Week 48 & 49... Sleep Over!
March 16 - March 29, 2009

I had such a good time these two weeks. I am making all sorts of great friends! Wednesday I went to play with Nicole Bennet and Tyson Long. Tyson is about five months younger than I am, but we are the same size. He's a big guy! We had lots of fun just playing on the floor. While I was there, Mommy thought it was so cute that I stood and signed "more" when I was wanting more banana! I also started saying "boh" for boat.

I'm really getting a ton of teeth! I got my third upper tooth on Thursday!

Friday was a good day because I had a sleep over! My friend Devon brought his parents all the way from Alabama to spend the night with me! I was already asleep when they got here, but I got to see them first thing Saturday morning.


Here we are with Devon's mom, Sara. Mom says that she used to have sleep-overs with Sara and now I'll get to carry on the tradition.
Saturday was a great day! After we ate breakfast, we went to the park. Devon and I did all sorts of things like swinging, sliding, and riding funny animal toys.

After we went to the park, Mom wanted to take Devon's Mom and Dad to some neat places in Knoxville. First we went to World's Fair Park. They've made it look real nice in the last several years, and there is a huge globe you can go up into and look over the whole city. Mom had never gone into it, and Daddy suggested we check it out. It was really neat! There was a great view of all of Knoxville.

After we saw that, we went to McKay's; it's a huge used book store that Mommy likes. Finally, we went to the ALDI market and bought some things to make dinner and for Mommy and Sara's movie night.


Daddy and Kyle were going to go to see a concert, but they decided they were too tired. Wow! They are getting old! I'd never be too tired for something like that. They crashed Mommy and Sara's movie night and picked a boy movie! They were not happy! Atleast they had good snacks, Mommy said.

Devon and I played a long time, and we had a great time!

Sunday, after the meeting, we ate Buddy's Bar-b-que, and unfortunately it was time for Devon to leave. I did learn several new things on Sunday though; I stood up all by myself! I didn't have any help. I also signed milk and diaper.Monday, I started trying to imitate everything that anyone says. I'm going to get this talking thing down soon! I also got my fourth upper tooth!

The next weekend I took my first step! It was tiny, but Mom and Dad were so proud!

Weeks 46 & 47... Girls, Girls, Girls
March 2 - March 15, 2009

We are going to be having so many visitors; I'm always happy for people to come visit me, especially when they bring little kids that I can play with!


Mommy and Daddy have been going to the dentist a lot lately, and we had to go to Greeneville again this week so that Daddy could have a cavity filled. That means that I get to go visit with Grandma and Papaw. Papaw has lots of airplanes, and he always lets me play with them. Mommy can't believe it though, because he lets me do such dangerous things with them, and I don't get into trouble. Mommy says she guesses that's what grandparents are for anyways.



Scott, Amanda, Abby, and Ava came to visit over the weekend. They got to our house after I had already fallen asleep Friday night, so I had to wait until Saturday to see them! When we got up, I got to play with Ava and Abby! They fed me cheerios. We went out in service in the morning, and in the afternoon we played while Daddy and Scott watched us and Mommy and Amanda went out for a little while.

After they got back, Daddy and Scott left, and we went to the outlets in Sevierville. Abby, Ava, and I got sick of being there after not long, and so did Mommy and Amanda! We left to go eat supper with Daddy and Scott after going to only 3 stores. On our way to meet them, Amanda stopped to get a kids meal for the girls. The girls were nice enough to share a chicken nugget and french fry with me. They were my first!

Sunday, we went to the meeting, and I got to play with the girls just a little while longer before they had to go home. I also got my first upper tooth today!
My favorite bedtime snack is popcorn! I just love when Mommy makes it. I always raid the bowl first.
Daddy and I always have a good time taking a nap together. I just love naps anyways!Well Mommy decided she couldn't leave me for a second while I'm in my high chair! It attaches to our dinner table; Mommy had gone into the laundry room after giving me a snack, and when she came back, this is how she found me!

I learned how to sign "More" this week. I think I'll like signing; it's fun. I also got my second upper tooth!

The last weekend, Nana and Papa came to visit! I stayed awake extra late, so that I could see them when they got here Friday. Friday night, Mommy and Daddy went out to a concert, and I got to stay at my house with Nana and Papa. We had such a good time!

