Until the Cows Come Home

This weekend while at cousin Andrew's graduation, Daddy took me out to the barn to check out the heifers. Needless to say, I wasn't real thrilled with the idea. And I'm not a chicken either, but did you check out the size of this beast?! I love dogs and cats and all that, but a giant cow is a whole different story.

Today we're hanging out at home, probably going to go grocery shopping and doing some cleaning, maybe mow the lawn. Its nice to be home and relaxing. Its finally stopped raining here too, so maybe we can get out a play for awhile. I bet if I'm real good, Dad will take me out for a ride in Miss Barbara Blue later on.

Beggars can't be choosers,

HAJ

And the Band Played On

Yesterday at school, I continued to work on my crawling and when Mom came to pick me up I went over to a chair and pulled myself up to my knees. Not standing yet, but getting closer and closer. I am really good at moving around, whether it be by rolling or by scooting. I seem to make it to all corners of a room. As you can see, Mom thought her shoes were out of my reachable area, but no way! My parents are in for a rude awakening.

On the way home from school, it started pouring rain like cats and dogs! I mean buckets and sheets of rain were coming down like crazy. It was kind of a bummer because the local high school marching band was supposed to be practicing on our street, but they got rained out. I guess they pick one graduating senior every year, and for one day they march up and down that street and then have a big party. They played for a little bit, but then finally stopped. I think the tuba sucked in about a tuba's worth of rain and they had to called it quits. So we went in the house and had a tickle fest.

From the mouths of babes,
HAJ

So Close I Can Taste It

This is what Mom & Dad woke up to this morning. It might look all fine and dandy to the untrained eye, but the more experienced know that this is the first time I have sat up by myself anywhere, much less in my crib! That's what must have happened, because they certainly didn't help me. And, those of you will also notice that the mattress is still in the upper position, which will be lowered this evening. Once I was here, I couldn't figure out how to lay back down, so I just laid forward with my head between my legs and fell asleep again until they got me up!

The weekend with Gammy & G-pa Jack was so much fun! The graduation party was great, and I got to see so many people I haven't met, and who I haven't seen for a long time. Thank you Auntie Shally for inviting us and putting on such a rockin' party.

While at said party - Mom was changing my clothes and she let me play on the floor for a while. As I was sitting there, I noticed my box wipes on the floor. So I performed a new trick called the "spin move." Then I leaned for it, and got up all fours...... and then I tried to grab it. And fell to my tummy. I'm getting so close I can taste it. Sounds like were going to spend the weekend shopping for an entertainment center - again - I guess they don't want me diggin' into the CDs, DVDs, cords, and what not. And there was talk about buying gates for every doorway. Sounds like they plan on keeping me corralled like a I'm a cow or something. Sheesh. A guy's gotta be free.

Clean up your plate,
HAJ

Photo Finish

Yesterday I spent my very first day at the horse track! Wow! The thrill of betting, picking horses, eating corn dogs, and screaming and cheer for your horse to win. The last race we saw had a horse named Hank 'n Ace, and we all put all our money on this horse, but he came in second, by a nose mind you. It was so exciting, and I love it, and I wanna come back often.

Today we're off to Brandon Valley, SD for cousin Andrew's graduation. I may not be making a post tomorrow since I don't know when we'll be home on Monday. Please have wonderful Memorial Weekend and spend it with those you love.

Skinny as a rail,
HAJ

Livin' By the Lake

Yesterday was such a fun day! We went out to the lake for lunch and we all ordered the same club sammies. I've never seen five people order the same thing before, but if its good, its good. What are ya gonna do? Then we went grocery shopping and then we had a big party. Led by Rockin' Roll Gammy making her world famous pork loin, cheezy potatoes, and (oh my God the best!) brownies.

Auntie M, Big J, my cousins Casey and Kyle and new cousin-in-law Elise came for a quick visit, and it was so nice to see all of them. And my bestest pal Palmer came too. You guys remember Palmer right? He's a good guy, but he keeps showin' me up. Yesterday he was showing off the fact that he has 5 teeth, to my two. Don't worry, I let him have it.

And how,
HAJ

They're Here!

They made it! They made it! Gammy & G-pa Jack are here!! They got in finally at around 7. You're not going to believe it, but their flight was delayed again in TX. And then, the pilot got on the intercom and said their landing gear may or may not be down so they have to brace for a landing! Are you kidding me? That's the freakiest thing! But low and behold they're here, they're safe, everyone is happy and we're having fun!

We're going out to the lake for lunch today then we're having a BBQ tonight. Even my Auntie M and Big J are coming to visit tonight too! So we're off to lunch and then to the store and then we'll be ready to party it down! I'll have lots of photos for you tomorrow. Wait until you see Gammy....she looks like a rock star!!!

If you expect to soar with the eagles during the day, you can't hoot with the owls at night,
HAJ

I'm Your Next Idol

Well today has started out as a bit of a bummer. Gammy & G-pa were supposed to be here at 10:30, but their flight was cancelled, so now they aren't getting here until like 6 or something. We just couldn't be more bummed out, we lost a whole day! No sense getting all in a huff, but we're just bummed.

Did you guys watch American Idol last night? Jordin Sparks won, and I still think her dad, the ex-NBA star pulled some strings. I'm more of a Blake guy, but maybe if I woulda voted things would have been different. What do they say.....if you don't vote you can't complain. Sure. At least we got to see Smokey and there was an actual sighting of Ruben. Where has this guy been? He got first place and everything, but you never hear a thing from him.


Oh my gosh, I almost for to tell you! Yesterday day I lived through my first tornado. OK it wasn't a tornado, they're calling it a "down spout", but we had to truck our butts to the basement at school! Thank goodness Lini makes us do tornado drills all the time so we all knew exactly what to do. There were tons of trees down and I even saw a trailer flipped over on its top, wheels up. Its was very scary, but thanks to the smart thinking of my Lini, we all survived. Shhhh - don't tell G-ma E what happened. You know how she is about storms.

It just goes to show,
HAJ