Look who's finally crawling!!!!

Daddy and I were racing around the kitchen until I saw Mommy with the camera, which is my cue to stop what I am doing and come after her. Getting me to perform is sometimes a little difficult. Usually Mommy or Daddy has to do it covertly. Anyway, here I am chasing down Mom and trying to steal the camera.

I went to Maine

Well, I went to Maine to be with my family. Unfortunately my Great-Grammy DeBlois passed away, but I'm told she's in a much better place now, so that makes me happy. The plane ride up to Maine and back were both AWESOME!!! Mommy said I'm a trooper.... I didn't cry one time and all the ladies were making googly eyes at me. Too bad Daddy wasn't with me, he probably would've appreciated all of the extra attention. Anyway, I thought I'd share a couple of pictures with you about my trip.....
This is my Bumpa (Nana's husband). He took me to see Nana's Guinea hens. I thought they were pretty cool, especially when they started their squawking nonsense.....Mommy and Nana took me to breakfast with my Aunt Gale, Cousin Jamie, Aunt Judy, Cousin Kathy and my Great Nanny (Dot) who's in the left hand side of this picture. It was Nanny's Birthday..... She looks pretty fantastic for 84 years old, wouldn't you say?

Later that day, all of my little cousins came for a visit.... From the left there is Sheldon, Mikayla, wonderful me and Kaylee. It was quite the feat to get us all together for a single picture. After this one, things went downhill...

I decided that I would rather play with a leaf, while Kaylee tried to get me to regain focus......

And Sheldon decided he'd rather play with the dog and ball instead.....

I had a fantastic trip to Maine and can't wait to do it again. Until next time, I hope the air stays fresh with the smell of Maine pine trees.....

Miss you already Nana......

Last night was Nana's Birthday and we took her out to her favorite (chinese). This morning, Mommy took her to the airport...... I won't see her again until Christmas....
I love you Nana!!!! Miss you already... :(

It's Pumpkin Time!

Nana, Gram, Mommy and Daddy all took me to the Berry Farm so that I could pick out my very own pumkin. The first order of business was riding behind the tractor to get to the pumkin patch.
I wasn't too sure about the ride, but Mommy held me tight and assured me that everything was alright. Plus she said it was the only way to get to the pumpkin patch.....
When we got there I got right down to business. Mommy stopped to pose for a picture, but look at me. I'm using every available minute to scan for that perfect pumpkin.... Enough with the pictures already, Ma..... I found the perfect pumpkin!!!!
Not too big and not too small...... This one was just the right size for me. And not a moment too soon. The man driving the tractor said, "One more minute," and we had to race back to the wagon.....
Yay!!!! I got my puuuuuumpkin,.... and you can't haaaaaaave it... 'Cause it's so awwwwesome..... And I'm so luuuuuucky!..... Maybe next year you can have your own....

Silly goat..... Look at me!!!

Look at this silly goat... The goats will walk up this plank to get to food at the other end. He was taking a break because it was kinda hot outside.....
Mom and I went to get a closer look at the other goats. They weren't too active, but they were still amusing.
We'll see how I measure up next year, but for now I think 2 1/4 feet is a pretty good start!!! Oh, I think I might have been trying to sneak a couple inches in by standing on my tippy toes (shhhh, it's a secret).
I decided that I am definitely too cute to be a pig!
I'll hang out with Dad and flirt with the ladies instead.......

Berry Farm Finale

See you next year, Mr. Pumpkin Head.....

My First Ever Parade

This was my first ever parade and it was soooo much fun! Nana flew in all the way from Maine and she and Mommy took me to the King George Parade!!! I like to point a lot... Here, I was pointing at the cars and trucks that kept driving by while we were waiting for the parade to start.
I forgot to tell you all how much I like balloons.... Balloons are my favoritest thing in the whole wide world (well, they're not as fantastic as Mama)..... I especially like them when they're filled with helium. So, bit of advice..... If I'm ever visiting and I'm acting a little fussy, find a balloon and in no time I'll be the happiest baby ever (actually, everyone says I'm always happy anyway).

Winding down (not so much)...

When it was time for bed I decided that since Nana was here Mom would have no choice but to let me stay up and visit for a while. After all, it has been 11 months since I've seen Nana....
I was acting all sorts of crazy, showing off for Nana. She said I'm quite the talker and I told her I'll work on what I'm going to say to her when we come up for Christmas......
Mama was trying to hold me back with her leg but I'm getting better at breaking the rules. Before Mama and Dadda know it I'll be crawling all over the house..... Watch out Gavin and Amy!!! Ha ha!!!! (Those are the cats, they're in for it!)

Let there be milk!!!!

Mommy took me to the doctor this morning about that strange rash and the doctor said there's no link to the milk. The rash was a symptom of hand, foot and mouth disease. It's basically a virus that is easily spread in small daycares and preschools, especially during the late summer and autumn months.... That is why I haven't been feeling so wonderful this past week. Miss Laura (the daycare provider) told Mommy and Daddy that I was a little grumpy in the afternoons...... Now they know that it was only because I wasn't feeling so fantastic.... Thanks for being concerned. Hopefully I'll be okay for a while now....... Oh, and today I'm 11 months old and 22 whole pounds!!!!

Still in good spirits....

Even with that pesky rash, I'm still the happiest baby on earth! Although I did keep Mom and Dad up for a little while last night.... And for those of you who haven't seen them, here are my two teeth!!!

Unknown rash

Mommy and Daddy started to give me milk on Tuesday and, coincidentally, look at what has happened to me now. Is there a link to the milk? Not so sure.... Mommy will be taking me in to the doctor on Monday to see what this is all about.