22.11.09

Recent Happenings

The past week has been a typical one. Friday I went to the dentist for the first time. Mommy took me to see Dr. Hunt at Pediatric Dental Specialists. They specialize in taking care of little mouths like mine. I wasn't too excited about a strange person touching my teeth, but I reluctantly cooperated a little and let her clean my teeth. She said they look great!

When Daddy gives me a bath, he puts the washcloth on my head and calls me Washcloth Baby! I just giggle and laugh (then throw the wet washcloth out of the bathtub onto Daddy, getting him all wet!).


I have a recent fascination with steering wheels. I like to sit in the front seat of the car and pretend to drive. I was sitting in Paw-Paw's truck when I found his sunglasses. Don't I look cool?


Every week, Grannie and I go to story time at the Library. Friday Mommy took me to the library to get my own library card so that Grannie and I can get books when we go!



I was enjoying a cupcake with red icing. It was so much fun!


I'm such a handsome little dude!



13.11.09

My 1st Haircut

Yesterday afternoon I got my first haircut! We went to a place called Pigtails & Crewcuts that specializes in children's haircuts. I got to sit in a shiny red fire engine and drive while the nice lady cut my hair. I was such a good boy, too! I sat still and never cried or whined once! And although there was a good bit of hair cut off, especially on the sides and back, I still have my curls!!!

Watch out world -- I am one handsome little boy now!





12.11.09

Our Weekend in the Motor City

Last Thursday Mommy and I got to fly on an airplane! We met Daddy in Detroit for a long weekend visiting friends. I was so excited at the airport, I could hardly contain myself. Grannie and Paw-Paw were headed out around the same time to fly to Tulsa for a wedding and to visit Grannie's family. They kept me entertained by looking outside at all the airplanes. I just wanted to know "When is it going to be my turn to get on an airplane?"


We arrived safely and Daddy picked us up at the airport. Considering we had to run through Memphis really fast, I was very good. I slept most of the second flight. But there was no sleeping on the first one - I was waaay too excited! I wanted to keep looking out the window the entire flight, and I kept making sure the lady next to us was looking out, too. (It's a good thing she was really sweet and didn't mind being tapped on the shoulder every two minutes. She had a great sense of humor.)

Friday Daddy had to work, so Mommy and I had lunch with some of her former co-workers at The Alibi. Their salad and pizza were so yummy! Afterwards we went to visit our old neighbors, Mr. Steve, Mrs. Jen, Stephanie (3 1/2 years old), and Samantha (15 months old). We played for a couple of hours. I had such a great time! Mommy and Mrs. Jen took us for a walk down to Starbucks. I got to ride with Stephanie in her wagon.

That evening we met Fr. Mike, Mr. Kerry, Mrs. Nancy, Mr. Michael, and Mrs. Donna for dinner. After dinner we walked to the Astoria Pastry Shop - YUMMY! I picked out a big sugar cookie covered in sprinkles!

From November 2009


The next day we met Uncle Eric, Aunt Amy, and Kayla. We had lunch at Kruse and Muer, then went to Cook's Dairy Farm and the Seymour Lake Park. At the Dairy Farm we saw a lot of cows!

Then we went to the park. There were lots of swings and slides. We had a fabulous time. The weather was absolutely perfect!


We stayed with Uncle Kenneth and Aunt Erika. Daddy took me for a walk outside to play in the fall leaves. It was great. I loved the crunching sound when I walked. I had fun kicking them, too!

At their house we had dinners with Mr. Carl and Ms. Gretchen, Mr. Paul and Mrs. Judy, and Mr. Greg, Mrs. Teresa, and Erin. A special thanks to Erin for letting me borrow some toys to play with and a booster seat while we were in town!

Sunday morning we met Ms. Cheryl for breakfast at the Original Pancake House, then walked to a park a couple blocks away. Afterwards we went to Mass at the Cathedral. I got to see lots of friends there, including my Detroit Grandmas - Mrs. Odell and Ms. Marcella! (Thanks for my gifts!!)

It was a great fun weekend, but alas, we had to return home. Monday morning Mommy had to wake me up at 4:30 AM - that's 3:30 AM central time! She kept talking to me and rubbing my back to try to wake me gently, but I wasn't budging. Then she asked me "William, do you want to go ride on an airplane with Mommy and Daddy?" I sat straight up and say "Yea!" So off we went.... Mommy brought a portable DVD player with a Wonder Pets DVD - it was so much fun to watch!

But, even that wasn't enough after a while. I was just ready to get off the plane!

