Hot day, cool shades

Hello peeps,

Wasn't it a gorgeous day today? Daddy took me out so I could enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful flowers growing in our yard. He even let me touch my feet in the grass. How fun.

We can't wait for the weather to stay warm so we can work in the garden and play outside.

Happy Birthday to Mommy!

Mommy turned another year older yesterday. I helped her celebrate by playing with the balloon that came on her flowers. Granny sent them to her office. We just had a good time hanging out at home last night. Mommy moved some stuff around in my room trying to organize it better. I think she's trying to do some spring cleaning. I had a good time bouncing the balloon around, but the strign was most fascinating to me.

Two teeth!

You can barely see my second tooth in this picture, but it's there. No others to speak of yet. I woke the folks early today and didn't want to take a nap so we've had a trying day. They let me try to feed myself at dinner to entertain myself a bit. I made a big mess.

I did let them watch some basketball while I played in the playpen for a bit. As you can probably tell, I don't like to be contained for too long so I started fussing when I wanted out. I overhead Daddy say something about being "your daughter' to Mommy -- whatever that means.

Happy to be home!

I'm sure many of you are upset that the beloved Mountaineers lost Thursday night, but Mommy and me are happy. Daddy is happy. We're happy to all be home together! We had a great time hanging out today reading the Dr. Seuss books that Aunt Sara sent me. See my cool Dr. Seuss backpack? I like taking books and toys out of it. Mommy keeps trying to put toys away and I just bring them back out.
Daddy took Mommy out for her birthday tonight. Uncle Richie and Aunt Grace watched me, but I wasn't happy about that. Course, I didn't take a nap this afternoon so that probably added to my grouchiness.
I'm crawling on my knees now. I finally learned I can get around quicker. It's easier to get into stuff I shouldn't! I can also feed myself puffs. I have to stick my fingers in my mouth, which makes a mess, but Mommy will just have to deal. She showed me the mats for under the highchair. She said I can start feeding myself now since I can't make too big of a mess!

Standing on my own

We visited Dr. Khan (Dr. Skaff's wife) today. She said I'm growing and I look great. I'm in the 95th percentile for my height (30 inches) and 75th for weight (19 lbs. 12 oz.). Just a few more ounces and I can sit with the carseat facing forward. I'll be happier in the car when I can see what's going on!
I had a shot today. I didn't care for that at all. Otherwise it was a routine visit and I won't return until I'm a year old. Dr. Khan told Mommy and Daddy my diet was fine. That I can wait for soft table foods for about another month. And I can start potty training between 12-15 months.
My second bottom tooth is nearly ready to break through. I can stand on my own for a few seconds at a time. Anyone who saw the pictures that PawPaw took can see me standing on my own in my big girl dress. This is one of the many poses PawPaw shot last week.

Harriet

Mommy is excited because some movie with a kid name Harry came out today. She says she has to buy it to add to her collection. In honor of the release, I dressed up for the occasion. Maybe if Mommy wasn't so concerned about movie releases, she would have recorded my doctor's appt. on the right day of the calendar. We showed up at Dr. Skaff's office today and my appt. is next week. Oh well. It's a trial one. I was good to her today and let her sleep in until 7. Gotta give her a break sometimes, right?

B-R-A-T

Mommy & Daddy keep saying the letters B-R-A-T over and over. I'm not sure what that means, but I can see frustration in their eyes. I don't know what they're getting upset about. I just don't want to be in this prison (bed) all the time. I let them know when I want to go to sleep (regardless of their schedule). I like to stand up in bed and yell until they have to deal with me.
Unfortunately for Mommy, I've been sleeping a lot in the evenings so I don't get to see her much. She sees me for a an hour or so in the morning before she goes to work and then usually an hour in the evening. Daddy will be the one to miss me soon. He's going back to the Big Apple to watch the Mountaineers play in the NCAA tournament. Is it wrong to hope they lose? That would sure bring Daddy come quicker.
I had my picture taken today at the mall. If anyone is interested in seeing it, you can ask Mommy for the site and password so you can view the shots.

Always posing ...

I always have time to look over at the camera ... whether Paw Paw is feeding me or not. You'd think I'd rather eat some of these yummy yams.

Paw Paw and Granny watched me today while Daddy was recuperating with something called kidney rocks, or something like that. When they start hurting, Daddy isn't too happy.

Sibling