My Brother is part Terradactyl

He doesn't say much, except when he is hungry. AND every now and then he will let out the screechy yelp, but he is okay and sometimes even asleep. The first time it happened it really scared us all, but then Uncle Marc said Ryan sounded like a Terradactyl. I think this is great, because I love dinosaurs.

I'm the BIG SISTER!!!

Well, my little brother was born. He is cute, talks funny and sometimes hurts my ears when he cries. I like him though. He sleeps and eats a lot and says "I love you" with his eyes.

When he was first born, Daddy brought him to me in a funny blue suit and hat. I thought it was hysterical and said, "Daddy...you are so silly, you're not a doctor!" Reina is going to send pictures of that to mommy soon. Oh, I fogot to mention...Ryan is good looking, like me. When Daddy showed him to me with the funny suit on I told him that Ryan was "handsomeable."

I've also been brushing up on breastfeeding information. I have been reading Mom's big book about it aloud. It also has good stories about "sharks" and "children."

TICKLE-FIRE!

This is a little game I play with my dad. Here is how it works...I tell him, "Tickle-Fire" and he chases me all around the house and tickles me until I laugh the hardest from my belly and make snorty, pig noises. My dad is the funniest guy I know!

Peace, Love and Organic Things

Mom and I love the farmer's market...it is full of fun. They have music, face painting, dogs and gobs of fresh veggies. Mom usually has to remind me of the "no sampling without buying" rule. When I see cherry tomatoes, I sometimes loose control and can't help myself. It's only okay if you are offered a sample...like the time dad tried goat cheese. He didn't like it and said, "Pooie" and spit it out.
This week I picked out some orange snapdragons. Some people told me they matched my hair. Here is a picture of me dancing around to a violin with the flowers. We also heard a tuba, trumpet and guitar. Instead of painting my face, the nice lady painted my arm with a big silver shark. I like sharks. We bought honey, tomatoes (of course) and also saw a fluffy thing. Mom said it was a Pomeranian dog, but I told her it was a chinchilla cat. I know all about cats because I have uncle Marc's old kitty cat book and like to read it a lot.

Funny Things

If you know my family (especially Mom), you won't think a thing of the fact that I insisted on wearing only undies and a raincoat to ride my bike today.

Anyway, mom wanted to remember this and a few other things because she says baby Ryan makes her forget things. I also hid her jump drive a few weeks ago (where she keeps a list of extra funny things I do and say). We are still looking for it, so Mom here are a few funny things from this week:
-I have been calling you and Dad "Sweet Cheeks" and "Kids"
-I told you, "Don't worry, I've got it under control!"
-I brought all my instruments to your bedroom at 5:30 am...so you, Dad and I could play music and sing. Daddy played the "carmonica" with his eyes closed.
-I have been putting on two sets of panties, because I can't decided...Little Mermaid or Dora.
-I tried to give a hurt goose my silky, cuz, "It make her feel much better."
-I've been insisting on lots of "grouf hugs"
-I say "Bless you to me!" when I sneeze

Infield Fly Guy Wanna Be...

Dad took me and Mom to the baseball game tonight. I haven't been since last year. I jumped right in with clapping and a lot of "wooo hoooing." When the plays were slow, I talked to the nice old people behind me and kept them laughing. I also told the guy hitting the ball, "C'mon guy, you can do it!" I keep telling Dad, "I love to go to baseball with you!" I think we will go again next week.

I like to wear headphones and listen to the game, just like Daddy.

"Jesus is Alive!...

...and so am I!" And the Easter Bunny came today at my house and at Grams and Pa's house too. We ate ham, which I love. And while Mom and Grams were getting the food, I put ham on everyone's plate. I also made sure everyone ate their ham and asked if they needed more during dinner. It is so cold at our house today we had to hunt eggs inside (and mom helped and forgot to take pictures). I like Easter!

BTW...My mom is not 25 years old. I asked her today.

Dying eggs is fun, even though you get kinda messy. The next pictures are of me playing with cascarones (confetti eggs). My Reina brought me some from Texas a few weeks ago. They were an Easter tradition at my mom's house when she was a kid. Notice the look of terror on my dad's face...I nearly gave everyone a concussion when I smashed them. We are going to save our Easter cascarones for a warm day.

I Like to Share

While mom was getting dressed this morning, I shared my Nature Harvest cereal with my dog Bandit. It's my favorite kind, with dried strawberries and blueberries. He "was so hungry," I went to the pantry and gave him whatever was left in the box. I put it right in his bowl and he ate it up fast, even without milk. Mom looked surprised, but I told her that Bandit thought it was "fantastic." He sure has had to go outside a lot since then.

What's a Baby Shower?

What's baby shower? This is confusing to me because there are A) neither babies nor B) people taking showers. I know because I have asked. Maybe it is sort of like the Taco Party at Jose's? You get tacos, but certainly no birthday cake, candles or balloons. Believe me, I have asked about that too.

BTW...I told Mom today that Ryan is going to be born in 3 minutes and we are going to play with him and change his diapers. I want her to be ready for the new baby.

A few things...

I wanted to write down funny things I have said this week, so Mommy doesn't forget...

-Chinchillas are afraid of snakes!

