July 24, 2009...

July 24, 2009...I went to the pool this morning with Reesey, Cam, Nolan, Julia, Lily, Luke, & Allie.
I got to meet some cousins today. They came to Grammy & Grandpa's house on their way from Ohio to the beach. Here I am with Emily (left) and Hailey (right). Emily is 3 1/2 and Hailey is 6. We had such a good time playing together.

Here is another cousin, Max. He is 8 years old. Here is Uncle Matt, too!

Potty Progress: Week Three...

July 23, 2009...Week 3 Progress...I earned 31 stickers this week, bringing my total to 82 stickers! I am doing a great job! When I earn 100 stickers, I get to go to Chuck E. Cheese!!!

Julia & Me...

July 23, 2009...Julia & me at Rhyme Time...

I'm Three Years & One Month Old!!!

July 23, 2009...I'm three years and one month old today. Mommy realized she didn't take any monkey pictures of me on my third birthday...so sad. So, here are lots more! I'm definitely the typical three year old in terms of wanting everything now and everything my way. I want to be independent. I'm still sweet, loving, and shy, but I am pretty demanding now, too. I'm starting to learn to share, especially now that Reesey wants to get into all of my toys. Sharing is not my favorite thing, but I am getting better. I am doing great with potty training now! I have only had one accident in two weeks! I don't take baths anymore, just showers. I will play with Reesey in the bathtub and help give him a bath. My favorite shows right now are The Backyardigans, The Letter Factory, and Little Bear. I still love the movie Cars, but I don't have to watch it every day. I know all of my (capital) letters and the sounds that they make. My favorite books are Berenstain Bear books; books about baseball; Under the Sea (a nonfiction book that I got at the National Aquarium in Baltimore); How to Potty Train Your Monster; Cars; Meet Jack Truck; and any baby book that Reesey likes. I love BASEBALL more than just about anything!!! I want to wear my baseball jersey, baseball socks/stirrups, fast shoes/cleats, and baseball hat all the time. I love watching baseball with Daddy when he comes home from work, and I love to play baseball in the evenings with Mommy & Daddy, too. I carry my glove and ball and my baseball guys with me just about everywhere I go. My favorite foods are hummus & chips/pretzels, pickles, ice cream, chicken, any kind of cracker, yogurt, granola bars, and cereal. My favorite songs are Center Field; Go Cubs, Go; Take Me Out to the Ballgame; Route 66; and songs from Reese's Mother Goose baby CD. I love baseball & most other sports, snacks, playing with my cars/trucks from the movie Cars, playing with my baseball guys, seeing Ainsley & Riley at the YMCA, going to Rhyme Time at the library and picking out lots of books, tickling Reesey & making him laugh, going to Grammy & Grandpa's house, going for walks, taking care of my stuffed animals, going to the pool and jumping in all by myself, reading books with Mommy, playing Wii with Daddy, having Daddy tuck me in at night, getting packages/magazines/cards in the mail, and BASEBALL!!!!!!!! I'm growing up so fast...Mommy & Daddy can't believe it.

With Wool E. Bull & Muddy Mudcat...

Sous Chef...

July 21, 2009... Check out my new apron that Nana got me for my birthday. I'm helping Mommy make lemon blueberry cheesecake bars for Mommy & Daddy's anniversary. I love to use the food processor. Happy 8th Anniversary, Mommy & Daddy!

Rainbow...

July 17, 2009...We saw a rainbow today! Look closely, and you can see it behind Daddy, Reesey, & me...

Brothers...

July 17, 2009...

July 12, 2009...

Potty Progress: Week Two...

July 16, 2009...Week Two and I'm doing even better!!! I earned 34 stickers this week...double the amount I earned last week. I now have 51 stickers in all!!! I earned my jersey, and it is on the way. Now, I'm working towards a trip to get gelato at a new cafe. I only need 9 more stickers!

My First Swim Lesson...

July 11, 2009...I took my first real swim lesson today at the YMCA. I cried when I got there, but once I calmed down, I had a great time. My instructor's name was Sebastian, and he was very nice. I got to float on my back, work on my arm strokes, kick, and jump in the pool. Ainsley took swim lessons with me.

Ainsley & me...
Floating on my back...

VIDEO...

Potty Progress: Week One...

July 9, 2009...After a week of potty training, these are the stickers I have earned...17 in all! Only 8 more and I can get a new baseball jersey. Thanks, Nana, for the awesome potty chart!!!

Fun with Friends...

July 7, 2009...Ainsley came over for a playdate today after we
went to the YMCA. I tried to get her interested in baseball... Yes, I'm in my underwear!
July 8, 2009...Cam came over for a playdate today. I haven't

seen him much lately because he went on a long trip. We
had a lot of fun together!
We cleaned our plates and were spoiled with ice cream cones!

(See Reesey on the floor behind us? I think he really wanted

an ice cream cone, too!)

First time on a slip & slide VIDEO...

Happy Fourth of July!!!

July 4, 2009...Happy Fourth of July! We did some All-American things today...pool time, baseball, sparklers, and homemade ice cream! Here are some pictures from my fun day...

Chillin' at the pool...

I love my swim vest. I can go everywhere with it!

Playing baseball with everyone. I'm the batter. Grammy

is the catcher. Grandpa is the umpire. Daddy is the pitcher.

Mommy & Reesey are the fans.

VIDEO...Here's a video of all the action!

My first time with sparklers!!!

Making ice cream with Grandpa & Daddy...

I was working hard!

Cranking with Daddy...
Decorating a flag cake with Grammy. I decided to do

my own interpretation of the American flag...

Check out our masterpiece!

VIDEO...Sparklers are even cooler in the dark!

Baseball Player...

July 3, 2009...I am obsessed with baseball!!! I love to play, and I have to get geared up in my hat, jersey, baseball socks, underwear, and "cleats." I will not play without any of these items. I like to be the pitcher...
and the batter...

I even do some stretching beforehand...

Lately...

July 1-3, 2009...I've been learning how to build with Legos (thanks, Uncle Matt) and potty training! We've been staying at home a lot, so I can work on my potty training. This is my "cheese"y grin.

July 3, 2009...

July 1, 2009...