August 25, 2007

Early this morning, Mommy, Daddy, and I met PopPop and Uncle Brian at the Diner for breakfast. Everything looked delicious! I just watched everyone dig in while I chewed on this milk container.

When the bill came, everyone looked at me!!! I had to explain that my wallet was EMPTY!

I love hanging out with my PopPop!

After breakfast, it was time to head to Sam's Club. This store is gigantic! There was so much to look at. I loved every minute!

Hey! Don't forget to pick up my formula!!!! Shopping can be very tiring. I had to take a snack break!

Ahhhh....the good life! :)

August 24, 2007

Today was a somewhat uneventful day. Mommy and I just hung out at home.

I spent some time checking out some pictures of animals. Mommy is teaching me all about the sounds that different kinds of animals make. I love it when she tried to make the sounds herself--it's so funny!

This is me just being cute! Check out my baby blues!

Chickie was a little jealous that I was getting all of the attention. She decided to strike a pose for the camera. She's a pretty photogenic cat, huh? : )

August 23, 2007

Hi there! Today started with a little nibble on my teether duck. The cold feels so good on my gums. I just know I've got more teeth coming soon.

My head feels so heavy...I'll just rest it on the table for a minute...

This afternoon, I spent some time with Aunt Christine, A.J., Chloe, and Jeanie. I loved playing with this Sesame Street Workbench. Hey Mommy and Daddy---I'm putting my Christmas order in early!!!!

Check out this cool tool belt!!

Yummy---I had no idea that tools tasted so good!

These are just delicious!

Chloe and Jeanie are making sure I am following all of the safety rules.

Wow! This workbench is just amazing!!

After all that hard work I need a nice, long bath!!

Gotta love bath time snacks!

Hey look--it's my favorite ducky!!!

August 22, 2007

It was unusually cool today. I get so hot so fast---it was nice to have a break from the humidity!

Today Mommy and I met Grandmom and PopPop at the Applebee's in Deptford for lunch. I was pretty thirsty when we got there so I chugged down some juice while I took in the sites. I got to sit in a cool high chair. I've never gotten to do that out at a restaurant before! It was great!

After awile, I started to get the munchies so Mommy gave me some of my cereal snacks. I'm still not sure whether I really like them or not, but I was hungry so I didn't complain! PopPop gave me some lemon water from the straw. You can always count on me to make a funny face when I drink that!

After lunch Grandmom, Mommy, and I went over to Target. This was the first time I got to ride in the cart seat. It was awesome! I love to be inside the big stores. There is so much to see!

When I got home, it was time to chase my Kitty Cats around. I crawl so fast now that they have trouble getting away!

Watch out, Abby, here I come!!

Abby is pretty tolerant of me. I'm not so good at being gentle when I pet her--I'm working on it!

Hey--where did they both go?

There's Abby! Let me go over and say hello!

Abby wants to take a nap--I think I tired her out!
I'm kinda tired too. I wonder if we'll both fit in her bed?!
Hi Chickie!!!
Now it's your turn to be chased!
Hi Kitties!!
All of this crawling is wearing me out. I better go take a nap!

August 21, 2007

Today I got to spend some time with my Great Grandparents. They were very impressed with me! They kept saying they couldn't believe how big I am getting. Mommy says that a lot, too.

While Mommy made them lunch, I got to show them how I can pull myself up! I was very interested in Pretty Great Granny's walker. I kept trying to climb up the legs. I was having a pretty good time until it fell over on me! After that, I tried to stick to climbing on the chairs.

My Great Pop and I had a great time playing with my "Donuts".

After Mommy and I got home, it was time for my bath. I LOVE being in the bathtub! I have a great time playing with my duckies and splashing around in the water.

August 20, 2007

Daddy finally got home from Japan last night. I had such a good time catching up with him, that I didn't get enough sleep! I needed a nap first thing this morning.
After my nap, I snuggled up in the big blanket and had some juice.
I woke up all smiles! : )

These next few pictures were taken after Mommy gave me "Graduates Finger Foods" for the very first time.

