Sunday, August 31, 2008

Getting into Mischief...

Below you will find some pictures of my latest mischievous (but oh so cute) adventures. In addition to what you see below, this week:

1. I took Mommy's left over Wendy's chocolate milkshake out of the trash can and tried to flush it down the toilet... There is still chocolate on the seat.

2. I opened the refrigerator, took out the pitcher of pink lemonade, and poured it on the carpet.

3. I stood outside the kitchen pouting because Mom would not let me crawl around on the vomit-covered floor (Well, it wasn't really vomit, but it smelled like it. A pipe under the sink burst and whatever had gone down the garbage disposal in the past who-knows-how-long came out all over the floor.)

But each time I had no idea I was doing something wrong, so when Mommy came running I was just gleaming with pride! She could not help but smile.



Who wants to join me?




Let me get this ready for everyone...




Let me get that cup for you...




I found these in Mom's suitcase. Are they toys?
(Sorry Dan... I had to post it!)




OOOOO! I am not supposed to be in this cabinet, am I?



Look, Daddy! You can take me as your carry-on!

Mt. Sterling - Home, Sweet Home!

For Mommy's 10-year class reunion, we got to go home to Mt. Sterling, Kentucky! This was a huge deal for Mommy. Since MaMaw and PaPaw moved away when she graduated from high school, she very rarely gets to go back to where she grew up. She LOVED every second of her weekend. She ate country food until she could not fit another spoonful, saw most of her graduating class (none of whom she had seen in ten years), and went to the church she attended as a child (at the end of which our family had to form a receiving line to talk with everyone!). It was a weekend she will never forget. Daddy and I had a good time, too! Dad enjoyed having cable (a luxury we have been without for the past month), and I had a blast playing with all my family members!




Not only is Gran-Gran the world's greatest cook, she also knows all the best ways to spoil her grandchildren. I love to be outside, so she sat in the garage and let me play with her toy truck!

Will I ever be as big and strong as my cousins Trevor and Alex???

Thanks for the hug cousin Cole! Aunt Debbie. I'm ready to let go now!


What, Mom? Lindsey and I are just helping deflate the air mattress.



For PaPaw's birthday we went out to one of the country's finest eating establishments - Cracker Barrel! I loved my chicken and dumplings, collared greens, mac-n-cheese, and carrots. PaPaw's sisters joined us and it was sooooo good to see them! They always keep everybody laughing. You can see Aunt Bessie Jean and Aunt Brenda next to Daddy, but Aunt Maxine, Aunt Gayle, and Gran-Gran are hiding from the camera (bad angle choice by the waitress...ugh!). Mom was trying to get me to look at the camera, but looking at her pointing her finger was more fun.




After church on Sunday, Mom insisted on a photo shoot of the family! I was a pretty good boy for it all!




I thought it was really funny how Mommy would just look straight ahead and smile without moving. I had more fun laughing at her than looking at the camera.



Here is my amazing Gran-Gran! She is definitely one of sweetest people on this earth.



Three generations of mommies!










Class Reunion Weekend

Check out my mom's cool black jean shorts and Fudrucker's t-shirt! Whitney sent this picture out after the reunion. Mom is not sure what year it is, but she's guessing 9th grade or so. Mom will post the reunion pictures whenever she receives them. She did not take her camera (what???) so she has to wait on the professional ones to arrive. Below is one MaMaw took right before Mom and Dad left for the party. Doesn't Dad look excited?




Serious and Sexy


Here is Dad right before he shaved his beard. He kept it for about two weeks, and then Mom requested he shave it off for her 10-year class reunion. Surprisingly, she had grown a bit attached to the new look. She said he looked like a sexy model; hence, here is his serious and sexy model pose. I did my best to match the look, minus the beard.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

BIG NEWS!

I'm walking!!!! Today, September 27th, 2008, 10 days before my 1st birthday, at 4:00ish PM, I was with my parents at the townhouse we are in the process of buying. As my parents were ignoring me and talking, I walked across the room! They noticed, and Mom started screaming. I then proceeded to really show off by walking all around the living room, dining room, and kitchen before I fell down! I have been doing it off and on ever since. If Mom or Dad is around, I try to take their fingers still, but if I am by myself, I just walk! YIPEEE! Mom's back might survive afterall.

