More Christmas

Okay, so maybe it took me awhile, but I finally figured out the present thing. When Grandma & Grandpa T. came to visit--I opened my presents along with Mom & Dad's. Grandma started to pull another present off of the table for me when my eyes got big & round, and I said, "ooooooh!". I get it--I really do!

Christmas

Christmas was a whirlwind.

There were the family photos...

the reading of books with Uncle Luke & cousin Parker...

more reading of books with Grammy & cousin Parker...

and even more reading of books with Grandpa. (We like books around these parts.)

Parker & I played together...well, not much--this is about the most we payed attention to each other.

Just to show you that the previous post pic wasn't staged--take a look at my moves to the hoop!

One Year Old

Yippee!! Now that I'm one, I'm such a big boy! Cake wasn't all that appealing until Dad gave me my spoon. "Dig in!"

Opening presents wasn't really my forte either--Mom had to help out a lot.

But, boy--did my eyes light up when I opened this one! I knew right away what it was--and I started telling everyone, too! "Dawl" (That's 'ball' for you folks who haven't ever heard me say it.)

I also knew just what to do with it--must be all those games I watch with Dad.

Guess Who's Walking?

Check out my steps! I really started moving over Thanksgiving. I'm getting pretty good, if I do say so myself!

Been a While...

So, I know it's been a while--but that's what happens

when you're too little to run the computer.

I suppose it won't be long,

but in the meantime...here's an update--finally!

I love to play in the tupperware cabinet.

Today, I happen to be sporting my new winter hat.

I was sick over Thanksgiving--this is basically all I did during the day. Night, however was a different story--screaming at the top of my lungs, we'll call it.

I got to go to cousin Parker's 1st birthday party. It gave Mom & Dad a good idea of what I might like for my birthday...

because I definitely tried out everything I could get my hands on!

I'm told it's not very easy to get a good picture of me & Parker together. I guess we just can't sit still long enough. I'm pretty sure Grandpa was enjoying the experience just as much as we were.

Family Fun Night

Ta-daaaa! Yes--it's the amazing lion once again!

I had a good time at Family Fun Night at church.

I went bowling...

... and rolled the dice--wait, what?!

I did say we were at church, right?

But I was not impressed by the inflatables. In fact, I was down-right terrified! No, this is not a look of elation--it is in fact the very moment before I started screaming for Mom to get me out!

Mom & Dad, however, enjoyed the obstacle course very much. Here's Mom celebrating as Dad comes in a distant second place. (By the way, I am still screaming in the background--no sympathy!)

Trick or Treat

We went trick or treating at daycare. Here I am with

my buddy, Myca.

He's so silly--he asked me if I ate the tin-man!
Are you trying to say I'm chunky, Myca?

KC Park

We had a fun day at the park in Kansas City.

This is one of my favorite things--the never-ending tunnel!

Here I am hiding--what a great spot, too!
It took Mom & Dad forever to find me!

The slide is another favorite of mine--I can't wait
until I'm big enough to go down by myself! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Sooner Day

What a good-lookin' bunch of Sooner fans!

Here I am with Mom, Dad, Becky, Nate and my new friend Natalie.

(Natalie's Dad scares me sometimes.)

Pumpkin Patch

Well, It's that time of year...you know--pumpkin time!

I was excited to visit the pumpkin patch while we were

in Kansas City meeting my new friend, Natalie.

No one told me pumpkins would be this heavy, though!

And, boy--were those horses huge!

I had alot of fun with the goats. Good thing Dad was holding

on tight--I think those goats were pretty hungry!

Chillin'

Here I am hangin' out with Aunt Andi--we
had a great time at the playground that day.
Of course, it was during half-time of the OU/Texas game!

Trikemania

Dad & I had our first building project together.

We assembled a tricycle!

Here I am--always the jokester.

Don't worry--we did remove the sticker before assembling.

It took a lot of supervision on my part--I had to
keep Dad focused!

Whenever he needed something, for example--the seat--I was
right there to hand it to him.

It all paid off in the end! Check out my new wheels!
(well, technically it's still a rocker, but let's just keep that between you and me!)

Balloon for Braden

First of all--let me tell you what started the madness:

I got my first 'real' pair of shoes the other day.

Here I am sporting my new kicks in my Sunday best!

Anyway, when Mom & I went to pick up my shoes--they gave me a balloon.

They said I was the most well-behaved little boy they'd seen in a long time!

Or, something like that--I was a bit suspicious when I saw another kid

walking out with a blue balloon!

That darn balloon kept trying to float away, so I tried everything to

keep it in line. I tried biting it, which was quite tasty--although I couldn't

figure out why Mom & Dad were trying to get me to stop.

They kept saying "it's gonna pop!"--whatever that means!

I even tried tackling it--which was not as easy as it looks!
Kids--don't try this at home.

Whatever I tried, the balloon kept floating away!

I'm definitely open for suggestions so I can prepare for

my next great balloon adventure!

Aunt Shannon

Aunt Shannon came all the way from California to visit me!

She came bearing gifts, although the tissue paper was

much more exciting! She brought me some of her favorite books

from when she was little. I'm sure to like them too!

Of course, anyone who feeds me is A-ok in my book!

Picture Day

They have picture day at daycare--just like school!

So, Mom got me all dressed up in my new jeans and shirt.

Here I am practicing for the perfect shot. Tell the truth--

Is my smile too fake?

I had to find the mirror--just to make sure Mom did okay.
Wow, what a handsome fella! Way to go, Mom!

Progress

Here I am hanging out with Mom after the theater chairs arrived.

Well, they had to inform me that it wasn't a trampoline--I do get

confused on that point. Lots of things are good for jumping!

Thank you, and enjoy the show!