Playing at Grannymom and Grandpa's while Mom and Dad were at church-I pulled Anderson around the house in the wagon!

I Am Holding On!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at the church library-I just crawled around and pulled books off of the shelves
  • Shopping with Nonna and seeing a giraffe at Babies R Us
  • Having a hamburger and french fries from McDonalds for lunch
  • Grocery shopping and then a long afternoon nap
  • Playing at Grannymom and Grandpa's while Mom and Dad were at church-I let Reagan give me a ride around the house!

I Want Pizza Too!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Spending another day at school-I cried when Mom dropped me off because Reagan wasn't there
  • Picking up Reagan from Nonna's house. I played with Pops for a little bit
  • Taking a long afternoon nap
  • Eating supper at Aunt Stephanie's house-I was such a good boy that I got a present...a very big ball!

Dennie's Love Pizza!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Playing with Nonna and Pops today-I helped make a cake, drove the tractor (lawnmower) and got a microphone from their trip to Branson
  • Coming home and taking a long nap
  • Eating pizza for supper at Aunt Stephanie's house-I was such a good girl that I got a present...my very own baseball glove and it's pink!

Meow!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at the library-we made a cat!
  • Walking around Toys R Us. Mom bought me a present for Christmas (next Christmas)
  • Lunch with Dad at US Pizza...again!
  • An afternoon nap and brownies for a snack
  • A big supper and lots of cheese
  • Taking a wagon ride around the block and then sitting on the porch with Dad
  • Poo update-my tummy isn't quite right but I feel great!

Raising My Arms!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Storytime at the library-Mom makes me sit in my stroller so I will be still!
  • Walking around Toys R Us
  • Taking a good nap on the way to eat Pizza...again-I waved for the first time at lunch
  • Another afternoon nap-part in my bed then I fell asleep with Mom on the couch
  • Supper and then a wagon ride around the block
  • For some reason, I have started raising my arms whenever I see the camera!

I Am Going to Climb these Steps!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Spending the whole day at school-I am getting better (except in the mornings!) but my bottom is just a little bit sore
  • Refusing to take an afternoon nap
  • Getting into everything all evening long-Mom says I make her tired. I have really started laughing now-I get so tickled playing "hide and seek" with Reagan
  • Swinging for a little bit before bed

Let's Go!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Spending a little bit of time at school-Dad came to pick me up early since my tummy was upset (just a little bit though)
  • Playing with Dad all day long-don't worry, I felt fine!
  • Taking a very long afternoon nap
  • Eating supper and playing outside before bedtime

Hay Tastes Good!

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • An early morning bath
  • My first trip to the pumpkin patch-we had a hay ride and picked a pumpkin. I even ate some hay!
  • Taking a nap in the car on the way to eat pizza
  • Coming home to take a nap-finally, I didn't want to at first
  • A big supper-Mom is feeding me real food again even though my tummy is quite back to normal
  • Playing with Dad and trying my very best to get in the bathtub with Reagan
  • Tickle Me! - click here for a quick 17-second video

The Pumpkin Patch

Highlights from today: (click here for today's pictures)
  • Going to the pumpkin patch with Noah and all of my church friends. We even rode on a hay ride and got to pick a pumpkin-we had so much fun that Dad is going to take us again.
  • Lunch at US Pizza-I ate a whole piece of pizza
  • Coming home to take a short nap
  • Helping Mom around the house and playing a game of Memory
  • Doughnuts for supper (Mom and Dad pick their battles-don't worry, I had some turkey too!)
  • Playing around the house tonight and a bath before bed