Isn't my armadillo hat cute?

Whe-e-e-e-e!

Let's play hide n' seek.

Cousin Gordy

Cousin Virginia, who was the only girl at the reunion. She gave as good as she got in the water fight of the century!

Cousin JJ (who is taking a break from the water fight of the century).

Cousin Trevor (who was locked in a fierce battle with Cousin JJ for supremacy in the water
fight of the century).

He shoots! And he SCORES! Yeahhh!

I'll take some time out to play in my sandbox.

It was over 103 degrees at the reunion. Here I am having some juice. I look pretty hot, don't I?

Well, Gramma Jo hosted a family reunion last weekend. Here we are, left to right: Dad, Mom, ME!, Pa, Gramma Jo, cousin Trevor, Great Uncle Kip, Great Aunt Teresa (sorry Teresa...), cousin Virginia, cousin Gordy, cousin Gordon, cousin JJ, Great Aunt Joyce and Great Uncle Bill.

"Pa" attached my new swing seat to the arbor, which was covered with wisteria. I had the best smelling swing set in town!

Watching Grandma draw on the sidewalk.

Here Mama and I are drawing on the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk.

Going for a walk with Mama.

I had a new sandbox to play with. Here I am trying to get the lid off. I think I like the swing better than the sandbox.

I always try to get away with playing in the bird bath, but Grandmas says it is too dirty. Here I am taking the pretty rock out of the middle of it before grandma could catch me...

Aren't I adorable? I am getting so big now. I can pronounce many words and am quite independent.

Last weekend, "Mama", "Dada" and I went to visit Grandma and "Pa" in Chelan. My Great-Grandma and "Pa" came to visit too. A good time was had by all. I got to play outside, get dirty, and pick asparagus - all in one weekend! Next weekend I am going to Wyoming to visit my other Grandma and "Pa". (I can pronounce just about every word in the English language except "Grandma".)

Here I am back at home playing with my hammer. It's been a really busy day and I had a great time visiting my Uncle Kip, Aunt Teresa, Trevor and Virginia. It was also fun spending time with Grandma on her birthday. She says I am the best birthday present anyone could wish for! And, of course, it is fun to ham it up for "Pa" when he takes my picture!

Here I am back at my house having a delicious snack. I wish people would stop taking pictures of me all the time...

Here is my cousin Trevor.

And my cousin Virginia.

Here I am playing with one of the music instruments Uncle Kip gave me!

Grandma is kinda late getting these photos posted to my blog. This was taken on Grandma's birthday (3/29) at my Uncle Kip's house.

Whatdayahmean? I'm as innocent as the day is long!

I went to visit grandma last weekend and had fun playing with some bubbles.

Sunday was much better!

Our nice, relaxing breakfast quickly went downhill. I was having an "off" day. These darn parents of mine would just not cooperate with me and give me exactly what I wanted, when I wanted it. What's a baby to do?

Last Saturday I went to the High Life with my Mom, Dad and Grandma. Here I am having a refreshing beverage. Later I had a blueberry pancake shaped like Mickey Mouse.

Happy Valentine's Day! Here is the Valentine Grandma Jo made me.

After much thought, I've decided to support Barack Obama for President! Here is a photo of me hangin' with my friends Barack and George Clooney. I do get around. I've put in a plug to be appointed Secretary of State because I am so adorable no one would be able to argue with me!

A couple of weeks ago Grandma Jo and Grandpa Richard came to visit me. We had a fun time hanging out together. Grandma put me in her favorite green overalls. Well, they aren't HER overalls, but they are her favorite of MY pants!


We decided to go to the park near my house, so here I am getting ready.



Here we are at the park. See how beautiful it is in Seattle in the winter?! Br-r-r-r-r.


Grandma and I took a few spins on the round-about at the park. Grandma says that next time she will remember to bring a better coat for playing at the park. Sometimes she suffers a momentary lapse of reason...


We had a good time, but I wish it would have been warmer. Next time she comes to visit we'll try again.

It's been a long day. Time for some quiet time with
Mom and Dad. I think I'll take a nice, relaxing bath.
Good night! God bless us everyone.

This was my first opportunity to play in the snow.
Dad took me outside in the yard so I could check it out.
Notice all the new Christmas clothes I have!

Here is (left to right), Margie, Uncle Nick, Grandpa Ray,
Grandma Marlene and Carmen.

Here I am with a goofy hat Grandma Jo knit for me.

Here is Uncle Jacob! I sure have fun
playing with him!

Here is dad.

Here I am with Grandma Jo again.

This picture of my mom is kinda blurry - but I really like it anyway.

Here is my Grandpa Ray. I sure hope
I inherit his artistic talent!

Here I am with Grandma Jo on Christmas Eve.

Here I am with Grandma Marlene (Yaya),
who is reading me a story.

Still hangin' with Grandma. It was
sure fun to get to spend time with
my Grandma and Grandpa Bower!

Okay, it is high time I got these Christmas photos posted. Grandma says she would be more than happy to makes prints of any of these photos for any of my relatives! Just let her know.

Maybe if I get up REALLY early,
I can sneak a peak at some of
my presents!

I'm ONE year old today!!

I'll post photos later, after Grandma Jo gets over her cold and has time to help me.