Summer in Texas

Hello Everyone!

It's been a couple of months since my last update, so I thought I better sit down and share my goings on.

My biggest adventure since my last update was a trip to Wisconsin to see Grandpa and help him celebrate his 60th birthday! It was a surprise and boy was he surprised! It was a great trip - I got to see and hang out with the whole family! While I was there I stayed up late every night, as I didn't want to miss out on any of the action. I also took a swim in the hotel pool with all the other little ones. And I wasn't the little kid this time...I was the big kid! There were lots of babies there!

I also got to hang out with my friend Bennett! He lives in Minnesota, so we saw him and his parents before we drove over to Wisconsin. We had a good time playing with all of his cool toys.

Bennet & I enjoying a snack!

We also made a trip up to the pond in Oklahoma for Memorial Day. We hung out with my cousins there too. Mommy took me in the creek for a little swimming. I thought it was cool to walk on the rocks.

Mom and Dad took me to Glen Rose, Texas this weekend. We visited the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. I got to feed the deer! They stuck their heads right in the truck! And Mommy and Daddy fed the giraffe right from their hands...the giraffe scared me a little though. It was really cool, but we forgot the camera!

I am taking swim lessons again this summer. Mommy said I did much better this weekend and I had fun holding onto the ledge and kicking my legs. I still don't like sticking my face all the way in the water, but I am starting to get used to it.

And since it is summer in Texas it is hot! Mommy and Daddy decided I could use a little pool of my own. So, I have a little one in the backyard that we can all get in to cool off on those hot days.

I was in charge of the pool filling activities!


Well, Mom hasn't been too good with the camera, so you'll only get a couple of photos of me this time!

Me with paint in my hair trying to take over the remote!

Dad and I taking an evening walk.

More of my adventures to follow soon!

Reese

Time to Hear What I've Been Up To...

Hello Again!

Since January I've been pretty busy...went to Mexia, Oklahoma and Snyder for a few short weekend excursions. I had Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and Easter parties at school and enjoyed my fair share of chocolate, cookies, and other yummy snacks!

I also moved from my crib to my very own "big girl bed"!!! I helped Mommy pick the bedding and enjoyed jumping on the beds when we picked out my mattress! Check out the pictures of me on the first day...I don't even fall out! I do like to get up and go see what Mommy and Daddy are doing after they put me to bed sometimes!



I also had the chance to see Disney on Ice! It was really cool (and I mean cool as in chilly) and very exciting! Mommy took pictures of all the great skating and even a couple of me enjoying the show!

I also enjoyed a little Easter egg hunting...I like the eggs with yummy candy inside!

I've included a few photos for you all to enjoy!

I'll be in touch again real soon!

Love,

Reese

Mommy let me help make breakfast!

I was ready to go out and help Daddy...don't I look tough!

I was helping Daddy in the garage...

Too Long Since My Last Update...

Hello All!

I must start off saying that I am sorry I've been so tardy in getting you all updated with my goings on. The end of 2009 was very busy for me and the family and 2010 has started off pretty busy too!

Let's see...in October Mom and Dad took my to the pumpkin patch so I could find a pumpkin. I also went to my first Halloween Party and went Trick O Treating with my friend Abby. I was a flower and Abby was Dorthy from the Wizard of Oz.

In November, well I turned 2!!! I had a small party at the house and my friends from Daycare and the neighborhood all got to come and enjoy a Pooh Cupcake Cake with me! We stayed in Colorado for Thanksgiving...and enjoyed dinner with our friends and neighbors!

Then is was the first week of December and everything I knew was going to change. Mom took a new position with work and we were heading to Dallas, Texas. So Mom, Dad, me, and the dogs all loaded up in the UHaul trucks and headed out to Texas. It was really hard to say good-bye to my friends at school and Abby, but Mom and Dad say that I will be able to go back for visits. We made it to our new house down in Dallas and then had to go through all the unpacking...well, I didn't do much of that, but I sure had fun getting into trouble while Mom and Dad did!

December was action packed...I got to see Nana, Papa, Uncle Chris, Aunt Jo, Cameron, Laney, Uncle Damon, Caitlin, Emily, and Uncle Corey for a whole weekend. Nana and Uncle Corey spent Christmas Eve with us too...and guess what...we had a White Christmas here in Texas! Then Mom and I headed down to Aunt Candice and Uncle Tim's house to see my new cousin Dylan...oh and of course Aunt Candice and Uncle Tim. Then it was time to head up to Oklahoma for New Year's at Grandmother and Granddad's.

Now its January and I am back to school and getting into all sorts of mischief! I will try to be much better about my updates, so stay tuned for the further adventures of me!

Love,

Reese

It's been a while...

Hello Everyone!

It's been a while since I sat down to update you all on what I've been up to...sorry about that, but a toddler's life is very busy!

You've got to keep up with the sales!

