Sigh. But I still love Technology.

Folkses-

No blogging lately...because our computer AND our digital camera are both on the fritzes. But as soon as they are fixed and sent back to us, I'll be back with many posts! Now, if you're bored, just check out my girlfriend's blog. She has a pretty exciting life.

Blueberries?

Blueberries? What blueberries? I haven't seen any blueberries!

Who is THAT chick? A recent scene.

Everybody is looking at me. I know they want me to show off my talents.

"EJ, where's your Dada?"

I point at Dada.

"EJ, where's Briggie?" (NW Grandma)

I point at Briggie.

"EJ, where's G-Pa?" (NW Grandpa)

I point at G-Pa.

"EJ, where's Liebe?" (Our doggie)

I point at Liebe.

"EJ, where's your Mama?"

I look around. Who in the WORLD are they talking about? I have no clue! There's Dada, there's Briggie, there's G-Pa, there's Liebe, and there's that one chick who changes my diaper, feeds me, plays with me all day, puts me down for naps, changes my diaper again, feeds me some more, reads me stories, hugs me and kisses me and gives me baths. But who in the world is this 'Mama' person they keep talking about?

Stuck in a Box

Now that I can pretty much walk, I've been getting into some interesting fixes! Here I am after I tried climbing over this box; I got my foot stuck in the top. I thought it was funny...at first.

Ready for Take Off!

This is back in the day when I used to have to hold on to someone every time I need to walk. But no more! Mommy says I'm officially walking today... although I still prefer my speed-crawl! Today I walked almost all the way from the car into story time at the library! (But I must admit, I was holding Mommy's finger.)

NW G-parents visit!

Hey folks-
I've been busy hanging out with my NW G-parents. They are fun. Just take a look see at all the fun stuff I got to do...

I went hiking with Mama, G-pa and Briggie. It was fun. Mama got tired, so I let her carry me up the hill.














Later, I got to wrassle this antelope! Don't worry, no antelopes were hurt in the filming of this event.

Here I am reading G-pa one of my favorite stories, Good Night Moon. I don't think he'd ever read it before. He was impressed at how I can turn the pages all by myself.

All in a day's work. Here I am testing out the new shelves we built in the laundry-room-with-the-sweet-new-retro-stripe. Unfortunately, Mama wouldn't let me stay up here for very long! I think I make a pretty good shelf tester though!

We took a very windy walk...and this is me with everyone (except Dada who was at work earning some bacon).

Toofing...Again

Dudes. I'm toofing again. Which means, for those of you who don't know Babyspeak, that I'm getting two news toofs, both on the top of my mouth. Ouch. I'm in a lot of pain, and Mommy and I are both getting worn out from my screaming.

These teething tablets seem to help. But my gummies still hurt.

In other news, I signed "banana" and "hungry" for the first time this morning. I also SAID "nana" and pointed at the banana stash in the fruit bowl.

Got my HAIRs CUT!

I've been out getting my hairs cut, that's why I haven't been blogging lately. It took Mommy a L-O-N-G time to cut off all my curls...and Dada was trying to hold my head still. I was very curious about the scissors until I got some crunchy yummy cereal to distract me.

Here is a before picture.

Here is an after picture.

That's Dada holding me. Everyone I've asked so far thinks I look older. And also more like a Boy!

Mommy's Birfday

Just hanging out before going out to breakfast at Buster's 66 Coffee Shop on Route 66 for Mommy's Birfday. The food wasn't THAT great, but it was fun to throw Crunchy O's Cereal all over the floor! I also had Green Chili, straight. Yum!

Showing off on my Birfday

Here I am showing Grandpa Leland and Cousins Jacob and Noah the best way to get around!

Birfday Celebrating-Fun Day!

Finally, the day has arrived!
I'm a big kid now, but I still enjoy a ride now and then.

Here I am in my First Sugar-Daze Ever! This cake was yummy, and I know it didn't have a ton of sugar because I saw Mommy putting applesauce in it, but still, after playing with all my cousins, and eating my Very Own Piece, you can tell, I'm feeling tired.

Let me in the box! I want the box! My box!

Here I am with the contents of my Washington Gift Box. I wasn't sure what to think at first, but now I think these critters are great. I really like the froggie.

Birfday and Busy

Well, today is my Birfday. Mommy says not to worry because tomorrow we're having a celebrating-fun! I can't wait, because all my local cousins are coming. But, I still have to get through today.
A package came from Washington. Mommy said I wasn't allowed to open it until tomorrow, so I decided to work on my physique and get some pushups in.

It's my Birfday, but here's a gift for my kiddo fans out there. I call it, "Frow your Cwothes!" When you're done with your nap and you've had 'just about enuf' of your crib, start throwing things out onto the floor! Your blankie, your Nuk-Nuk, your sockies, and your clothes! I thought this trick up myself...and I'm convinced that it will keep Mommy from making me take a nap ever again!

Look at ME!

I want to thank MJ (so cute!) for my First Birthday Card Ever! That's a pretty special card! I love it. MJ, the card DOES taste good, thanks for thinking of me.

Just so MJ doesn't think I'm a lazy boy, sittin' around playing with toys all day, I asked Mommy to take a picture of me helping out.

Huggies!

I like to give huggies now. I just learned how! Here I am in one of my first hugs. Everybody seems to enjoy hugs from me. This is my Grandma Viola.

Sailin' the High Seas

It's official! Now that I'm almost One Years Old, I have my own drawer in the kitchen. Mommy hopes this will keep me out of all the other cupboards, but I did notice she moved all the bottles of soapies and stuff out from under the sink. Still, I'm excited about my new drawer. It's got cool gadgets in it. But I turn everything into drums and or drumsticks and cool stuff like that. I use my imaginatum. No baking for me! This LOOKS like a wooden stirring fork, but it's really a spear! I'm huntin' me some whale!

Here I am in my whaling ship. {Mommy says it's okay to pretend to be Captain Ahab...but I don't think she really wants me to actually sail the high seas for a living.}

Got Caught Red Handed

"But Mommy, I DO need all these Kleenex. The weightlifting is making me sweat!"

Got caught red-handed, folks. But once I pulled out one tissue, I just couldn't stop! It was awesome, dudes.

It's my Birfday!

It's my birfday in 2 weeks. I'm so excited! I am going to be one years old. For you kids, that means I am going to be one finger old. Please come to my party at 1pm. But I don't need any more toys or clothes...small gifts for my cowwege fund would be appreciatated, though.

My Cool Cousins

Here I am with my Cousins on Christmas Day. We're getting ready to call Santa and ask him howcome none of us got an X-Box.

Accomplishments Continued

Yesterday I crawled up on the Loveseat TWICE! When Mommy and Daddy found me, I was reading a magazine, comfy as you please!

I heard Mommy say something like, "When this kid starts walking for real, my life, as I know it, is over."

Recent New Accomplishments:

I can say "uh oh". It sounds like "uh errhhhh".
I also say "mmmba" which is our dog's name (Liebe).
When the phone rings, I look toward the sound and say, "Det det det".

I can sign "doggie", "more", and "all done".

My legs are finally long enough to propel my Flintstone car.

I like to bump foreheads to greet family members.

If you ask me where it is, I can find my:
book
Nuk-Nuk
telephone
doggie
Dada
Mama
Elmo

Some new foods I've tried and liked this week:
Spinach
Ground up Soy Beans
Beef Broccoli Stirfry