Kickball

Mom had her last kickball game tonight, so I decided I should go along to cheer her on.

My favorite restaurant, Bar Abilene (duh), is the sponsor of the team & I really wanted a matching uniform.  But, mom said they didn't come in my size.  Thankfully she decided to try & be 'crafty' & made me my own special shirt so I could feel like part of the team.

I must be the best cheerleader...because they won!  

(from what Mom tells me, that hasn't happened before - you're welcome Mom)

Block Party

Tonight was National Night Out and there was a block party on our street.  It was fun to meet some of the neighbors and especially fun to see my new across-the-street neighbor, Audrey.  She just a little baby right now (only 5 months old), but I can tell we'll be great friends.

I spent some time showing my car off to the neighbors.  It was hard work & I obviously broke a sweat.

My favorite part of the night was hanging with my favorite neighbors, the Topps.  They've known me since I was a tiny baby & I think they are super fun.  Maybe someday they will have a friend for me to play with...hint hint. :)

We didn't party for too long, it was way too hot for that.  Can you tell I was a little warm from my red cheeks?? 

Fountains

Mom & I went to the zoo on Friday with my friend Addy & her Mom.  I was FINALLY big enough to play in the fountains.

It was such a hot day, so crawling around in the water & chasing the fountains was very refreshing.  

My favorite part was getting super close to when the water went away...then running away when it sprayed out!

I can't wait until I've mastered walking & running.  I bet the fountains will be even better then!  

Backyard

After spending a fun day with Oma, I was expecting a low-key night at home.  But I was wrong!  After dinner, Mom & Dad thought it would be fun to play with my fort in the backyard.  

 

It is so cool.  It has a slide & a door & I can climb on it!

It took me awhile to realize that it is much easier to go down the slide than climb up it.  And it's way more fun.

I love nice summer nights playing in the backyard!

Twins

I went to my 2nd Minnesota Twins baseball game today, and this time, our seats were SO good!  We went with Henry & his parents and sat in the Legends Club.  Look!

I let Henry borrow my Twins hat for the game because I dont like to keep it on my head.  He decided it would look better sideways...I didn't have the heart to tell him that he looked kind of goofy. 

It was a fun game, even though the Twins lost.  Daddy even showed me how to keep score.  Too bad I can't read yet...but someday, I'm sure it will come in handy.

Mom, Dad & I had such a fun Sunday at the ballpark!  I can't wait to go back again soon!

I'm Back!

Hi friends!  I'm sorry I haven't updated for a long time, but blogging is HARD work!  Summer is busy & I've had to spend my spare time practicing some of my new skills.  But, don't worry...I'm here to stay :)

Here are some of the fun things I've done over the last 2 months (and some of the skills I've mastered!):

I turned 9 months

& 10 months old

Went to my First Twins Game

Visited Grandma & Grandpa Hurst in Hayward, WI

Took my first Boat Ride

Swam in the Lake with Mom & Dad

Celebrated my First 4th of July

Spent Lots of Time in the Pool!

Went to the Zoo (again!)

Started Taking "Big Girl" Baths

Mastered Signing "Milk"

AND

Started Walking with my Stroller

Summer isn't over yet...I'm sure there will be more fun things to share soon!

Snacktime

This week I mastered crawling!  Life is so much more amazing when you can move on your own.  This morning I was getting a little hungry, so I decided to crawl over to the cabinet and see what I could have for a snack.

First, I checked out the Puffs...but them remembered that I think they are gross.

Next, I thought maybe I was in the mood for a bottle of formula, but I couldn't figure out how to open the bin.

Finally, I remembered that we went to the store this week & got apples.  They are one of my favorite foods, so I thought they would make a great snack.

Mom put a little cinnamon on the apples today.  They were so yummy!!  I wonder where I will crawl to tomorrow?? 

Clean

Who needs a bathtub

When you have Penny

To help you clean up??

Cabin

This weekend Mom, Dad & I took our first trip this year to Oma & Grandpa's cabin!  I've only been there on other time when I was itty bitty, so I don't remember much of it.  But I can tell you this...it's such a fun place!

I rode in my 'Big Girl' car seat in Daddy's car on the way there.  It is so comfy & I also had my Monkeys to keep me company.

We got there pretty late on Friday & I had to get ready for bed right away.  Though I did have a few spare moment to practice my crawling skills.  I still only go backwards.

Saturday was full of fun.  I decided I would celebrate the fabulous time I was having by showing of something new...clapping!

That afternoon, Oma & Daddy went to lunch, so Grandpa & Mommy thought we should go outside for a walk.  I was so excited when i saw that I didn't have to ride in a stroller, but in a wagon instead!  Grandpa said he bought it a few years ago just waiting for a moment like this...

I loved the wagon!  Even though it's May and was pretty hot last week (in the 80s!) it was very cold outside.  Grandpa was nice enough to let me borrow a hat.  Of course it was Hunter Orange...we were in Wisconsin after all!

Saturday night was bath night, but Mom & Dad didn't bring my duck tub.  I thought maybe they wanted me to be smelly...until Oma showed me that her sink made a perfect tub!

I loved splashing in the bubble & playing with the water from the faucet.

Almost as much as I loved the hairdo that Oma gave me after I was done!

I had such a fun time at the cabin in Cumberland.  I'm so excited to go back again & see what else there is to do!