I went swimming

at the Toddler Play Pool yesterday! Sooo much fun! Once I figured out water was SUPPOSED to do funny things, I jumped right in! Silly Mommy kept dragging me back to the more shallow water. Guess she didn't realize that I *meant* to crawl in over my head!

Some kids get attached to a Teddy

or a blankie. Not me! I like to cuddle up with my bulldozer for a good long nap!

They're wearing me out!

We went to a family picnic for Ju-Ju's work. Our morning started out way too early so we could go bowling (first time in recent history that someone has woken me up, instead of the other way around!) I finally got a chance to catch up a little on sleep in the car after bowling, but the car ride wasn't long enough for my nap to be over. At least this time, they let me keep sleeping. Thank goodness -- I can't just keep being my sweet self if I don't get some rest!

I'm corny!!!

I have discovered a new favorite food: Corn. But not just any ole' corn. I like mine on the cob, thank you very much!

My Uncle Max!

My uncle Max *loves* me! At first, he just tried to run away when I came near him, but now he plays with me! His head is at the same height as mine, and I like to reach my hand out to him -- sometimes he licks it! He likes to sniff at me too -- maybe he thinks I'm part puppy! He even likes to nuzzle my back, until I giggle from the tickling!

Hangin' with Pop-Pop

This is Mommy's Daddy. Don't ask me to explain it to you.... I'm already confused enough. Mommy seems to really like him, so I'm warming up to him, too! He's a nice guy with white and gray fuzz on his face, instead of black fuzz like Daddy has. Hi name is Pop-Pop, and he plays games and chases me! I like him a lot!

He's married to Mommy's Mommy (I know, don't get me started). Her name is Ju-Ju. She's friendly and has a soft voice and likes to cuddle. Maybe I'll show you a picture of her, soon, too!

Mommy also has a brother, my Uncle Max. He crawls like I do, but he's covered in fluffy white hair, and says "Woof". It's nice to know that I'm not the only one around here talking in full sentences! I'm sure I'll be in LOTS of pictures with him over the next few weeks! He's LOTS of fun!!!

Packing sure takes it out of you!

Mommy and I are going to go visit Ju-Ju and Pop-Pop for 4 weeks! Daddy's coming for a week, too, so I won't be away from him for too long! (I'll still miss you, though, Daddy!)

I've been working hard to "help" Mommy pack. This usually takes the form of me questioning things she's bringing -- Does she really need *that*?!? She thinks I just pull random things out of the suitcase while I'm playing and puts it back without thinking about it.... I must work harder on communicating! This woman is kind of thick!

Well, I worked so hard helping Mommy pack, I could (yawn....) barely stay awake through lunch....

I learned how to stack my rings!

Before, I thought it was great fun to throw my stacking rings, but all of a sudden, I had a really cool idea. I'll bet no one else could have come up with this neat idea... See, what you do is, put them all on a stick, so they are stacked on top of each other. Try it, sometime! It's fun!

Here is what I can do, with Mommy giving me the colors in the order she likes them in:



And here is my own creation of modern art, when I stack them the way I like!!! Either way, I like to say "Yay!" and clap lots every time I get them all on!!!

And now to show off my Tennis shoes!

I love my new tennis shoes! So comfy! Anyone want to play ball???