Monday, August 25, 2008

A note from Mom

Every time I put Brendan down for a nap or for the night, I sing to him. I have always known that I do not have a nice voice, but for the past 11 months Brendan has appeared to really like it... Well, A few nights ago I was singing him to sleep and all of the sudden he took his pacifier out of his mouth and stuck it in mine!!!! Can you believe that??? I guess he is trying to tell me something!!

Monday, August 18, 2008

We miss our SLC friends!

OOOOOO!!! This is my new favorite facial expression. I only give it when I am super happy; therefore, I gave it A LOT while I was in SLC!

Don't we look like we are having SOOOO much fun?!?!?!




Okay, listen Thomas. You need to keep your hands inside the car at all times, and hold on tightly. I am new at this whole driving thing.


You better not let go of me!!!



Awwww, thanks Jackson!




The Beta boys.. Aren't they cute dads?



The Beta women



Kelly - the glowing new mom!




Hey, let me see that baby, Kelly.




Listen, Elle and I know you parents like to take our picture each time we come to visit, but this paparazzi stuff is just getting out of control. Can't two people play in peace?



Come on Ty and Wendy! Let's go for a walk!




Cade, get off your mom's lap and come play with me! Take my hand and I will help you.











Saturday, August 16, 2008

Family pictures from SLC trip

Here I am with all of my Richards cousins. I had so much fun playing with them! Mom and Dad loved it, too, because they provided free babysitting!

I had so much fun playing in the sand at Bear Lake! The sand is like clay!


Daddy helped all the kids dig this cool mote! The mound was supposed to turn into a castle, but we had too much fun running over it (or crawling, in my case), so we left it a big mound. It provided endless fun for two full days. We did not leave until a storm came in and forced us out.


On our first night at Bear Lake all the adults went out for a late night boat ride/skiing session. It started to rain on the way back and the girls struggled to take cover and stay warm. Mom had a blast! She misses her sister-in-laws sooooo much!


Here's Dad strutting his stuff on the wake skate. He is quite impressive! He has a really cool trick he does while skiing, too, but Mom's camera was not quick enough to catch it. I hope he will teach Mom and me how to do this someday!





Dad wanted me to say this is him, but actually it is Uncle Andrew. Andrew is the king of wakeboarding. He does trick after trick and makes it look so easy!




Before we left SLC, Dad felt it was time for my first golf lesson. We are currently working on proper hand placement.







Big Boy Moves

Helping Mom with the dishes

Getting my yogurt out for a snack


What? Don't you read this many books at once?



Thursday, August 14, 2008

My first kiss!!!

WHOA BABY!
I went to the SLC zoo with my friend Sophie. She asked me to go on the train ride with her. I had no idea it would lead to this!

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Teething?

We just got home from a fabulous 10-day vacation to Salt Lake City, Utah! I was an incredibly well-behaved little man the entire time. While there, I improved my walking skills (I just barely hold onto one of your fingers now) and did some serious teething... Check out the pictures below. I had SOMETHING in my mouth at all times. The domino was my favorite. Mom has 252 pictures from our trip... she will add a few more (not all, don't worry) over the next few days.


Here I am visiting my new friend Mason. Daddy gave me a bite of his milkshake and I decided to keep the spoon. I looked pretty funny walking around with this big handle hanging out of my mouth, but it felt great to my gums!

What? Are you jealous because you don't have a domino, too? I kept this domino in my mouth nearly all day long. I would spit it out when I wanted to eat something and then immediately put it back when I was finished. If someone managed to take it away from me, I would find the domino box and get a replacement. In this picture, I have a backup domino in my hands.

This was probably the funniest of my choices. It is an air hockey puck! My cousins were babysitting me in the game room of my grandparents' cabin. They came downstairs, told my mom I was doing something hilarious, and asked her for her camera. They came back with this snapshot.