Saturday we were lazy! We lounged around the house a lot, and Saturday night, we had dinner at home, but then we got to make fondu for dessert! It was so good, and my favorite was the lady fingers. They were yummy.

Sunday, we went to the meeting. This little girl comes to my meeting, and we were born on the same exact day! Wouldn't it be fun if we grew up and got married, since we both have the same birthday!

Weeks 44 & 45... Measles, Rubella, or Allergic Reactions
February 16 - March 1, 2009

Monday, Daddy was off work. Mommy and Daddy met with a Real estate agent and put our house up for sale; we are going to move to Greeneville to help Papaw with the farm. They really want me to grow up to learn to be responsible and know how to work hard; also, they want me to have a big yard to play in, and Daddy says we'll get a puppy after we move there too.

Mommy read me a story that afternoon, and I started pointing to things in the book.

Tuesday, we went to Grandma and Papaw's. Mommy had a dentist appointment at her old dentist, so Grandma kept me while she went. Mommy told me she didn't have any cavities. I don't know what those are, but she was pretty happy not to have any. It came a really bad storm that afternoon, and Great-Nana really didn't want us to drive home; Mommy wanted to get home very badly though, and we headed home anyways. The storm only lasted about 2 minutes and turned out to be not bad at all. We pretty much had blue skies the whole way home!

On Wednesday, Mommy took me to the doctor because I had a real funny spot on top of my head. It started out looking like pimples, but it turned out to be a cold sore that I got from Daddy. I had to be on antibiotics and antivirals, as well as a couple of topical creams.

Thursday, I said duck for the first time! Well, I say it like "duh", but I know that's my rubber ducky. Also, on Saturday, I started shaking my head no to things. Mommy thinks it's so cute, but Daddy doesn't like it very much.


Here I am, on the day I turned ten months old.
See me with my rubber ducky?

Peek-a-boo!


The next Thursday, I had a rash pop us. We had gone for a walk, and Mommy thought it was a heat rash because she had me dressed so warmly. Daddy had off Friday again, but he ended up having to take care of me and Mommy. Mommy got the flu! My rash was REALLY bad too, and Mommy was really worried about me. Mommy called the nurse, and she told her to give me a soothing bath, and come in Monday if it got any worse.

It kept getting worse through the day on Friday, and that night, Daddy though I might have the measles. I had a combination of the symptoms of measles and german measles (rubella), and Mommy got really worried. Daddy said we'd go to a clinic in the morning, and Mommy kept an eye on me for the rest of the night. Mommy and Daddy called my grandparents and learned that most of them had measles before, so Mommy didn't worry quite as much.

Saturday, Daddy couldn't find a clinic, and so we called the emergency room; they told us to come in if my temperature went over 102 degrees. Mommy decided to go talk to the pharmacist, and he told her that I had probably had an allergic reaction to penicillin. After Mommy learned that she felt much better. He told her I'd be just fine, but to let the doctor know about my reaction.

Mommy was still really sick, so Daddy continued to take care of us the rest of the weekend. He's such a good Daddy!

Week 42 & 43... Playing at the Park
February 2 - February 15, 2009

What a couple weeks we had! I got to go to the park for the first time. I had a good time, but Daddy scared me a little bit on the slide, and I didn't like it at all. Below are some photos of my second trip to the park; it is very close to my house, and Mommy says she's going to take me a lot this summer.

Over the first weekend we went to Alabama; Kristian Silvernail was having a graduation party, and Mommy and Daddy were helping out. The party was a big hit, and Mommy and Daddy had such a big time with Scott and Amanda.

Here I am at Kristian's party with Devon. I think we will be pretty good friends when we get older.
This little girl came to visit me at my baby party last year. She's in my Nana and Papa's congregation. It was good to see her again.
These are the photos of me at the park next to our house.

Tuesday, Mommy had a really bad day, but I tried to cheer her up. I kept going up to her and giving her kisses. I knew she didn't feel good, and she said I made her feel better.

Wednesday, we went to visit Grandma and Papaw. Mommy wanted some company and to see her friend Megan. They went to lunch and didn't take me! That's ok though, because I got to stay and have a good time with Grandma and Papaw.

