Animals!

I had a low key but fun weekend.  Jackson and his mommy came over to watch some of the ND v. Purdue game -- and ND won by a good margin!  Mommy and Daddy are trying to teach me how to celebrate a touchdown by throwing both arms up into the air, but I don't quite get it yet. 

Jackson is a fair bit smaller than me -- look how Mommy is leaning to one side as she holds us.

I have been making a lot of noise, lately.  Jackson doesn't like it!  But I do -- I've been babbling dadadadadadada and just basically speaking in tongues.  And I've been standing up in my crib more consistently.  It's lots of fun to do, especially at 4AM when I get the munchies.  Mommy and Daddy never look happy to see me at 4AM, but I don't understand why -- aren't I just as cute then as I am at 8AM?

On Sunday, Mommy and Daddy took me to see some animals at Flamig Farm.  There were sheep, pigs, donkeys, chickens, goats, horses...and more!  This goat scared Mommy and me when it suddenly jumped up onto the fence to look for food.

But Daddy was the one with the chow.
Isn't this pony cute?
The donkeys were funny.

I wanted to touch them.

After the farm we went home and played on the swings.
A very nice weekend indeed, despite the rainy weather!

Napping and standing

I've had a pretty busy week! On Tuesday morning I put a Cheerio into my very own mouth for the first time! I haven't had much luck with the self-feeding thing other than that, but I'll catch on eventually.

On Wednesday Mommy took me to the library for storytime, which I love. And making that experience even better was the walk there and back -- Mommy and Jackson's parents, Melissa and Matt, walked us to the library because it was such a beautiful day! But me and my boy Jackson decided to nap on the way back.
Last night I had a dinner date with Emily at the Simsbury Farmer's Market, but Mommy forgot her camera. Dang Mommy, I was looking go-o-o-oood in my Baby Baja!

And look at me waiting for Mommy and Daddy this morning! I stood up in my crib for the first time! After I woke up, I went to my swimming lesson with Jackson and ND Emily, took a big nap, and then went to playgroup. Now I should take another nap, but I'm too excited and would rather chase the cats and play with their dinner bowls.

To the Fair!

I've been busy -- I went to TWO fairs in as many days!  On Sunday, Mommy and Daddy took me to the North Quabbin Garlic & Arts Festival.  

There were lots of booths to see, musicians and performers to entertain us, and food to eat.  But my favorite part was the ducks.  They quack!  Quack quack quack!  They made me laugh.

Daddy and I tried out a hula hoop.
Yesterday, Mommy took me to the Big E with Jackson and Emily.  I thought we were the ones who were supposed to enjoy the fair, but our mommies (and Jackson's daddy) seem to have had a grand old time too.
I took a little snooze after we fed the goats and llamas.At lunchtime we all checked out Jackson's ride.
Look at Jackson, he can feed himself Puffs and Cheerios!  Mommy and Daddy still have to feed me everything, but I'm working on that pincer grasp.

At least they let me try yummy new things when they feed me -- like a cider doughnut!  I'm normally not a fan of putting anything thicker than water into my mouth, but this was dee-licious!

Speaking of delicious...

I got to ride in the car with Emily!  Mommy kept telling me to take a nap, but there was no way I could even think about falling asleep with Emily sitting across the seat from me.  And her mom was in the back, too -- right next to me, smiling at me the WHOLE time.  I was staring at two beauties all the way to the fair and back again.  Sleep?  Yeah, right!

Emily's Grandma Z came to the fair with us, too.  She gave Emi a new doll -- look how cute she is hugging her doll!  Hey, I like hugs too!

Mommy hugs are the best, though...
Oh, and we have a new visitor to our house -- Grandma and Grandpa's cat, Doc, is staying with us while they are away in Maine.  It's interesting to have three cats to chase around now!

I got baptised!

This weekend was a crazy one for me. My babu & papa, two cousins Anne & Jimmy and my Cio Cia Pat all came out to visit me from Michigan. They wanted to see me get baptised on Sunday! Anne is my Godmother, and my Uncle Mike is my Godfather.

Deacon Tom did a fantastic job of baptizing me, except for the part where he poured holy water directly into my eye.

Sam & Brady were very excited to see me get baptised.

Sam even let me hold her beautiful white purse. Do you like my special dress clothes, by the way?
Of course this weekend we also watch the ND game -- it was so fun because we beat U of M and cousin Jimmy is a big U of M fan. Hahahaha he was so mad!
Jackson came to visit the day after the baptism, to help me finish all of the delicious leftover food. But I yelled so loud that I made him cry.

Grandpa came to visit and read me stories.I'm totally into making funny faces.Oh look at the SWEET sweater Mommy's talented friend Heather made me. It is so soft and will fit me perfectly in a couple of months. Thank you, Army of Knitters!

I like when Mommy unloads the dishwasher.

My friends

I love my friends.  It cheered me up so much to see them Tuesday, at Emily's house, even though we were late because I was taking a big nap.

Emily welcomed everyone with a smile.

Jack and I gossiped.

ND Emily was looking sassy!

Jackson looked pretty serious today.  I think he has some big decisions to make, like what color should he paint his new room?
Jillian was looking good!
Jack got beat up on by the girls.  First, sweet little innocent Sam stole his toy from him.

Then that fiesty Olivia started playing with his curls.

Jack had to climb into a basket to escape.

ND Emily was teaching Jackson something here, but I'm not sure what.  Maybe she was giving him decorating advice for his new house?

What a fine looking pair of ladies!
Hey remember how I told you guys that I couldn't get Emily to notice me?  Well look at this, she TOTALLY notices me now.
I let her play with all my toys -- including my new favorite toy, a vibrating teether that Jackson gave to me yesterday.  It feels soooo nice on my gums.  But Emily is so cute she makes me want to SHARE.
I even let her try on my pumpkin hat -- Mommy made it just for me.

You see, when it comes to what women want, I am totally on the ball.

Just playing around

I hung out with my friends on Friday morning at Olivia's house. Even though she napped for most of the playdate, she was looking oh so cute when she did wake up! And btw, her mom is a fantastic hostess.
Cute little Sam also had some naptime instead of playtime.
Jillian lounged around.
Jackson communed with the (strangely colored) animals.Emily was really excited about watching her first ND game on Saturday. She wears her emotions on her sleeve.Jack and I practiced for watching the big game.And here's me watching my first ND game! Luckily, ND pulled through in the end. And don't worry, the bottle I'm playing with is empty...because I drank it all, hahaha!Sunday was such a beautiful day that Mommy, Daddy and I decided to go to Litchfield for the Annual Borough Days, held on the Green.There we lots of people dressed up in funny clothes doing weird things. How do I look in Union Blue?Or at a civil war soldier's encampment?The hoop and stick game was cool, but I bet it will be better when I can run.These horses are huge!