Hmmmm...so far, this is pretty tasty..... Wait---let me close my eyes and really concentrate on the texture and taste.
I'm not so sure this is as good as I originally thought.
Ummmm....do I HAVE to swallow this??

Okay....let's move on. It's time to climb on some furniture!

Let me check out what CD we have here.

HHmmm....this looks like one of Mommy's favorites!!!

I better do a taste test! (According to Daddy, if you like Barry Manilow you have NO taste!!)
I better put this back before I get caught red-handed!!

Ummm...excuse me!! Can I please get some service over here?!?!?!

I'm so glad to have my Daddy home!!

Before I close for today, here's a couple of shots of me and my "Baby Blues"!


xoxoxoxoxo

August 19, 2007

Today, PopPop and Grandmom had a big barbeque for the family. Mommy and I went over right from church, so we were a little early. I was starving when we arrived!!! PopPop was nice enough to fill my belly!

Check out this cool catepillar I played with after lunch! I loved watching the blinking lights.

After we ate, most of the boys hung out in the family room to watch the NASCAR race.

The girls sat in the kitchen and did what girls like doing best---TALKED!!

I filled Aunt Darlene in on all the cool things I have been doing. She's an excellent listener!
Uncle Brian and I made some time for one of my favorite activities---WRESTLING!
I showed Aunt Darlene how strong I am by pulling myself up to the coffee table!
Aunt Brenda gave me lots of kisses!

All that lovin' must have worn me out!! ZZZzzzzzzzzzzz......until next time........

August 18, 2007

This morning as I was exploring, I came across this cool thing on the floor. Mommy tried to explain the concept of "shadows" to me, but I wasn't really gettin' it. I just liked watching the shapes change on the floor. It was quite fascinating!

Mommy and I spent some time in the backyard this afternoon. It was such a beautiful day! Mommy had to vacuum the pool and stuff while I stayed busy in my play house. (Thank you Aunt Christine!) Mommy took a lot of pictures---she can't help herself!

Life is good here in my cool house!

Smiles Everyone, Smiles!

Please, come on in!

I better check the mail---maybe there's a letter from Daddy!Yikes!! Talk about mail being HAND delivered!!!!

Mommy and me chillin' on the hammock!

Mommy always tells me that time goes by very fast---I should always take the time to "Stop and smell the flowers!" I added my own spin on that --- I not only take time to smell the flowers, I like to chew on them too!! : )

This is one of Mommy's favorite pictures!

Look how big my chubby hands and feet are getting!

Here are a couple of pictures that Mommy took of me while we were at Grace McErlain's FIRST Birthday Party----Ummmm, Mommy, aren't you supposed to be taking pictures of the birthday girl????

Such a handsome dude!!!

August 16, 2007

I just love this new-found freedom I have! Ever since I started to really get a handle on crawling, I've also been able to spend lots of time working on pulling myself up to a standing position. I have impressed Mommy and Daddy numerous times so far. They always tell me I'm super strong! I guess that's why PopPop calls me Popeye!! :)

Gotta love my "rear view"!

Hmmmm...if I reach down to pick that up, I may fall over.....

Hey--check out my one hand only trick!!

Does is get any cuter than this?

August 14, 2007

Today, Mommy brought me to this place that she's been talking a lot about lately---Glendora School. I have been so lucky for the last 7 and a half months because I've had my Mommy home with me! In just a couple of weeks, she'll be heading back to work. We are both going to have a very hard time adjusting to this huge change. I am already looking forward to June when I can have her all back to myself!

Here are some pictures of me sitting in her classroom.

