My dog Ike had to go the vet today for x-rays because he's been limping really badly lately. I've noticed that this often coincides with the times I pretend that he's my pony. Hmmmm.... I can't imagine that one thing would have anything to do with the other, would it?

Cousins, cousins everywhere! I am so lucky to be surrounded by all my built-in playmates. My cousins Elliot and Olivia came over and hung out with me the other night while my Uncle Ryan and Aunt Heather went to a dinner at church. My Mommy had Bible Study, so my Daddy got to take care of us all by himself! He seemed to be a bit overwhelmed at first, seeing as two of us are potty-training and come dinnertime we all wanted to eat something different, but he managed well. And after dinner he didn't even mind playing "Tea Party" with me and Olivia while simultaneously watching a hunting video with Elliot. My Daddy's so talented!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day in the neighborhood....

What a great weekend!!! It was so nice outside yesterday and today, I almost ran out of time to fit everything in that I wanted to do! I got to ride my bike, take my stoller for a walk, and my Mommy took me and Roxy for a nice long trek around the block in my wagon. She got some very strange looks from people, what with having a two-year old and a one-year old in the wagon and then being pregnant beside, but we didn't care. We were actually too busy trying to keep Roxy from climbing over the edge to take too much notice. And I thought I was quick, that girl must have some monkey genes in her! (Sorry Aunt Krista, but I call them as I see them.)

My Grandma Alberda gave me the coolest new chair for summer. It fits me perfectly! Now I just need to learn a couple stanza's of "Kum-Ba-Ya" and how to make a good ol' gooey S'more and I'll be all set to hit the Great Outdoors. Thank you Grandma!

I decided to host a tea party, and word must have spread about the delightfulness of my tea and crumpets, because what started out as tea for one turned into tea for two, and the next thing I knew I was serving up the whole neighborhood! I should write down the recipe for my special brew so I don't forget it..... Anyone out there know how to spell the word "air"? (Ayr? Aire? Arrr?)

Hey Everybody! Check out my new Big Girl Underwear! I decided last night that it was time I learned how to use the potty all by myself, and so I told my Mommy I had to go, and wallah, I went! I've had a few accidents since then, but I have also used the potty nine times all on my own. Of course, Mommy knows the way to my heart is through a bowl full of M&M's, which is parked on the back of the toilet, so that helps. We'll see what happens, maybe I won't need to wear those bulky diapers anymore!

Well, my Mommy got diagnosed with tonsillitis and bronchitis today at the doctor's office, so I guess it's up to me to get some spring cleaning done. What did she ever do without me? 

Oh, the crazyness of Easter! First my Mommy wouldn't even let me play with my new finger paint because she was afraid I would mess up my new dress (doesn't she know how very careful I am to always stay inside the lines?). Then I got to go to my Grandma's house for dinner where I decided not to eat any food except for Easter chocolate from my Aunt Jo. I also fed my cousin Sammy's baby her dinner because Sammy was off sneaking an extra candy bar from her Easter basket. (Don't worry Sammy, I won't tell!) After that it was off to the big Easter egg hunt at my Aunt Cyndy's house, where I managed to find a few of the eggs all by myself, which shocked even me because being the youngest Egg Hunter in the group I was a little nervous going in. But I learned early on it's not about being the quickest. You just need to strategize, think on your feet, and when all else fails make everyone think that you're not being treated fairly, and then they'll seal off an area all for you. :)

Breakfast is so much more enjoyable when it is shared with friends, don't you agree? Bon appetit! 

Well, it looks like I'm getting shipped off to stay with my Nana and Papa for the weekend while my Mommy and Daddy go and celebrate their anniversary without me. I decided to jump the gun this time and do some packing for myself.... Blankies? Check. Pipe? Check. Mom's purse and wallet? Double Check. Now if that pesky Dexter would just get in my backpack I'd be ready to roll.

Mommy thought she was going to get away with boxing up and organizing some of my toys the other day without my consent. So I showed her, and I staged a sit-in. Needless to say, the box is still in the living room waiting for my go-ahead. Hey, wait a minute.... where'd that box go?????? Oooh, that Mommy of mine is good. 

Finally, some weather I can live with! It was such a nice day out, and my Mommy and I had lots of fun. We went to the park, drew on the driveway, and washed some rocks. I made lots of new friends at the park, but Mommy made us leave after I kept trying to steal another little boys big wheel when he wasn't looking. Hey, you snooze, you lose, right?

 

My Mommy would like to send out her most sincere gratitude to my cousin Sammy for teaching me the joys of living life with no pants on. I feel so free!!! I'm still trying to find just the right style though. I really like the high heel and onesie look, but I don't know, I'm not ready to commit to anything just yet...

 

I had soooo much fun helping my Daddy out at the farm yesterday. I got to help him bottle-feed the lambs, give corn to the chickens, and milk the cow. (Actually Mommy didn't let me near the cow, but I gave him some pointers from afar.) I even got to break in my new work boots! Now if I could just figure out a way to get some cookies for that milk I'd be all set....


 

I've started trying to remain hydrated by drinking from Ike-y's waterbowl the way that he does. My Mommy and Daddy think it's disgusting, but I actually find it quite refreshing. Next step... jumping up on and licking our guests in the face when they walk in the door. These crazy dogs have alot they can teach a girl like me! 

So my cousin Roxy came over and spent the night while my Aunt Krista was off galavanting in Chicago (not buying me anything pretty, I might add). We had so much fun together, except for when she kept trying to play with my toys, hold my Baby, or be picked up by my Mommy and Daddy. I tried to teach her the word "Mine", but for some reason I kept getting in trouble for it. Can't my Mommy and Daddy see I'm just trying to expand her vocabulary like any good big cousin would do?
 

I have recently learned that I am going to be kicked out of my crib in the next few months to make room for "Baby", so I thought I'd start trying out some new places to catch a few Zzzzzz's. I give the stairs a C-, as every time I moved I would either fall off or get carpet burn. Guess I'll keep looking...