Ode to Dan and the Blue Car

Holy Hannah, did I have a fun vacation in St. James at Gma & Gpa Becker's house! In NO particular order, some of my fave pics. BTW, I'm not sure what they did to me on my visit, but I'm a crawling fool now. I had a chance to meet my GGMA Kay and GGPA Ben...they came over for dinner. I love GGMA Kay, but Ben - he is SCARY when he plays peek-a-boo. I busted out crying cuz he freaks me out. Still lovya GGPA Gerdes.
Went to the pool with the girls. I dunked Zoie twice and was also whistling at some babes in their bathing suits.
Went to the park.

Took a bath with the girls. They have these horn things that whistle really loud.Gma cleaned me up all nice 'n stuff.
The Blue Car - an Ode to my Gpa Becker's brother Dan who passed away before I was born. This is my Gpas car that he bought to remind us of Dan because he had this car long time ago. This picture is for you Dan - I promise, I didn't barf in it. Gpa says he'll let the girls drive it when they get older but that is a crock of *#^$%! The Blue Car is Gpa's BABY. Gpa won't even let Ellie use sidewalk chalk on the driveway...what is up with that?

They fed me delicious meals, including never-ending cheetos and soft baked chocolate chip cookies. Dang, Gpa where you get those things? Please send more via USMail. Ellie, I love you little lady, but c'mon, 'bout time you stop eating my cheetos.

Now that I'm crawling like a machine, I opened up every single bottom drawer in the house. And, everytime I do it, I'll look at you with this "I didn't do it" kind of look.

The best thing EVER? Morning cartoons with my stuffies (animals) Wally, Hoppy and Mickey and aunties Zoie and Ellie.

Thanks ya'll for a great time. While I'm happy to be at home with my Ma Ma and Da Da, it was nice to get away for awhile. Oh yeah, did I tell you that when my parents dropped me off with them on Sunday that Mom cried? What a wimp.... This weekend we're headed to the cabin for some phun. I hope Gpa & Gma Sherck have the house 8 month old-proofed because I'm on a rampage.

See ya! B-man

Does this count as crawling?

Hey people.

First of all, my prayers go out to my gal Mia who just turned 1 year old. She has the H1N1 flu and is working hard to get better. I haven't seen you Mia in awhile but, boy I've been thinking about you a lot lately.

Secondly, guess where I'm going tonight? Yep, on vacation. On vacation for 4 days to Gma and Gpa Becker's house. I'm sure I'll come home with a bunch of fun pictures. Since the weather is suppose to be hot, I think we're heading to the pool so I've packed my trunks! What in the heck are my parents going to do when I'm away?

Check out this video of me. Can I officially call this crawling? If not, I'm thinking this little scoot will turn into bradymaniaccrawl before the end of this coming week.
Yesterday, went to Cooper's 3rd birthday party! I bought him this construction man pretend outfit (see below) Happy Bday Coop-doggy-dog. I got a chance to chill with my homie Crosby too. It was a blast!
Here's me gnawing on the mac & cheese box. Maybe I should sent this picture to KRAFT and see if they'll give me some free mac & cheese? That stuff is gooood.Must've been tired last night becuause there was bad weather here. The tornado sirens went off 2 times (5 minutes each time) and guess, what? I slept through it! Not sure how...but, that radar thing is practically in our back yard.

Going to nap before my adventure to Gma and Gpa Becker's house....

Dirty Black Feet

I have black feet tonight. Know why? Because I've been strolling around in the garage and on the driveway all day in my racer car. Check out the video below. I was going so gaul darn fast that I skuffed up the top of my big toe. Ouch!

This was a fun weekend! Saturday AM I met my pals Fuzz, Jade & Reese at the park for a playdate. Reese was sleeping most of the time, but here's a pic of me, Fuzz & Jade. He was teaching us how to sing the ABC's.

He and Jade were giving bumps. I don't know ow to do that yet.But I DO know how to play peekaboo! Fuzz, you just crack me up.Saturday night we went to Gma & Gpa Shercks so I could meet Pay & Wayne. (Gma's sister) I tried some of Gma's banana pudding and loved it! She even let me sit in the high chair naked. Now, off to another big week. I'm a little depressed tonight because 1) my nose is running 2) I'm drooling a ton 3) tomorrow is Monday (sorry S&C) and 4) my Daddy left again. Mommy and I will try to survive without our Superman.

Check out my new ride. I love to drive my new pimped ride around the hardwood floor. See ya!

Lil' A, Lil' G, a HUGE Bath Tub and the Ba's @ 8 months

Whew, have I been busy. My parents just drag me around like a rag doll and I LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT! I have so many pictures for you.

Last Wed night, went out to eat at some Mexican place with Mom's friend Jess and her bitty girl Ainsley. I got to eat a chip with salsa until i about choked on it. She was lovin' me up like you wouldn't believe. She's 3 months old...but, c'mon, what girl wouldn't dig a stud like me?

Then, Friday night we went out again with friends Dan, Gretchen and Lil' G for PIZZA. I can't really say her name because it's so long G-A-B-R-I-E-L-L-A so I just call her Lil' G. Well, Lil' G and I tore up the dance floor. She lives across the street from me. I'm going to invite her over to my play house when I go buy one.My dad, just being a goof.So, what do on-the-go familes do when they have a weekend FREE? They leave town! Mom, Dad and I had an awesome weekend. We went biking (11 mile ride) along the Mississippi River and then stayed overnight at a place called a HOTEL. They had this HUGE bath tub and it was so much fun! The only thing that I didn't like about the pool was that Mom & Dad got "special drinks" called Coors but they didn't bring me any. RIP OFF!