Look how big I've gotten...I can almost open the door!

July 2009

I went on a really big road trip...we hit 7 states in 7 days...I went to Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and of course Colorado! I got to see my friend Bennett in Minnesota and my family at Grandpa's in Wisconsin! I had a good time playing with everyone and camping out next to the barn. The only part I didn't like was the sitting in the truck part...wow, after awhile sitting gets very boring! I've included some photos of my travels for you to enjoy.

My first taste of salt water taffy...yum, yum!

Mommy, Daddy, and Me at Crazy Horse.

Daddy and I checking out Mt. Rushmore...this place was pretty cool!

August 2009

Well, nothing all that exciting...except me getting bigger, learning to say more words, getting into things that maybe I am not supposed to, and having a good time. Oh, yeah, Mommy's friend Stacy came for a visit, but Bennett stayed home with his Daddy.

Nothing like catching up on a little reading!

September 2009

So far its been a good month...Dad and I visited the zoo while Mommy was at Aunt Candice's. We had friends over for dinner, I went to Mommy's work picnic, and I got two more teeth this month!

Playing the drums...the quiet way!

I love chips!

I know this update is detail filled, but I hope you enjoy the photos and my brief update. I'll be more timely next month...afterall I will have to model my Halloween costume and my pumpkins!

Take care,

Reese

Summer in Colorado

It's about that time again...I need to fill you all in on what's been going on for the past month! Of course, now that its summer, I have to wear my shades!

I've been pretty busy with trips to the Zoo, Story Time at the Library, Swim Class, and all sorts of other stuff.

Mom and Dad got a membership to the Zoo so we could go as often as we like...which has been pretty cool...I've gone twice already!

Zoo Trip #1 - The Lions!!! Did you know that they go "roar"?

Zoo Trip #1 - Chillin' with my water at Monkey Island.

Zoo Trip #2 - Checking out the giraffe skin!

Zoo Trip #2 - Dad and I and an enormous elephant!!!

And we've been trying to take in Story Time...apparently, reading is a good thing! I get to check out a couple of books each time we go...and Mom and Dad even let me go to the book table and get the ones that I want! My favorite so far has been "EarthQuack!"

I also had swim class this month...it was very scary at first, but by the last class I was an old pro. I even kick my feet and try to use my arms and I sort of blow bubbles in the water too!

Swim Lesson #1 - I am crying my eyes out!

Swim Lesson #2 - A little better this time and I got to play with the ball!

I learned to help Mom make eggs this weekend...I got to stir them all up and watch as they went into the pan. Maybe I'll tackle the grilling with Dad next!

Wow - this is fun!

I got some cool new shoes too. One of Mom's coworkers knows I like ducks and they found these really cool shoes...check them out! And the best part, I can take them on and off by myself!

Kicking it with Dad on Father's Day!

Showing off my shoe skills!

I've been staying very busy entertaining the dogs and playing with buddies at school and in the neighborhood.

Love,

Reese

18 Months and Counting!

Hello Everyone - Time for a little update from me!
Yep, its true I am 18 months old now! My how time flies while you are learning to be a toddler! I've had another busy month and have been learning all sorts of good things.

I had my 18 month check-up and round of shots...don't understand all of those darn things and I cannot wait for them to be over! Anyway, the doctor thought I looked great and was doing all of the things that little 18 month olds should be doing. I weighed in at a hefty 20 lb. 12 0z. and a very tall 31 1/4" tall! That means that I grew and gained a little weight, which are both very good things. Since I gained a little weight, the doctor thought I was doing good and is not thinking that I've got any other issues. I moved up to the 8th percentile in weight and stayed the same for height...about the 48th percent.

Mom and Dad also helped me plant a tree in the yard for Earth Day / Arbor Day. It's a willow tree that is supposed to grow fast and like moist conditions...we put it next to the fence that is along the run-0ff area.

I've been busy helping Mom plant some flowers...I threw the dirt onto the sidewalk and helped carry the watering can! I've also been hanging out with my friend Abby. She's already got a car and we cruise around the area in front of our houses!

As usual, Mom forgot the camera, but I had a great time at May Days here at a local farm. I got to see sheep, goats, a cow, and ride on a hayride. It was fun, but the cow moooed so loudly that I got a little scared and started to cry!

I've been getting pretty good with my words and I keep working at them. I am also very fond of "NO" and will tell you what I do and do not want to do these days. So, if you don't want to hear my opinion, you better not ask me for it.

I've attached several pictures for you to enjoy! Hope you are all doing well!

Love,
Reese

Here I am checking out the window well and helping Dad check on the trees.
And here's Dad and I enjoying some pudding...I am not drinking the beer with Dad, just eating the pudding!

We can't all look this good on a Saturday morning!

You gotta love those afternoon snacks!

Abby and I cruising the neighborhood...if only I could drive!

Me and my tree!!!

Here I am ready for school!