Over the second weekend, I went to spend the night with Aunt Stephanie. Mommy and Daddy had a lot of things to do for the house to get it ready for people to come look at. They touched up paint, cleaned the garage, and other odds and ends they'd been putting off.

I had a great time at Aunt Stephanie's though! Saturday, she drove me to meet Mommy and Daddy, and I was glad to see them again. Saturday I also started pointing to things and looking at where other were pointing.

Sunday was a very busy day for me too! After the meeting we went and had lunch with my Great-Aunt Nan and my Great-Uncle Gary as well as my cousins Garrett and Ethan. I got to play with their puppy, but it kept licking me; Mommy didnt' like that. After that, Abra and Aaron came over for supper. Aaron brought two of his puppies with him. One of them nipped my ear and it started bleeding; Mommy wasn't too happy about that either.

All in all, it was a good two weeks. I always have a good time with Mommy and Daddy.

Week 40 & 41... New Baby Cousin!

January 19 - February 1, 2009

This week I had my nine month appointment. I now weigh 17 pounds 11 ounces! I'm only in the 10th percentile for my weight, but the doctor said no reason to worry. I've just gotten more active now that I'm crawling everywhere!

I've started pinching a lot now. I've got the pincher grasp down pat! It really helps when I'm eating cheerios. I can also play peek-a-boo really well too!

The following are some of my nine month photos...

This is my pouty face!


On their way to Louisiana, Jillian, Aaron, and Piper spent the night with us. Piper and I had such a fun time together!Over the first weekend we went to see my new baby cousin. Her name is Mya, and she is so pretty. Here she is with her Mommy and Daddy. Jonathan is Mommy's first cousin. When they were little they used to write letter to one another. I hope Mya and I will be that close.

Mommy and Daddy had a great time visiting again. This time they went with Grandma and Papaw. Great-Aunt Sherry and Uncle Mark are so excited to have a new grand baby.
Isn't Mya beautiful!
The next weekend Aunt Megan was getting a new Great Dane puppy. Her mom decided to throw her a Puppy shower, because she says she's never going to have any grandchildren. Mommy went and left me with Daddy. She told me about it the next day, because I feel asleep before she got home. Here is Hunter and I at Megan and Nathan's Superbowl party on Sunday. It was the first time I was old enough to really play with Hunter! We had a great time. Here we are with Mommy. I had so much fun chasing Hunter and the puppy around.

Week 38 & 39... Seeing some Snow!
January 5 - January 18th, 2009

Well again, Mommy has gotten a little behind keeping everyone in touch with what's been happening with me! Because of that, we decided we just let everyone know the highlights of my days and advancements.

The first Monday, I walked along the tub for the first time! It's my first try at walking along something.

I'm getting into everything these days. I love playing with the toys that are in my closet.

On Saturday, Mommy didn't feel like cooking, so we got a pizza from Little Ceasar's. I got my very first balloon! I had so much fun with it.

On the second Monday, Lillian and Emma's dad came to visit; his name is Josh Koontz. He drives a truck now and had to bring a load to Knoxville, so Daddy picked him up, and we went to lunch together. Bar-b-que, Yum! He got to hang out with us for a while.

Guess what? Monday was Daddy's birthday; he's 25. The big news though is that my new cousin Mya was born today! I'm so excited to meet her.


We went to the Smokey Mountains during the weekend. We got to see so much snow! It was awesome.

Here Mommy and Daddy were trying to cook supper. I always crawl under their feet, and so Daddy made this barricade to try to keep me out! It kept me busy trying to break through, that's for sure.

I ended up the week getting my second tooth! It wasn't fun getting it, but I'm glad every time I get one, because that means I get to eat more of what Mommy and Daddy eat.

Weeks 36 & 37... It's vacation time!
December 22, 2008 - January 4, 2009

Mommy decided to take my 8-month old photos a couple days late. So we took these photos that are below. It was a lot of fun, and I was so happy to get to play with my rocket. I'll be big enough for it soon, and I'm pretty good at getting off of it already without getting hurt.

