Cookie Exchange Party

Thursday night Mommy was desperately trying to finish 4 dozen cookies for Aunt Chiann’s cookie exchange. Mommy made chocolate clusters which while very delicious, do not require baking so she was afraid that she might be disqualified at the exchange. When we showed up I half-expected all of the Mommies to be lined up in front of Aunt Chiann waiting for their grades and to see who would be sent home for poor cookie-making. I never saw any of that because I went downstairs to play with Luke, Donnie, Lauren, Tyler, Maylen, and other kids and none of us heard any Ramsay-like screaming so perhaps things went well. As always I had a good time with my friends and we left with lots of cookies for Daddy….as if he needs anymore.

The neighborhood is starting to look very nice these days with most of our neighbors having colorful lights outside. Daddy is proud of the colorful lights we have out front and has been teaching me about the differences between standard illumination and the LED lights at our house. The technical differences are rather confusing but the colors are really cool.

Happy Birthday Mommy

Aunt Lori took Mommy and I out to lunch for her 33rd birthday! I drank some of Mom's iced tea. Yummy!

“Being sober on a bus is, like, totally different than being drunk on a bus” – Ozzy Osbourne

Happy Birthday, Mommy. You share a special day with the prince of darkness so Daddy and I figured that a nice meaningful quote from him would add life to your day.

You were born a long time ago – in the 1970s. I bet a lot has changed since then. After all, in the 70s the economy was bad…okay, bad example. But back then there were times when gas was really expensive and hard to find…Hmmm, I guess kind of like much of this year. Back then you didn’t have cool TV shows like Sesame Street and 60 Minutes…oops, you did. Back then there was this phenomenal swimmer who won 7 gold medals and surely nobody could ever beat that record….Shoot!, forgot about that Phelps guy. I guess there were also some issues in the Middle East back then too.

I guess really nothing has changed Mommy – sorry. Hope you have a nice birthday anyway – Daddy and I love you very much.

A Time to be Thankful

Sitting with Aunt Helen and then sitting with Grandma and Grandpa for an after dinner drink.

Ready to eat turkey sitting next to Great Grandma Sophie.

Cleaning up the dishes with Aunt Lori.

I got several big bites of chocolate cake from Uncle Dan. Thanks for sharing!

I am thankful that I will be able to see lots of family on Thanksgiving.

I am thankful Mommy and Daddy moved me to a toddler bed because it is easier for me to get out and sleep with them.

I am thankful that Daddy and I will watch our beloved Cowboys together on turkey day.

Daddy and I will be thankful if Jessica Simpson doesn’t show up to cheer Tony Romo on.

I am thankful that the President pardons one lucky turkey each year.

I am thankful that he didn’t pardon our turkey.

I am thankful that Sesame Street exists because it can keep me occupied for a long time.

Mommy and Daddy are thankful that Sesame Street exists for the same reason.

I am thankful this year I was able to watch my first Olympics, Presidential election, and stock market crash.

I am thankful I have a Daddy who teaches me my ABCs, reads to me, consoles me in the middle of the night when I cry, feeds me, plays with me, and takes me to see my friends.

I will be thankful if Mommy doesn’t beat the crap out of Daddy for writing that last sentence.

Home Alone

Mommy and Daddy went away for the first time without me, to Las Vegas. They saw a show at the Bellagio, one of Terry Benedict’s casinos, did some shopping, ate a lot, and also did some gambling. I am not sure how they did at the gambling part but when they got back Daddy told me that he hoped that I liked my shoes because I will be wearing them until I am 7 years old.

During their weekend away, Aunt Lori came over to watch me and Grandma and Grandpa helped as well. Aunt Lori kept me very busy running to different places and meeting different people. I had a lot of fun with Aunt Lori – she took very good care of me.

Toddler Bed

Mommy and Daddy recently converted my crib to a toddler bed. They really didn’t want to move me to the toddler bed but I didn’t like my crib anymore so it was necessary that we reach some sort of agreement. In this case, they agreed to set up the toddler bed and I agreed not to get so angry that I would either jump out of the crib or vomit on cue. With my new bed at least now I won’t damage my beautiful face and 175 IQ.

Mommy just posted some pictures of Music class from a few days ago. Please scroll down to see the "Music Class" entry. (It is below the pumpkin patch pictures).

Halloween 2008 - The White Tiger

Early in the day I went to a party at my friend Tyler’s house. We all dressed up in our costumes and played together. You can see Kennedy (dressed as Princess Leia) and I below.

My first real night of trick-or-treating was a great success. Aunt Lori and Grandma came with us as we went panhandling for candy to 7 or 8 houses in our neighborhood. Everybody was so impressed with my white tiger costume and I got lots of candy!

I saw many kids dressed up as all kinds of things. Even some of the adults were dressed up. Two adults in particular were dressed in full costumes, faces painted as well. I believe one of the men said that he was a Sith Lord and he waved a really cool lightsabre. I asked Daddy what a Sith Lord is and he told me that it is a mentally disturbed middle-aged man who doesn’t talk to girls without providing a major credit card.

Hope everyone had a happy Halloween.