Mother's Day Gift - A Night Out

Sorry I haven't written lately - but, honestly we have not been home! I wanted to post this picture, remember in an earlier post when Dad & I surprised Mom for Mother's Day a night out with the girls? Here's a pic of the ladies below... Sounds like they had a BLAST and the gift was a huge success. Thanks to all of Mom's friends who blocked out their day for the fun and stay-over at the hotel but I will NOT thank you for the killer headache she had the next day. She said the wine just tasted tooo good! :)

Again, Mom - thanks for being such a cool lady. I still don't like it when you don't let me play in the toilet or throw food on the floor but, I think I'll get over it someday.

The night after Mom's thang, we had a BBQ here over at our house with a bunch of our friends - about 50-60 people stopped by for brats, hotdogs, beer and jumping in the jumparoo in the backyard. I was lame that night because whenever there are gobbs of people around, I want to cling to my parent's legs. Not sure why.

Happy Dadda's Day 2010

This weekend, we celebrated a very special thing: my Dadda. He had to guide in a fishing tournament, a fundraiser for Camp Confidence so Ma & I followed him up to Brainerd for the weekend since he's been out of town a lot lately. I love the cabin so much that I slept 11 hours each night and DIDNT take naps because it's so much fun there.


News alert! I caught my first fish! Yep, a little bass underneath the dock. I already know how to reel in a fish. Grandpa takes his shovel and shovels up big huge of piles of rocks for me on the lakeshore. I throw them all the way back in the lake. Nope, it doesn't get old. We went on a few boat rides - one in Gpas Cobalt (I drove fast) and then in Daddy's new boat, a new Lund fishing boat with a huge 150 motor.

Me and Dad sitting in the cabin porch on Father's Day 2010. I love that dude. Thanks Dad for being such a good Dadda and a great husb to my Mama.

Thanks Dad for teaching me how to fish. I think I said the word "boat" about 800 times this weekend. I can tell we're going to be very good buddies when I grow up...even more than we are now. I love the cabin so much (except for Gpas loud tractor) - do you think we can move there? Peeeez?

Carrie On 6k & Brooklynn's Brigade Kiddie Run

Mark your calendars!!!! Date: Sat, August 14th @ 830am CST

Address: Word of Peace Luthern Church, 217058 129th Avenue North - Rogers, MN 55374

Fees: $20 for 6K, $15 for kiddie run. Same day registration $25

Registration closing date is Aug 13th.

Why? The first annual Carrie on 6K and Brooklynn's Brigade Run are being held to celebrate the life of Carrie Lorman - the princess that took care of me at daycare when I was a wee little one. She was lost in a car accident in Dec 2009, but her memory continues to inspire us and make us smile & giggle each day. All proceeds will go directly to a trust for my good friend, Brooklynn - Carrie's daughter.

Please join us if you can!

For more information, please visit http://www.active.com/ or contact my Mom with details. Registration opens at 730am, Brooklynn's kiddie run will start at 830am and 6K will begin at 9am.

Mom also heard that they're going to be selling an awesome Carrie Cookbook but together by all family & friends - so, if you just want to buy a cookbook that's fine too. I'm not a very good runner either.

My trip to KC on an Aewpane in da sky for Sara & Kris's Wedding!

Just got back today from a long weekend trip to Kansas City! I'm a lucky duck cuz I got the chance to ride on an airplane again...Mom & Dad say that I'm a complete SAINT that I was very very good the entire trip. We headed to KC for Mom's step sister Sara's wedding! She was a STUNNING Bride and the wedding was perfect. The pouring down rain is very good luck. More pics to post, but here are a few teasers until we get all of the pics downloaded! So, she's my Mom's step sister - does that make her my Step-Aunt? Sheesh, so confusing for a little man.

While we were in KC, we had a few hours to stop and see my Great Gma Becker who is kickin' it strong! We also were greeted by Susie, Peter, Michael & Emily too. Gma - I loved every minute of the visit and was sad that I couldn't stay longer.

Memorial Day 2010 @ the Cabin

Whew, I know I know, I'm late. Like...two weeks late with these photos! Memorial Day weekend we packed up the car and headed for the lake with the rest of the billion cars in traffice. We spent Friday night with Gma, Gma's sister Pat and all of the "boys" that were heading out Sat AM for their annual Canada fishing trip. I practically had the cabin all to myself with Gma, A Pat and Mom waiting on me hand and foot. I've attached some of my favorite pics below - this will be mostly a picture post for now. This pic is my "room" at the cabin...it's called the bunk room. All of the beds are down in this pic but they're normally up in bunk beds. I can't wait until I'm older and out of my crib so I can sleep in the beds with my cousins RG and MH. While we were at the cabin, Ma and I headed over to Craugens to see our friends - the Moores! Here I am with Zach & Tyler - they're goofballs

This is my favorite thing to do at the lake: throw rocks. When I came on Friday Gma had already picked an entire bucket for me! I about #@%(& my pants when I saw that bucket I was so dang happy.

