Christmas 2009 in OH

Window peekin at Nana Peg's houseThank you Papa Henry for making me my very own rocking horse!

Huh?

Cruz & I playing cars on Papa's chair

Weeehhh! Cruz did a good job carrying this load.

Cruz would carry 5 cars at once in his arms, chin and pockets. I think he needs a purse:)

Cruz & Uncle Christian

Aunt Kel got me my own wagon/dump truck that I can haul stuff around the yard with this summer. Mom can't wait for me to help her in the garden!

Merry Christmas!

Papa John with Cruz and I. We had a great time playing together at Papa's house.

My brother and sister on their new bed that Santa brought them. I'm not so sure there is room for me?

Happy Birthday to me! I loved my cake so much that my dad had to take it away so I wouldnt eat it all.

It has been a great 1st year!

We can't get over how quickly Jack's first year has passed by. He has grown and changed so much and continues to learn and try new things every day. A little risky at times but so much fun to watch as he explores. He is walking pretty good. Still crawling when he wants to get somewhere quickly though. Jack's mimicking different phrases and words. He especially loves to shake his head at you when you say, "Eh ah" or when you say, "Auh oh" - he'll say the "auh" part - still working on the "oh"! He had his first successful wave at a stranger in McD's at a truck stop of all places:) Jack has 4 partial teeth - none of which are totally in but none the less he finally has teeth and hair...no more Benjamin Button. Eating has not been so fun lately. He's been more picky and defiant about getting into his seat- which makes for a long drawn out eating time of him rocking in his chair so hard that he shakes his cars and sippy cup on to the floor:( Good times when we are out of our high chair and playing. He's gotten most of his bday and Christmas gifts early because mom couldn't wait for him play with his new toys. He loves his ball popper and tricycle! That is all for now. My postings will most likely be once a month from here on out as it takes quite a bit of time that I don't seem to have anymore! Happy Holidays to each of you!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Jack!

Buddy and Nelly are great footstools. They are the perfect height to get up to the couch:)

Are you kidding me? I was happier playing with my cousins!

Gramps with Cruz and I!

Great Grandma Lucy had the best "scooter" that I loved playing with. I wish she would've let me take it home!

Rebecca and mom at her baby shower at the lake.

Lucy and Rebecca the shower. We were so happy she was able to make the trip.

Our attempt at a family pic in front of the tree. Not so much...

Gma & Gpa Farmery came to visit me Thanksgiving weekend. It was so good to see them again!

Post turkey walk

...and I've got my clothespin in my mouth, again. It's a clothespin, mom's mascara or a marker that's my wing-man. They go on walks, in the bath, to breakfast, in the car...you name it, one of them is in my hand at all times. They are a perfect fit for my grip:)

It was a bit chilly this morning but mom bundled me up and stuffed me in the wagon for a nice morning walk with dad and all 5 dogs. Buddy and Nelly invited Moe, Sasha and our pseudo adopted dog, "Monroe". We named him after Marylin because of his mole on his snout :) Good dog, but also a fan of Buddy's humping club. Poor Buddy.

Happy 1st Thanksgiving Jack!

2nd annual house lighting & bourbon tasting!!

I'm loving this bling, bling!

Ooohhhh...

I'll get my own boost, thank you!

More tasting...

and more tasting. Good times and good company!

Drivin' Mr. Jack

30 years and 11 months old...hip, hip horray!

It has been a big month at our house. My dad turned 30 and I am 11 months old already!
Time is flying too fast:(

Dad gave me a bath while mom was in Atlanta...we had a good night together. I got to eat sweets for dinner and had an extra long bath with lots of streaking time!

I was so happy with my mom's sweaty du-rag on. She let me borrow it after our run:)

Pre- party in the garage for Gregg's 30th. The dogs, the carts and the boys = good times:)

Gregg's party was more of a toddler get together but none-the-less a good time for all!

The Birthday boy finishing up his Gobb Cake that Aunt Diane made. It was awesome - Thank you Diane!!!

Chillin in my mom's old rocking chair

Naked with my bottle in my dad's chair - it doesn't get any better than this!
Love it:)

These legs are made for walkin...

BOO whooooo!

This facial expression tells you just how I felt through all of the parade until I got to ride on my dad's shoulders. Little over-stimmed - way too many animals running around!

TRICK OR TREAT, smell my feet, give me something good to eat, if you don't I don't care, I'll......!

So mom decked out my ride as a banana tree and I "side-rided" most of the parade...sleepy or too cool?

What is all this craziness about? (I'm having a dad (Gregg) moment...do I have to be here?)

Finally, where I want to be!!!

I knew just what to do when I saw a package addressed to me, I hopped right in and went for the cars. Thanks Gma!

Just a few of the buddies I got to parade with in Mrs. Jessica's neighborhood. Can't wait until I get to drive myself like the other monkey!

We had "Books Alive" at school on Friday. I dressed up as Hello Kitty. See my sign? This is Daidriana, a student I had last year - she a favorite:) She comes down to see me everyday to give me a hug and a note!

What a WILD but a good day! Here is my wild crew in their tamed pic. You gotta see the others. I'll post them on my classroom blog this week. (Each student was to dress up as their favorite book character and bring the book for our school parade - great costumes:)