We had a very nice spring in Texas - we even got blue bonnets again this year, but it was very cool - modelling isn't as glamorous as it seems!

Grandma Ellen came to visit again - among the cool things we got to do was shopping at the San Antonio Children's Museum!

I have also been expanding my palatte (trying new things) - and even new silverware with a little help.

Finally, some big news - we got a new puppy for Easter! Her name is Dublin and we got her from the animal shelter. She is really nice and cute but still likes to chew on everything, especially my shoes. She gets a lot of time-outs.

We have a lot of fun together though, and I get to help feed her.

Anyway, I will write again soon.

Maddie

Mommy and Daddy are wayyyy behind on my blog, so they are going to do a few to catch up or I will give them a 'time-out'.

Anyway, since I last posted I have been doing a lot of new stuff.

First I am working on my bike (trike) riding - Daddy is very proud.

Then we went to the Rodeo aand I finally worked up the courage to ride a pony!

Finally we got around to taking my formal Birthday pictures!

Anway, I will post more exciting news in a few days, promise!

Wow - its been over 2 months since my last blog entry! Things sure are busy over the holidays; I wear out mom and dad so much. They are finally catching up with everything.
First Uncle Erik and Miss Carla came down to visit for Thanksgiving. We had a great time. Uncle Erik even bought cowboy boots just like mine.

Then Grandpa Jeff, Uncle Reid and Aunt Laura came for Christmas! And my birthday too!

My favorite thing was a new swingset. Now I can swing and slide right in my own backyard

Biba Las Begas!

I've been having lots of fun in the last month...trick or treating, then an action packed week in Las Vegas! 

All my hard work on the campaign paid off too and we have a new president--hooray!  I barely get time to recover from that and then my auntie Anita came to visit which was very fun.  She and Mommy participated in the Inaugural Rock 'n Roll half marathon here in San Antonio.  Next we will have Uncle Erik pay us a visit.  Non-stop excitement!  I am getting excited about Christmas and the big 03.  

A new milestone!

September 22 was a very very happy moment for Mommy & Daddy because I was deemed potty trained!  Right now I still wear a pull-up at night, just in case.  We've all been busy with our work and hobbies.  I'm been practicing the phrase "vote for Barack Obama".  Grama Ellen came to visit at end of August and we went to Fiesta Farm.  It is a petting zoo right near our house.  I was a little shy when it came to touching or riding the animals.  This past weekend we made our annual fun trip to the pumpkin patch.  The next few weeks will be a blur because Mommy & Daddy take turns going on business trips.  After that we make the journey together to Las Vegas!  Yay!!!!!!!

Yo! from Texas

It has sure been a month full of fun and activity! I saw the Backyardigans Live at the Majestic theater. We're also in the midst of the monthly birthday celebrations of my TX loved ones and the endless sunshine here. I made a couple new friends this month: Alan from Jersey and Hunter from the Quarry Market. I would have given Hunter my cel number if I had one--he was cute! Grama Ellen comes for a visit next week, hooray!

Some exciting new firsts!

I've included a few pictures of me from the last month. We went to the beach for Memorial Day weekend and had a really fun time. I love to play in the sand and jump the waves (in Daddy's arms). I stood in the mouth of a not so scary shark.

Last weekend was monumental for firsts. On June 21 I went poopies on the potty for the first time! All three of us clapped and cheered. Mommy and I celebrated by giving me my first manicure with pretty pink nail polish. Then the next day we went to see Kung Fu Panda. Not that this was my first movie, but first one where I sat still and somewhat paid attention. It also helped that Mommy and Daddy kept a steady stream of my favorite snacks flowing: cheddar goldfish, cereal bar, and cookies. I like to sing about Kung Fu Panda now. Mommy & Daddy also broke out the Barbie Dream house for me and I squealed with delight the first time I saw it! I love it! It's nice and hot down here in Texas, won't you come down for a visit?