Nine months old @ the State Fair

Happy Birthday to me - on Friday I turned 9 months old! I have been a busy man. Picture blogging tonight, I'm exhausted from the weekend! Weekend started out with a playdate at the park with Reese & Fuzz. Here's a pic of Reese, she's my sweet tootsie pop.

Here's Fuzz, just being his old self. Someday I want to get a buzz cut like he has.

Then, Fuzz took me to the sand box. What, I didn't do anything?!?! It tasted good!!!Jenna, Erin & Koen came over to our house too this weekend for a bit. Here's me and Koen. He's just a little guy at 8 weeks but I can't wait until he learns to wrestle. Whenever he would cry, I would squeal like a little girl. Erin & Koen. PS: I am in LOVE with Erin because she kisses me all over.Just another bath in the sink. I love it. Don't worry Gmas & Gpas - Mom is watching me like a hawk so I don't turn on the hot water. Today, State Fair mania. Some of the fave pics attached. What? You said you want a list of things that I ate at the fair today? Corndog, watermelon, choco chip cookies, pretzel and french fries. Sure hope my doctor isn't reading this..

I ate the whole bucket of fries and was getting the slim pickin's at the bottom too.

There were so many bleepin' people there today, I asked Dad to lift me up in the Food building so I could see what was goin' on.

Just chillin' while I let my food settle in my belly. Oh, did I tell you that I napped for about a whopping 45 minutes all day today?

Ever wonder what I'll look like when I get bigger? Think I'll still have my pacifier when I'm this old too? (My Parents just crack up at this picture) Corn dog man.
That's all I have for tonight. I have my 9 month doctor's check-up appt on Wednesday so I'm sure I'll post a quick ditty to give you the skinny on my health and how I dealt with ANOTHER round of shots. Wish me luck!

Spaz Chicken

Definition of Spaz Chicken: A 9 month old blonde boy who flails around, running and crawling wild like a chicken with his head cut off. This name, Spaz Chicken is my new nickname that my dad gave me. And, my mom calls me Monkey Boy because I climb all over her.

Gettin' down to business - Happy Bday Gpa Becker, 2 days late. Sounds like you had some nice carmel brownies for bday cake. Yum.

Finally got a chance to have some Dad time. He was home last weekend so we had fun! We ran to Costco, to Best Buy (bought a new TV because our other one crapped out), and then it was just Dad and I while Ma chilled with Wonger, Cracky & Anna for sushi. While she was gone, Dad & I played with the "toy" below and then we lowered my crib because I was about to crawl out of it.Next week I have my 9 month check-up appointment. I'll be 9 months old this Friday. I think I'm the only 9 month old on this earth that doesn't have any toofs (teeth). Now, I'm drooling a lot and just sticking out my tounge, like the picture below. This is me and my lady friend, Paige. Ain't she just booiful. Mom & I went over to our friends Wayne & Shannon's house to see their new baby, little Kassidy Rae. I didn't really care about her but only wanted to play with Paige the whole time. I was pinching her butt in this picture.
Baby Kassidy! Hot stuff! Congrats to Wayne & Shannon!

A last video for you. I'm all over the place - want proof? Check it out. Here's me last Friday night in my walker. I cruise around - and pull out all of the drawers in the kitchen.

I fly like Superman.

Well, remember last post when I was "almost" crawling? That is no longer - I am now a racer man and I can FLY. Literally FLY. I have flown and bumped my head and fallen more times in the past week than I have my entire life. I even "flew" off of the diaper changer station - No bruises yet though, I'm one tough cookie. I would rather not have a diaper on so the whole changing-the-diaper thing...well, I'm making it a challenge for my parents these days. I can also pull myself up to my knees and almost to standing position.

Last weekend we headed to the cabin again. I was a little bummed because I was so excited to go swimming and it RAINED the entire weekend. Shucks. First of all, Mickey was there on the TV! I swear that he is only on TV at my house but he comes to the cabin too!

Wrestlin' with Gpa. I won by the way.

Watched the PGA with Dad.

Read books with gma.

I took a bath in the laundry room sink.

The most fun part of the weekend, I caught this big fish. I know, I know - my Dad looks a little scared in this photo (who knows what he's doing) but I didn't even want to touch that thing.

I've been chillin' with the old lady the past couple days since Dad has been out of town for work. Let me fill you in with what went down the past couple days after school:

1. Grocery Shopping: Some nice old man came up to me and said "Hi Sonny" and I SCREAMED in Cub Foods. Not a whimper, but a SCREAM and would not stop until Mommy picked me up.

2. Happy Hour at Champps: threw a fit because I couldn't eat any chicken wings and drink any beer. I officially did the "throw a fit" stiff body thing that other kids do. Well, c'mon - what am I suppose to do - Mom actually thinks that a piece of celery and a cracker are going to satisfy me?

Off to bed for the night. Bye!

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!