Don't say it.... SPRAY IT!

Tonight mommy fed me a new combination: oatmeal made with prune juice. The oatmeal makes me grow big and strong and the prune juice keeps me regular. I like oatmeal and I like prunes, but this particular combination wasn't exactly my favorite. I pride myself in eating everything that comes near my mouth, so I chowed it down... but not without protest. My new motto for when I don't like something is "don't say it... spray it!". I think I got as much of it on me and on mommy as I got in my tummy.

Neighborhood Gatherings

Last night we went over to Phil and Barb's for some poker and lasagna. It's fun to be able to just walk across the street to see our friends. The other day we were next door at the Evans' for a few games of horseshoes and it was practically a block party! Phil and Barb were there as well as our other neighbors across the street, Andy & Lindsay. Andy's got pretty colors all over his arms, but what I really like is the fuzzy stuff on his face.

Me and my good pal Joie

Daddy and I had lots of fun together on Friday while Mommy was at work. He makes me giggle! Joie and I are becoming great friends. She enjoys nuzzling and licking me - especially if I have yummy food residue on my face! I love to sink my fingers into her soft fur and grab her ears. She follows me wherever I go and she lays on the floor in my room when I'm in my crib. When I'm upset, she's upset too.

Splashing Good Times at the Green's

After the 5K we traveled to Layton to visit with my big brother Braden (and his mom and dad). My girlfriend Reagan came over too and we had a pool party. I even had a taste of my first (100% juice) popsicle! Braden gave me some more of his old toys to take home. He's such a thoughtful big bro.

A visit with the Wolfes

We stayed at G&G Wolfe's house on Friday night before the 5K. As always we felt right at home and had a great time. I like playing with Grandpa's whiskers and pulling Grandma's hair.

My First 5K

On Saturday Mommy and Daddy and I participated in the Ogden Marathon 5K and we were the first stroller to cross the finish line! Daddy says he's ready to start training for a half marathon. Mommy says she's ready to watch.

They're Grrreat!

Meet my paternal great-grandparents. GGma and GGpa Elison live in Layton. We spent the Saturday before Mother's Day helping them paint their new wheelchair ramp and planting their flower bed. After that we went to see GGma Chard at Apple Village (also in Layton). I hadn't met her before and she seemed pretty excited and happy to meet me. I'm so lucky to have THREE sweet great grandparents here in Utah!

Happy Mother's Day Mommy!

For Mother's Day I helped Daddy make mommy a nice breakfast. We wanted to serve it to her in bed, but she was already up and at 'em so we all ate together in the sun room. I also got my mommy a gift card so she can buy new clothes from the mall and I had daddy take mommy's ring to the jewelers to have my initials and birth date engraved (wouldn't want anybody to forget my birthday!).

I got to meet new relatives on Saturday and I got a surprise for being such a good boy: a new swing (along with a new bath tub, new toy for my high chair, and holder for my bath toys)! I hung out in the yard with my mommy while she "putzed" around. Daddy was sick all weekend because of a bug I brought home from daycare, so we didn't get to do anything real fun. They both promise that next weekend will be much funner! I can't wait!

I'm Sicks Months Old!

That's not a typo in the subject line. It's a homophone. And no, homophone is not a bad word. Mommy said so. I'm trying to be punny but I haven't had any real sleep in 48 hours so it's hard to say if it's working or not. What do you think? Am I witty or just plain delusional?

I really am six months old today and I also have my first cold - if you look closely you can see slimy, green little monsters crawling out of my nose - and I'm also teething. Despite all that I've still been pretty cheerful during the day. I save the drama for night time. Daddy is out of town so Mommy and I have been spending lots of quality time cuddled close together in the wee hours. This is the stuff memories are made of!

Little Monsters

On Monday I started going to a fun place in Hyrum called Little Monsters Day Care. Ms. Natalie looks forward to having me there on Mondays and Wednesdays. We play all day (with breaks for eating and napping, of course) and I'm fascinated by the other kids. They love making funny faces at me and showing me the finer points of the various toys and books. I know that Mommy misses having me with her at work so I'm still joining her there on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Daddy misses me too, so he gets me to himself when he's home on Fridays. Some babies think it's pretty tough to be so popular, but I must say I'm pretty good at spreading the wealth of my affection.

Chicago - Day 8: Departure

Our wonderful visit came to a close on Friday. We stopped to visit Great Gram one more time, then went to lunch with Nana and Papa, then headed to the airport. I saw lots more new faces and enjoyed our long wait in the check-in line and our long wait at the gate. We finally boarded the plane (which was 35 minutes late) and left the gate, and drove around on the tarmac for about an hour before returning to the gate due to thunderstorms. We sat at the gate and awhile and then they kicked us all off the plane for about 45 minutes. We got back on the plane only to find out we couldn't leave yet because the storms were still hanging around. We finally got into the air a little after 10 pm - SIX HOURS later than our original departure time. I was incredibly good and didn't cry for more than 30 seconds total. I was awake for the entire 6-hour delay but slept for most of the flight. I was wide awake again to enjoy the action at the SLC airport (see picture of me waiting for the parking lot shuttle) but went to back sleep in the car. We got home to Hyrum at 2 am. I was as happy to see my crib as Mommy and Daddy were to see their bed!

Chicago - Day 7

And on the seventh day, we rested. Visits from a couple different relatives were canceled due to illness and work schedules, so we had a "free day" to just relax and eat carrots.