Daddy had three days off this week for vacation, and Mommy and Daddy didn't have any plans to go anywhere or have any visitors. It was so wonderful! It was nice to spend time just as our little family. Wednesday we ran around town to Hobby Lobby, Lowe's, and the post office.


Thursday, we went over to Mommy's cousin's house. Wes and Hailey Nichols were having all their family over for breakfast. There was so much yummy food! My cousin Evan fed me, and my grandma's first cousin Pam enjoyed watching. She loves playing with me, because she misses her grandbabies that live all the way in Florida.

I love bath time. I have so much fun playing in it, and Mommy lets me stay in there for a while so that I can have one good, big, last playtime before bedtime.

On Friday, Mommy and Daddy went to buy a new vacuum this week. I loved playing with the box!
The next week, on Monday, Nana came to spend the week with me. On Wednesday, she took me to Toys 'R Us, and I racked up! She bought me a fun walking toy, a black panther stuffed cat, and a xylophone. Nana wanted to go home right away to play with me with them, but we decided to do a little bit of shopping that Mommy never gets to do by herself; we went to the mall. Mommy had fun at least!

Wednesday night late, Papa B and Aunt Kathryn came in, and I got to see them early Thursday morning. We had so much fun with them!
In these two weeks, I started walking with Daddy's help, and I learned to wave good-bye. On Sunday, Daddy had a talk in Greeneville, and I got to see Uncle Jeremy and Aunt Kristin. After his talk, we went to Great-Nana's. She all the sudden screamed, "Ow! He bit me, and he has a tooth!" Mommy said, "I don't think he has a tooth," and then she felt and discovered the secret I'd been keeping. I got my first tooth finally! Surprise:)

Week 34 & 35... Falling, Falling
December 8- December 21, 2008

The first weekend we traveled to North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. We went to visit for our cousin Jonathan and Jenny's baby shower. It's only a month until little Mya is due, and we can't wait to meet her. We arrived Saturday morning and got to enjoy some family time with Aunt Sherry and Uncle Mark as well as with Cousin Summer and Cousin Matt. Aunt Stephanie and Uncle Mike got there a little later too. Unfortunatly, Grandma is really really sick; so, she couldn't come to the party. Aunt Kristin is sick too. I hope I don't get sick again!

I enjoyed playing in the floor with Great-Uncle Mark. He loves babies and is so excited to have a granddaughter of his own.

My Great-Aunt Sherry got me this amazing new toy! It's so much fun!
Later, we went to the shower for Mya. The food was so yummy; although, Mommy only let me taste a few things, like a strawberry. It was tangy! After a while, Daddy and Cousin Matt went downstairs to watch tv, and I got to go with them so that I could take a nap.

After a while, we went back to Uncle Marks house, and Aunt Sherry started cooking us some dinner. Speghetti! I was so tired though, that Daddy put me to sleep while dinner was going on. I slept for several hours, but I woke up really early and kept Mommy up for a long time. She was so exhausted the next day.
Aunt Stephanie had a great time playing with me the next morning! We left at about 1 pm, and I slept most of the way home. Mommy and Daddy were so happy!


I helped Mommy with the groceries this week. She said I was such good help!

Wednesday, I went to visit Grandma and Papaw. We also went to visit Great-Nana; she missed me so much. While I was visiting her I really perfected pulling up and standing with help! The dishwasher was my biggest help! While we were there, Mom and Grandma made some chicken salad to take home to Daddy. We also ate it for dinner while we were at Papaw's. Mommy was so happy again, because when we left, I slept the whole way home!Friday, we left to go to Fall Creek Falls with Scott, Amanda, Abby, and Ava. We had a good trip, but I kept Mommy and Daddy awake at night again. Mommy was so tired, she just wanted to sleep most of the trip.

Saturday, we visited most of the waterfalls and enjoyed going over all sorts of bridges. Later we came back to our cabin and ate and ate! Amanda made an amish cake that was so yummy! I love cake. We also played cards and watched a movie.

I had fun playing with Abigail and Ava. Although, Ava kept taking my toys and making me cry. Abigail would get them back for me though! Oh... all these girls! They kept wanting to hug me... but they were so rough!

It was a fun trip, but we were happy to get back home to get some rest!