I shouted "Hey ski doo slow down around my Gmas grounds!"

I played with the water hose. Yeah, for about 2 hours straight. Weather was awesome - 85 and Sunny.

We went to Ernies with Gma and Aunt Pat for dinner and a cocktail. We also made it to Zorbaz too with the Moores on Sunday night for pizza!

I like getting dirty.

We had a GREAT TIME and I cannot wait to go back this coming weekend for some more PHUN. While we were there we saw a frog and it went pee all over mommy's hand. It was hilarious. Maybe this time Gpa will take me into the woods and find me some spiders, deer and chipmunks.

18 Months Old and Kickin' it

Hi Hi Hi! I'm officially 18 months old now...whoa how time flies. I realized now that at 18 months, I absolutely HATE going to the doctor. The minute I walk into that place and notice the fish tank in the waiting room - I know what is to come and start pitchin' a fit. I had a chance to see Dr. Marybeth once again and I could careless if she was nice because I hated every minute of the appointment.
Here are the digits! She said that I look great - seem to be healthy and am doing exactly everything that other 18 month olders should be doing. I'm saying about 50-60 words now which is probably more than most two year olds, however I'm starting to show a little shyness when I see new people. I get very quiet and whisper.

Height: 32.75 in (50%)
Weight: 22.12 oz (10%) - we THINK this is close. I was freaking out when they were trying to weigh me.
Head size: 49csm (75%)

I now feed myself with a fork and a spoon - actually fairly well and I'm using my please & thank you's when I want something. Just within the last week, I have become very clingy to my mom which is something new. I sure hope I pop out of this phase. I'm a climber. I climb on everything including climbing up the drawers to the top of my dresser. I climb to the bathroom sink and sit in it, climb on the high chair and then onto the kitchen counters if my parent leave the high chair close. I'm a little monkey boy. I'm starting to count - the other day at Lowe's while I was waiting for this lady to mix me a gallon of paint, I threw a bunch of giftcards on the floor and counted one, tooo, sree, oor, iiive. Also, if you ask me to spell my name, I will say "Bee, ah, ah, ah, ah....(pause) Baby!" Baby stands for Brady. I still poop in the tub a lot so the doc said I should try going in the potty already. I picked up two potties and will try those soon. Oh yeah, one last thing - I can crawl out of my crib now. Mom says phase 2 of beds are coming but her & Dad are still trying to figure out with what to do with me.

Not only were we back at the doctor for my 18 month appointment, but were back two additional times the same week with pink eye & an ear infection. I'm feeling much better, thank you. It was great though, I got to stay "at home" sick one day with Mom all day because I had pink eye and couldn't go to school.

Kee-Haw = Hockey

Not much new around this joint. I've been a busy little bugger. Yesterday, all of the guys finished up putting a new sprinkler system in the ground at our house. I guess now Dadda only has to push a button so the water starts. Sounds a little lazy if you ask me....then, last night I had my first BOY babysitter! Yep, his name was Alex and he has red hair. I loved him because we played at the park a ton and he let me get as dirty as I wanted. Mom & Dad headed downtown to Brit's Pub (yum) for Mom's friend Jenny's 30th Bday bash of lawn bowling and beer.

Today I spent some time outside strolling with my neighbor friend Arvin.
During the stroller ride, I stopped by Addison's house for a Pool Party with Allison, Gavin, Brooklynn & Addison. We had a blast - had hotdogs on the grill, juice box things and I was so worn out I zonked when I got home.Here's a closeup pic of me. See the digger on my nose? I call it a "daycare war wound" - when Mom asked Shelli what happened she told her "he got caught up in a wrestling move with Ryan" Ha.

I'm talking more and more these days. This week I have my 18 month appointment with Dr. Marybeth so I'm excited to see the dimensions. I'm starting to say a couple words together now, like "oh man!" or "ludge ya" or "see ya!" The latest word that I've been MIXING UP is Hockey. I said this word correctly for about 2 months but now, I have it mixed up (the first and last part) so, I call Hockey Kee-Haw. This is a lot of learnin' stuff - I think my brain is fried.

I hope everyone has a great week - I probably won't post again until after Memorial Day weekend but will be sure to take lots of pictures. Momma & Dadda's wedding anniversary (3 yrs) is this coming Wednesday and I think I'm taking them out for a night on the town. Did you know, it's been almost 10 yrs since they met? Well, I know they like each other - but I still get mad when they touch or kiss each other. I don't like ANYONE, including my Dad touching my Mother - she is "MINE!"

