Friday, March 19, 2010

Hey Graham Fans! Long time since my last post! I have been busy and just when I was starting to compile my notes our computer died. Fortunately the new one arrived and I am really enjoying the new features. Our old one was SO old - like 5 years old. I just can't imagine being 5 years old - it just seems so old!


Something called Lent started awhile back. It means we go to church and eat fish on Friday. Well Mommy eats fish, Daddy cooks in the kitchen with a bunch of other guys, and I eat a few french fries, a couple bites of mac and cheese, ALWAYS dessert while running around. It seems to work well to eat, then run off, eat some more then run off, hope Mommy is ready for dessert, then run around more. There are so many kids there. I like to chase the bigger kids, but the ones my size will actually chase me back. It is a LOT of fun. Daddy's friends always come and talk to me too. Mr. Greg will carry me some. I like to go back and find Daddy in the kitchen. Mommy tries to keep up with me, but I can dodge in and out of people easier than she can. Who knew going to church could be so much fun!

Since my last update, Nanny came to visit. She brought me Valentine gifts! One thing was a broom that was just my size. I like to sweep! Mommy and Daddy went out to dinner by themselves so Nanny and I played by ourselves. I still don't get why Mommy and Daddy like to do anything without me but for some reason they do. Anyway, Nanny and I colored and played with my cars and trains. We had a good time. We played in the morning too and had more fun! Somehow when I took my nap, she must have sneaked out. I tried on her reading glasses - not sure they were me.

The next weekend Aunt Deb and her family stayed at our house while they were in town for an archery tournament. They were gone quite a bit but they still had time to play with me. If I want to be carried they all really like to carry me too particularly Sam and Kayla. Uncle Greg came over for awhile too. He likes to play with me so we had a good time up in my room.

Since we are on a streak of seeing family who do you think I saw the next weekend? Grandma! Daddy went to Kansas City to some barbeque contest with Grandpa and Uncle Brad. It was too cold for Mommy and I to be able to visit him so we visited Grandma. We went to the outlet mall, which I am not necessarily a fan of shopping but I got to walk between stores - no riding in the stroller. There was one store that had a bunch of samples so Grandma kept sneaking me pretzels. They also had these little rides on the sidewalk. I convinced Grandma to let me ride one and Mommy to let me ride another. I admit I didn't want to get off either one. I saw Grandma's purse so just knew she had more money in there. We also went in the Nike store. Mommy found some cool tennis shoes that I just had to put on. They also had basketballs in the store which I loved. We were in one store and in walks Aunt Deb so she got to walk with me and carry me around too. I walked a LONG way. We left after we ate lunch and I have to admit it wasn't long before I fell asleep! That night we went to a fish fry at Grandma's church. Who knew Grandma's church would have one too! Of course I ran around. Grammy was there too. Grandma's friends Bubsy and Ginny came to talk to us. Before we left, I got to ride with Bubsy in his wheel chair, but more fun was pushing him around. I have to say I was a good pusher. I am sure Bubsy would agree. I wasn't ready to leave but we left anyway.


Grandma switched around some toys. All of her Oliver tractors disappeared from the bookcase - I hope no one stole them! Fortunately there was still one with the toys. She had a pick-up truck and wagon in her night stand the last time I was there. I looked for it but she moved it to the other toys. She got out a toy I had not seen before - a firetruck with lights, siren, and a ladder that works. It was a lot of fun. The other new thing I discovered was this big machine that you walk on but don't go anywhere. Mommy and I just saw one in a store, but she wouldn't make it go. Overall it was a good trip, but after a couple of days away from home, I am ready to get back to my routine.

We have finally started to play outside again. The snow was basically gone so it was time to get out. When it is colder, Daddy and Mommy won't let me stay out as long. I let them know that I don't like it and do my best to get back outside. We have been to the park twice. Mommy and I were there one day and Daddy and Dakota showed up - what a nice surprise! Uncle Greg was over on another day so he, Mommy, Dakota, and I went to the park. Uncle Greg pulled the wagon and I walked behind. I was glad he brought the wagon as I wanted to ride on the way back. Mommy and I played with the kids in the neighborhood one day too. So much to do outside! We need to be out there more! I also need to be allowed to play with everything I want - the snow blower, the lawn mower or the lawn chemicals. Why is it bad to play with these things?!

Here are some pics from my activities back in March. So sorry for the delay in posting, but it is Mommy's fault.