Super Fun Afternoon with my Cousins!

On Saturday after swim lessons and coffee, mommies and I headed over to Grandma and Grandpa's to hang out with Leyton, Lauren, Ella and Cal.  We had SUCH a fun time.  The trampoline that Grandma and Grandpa bought has delivered endless entertainment for us kids!  (and I think maybe for the adults too...)  We had a blast jumping on the trampoline, and we also played with the slides and the toy 4 wheeler.  (the 4 wheeler doesn't work, but we figured out this weekend that if you just sucker an adult into it, they'll push you around on it for a while)  The weather was chilly that day, but we all stayed warm thanks to lots of jumping and running around! 

Four of us cousins lined up on the 4 wheeler waiting for Mommy to give us a push!



Ready to go!!

Sorry - Mommy has a hard time rotating these pictures on the blog.  What you can see is Ella and I staring at something underneath the trampoline.  What you can't see is Grandpa hiding under the trampoline grabbing our feet!!

Cheese!  (Mommy said this picture makes her heart go pitter patter!!)

Another angle!  (they had to take advantage since we were being so cooperative!!)

Adding Cal to the picture!

Me and Cal showing our tummies!

Jumping with Aunt Becky.  Aunt Becky's a rockstar on the trampoline.  She even does flips, and mommies made a video of it!  (they haven't decided yet if that video will make it to the blog...)  :)

Leyton resting his head on my legs.  He's in the "egg" position which is a game the adults taught us.  (the "crack the egg" game ... we're all probably a bit too young for it, but the adults seem to love it!)

Me being cute!

My First Poop in the Potty!

Wednesday night was a BIG night in the McNamara household.  I pooped in the potty for the first time!  This story requires a little bit of background...

On Wednesday afternoon when we got home from daycare, I grabbed one of my Cabbage Patch dolls, took off her diaper, took her into the bathroom, set her on my potty and said "poo poo".  Mama thought that was interesting since I hadn't shown much interest in my potty up to that point.  (as a side note, I did move into the 2 year old room at school a couple of weeks ago, so there are a few older kids in my class who are currently potty training)

Wednesday night after dinner, Mama took me into the bathroom to wash my hands.  Out of curiousity, she took off my diaper and set me on the big toilet.  I didn't like that, but I immediately went over to my little potty and sat down.  Mama sat on the floor in the bathroom with me and we just chatted and I played with the big toilet, flushing it every once in a while.  (I also found a book while I was in there and "read" that)  Mama was thinking I didn't have to go, but after a while, I stood up and I had pooped in the potty!  Mommies were so excited and both started clapping and cheering for me!  I was pretty proud of myself too!  :) 

Mommies certainly aren't trying to fully potty train me yet, but they're excited that I'm at least showing some interest now!  Here are some pictures of the event.  Of course there are pictures.  Have you met my mommies?  :)

Hanging out on my potty.

Reading my book.

Being silly.

Laughing after I flushed the big toilet.

Look Mama!  I pooped!!  Yay for me!

Grandma and Grandpa's New Trampoline!

While mommies and I were in Missouri for Labor Day, Grandma and Grandpa bought a new, fun "toy" for the grandkids - a trampoline!  Mommies knew there was a surprise, but they didn't know what it was, so we headed over there on Tuesday afternoon to hang out and check it out.  I'm not sure who was more excited about it - me or Mommy.  As soon as Mommy saw it, she practically jumped out of the car and ran toward it, leaving me and Mama in her dust.  I was a little hesitant with it at first, but I warmed up quickly and had a blast!  While we were over there, we also went for a ride on the Gator and I got to feed the chickens. 

Right before we left, mommies both had to go back to the trampoline (apparently I wasn't allowed in for this part) and they both had to "crack an egg".  I guess one of them holds themselves in a ball (like an egg) while the other person jumps and tries to make the "egg" fall apart.  Seems foolish to me but they were screaming and laughing, so I'm thinking it's probably a game I'll like when I'm a little older.  :)

This is fun!

Again, not sure who had more fun with the trampoline.  Mommy could hardly contain her smiles.

