Father's Day Painting

Mommy had planned to get my handprints done for Daddy and my grandfathers before Father's Day. That didn't happen, but it worked out great! Daddy and Papa actually painted WITH ME on Father's Day! We all had a great time and even made a painting to bring to Mommy at the hospital!

Working on Walking!

As many of you know, I have had a little trouble with walking! At 16 months, my pediatrician, Dr. Mousa, referred me for a Physical Therapy(PT) evaluation. They said my feet were turning in a little and it made walking scary for me. The physical therapist recommended Sure Step http://www.surestep.net/braces and weekly PT sessions! It has been a long process, but I finally got my braces (with pink and purple flowers), as well as somereally cool shoes called Hatchbacks http://www.hatchbacksfootwear.com/index.htm I also got some Crocs since they work great with my braces too! I started PT sessions 2 weeks ago with Miss Nikki! She is sooo much fun and has lots of toys to help me learn to walk! I am improving every day - I should be walking all by myself in no time!! Here are some pictures of me practicing!

Standing with my braces on!!

Practicing on Cookie and Papa's stairs......and in our front yard!!

Our driveway is really steep and great for strengthing my ankles

Standing at my sand table is good for me too!

I like "working" at the splashpad...

...and walking between Cookie and Papa!

Daddy's Birthday Party - TONS of pics

Mommy wanted Daddy to have an ultra-fun birthday this year, so she rented him a GIANT blow-up Slip N' Slide. We had to postone the party for a few weeks since Mommy was in the hospital, but it was worth it! We all had a great time! Check it out!

The morning of the party - having lunch with Daddy! Right after lunch, I had to take a nap! I missed the beginning of the party, but joined in the fun later in the afternoon!

Daddy is soooo excited!
He loves it!!
So does Aunt Claire!

And Cookie

Lauren wants one for her birthday!!

Cookie shows Aunt Kim how to slide!!

Even Baboo tries it out!
I finally woke up to do some partying!!

And to show of for my fan club!!

Everyone thought I would be scared, but I thought Daddy's slide was awesome!

I kept saying "WOW

Everyone joined me on the slide!

And enjoyed watching me slide into the pool (Yes, I am doing this by choice)

So I could do some swimming!

Daddy was worn out after his party

It is a good thing he finally woke up to get his present - A NEW BIKE (with a seat for me)!

I was worn out that evening, but was still up for a few readings of my new favorite book "Go Dog Go"
After this, I can't wait to see what my birthday party is like in November!!

An Afternoon at "The Creek"

Mommy's family has had property on Coldwater Creek since she was a little girl. Today, Baboo came to keep me and she was talking about how she had been at the cabin this weekend and Mommy got inspired. We rode up to "the creek" late this afternoon for a picnic and too check out the scenery. Cat LOVED it!

First, we had a picnic...

...then, explored the sandbar. I still hate the sand!!

And I wasn't sure about the water at first...

but with a little Mommy-coaxing, I decided to give it a try...

and I LOVED it!!!!

I even sat down in it!

And dumped water down the front of me!!

But, I really didn't want to leave and this is what I told Daddy...

A Thing For "HATS"

Soooooooo...Mommy has always wanted me to wear hats, but I just refuse. She has tried hats of all shapes and sizes, but I WILL NOT wear a hat! Lately though, I have decided I like hats, but not your typical hat....

A Basket Hat

A Tea Cup Hat

A Banana Hat

A Krystal Box Hat

Happy Birthday Kaylee and Daddy

This was a weekend of celebrations for me. My cousin Kaylee turned the big 2 on Friday. Her Mommy and Daddy threw a great Luau themed party for her on Saturday. Since Mommy is in the hospital again, Daddy took me. We had a great time.

Yummy Fruit

With Baboo

Hanging out with Kaylee

Daddy, can I have a kitty?

A nice place to rest

After the party I took a good long nap and then Daddy and I went to visit Mommy. It was Daddy's birthday too and we wanted to have dinner all together. I have missed Mommy a lot this time and didn't want to leave the hospital. But Daddy and I had surprises waiting when we got home to Cookie and Papa's. They had gotten Daddy a few little presents and a cake to tide him over until his real party on the 31st and Baboo lunch June 1.

A Wonderful Spring Day

Mommy and Daddy went to Toys R Us yesterday while I was at Cookie and Papa's and they got me some awesome summer toys! Today Daddy put them all together and I played outside all day! Check out the pictures of my wonderful day!

In my bounce house with my puppy!

Playing in the Bounce House

Playing in the water

And in the sand

A new pool - with an alligator tail slide

What's this??

Hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weekend too!