baby signing time

i love watching my "baby signing time" video. i'm learning all kinds of hand signs to help me communicate with mommy and daddy until i can start saying actual words. mommy usually has music playing around the house, but lets me watch the video during my snack time. it's so much fun.

ready for summer

yesterday, we got to do a little shopping. mommy and daddy found some really great swim trunks and a sun hat for me to use in florida. i can't wait until i get to see all my cousins again. you, too, lula and mo! two more weeks!

cruisin' on my own

stair climbing 101

i have finally discovered where the stairs are and mommy and daddy can't keep me off of them. daddy helps me a little to make sure i don't fall. of course it's always nice to have mommy to climb towards.

hunting for eggs

during my "air time" tonight, mommy and daddy hid easter eggs filled with goodies for me to find. with the help of mommy, daddy and my buddy curious george, i was able to find all of them.

eggs filled with organic puffs

sounds like loose change

curious george found one for me

thanks george. i'll take it from here.

this egg is filled with organic yogurt melts

my first easter

mommy, daddy and i all went to easter service at church this morning, then had a little breakfast at einstein's. once we got home, mommy and daddy gave me my first easter basket. i had a lot of fun checking out all my new toys and books. i hear there may be an easter egg hunt later on, so stay tuned.

my first easter basket

this is going to be fun

my stackable cups

a ducky that moves in the water

more cups

my very own stainless steel sippy cup...
just like the grown-ups!

me and curious george

he says funny stuff

mommy reading to me and curious george

mommy and daddy made easter cake pops...
too bad i can't have any

in memory of

although i will never get to meet the original "gampa"...otherwise known as "papa don" or "don sr"...i have heard many great stories of mommy's grandpa. we decided that this easter as a family, we wanted to remember him in a special way. so, we purchased an easter lily at our church. the lilies were all used to decorate the sanctuary on easter sunday. and there was a special insert in the bulletin listing all those who purchased lilies and who they were in memory or honor of.

the great cloth diaper change

this morning i participated in an event called "the great cloth diaper change". we went there with my buddy ryker and his mommy and daddy. it was a way to celebrate earth day, by joining the north american and international cloth diaper community to set the guinness world record for the most cloth diapers changed simultaneously. daddy even won a prize for being one of 20 people to come closest to guessing the number of jelly beans in a jar. he won an umbrella for my stroller.

enjoying a record setting moment

sucking on our fingers at the same time

it's been a long morning and i'm ready for a nap

smiley pants

happy 9 month birthday!

this picture is a few days late. mommy and daddy had trouble getting a good picture and they wanted to make sure i looked my best.