Big girl at Gramma's

Guess what?  I just spent a whole week up at Gramma's!  By myself!!  Gramma and I had so much fun!  We went to the Iowa State Fair, the wading pool, had a picnic with Grandpa, and I got to see lots of family!  Aunt Leah came down with William and I loved playing with them.  I haven't finished telling my mom all the stories yet, but there is so much more!  I'll have to ask Gramma if she took any photos...  

Thank you Gramma!  I had so much fun with you!

Uncle Eric's Visit!

Last weekend, we had some visitors from Colorado!! My Uncle Eric came to visit! And he brought his girlfriend Courtney and her daughter Drissy! Drissy had never left the state of Colorado, so this was a fun trip for her! While visiting us in Missouri, she really wanted to ride a horse. My parents thought I might ride with Drissy, but I was too scared. Courtney picked me up so the horses wouldn't step on me. Check me out! I'm a cowgirl!!

And here's a group photo...Dad, Mom, me, Uncle Eric, Courtney, Drissy, Grammy, Jude and Gramps (who has turned into Pa Pa now - I sort of changed his name)

Drissy also loves playing the Wii, and being her shadow, I had to play too!

It was great to meet Drissy and Courtney! And yes, I'm still scared of Uncle Eric...

Jude's First Birthday

Last week Jude turned the big "1" years old. I had to give him all the scoop of what's required from him now. But first we have to get him walking! We had a small party for him, and while we waited for our friends to arrive, Jude and I played in the backyard. (I stole Jude's hat)... Then after everyone showed up, I got a little shy and hung out with Mommy and observed for a few minutes.

Soon enough I was up and playing with all the kids! Here I'm playing with my friend Jackson! We're showing off our feet!

When the cake and ice cream were served, I stepped right up! I love my desserts! Oh and I kept telling everyone it was MY birthday!

Jude had a great party and it was fun to play with all my friends!!

Chopsticks

No, I haven't learn to play Chopsticks, but I have learned HOW to use chopsticks! I went out to lunch with my mom and my cousins Brenda and Lisa the other day. We went to a place called "Noodles and Company" and they gave me chopsticks! I was so excited to use them! And yes, I am a show off.

My mom put the little "helpers" on the end, and surprisingly enough I was good at it!