What did I catch on fishing opener? Hayfever.

Fishing opener weekend! We're so happy that Daddy actually was okay with us (me & Mom) spending the weekend with him at the cabin while he fished. He did a great job - was up by 5am both days and caught some good lookin' fish. I had a chance to spend plenty of time with the G's - Gma & Gpa Sherck. Here's me and Gma scopin out the fishing hot spots from the dock.

We went on a HAPPY HOUR boat ride! Gpa let me drive the boat really fast and then I said "whoa whoa whoa whoa!"

No, this is not child porno, but I HAD to post. One benefit of the cabin: I can run free if I get all of my clothes wet & dirty! I was fishing in the yard and caught Gma on the line....

I spent plenty of time playing in the sand with my trucks and throwing rocks. Gpa counted that I threw exactly 1, 523, 277 rocks in. Who says I have a short attention span? Well, I threw rocks in the lake for 1.5 hours today.

If I found a rock up by the cabin - I RAN to throw it in the water. The weather was beautiful - calm and high of 75 degrees both days.

The cabin is fun n' all, but from the time I got there - Mom & I sneezed, wheezed, coughed, scrathed our eyes, and our noses ran the entire time. I think I caught myself a case of the fishing opener hereditary Becker hayfever.

Pretty pumped for this week - I get 3 days ALONE with my Daddio cuz Mom is out of town for work. We're going to go and do boy stuff, like clean the garage, eat pistachios and run to cabelas for fun.

Mother's Day: A Scavenger Hunt, A Turkey & A Surprise!

This weekend was a special weekend for Mama Sherck because it was Mother's Day! The weekend started out...Dad and I got up bright and early on Saturday morning and made Mom an Egg Beaters omelette with Bacon, Aspargus & Morel Mushrooms. Before she ate, I took her on a scavenger hunt. I gave her a card that said "Happy Mamma's Day...look by the stereo" By the stero was another card with the picture below and it said "Free for one night away on June 25th...it's all booked!"
I sent her to my highchair where I had the next card hidden. I had a picture below and it said "reservations all set for June 25th for 8 people"

The last hiding spot I took her, had a picture of all of her girlfriends below. Me and Dadda were sneaky and planned this special day on June 25th with all of Mom's girlfriends. Two hotel rooms booked, dinner out for girls night and her friends have it on the calendar! I thought she hated the gift because she started to cry but then dad said that she was happy....she LOVES her girlfriends sooo much!

Saturday night we headed over to our friends from church, the Colby's. They have a beautiful huge house out in the country of Rogers/Hassan and I had a chance to play with my buddies Ian and Declan! Here's Ian (6 yrs) being a goofball:)

Me and Declan. He's 2 yrs old but he's a little guy and we're about the same size. Thanks Dirk, Leah, Ian & Declan for inviting us - we had a blast!

Sunday morning, Dad headed out by 330am for his first day of turkey hunting. By 8am the bird was down!! Great Job Dad! Sheesh, he's been talking about this for the past 3 months and the whole adventure lasted a total four hours. A nice 21 lb bird. Not as bid as last year but he told me "it's not about the size, it's about the experience Brades"

When Dad brought it home, he had to hold me because I wanted to tackle the thing...This pic below is the BEFORE TURKEY PICTURE:

This is the photo of Turkey: AFTER. Fresh homemade Turkey Pot Pie! Yum!

Have a good week everyone. Please pray for us that our insurance company starts being nice to us and giving us money this week at a decent price so we can figure out our carpeting in the basement. I really miss playing down there because all of my really fun toys are in the basesment. Happy Mother's Day to all Mommy's out there. Being a kid, I sure know that there are many things that Moms just do better.

Hangin' w/ the Boyz: Coop, Croz & Jax

Last night headed over to our friends house, the Murphy's so I could play with my boyz Cooper, Crosby & Jaxson. Here is a pic of their parents, Brandon & Keegan. They're really cool. Keegs made me some delicious pizza for dinner. Coop-doggy-dog, 3.5 yrs.

Croz-meister. He's my age. Notice we had popsicles after pizza! Yum!

And, #3 is Jax. Look at his chubbalicious cheeks! He's a very good baby.He didn't make a peep the entire time we were there. He is 3 months old.

The buddies!

And, here I'm kickin' back a few with my main "boy" my Dadda.

Off to another busy day today that consists of 1) Office Max to buy Mom a new work chair for Mother's Day, 2) Nap & 3) Party at the Colby's with my friends Ian & Declan. Can't wait!