Getting the hang of this"jumping" thing!

I want back in!

Gator ride with Mommy.

Checking out the Gator.

Going back for one last jump before we had to go home.

Shoe Obssession

It's been evident for a very long time now that I'm completely obssessed with shoes.  I primarily play with mine, but I also love to play with my mommies' shoes too.  (and have been for quite some time now - Mommy has memories of me trying to walk in her shoes from the time I started walking!)  Mommy's hoping this isn't foreshadowing a future, expensive obssession with shoes...  :)

Here are a few pictures Mama captured of me earlier this week trying on her shoes. 

Being particular about the laces.  I can't tie them yet, but I try to make sure they're set just right so they don't drag on the floor when I'm walking.

Watching a little "Wonder Pets" in Mama's shoes.

Feeding Joey while wearing Mama's shoes.  Mommy said this just looked like a disaster in the making.  (which it eventually was - I spilled most of the food on the floor)  :)



Home Sweet Home!

After a long day in the car heading back from Missouri, it was clear that I was REALLY happy to be home again with all of my toys.  I nearly screamed when I got into the house and saw Bobby (the giraffe) sitting there, just waiting for big hugs from me.  Luckily, we headed back a day before mommies had to go back to work, so we had Monday night to relax at home then had Tuesday to hang out before mommies headed back to work and I headed back to "school".  Here are a few silly pictures of me getting reacquainted with some of my favorite toys!

Although they weren't so fresh anymore, that didn't stop me from enjoying a Sweet Martha's cookie leftover from the fair.



Yummy cookie!  (I'm also sporting my new winter crocs in this one that mommies bought for me at the outlet mall)

I spent lots of time that first night visiting with Bobby the giraffe.

Hi old friend!

I also spent some time with my cow.  The cow doesn't have a name yet.  I'm sure it will soon!!

Cheeeeese!!



Labor Day 2011

For Labor Day, we loaded up the truck and headed to Missouri to visit Mamma, Papa and all of my aunts, uncles and cousins at the lake.  We drove in late Wednesday night and stayed until Monday.  We had a GREAT time.  The first few days were really hot, so we spent lots of time in the lake.  (which I loved)  We also did some shopping and I got to spend lots of quality time with Mamma, Papa, Gigi, Poppy, and my cousins and aunts and uncles.  We also celebrated Charlie's 2nd birthday and on the last night we had Wisconsin night.  For Wisconsin night, mommies brought different kinds of cheeses and brats for everyone to enjoy.  To top the night off, we roasted marshmallows and had s'mores for dessert.  What a fun ending to a terrific long weekend!

Having lunch with Mamma.

Jetskiing with Mommy.

Boat ride in Papa's fishing boat with Mamma and Papa.

Playing on the swim island.

Mommy helping me with a craft during Charlie's birthday party.

Jake helping me pin the nose on the giraffe during the party.  Jake's so sweet to me!!

Lunch with my cousins.

Giving cousin Reagan a hug.  :)

I love floating on my back!

Enjoying a cold beverage after a long afternoon swimming in the lake.

Jetskiing with Mamma.  I went on a lot of jetski rides.  Whenever the driver would try to stop, I'd give them the sign for "more"!

Enjoying some delicious Wisconsin cheese in Missouri.

Hanging out with Mamma, Reagan and Cale.

Mommy loves my face in this one.

Mama helping me roast my marshmallow.  Mama's the ultimate marshmallow roaster!

Me and Mamma.

Charlie and I sneaking off to enjoy our s'mores.

Enjoying my last few sweet bites of s'mores before heading to bed then heading home early the next morning!  See you over Thankgiving, lake!



My Baptism Anniversary

Monday, August 29th was the anniversary of my baptism.  To celebrate and remember my special day, mommies had frozen some of the cupcakes from my baptism party last year, so we enjoyed those after dinner.  Here are a few pictures of me and my cupcake.  Mommies found one of these pictures to be particularly cute/funny.  I have this new "funny" face that I make when mommies ask me to, and it cracks them up! 

Yummy!



My new "funny" face.  :)