I am a very busy baby these days (Mama refuses to call me a toddler yet - she is in denial!). Mama took a few pictures of my day so you can see how big I am getting.

First, when I wake up from naps, I am usually standing up in my crib or bouncing up and down (see below).

I love to play with remotes (I am just like my Papa) and the phone. Mama is afriad I am going to call China someday. Papa calls information and says silly names at the prompt just so I can laugh!

I kinda sorta like to eat now, but I just wish Mama would give me grapes and only grapes. Why do I need to eat anything else?

I roll balls around the house all day long. It is my favorite thing to do. Throughout the day and at the end of the night, Mama has to search the house and find all my balls so I can play with them. I think it is pretty funny. I like to roll balls under doors and under furniture just for this reason. Hee hee!

My Mamie's good friend Ann send me this outfit. Isnt it cute?

Here I am playing in my toy room. I have so much fun in here.

I had a Valentine's Day party with all my favorite little friends from my playgroup. I tried to give Colin a kiss but he wasn't interested. I am not sure why...Mommy and Papa love my drooly kisses.

Aiden has a rocking horse and it is so cool. I love bouncing up and down on the horse - I gotta get one of these!

On Valentine's Day, Mama and Papa went to a new French Cafe in Detroit called Le Petite Zinc. It was delicious!

Pig Tails

Mama has given me a new look now that my hair is getting long.  I liked the palm tree before but Daddy thinks I'm irresistible with my new tails.  What do you guys think?  :-D

Baby Crusin'

Mommy and me have been very busy lately, so there hasnt been much time to update the blog. But let me tell you, I play all day long. I am standing so well and cruising the couch and ottomans. I can do it by myself, but I like a little help just to make sure I don't fall down.



Here I am riding my car - Papa is so proud, though not thrilled one bit that my vehicle was made in China.



Look Ma, no hands!



I am also getting awfully nosy these days. What can I say, I'm inquisitive. I love to look through Mama's purse and find her keys and wallet. Here I am looking in MY diaper bag (note: NOT Mama's) for something to play with.



My best friend is Hope, my neighbor across the street. She cracks me up. We giggle like crazy when we see each other and then try to poke each other's eyes or pull on hair. We don't know much about social etiquette and have no concept of sharing, but we still have a blast!

Baby Latin

Baby Its Cold Outside

Mommy's fingers are frozen as she writes this! So you can bet we are inside this week as polar air invades Michigan. But last week it wasn't quite so cold so Mommy took me for another sled ride. I was bundled up like a little burrito!

We've had tons of snow this winter - it was the fourth snowiest winter ever! I spend a lot of time on the couches looking out the window at the snow falling. Look how much there is!

Check me out standing - I am pretty good at it now.

We've had some visitors in our yard too. Why didn't these guys fly south for the winter?

Here I am playing. I love to play. My favorite thing to do is take apart anything that Mommy puts together. But the coolest thing is knocking down blocks - it is soooo fun!!!

A Visit From My Cousins

Grandma drove up from Indiana with my cousins Ashley and Christian. They were only here for a day, but boy did we do a lot of fun stuff! We first went to the mall so Ashley could shop and Christian and I could play. Christian loved the fountains and play area. I was exhausted afterwards and took a little rest on Ashley's shoulder.









Then next day we went to a toy store where Christian Grandma bought Christian lots of toys! Afterwards, we went to brunch at Cafe Muse in Royal Oak. Christian ordered the dinosaur pancakes and thought that was pretty cool. We also shopped at a trendy clothing store and Mama and Christian and I danced while Ashely shopped. :-)



The rest of the time we just played, danced and ate Mama's banana bread. I LOVED having them visit and hope they come back soon.

Happy New Year!!!!

I sure have had a busy couple of weeks. Santa came and brought me lots of presents. Plus I received lots of gifts from my family and friends. I got a lot of books, and as you can see, I sure love books.

Mama and Papa hosted Christmas dinner and our neighbors Joe, Nancy and Mary (Grandma Gigi) came over. We had fun and Mama made a duck and a turkey. It was her first turkey and everyone liked it so she was happy. Here I am cuddling with Grandma Gigi.

Papa was home for over 2 weeks, so we just hung out, played, and enjoyed some cuddle time . I can pull myself up to stand pretty well now, and there is no greater motivator than my favorite ball!

We drove to Somerset mall a few times too. I love to play with the other kids in the play area! Mama and Papa love to eat, so we did that too!