We went to dinner at Mommy's favorite place, BWW. Thanks to Fuzz, I was wearing this shirt that said "Ladies Man" - the chicks were all over me!I played with this balloon to keep me busy.I ended the evening all cuddled up on the hard hotel floor and slept like a babe. 1030pm - 8am. Not bad for an 8 month old.Obviously, my Mother went freak show camera crazy on this post but she's just making up for lost time because she says this is my online baby book. Have I told you that I have a new vocabulary? Yep! I can say the words below...

• Ba-Ba= Mommy
• Ba-Ba= Daddy
• Ba-Ba= Bottle
• Ba-Ba= Nite Nite

Whoa, it's late. Gotta run - peace out.

Ocho

Ocho = Eight. That is how old my Auntie Zoester turned yesterday because it was her birfday! ISn't she just beautiful? I think she looks like she's about twice her age in the photo above. She had a party in Mankato with all of her best friends (including Ellie) and she was so happy that she got what she asked for! A microscope. Happy Birthday Zoie!As as add-on, thought I'd share a picture of Ellie from last weekend when they were in Iowa. Notice anything wrong? Ha! Ellie - maybe you should wear your bike helmet when you swim. Read the signs!

Definition of exhausted: to drain of strength or energy, wear out, or fatigue greatly

Mom set up this dinner with her bestest friends (Brooke, Tini, Jenna, Wonger & Rye) tonight at Noodles & Co. It was fun, I saw all of my friends. On the way home, Mom kept saying "I'm exhausted" - what does that even mean? I have no idea - but, maybe it had something to do with me throwing food on the floor, whining, screaming when she went to the bathroom because I'm now in my "wuss I-want-mommy phase", putting my hand in her food, grabbing her straw out of her drink, throwing up on my shirt or pinching my finger in my book. I still don't understand why she's so exhausted when she takes me out in public. Well, pictures are attached from the past few nights out on the town. Enjoy.

Congrats to Mommy's bestest friend Jenna & her hubbs Kyle who had my new buddy, Koen! He's just a little guy but I'm gonna beat him in soccer when he gets older. Hey, Mom - when you gonna get another baby that size? LOL, I crack myself up. I asked her that earlier today and she about freaked.
Don't I look so precious? It's really just a disguise. After this picture was taken, I was trying to push Koen off of the couch. Shh, don't tell Koen's Mom.My buddy Fuzzy from tonight at Noodles. Hey, dude - like that Mac & Cheese or what?This about sums up my night at Noodles. It's me (screaming btw), Finn, Koen and Fuzz. Some day, just some day we're gonna all tap our first keg together. Whoops, did I say that?Tomorrow night, one more outing so I can see my new girlfriend Ainsley who I haven't met yet. We're going to some yummy Mexican joint so hopefully I can have some salsa! Yum! Then, on Thursday - Daddy comes home!

This weekend?!? I overheard that Mom & Dad may take me to a waterpark? What the @*#&(@#* is that? Sure sounds phun...

What keeps me busy...

So, check out the video below. This is what Mom does to me in the kitchen to keep me busy while she's cookin'. She says I'm just reaching for everything now, doing the army crawl and moving around so much that she can't even get things done around the house. So, this is my "punishment", a some-what sort of jail for me. Yeah right, Mom! It's so much fun, I laugh outloud and don't even get bored.



Fun, relaxing weekend. Dad left again for work travel and he'll be gone for another 5 days. I'm missin' that guy. I'm also posting some other pics of me, just fun silly ones.

Me and Gma Sherck.

Chillin' in the drift boat with Gpa Durham from California.

New favorite food: waffles!
Almost forgot to tell you all - I'm a clapping machine right now. I clap my hands all of the time: when I'm getting my diaper changed, when I taste good food like Oreos (yes, tried one for the first time), when I hear great music-like in church today, when I'm bored and when I just want attention.

Uh hem, proof that I had an oreo. I look like a MONSTER here in this picture - look at my hair, my face, my scary eyes...wowzers. I know my blue eyes are so boo-i-ful but, c'mon they look freaky sometimes.

Heading to girls night with Mom tonight for wine and chatter. I get to meet my new buddy Koen. I'm bringing the camera so hopefully I'll snap some great pics for all of you.

I'm now a COG @ 7.5 months

COG - yep, Child of God. I got baptized this past weekend! I was just chillin' in church like I normally do and then we went up to the front and i got to play in some water. It was a great time - got to have family in town, all of my Gpa & Gmas and we partied! I'm going crazy with the pictures but I know you all love seeing my smiling face, right?
Here's my Sponsor, A. Cami, Paster Rick, and me and my Parents. This is the one and only time in my life I'm going to wear a dress - it is a special antique Sherck baptism gown passed down many generations.
The ones who will raise me to be a fine gentleman My gal Zoester.

Here's my pseudo Uncle Ryan and Aunt Ellie wearing her new Twins hat I bought her.

This is my Great Gma and Gpa (Lucy & Roy)

Miss Sassy Zoie struttin' her stuff.
Have I told you that I love, love, love to be on my feet? My Grammie C thinks I'll be walking before I'm 9 months old.

Grammie & Gpa California...they came all of the way just for my special day! As you can see in the foto below, I was getting mighty sick of taking pictures. It was so sunny out too it was annoying that I had to squint.

Gpa/Gma Becker & Aunties

Aunt Cami - she's really boring sometimes she puts me to sleep. Ha!

Hi Grammie C - thanks for doing my laundry.

Gma & Gpa Sherck were there too! Yes!

I hope you've enjoyed my pictures.