-Mom, don't say "No" that isn't very nice. You say, "Yes Maam!"
-I can't use the potty now, I'm too dizzy.
-I just need to take a little break, okay?
-Would you look at that!?!
-Mom, don't say, "Just a minute." That is a bad choice.
-Daddy, You're gonna be the BIG BRODER!!!!

Farm Livin' is the Life for Me!

Mom and Dad had a work trip, so I stayed at the Farm with Reina and Papa. I had so much fun that I didn't want to leave! We did a lot of "fantastic" stuff and watched Snow White and the 7 Horses (I think that is what it is called?).

You gotta say, "Yee Haw!" when you wear Papa's cowboy hat!

Me and Papa on a walk-about.

My friends, Will and Cordell. They are pretty tough boys, but I try to keep up.

The new farm kittens, Target and Tigger. Gracie (the Great Dane) licks her chops when she sees them.

Reina takes me on the big 4-wheeler, but Cordell has a little one of his own. Hold on!

I went to the creek a couple times a day to throw rocks in. I told Reina we couldn't leave yet because we still have more rocks!!

Thanks for taking good care of me Reina and Papa! I love you so much and can't wait to visit again (without Mom and Dad)!

Don't say STUPID...

It's not very nice. The only way you can say that word is by telling people..."Don't say Stupid, it's not very nice!"

Another Big Girl Thing

Since I've been 3, I've been waiting for a spot in the big girl gymnastics class. Today was my first day. Mom took me, but when we were all lined up Ms. Audrey told her that moms don't have to go anymore. So, Mom went upstairs and watched me from the big windows. I waived at her a lot so she wouldn't feel sad. Later she told Dad she almost cried. Moms are are weird sometimes. Anyway, it was "fantastic!" I was a little distracted because the big girls were practicing on the other side of the gym. They are fast and flip flop all over the place. My new class is fun and the good news is...you still get lots of stamps at the end.

!Asilacinto!

Sometimes mom and I say spanish words together. I also like making up my own spanish words. This morning I told mom, "Asilacinto!"... (with all the enthusiam of an old-school Argentine butcher, hands raised and in a big voice). I'm pretty sure it is a salutaion. "Ochomigo" and "Hastalaplenta" are other good words I made up.

Sharks and Starfish, Oh my!

Today Daddy took a break from work and we went to the big Aquarium in Oklahoma. It was "amazing!" We saw real sharks and starfish. They are my favorites! They had every kind of water animal, even a turtle bigger than me! Here are a few pictues:

I kept impersonating a fish with funny gills, but just when Mom would start to take a picture, I'd say..."Okay, Cheese!" and forgot the fish face.

Here is Dad and me looking at a very little tan shark. I told him it looked like a burrito.

Here are Marlon and Nemo!

Here's Brucey! His tummy anyway. We walked through this big tunnel to see the sharks and it was kind of dark...maybe their naptime. They swam right over us, but I wasn't scared. It was my favorite exhibit!

Here are some tickley squishy things.

Here I am touching a real starfish. It was soft. I didn't want to touch the stingray though, just look.

A New Brother

Well, the Dr. said there is a baby boy in Mom's tummy. I wanted a sister, but I think I'll like him. Dad says,"It will balance out our house, because sometimes girls can be a little sassy." I already have 2 brothers though. Let me tell you about them...

My doggy brother, Bandit Trouble:

He is black and has pretty ears that I like to pet. He sometimes hides from me because he knows he can't be mean if I accidently try to ride him or wrap my silky around his head like a pirate. Sometimes we take him to doggy school to play with his friends. He loves it! When we pick him up, he is so tired and hungry I usually tell mom he wants a taco. He thinks he is part cat because he likes to wrestle with Jenks and eat cat food.

My kitty brother, Jenkins Edward (Jenks):
He is lazy and lets me pet him all the time. He's a snuggler, like me, so that is how I know we are related. Some nights he sleeps at the end of my bed. I like to talk baby talk to him and put "lips" (chap-stick) on him, even though mom says he has germs. He has a "licky spot" and when you pet him on his back, he licks real fast. It's funny! Mom says that when we are gone, she think Jenks drinks martinis and tries to sell Bandit on Ebay.

I wonder what the new brother will be like? I have seen pictures of him, but he doesn't look much like a baby!

At night...

When my Daddy was little, each night he would get a kiss, hug and a scream (because the hug would be so big he would scream). Now each night I give Dad a hug, kiss and a noogie. It's good times!

Fun to tell people

I have a baby in my tummy and a trampoline at my house. I have been telling friends, family and strangers that all week. They seem excited.

I'm the Birthday Girl!

I had my jumpin' party today and had a big time! It was bad weather outside, but most of my sweet friends and family came anyway. We played for a long time, then had cake and presents. I picked my cake this year...Lermaid (Little Mermaid) and it was oh so tasty. Mom took too many fun pictures to post, but here are some.

If you came to my party....Thanks, I love you!

An Apple a Day....

....still means that you that you have to have a check up each year. Here I am with my great doctor. He has taken good care of me since I was 2 weeks old and is so funny! He knows my uncle Marc too...they went to Mexico together to help people. I'm not so fond of that "lady" that comes in after and stabs me in leg....Ouch! Remind me to call the CDC (when I can dial) and tell them thanks for all the shots!

Here are my 3-year stats: 32 lbs & 30.5 inches