Nick on Big Dan's Tractor

Not much to report this week. Nick's been busy playing outside in all this beautiful weather. Other than that... Here are some pictures from this week.

Nick after he took off his pjs.

Hanging out with Mommy

Cheesing for the camera

All dressed up for church like a little man

My day really picked up after lunch. Daddy went and got BIG DAN's big tractor. Woo Hoo!

New Sliding Board!!!

We had a busy week! Daddy put up my new sliding board. I can climb us the step and slide down ALL BY MYSELF!!! I love it. I also like walking the railroad ties like a balance beam.

I also helped Daddy and Peepaw put in the pipe for our drainage outside that washed away a few months ago. I was a huge help.

Our neighbor, Margaret, also let me "ride" on her 4 wheeler. Mommy isn't too sure about that.

My friend, Zach, turned 5 this week and I got to go to the science center for his party. I really liked the blocks in the playroom.

I learned a new trick this week. I can climb over the rail on my crib. Uh oh. Daddy had to put up a special "tent" so I can't get out and hurt myself.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Zach's 2nd Birthday (Go John Deere)

Woo Hoo. Today was a fun day. My friend Zach had his 2nd birthday party today. And the theme was JOHN DEERE. I was super excited about that. I started out at home with the dogs on my feet. Mom was glad I didn't decide to wear them to the party.

Zach had this really cool John Deere tractor that I drove, and drove, and drove. The only thing is... I can't drive. Daddy tried to teach me, but I either kept going in circles or kept running into things (and people).

Then came my favorite part of the party, CUP CAKES. Boy was it good. When I was finished, I was messy. I screamed until Daddy cleaned me up.

Then I went on a big tractor ride outside. Here I am with Aunt Amanda and Zach.

Afterwards, I rode the tractor again with my friend Anna Barrett. Whew, I was exhausted after my busy day.

On another note, Chris and I had our 12 week baby checkup on Thursday. The doctor put the doppler on my stomach, told me to lie back, and we immediately heard a heartbeat that was nice and strong. This baby did so much better than Nick at his 12 week checkup. The little turkey wouldn't stay still long enough for the doctor to listen (surprise, surprise). Hopefully, this is a sign that this new child will be a little calmer than Nick. Here's a picture of me at 12 weeks. I'm beginning to show and grow out of my regular clothes.

I also thought anyone who reads this would get a kick out of my Dad at age 12 when he earned his Eagle Scout award. Go BIG DAN!!

Look How Nick has Changed

I was looking at old pictures of Nick and thought it would be fun to see how much he's changed in the past year. As far as messes go, not that much has changed.

Nick in at 7 1/2 months

Nick now at 18 1/2 months

He's lost that fat face he had, but other than that, not a lot of change. Of course he is RUNNING everywhere instead of doing his army crawl.

Then

Now

We went out to dinner with Andrea and Dan Friday night then back to their house. Nick decided to climb in their flower pot. Considering all the tantrums he's been having lately, Chris and I almost thought about leaving him there with his aunt and uncle. We thought you didn't hit the terrible twos until you were two. Another incorrect parenting assumption on our part.

Nick also got to play with his "cousin" Khaki. Do you think Khaki needs to see a dental specialist?

We watched Iron Chef America on tv last night. I think Nick has some ideas of his own.

When I went to check on him last night, this is what I found. How he can sleep like this is beyond me.

Such a big boy, he even wants to brush his own teeth.