I looked all over, but I didn't see any furiture. There was absolutely nothing in there for me to climb on!! I did have a lot of open space to crawl around in, though. Once Mommy gets everything set up, I will have to stop by again and make sure everything is up to code!! : )

August 12, 2007

Daddy had to travel out to Japan for work. Mommy and I really hate it when he isn't here to hang out with us. Fortunately for us, Daddy discovered "Google Talk" which allows Daddy and Mommy to talk for free over the computer. They have to use a mic instead of a phone. The first time they talked this way, I was very confused. I kept hearing Daddy's voice, but I couldn't quite figure out where it was coming from. Mommy gave me the mic so that I could do a thorough inspection. I kept hoping Daddy would pop out of it, but it never happened. I can't wait for him to get back home so I can smother him with hugs and wet kisses.

On the evening of August 12th, Grandmom and PopPop came over to spend some time with me while Mommy went to a Phillies game. It was Alumni Weekend, so a lot of the "old timers" were in town to take part in the festivities. Mommy was so excited because she found out that one of her favorites was going to be there---Rico Brogna, one of the Phillies' former first basemen. He participated in a hitting challenge---and his team won!! Here are some pictures that Mommy took while she was there.

The Coolest Mascot in Baseball!

Rico's still got it-- (at least that's what Mommy says!)

Check out the final score! Mommy was very happy---she is not a big fan of the Braves! (sorry Uncle Dave!)

August 9, 2007

Let me flash you my million dollar smile before we go any further!

CHEESE!!

I've been keeping very busy. I have been crawling all over the place. My Mommy and Daddy are starting to have trouble keeping up with me! I love crawling after my kitty cats. I also love to crawl under the table and hang out there for a while.

I am getting so big! (And from what Mommy says, I'm pretty heavy, too!)

Even though my hands are much smaller than Mommy and Daddy's, they grow a little bit more everyday.

My Daddy's job keeps him very busy. Sometimes he has to travel all the way to Japan to get some work done with his partners over there. Well, I just found out that Daddy will be leaving for Japan in a day or two. I'm going to miss him soooooo much! Before he goes, we've got some catching up to do.

Hey Dad--check out my 2 pearly whites!!
By the time you get home from Japan, I may have a few more...stay tuned.

I've been spending a lot of time pulling myself up to a standing position.

Sometimes I need a little help from my big toys...or from my Daddy!

Hey Daddy---let me check out YOUR teeth! Say AHHHHH!

A very happy Daddy/Dylan moment.

Okay--get ready--here's another cool trick!

First, I pull myself up.

Then, I grab a hold of this shiny thing.

Next, I pull the shiny thing toward me---and look what happens!

I love to explore!

Another thing I like to do is help Mommy with the laundry.

Hey Mommy--it's time for a quick break!

Now it's time for a quick snack!

Mommy, I think you should be taking this laundry thing a little more seriously.

Man, I am wiped out---time for another break!

Okay...it looks like Mommy has things under control here. I think I'll admire myself in the mirror for a bit! : )

Well, I think I'm all "blogged out" for one day. Let me leave you with a couple of happy faces!

HAVE A HAPPY DAY!! : )

August 8, 2007

Hi Everybody! Welcome to my blog! What can I say...I'm a high-tech kid! :)

On August 6th, I had an appt. with

Dr. King. I weighed in at 20 pounds 15 ounces and I measured 28 1/2 inches long. I had to get 4 shots again. Mommy and Daddy were both with me so it wasn't so bad. I was a very brave boy.

I officially have 2 teeth!! Lately Mommy and Daddy keep calling me "Drool Boy". I wonder if that has something to do with the fact that I go through about 10 or 11 bibs a day?!?!

I am ON THE MOVE! I have really gotten this whole crawling thing down. I love to explore everything. Here are some pictures of me crawling down the hallway to Mommy.

I see Mommy at the end of the hallway...here I go!

Wait...time for a CUTE break!! :)

Hmmmm...Mommy looks a little further away than I thought....

I'm getting a little bit frustrated...but I know I'm almost there so I'm gonna keep going!

I'm coming Mommy!

Yea! Getting to Mommy was worth the effort!

One of my favorite things to do is to chase after my kitty cats. One of these days I'm going to catch one of them! Hey--I know--I'm going to try sneaking up on Abby while she's eating....she won't see this coming!

That's it for now. Stay tuned...