More Trick-or-Treating & Katherine's Birthday Party

On Halloween Day, Daddy and Mommy took me to Lafayette for my cousin's birthday party. Katherin'e party was a costume party that ended with trick-or-treating in Aunt Jean's neighborhood. I had a great time! Mommy and Daddy missed the party, though. We got there and they realized they'd left my costume at home. So they drove back to Baton Rouge to get it, while I stayed with Grannie and Paw-Paw at the party. I had a lot of fun!

Here I am with my cousins (left-to-right: Aunt Jean, me, Garrett, Katherine, Shayna, Elliot, Jenny holding Gabbie, (not sure who the girl is), and Chandler.

From November 2009

Katherine had a cowboy boot pinata. Paw-Paw helped me understand what to do - that was great!

From November 2009


After the party, Mommy and Daddy arrived with my clown costume! I was soooo excited to put it on! We went trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. I had a lot of fun! Since we did it a little at our neighborhood the night before, I really understood what was happening.


From November 2009

From November 2009


Aunt Jean even rode in my wagon per my demands!

From November 2009

And I even got to hold Gabbie for a second.

30.10.09

Trick-or-Treat

First off, here's a quick flash-back to a year ago.......


And back to today....

This evening was trick-or-treat night in our neighborhood. We were invited to a pre-trick-or-treating Halloween Party at our neighbor's house with other families. Mommy and I spent the morning baking and decorating cookies to bring to the party. I was a big help! Here are some pictures of me helping Mommy decorate a pumpkin cookie.
Making sure I get enough orange frosting!

Cheese!!!
Concentrating very hard! Oh, this is so much fun!!!

Cheese!!
(Notice the frosting-covered cookie stuck to his shirt!)

I am pretty sure that more frosting ended up ON me rather than IN me! Needless to say, Mommy had to strip my clothes off and give me a bath! There was so much frosting on my arms and face that the bath water turned orange! After she gave me a bath, she finished decorating the cookies while I played. Here's how they turned out:

Later this evening, I got to put my clown costume on and get ready for the party and trick-or-treating!! I was SOOOO excited when I saw my costume!! I could barely contain myself and couldn't wait to put wear it! So when Mommy and Daddy said it was time to go, I grabbed my bucket and was ready!


We went to the party down the street. It was raining, so we came home. The rain let up for a little while, and Mommy and Daddy took me in my wagon to about a dozen houses down our street. Then we came home and handed out candy to lots of other kids! Daddy took a couple pictures of me in my costume. Of course, I had to have my pumpkin with me!


HaPpY
hAlLoWeEn!!!!

28.10.09

My Latest Adventures

I've had a lot of fun adventures lately. To continue from our time in Ruston.....
The day after the Tech Homecoming game, we all went to Mass together. When we got back to the hotel, Parin and Aunt Emmy were changing my clothes to something comfy for the ride home. I'm pretty sure they aren't ready for kids and should stick with Franklin the dog!


Before leaving Ruston, we made a stop at the Kings' for a visit.



Mrs. Lori was feeding me Cheetos. Mommy wanted me to take a picture with her, but I was being silly and wouldn't hold still!




Back at home....

I can now climb the ladder for my swingset and slide down all by myself! I'm getting to be so very independent! Playing outside on my playset is probably one of my favorite things to do!


Friday Mommy, Grannie, and I spent the day in Lake Charles with Mrs. Danielle and her little girl, Mary-Grace. Mommy and Mrs. Danielle have known each other all their lives. Mary-Grace is 5 months old. Her daddy, Mr. Wayne, told her it would be okay if she wanted to date me one day. And I'm glad it's okay, because she's quite the cutie! It was a gorgeous day, so we went to the park by the lake and took some pictures.




As we were leaving the parky, we heard the ice cream truck. We've heard it in our neighborhood before, but haven't been able to catch it on our streeet. For some reason it must skip us. But this time Paw-Paw got the ice cream man to stop. He bought me my very first ice cream from an ice cream truck. And I thought that was pretty cool! A few days later we heard it in our neighborhood when Grannie and I were outside in our backyard swinging. We ran inside, grabbed some money, and headed for the front door - but never saw it. I heard Daddy's phone right and thought that was the truck! Hopefully his phone doesn't ring too often - or I'll always want ice cream!


I was a sticky sticky mess when I finished! It's a good thing Mommy did some shopping that day and had some other clothes in the car because I had to be changed! But I enjoyed every bite!



Aunt Leslie is moving back to Houston. Her company transferred her to their office there. So this past weekend was her last weekend in Louisiana. The moving truck loaded everything Sunday, so she spent Sunday night at our house before heading out. It was good, because we got to hang out for a long time! I had so much fun with her!


Mr. William came over Sunday evening for a little while, too, so he could see her before she moves. He says I have the greatest name ever! (I wonder why he thinks that...?)



Last night Daddy gave me a bath in the big bathtub in their bathroom. I had a great time splashing around! I really enjoy bathtime a lot!


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