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Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Cab Driving Job?

I decided to take a late night cab driving job to try to make a little extra cash!
Man, I think I am liking this job!
"You wanna be let off here?....You got it!. That'll be $12.50!"
"Hey, that guy left without giving me a tip! Maybe this job isn't cool after all!"

Monday, July 21, 2008

Movie in the Park


A couple of times during the summer, the Irvington parks department shows a movie in the park. This week they were showing Shrek the 3rd, so the Paynes and the Metcalfes decided to check it out. 
The girls relaxed.......while the boys threw the frisbee.


Check out the movie screen behind me. We put down a blanket and got ready for the show!
I relaxed and watched the show for a little while, but the movie actually started AFTER my bedtime. So about 40 minutes into the movie, I was ready for bed and since I refuse to sleep when ANY thing else is going on, we decided to call it a night and head back up the hill to our house. Dave and Annie decided to call it an early night too, since the baby-to-be needed to get to sleep as well. 

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

14 facts at 14 months!

Whew! It has been a fast 14 months. I can't believe I am 14 months old today! Here are some random fun facts about me!
1. Finally, just shy of 14 months, on July 7th I decided it was time to really walk without any coaxing and I haven't looked back since!
2. My favorite toys are the big people toys, i.e., cell phones, TV remotes, Wii remotes, printer buttons, the buttons on the TV. Pretty much all of the things that Mom and Dad DON'T want me to have. I will also pass up every toy on the floor just to play with an empty puff container or piece of paper. 
3. The only cat who will tolerate me in small doses is the three legged one, Trinity. She will let me pull and tug for a few minutes, but when I start my high pitched screech and come away with a fist full of fur she has had enough and runs for cover. 
4. I seem to favoring my right hand, but it is too soon to tell in that department, I guess. 
5. I can say the following words, Dada, Momma, Hi and Uh (the first part of uh-oh).
6. My favorite thing to watch is the Baby Einstein Baby Wordsworth- Things around the House DVD. There is a puppet that looks just like Trinity. 
7. I make the cutest little "happy" laugh whenever we go "bye-bye" out the front door. I am just as happy once we finally make it back home from whatever it is that we have been doing. Most likely we have gone to the library or to Target.  
8. No matter how tired I am, when the car shuts off I wake right up (even out of a deep sleep) to see what's happening next. I don't want to miss anything EVER!
9. I sleep for 11-12 hours a night and on most days I take a mid-morning nap and late afternoon nap. I am in bed by 8:30pm almost every night. 
10. Any time I see that the bath room door is open, I make a bee line toward the toilet. Much to my parents dismay, I have actually made it there a few times just to splash around. Luckily, my parents are always just a step behind.
11. I clap for ANYthing-- when I listen to iTunes, when music comes on during TV shows or commercials, even when I hear people clapping on the radio. 
12. I don't have time for diaper changes anymore. I squirm and roll over mid diaper change which makes it almost impossible for anyone to change me!
13. I have learned how to do zerberts and I try to get mommy and daddy on their belly's all the time. I haven't quite gotten the blowing part down, but I think this is such a fun game!
14. If I see anyone with an oreo in their hand, you had better be willing to share. I had a little taste last week and I am hooked! 

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

These Shoes were Made for Walking!!!....

Oh, yeah! I have this walking thing down! When Mimi was up for a visit, she got me my first "official" walking shoes. I had some shoes for cruisers, but now I have been upgraded to an official "walker." These shoes are stage 3 walkers and were just what Mommy was looking for. Thanks, Mimi! Check out how I am "pulling" Mommy along. 

Monday, July 14, 2008

Grace Baptist Annual Picnic

This past Sunday our church, Grace Baptist, in Chappaqua, NY had their annual church picnic. It was a beautiful summer day with a little bit of a nice summer breeze. There are 6 total children who were all born last summer, so it is so much fun to go to church every week to see my friends. The food was great- always an eclectic mix- since there are so many difference races and ethnicities represented in our little church.  
Here I am sneaking a little bite of brownie from Brother Steve and his grand daughter, Julia.
I love flirting with Mrs. Halo! She is so sweet and loves me so :)

Thanks Mimi!

My Mimi came to visit my mommy and me while daddy went down to GA to visit his family for  a few days. Mimi came up to stay with me on Wednesday and half a day on Friday while Mommy was at work. We had such a fun time just hanging out at the house, walking down to the park, playing down by the Hudson and waiting in line for 3 hours to get the new iphone at the apple store! We sure had fun!!! Thanks for coming up to see me and mommy. I love you!

Look Mom, No hands!

I am getting really talented at this whole walking thing. I can even walk and drink out of my sippy cup at the same time AND I can do it with NO hands! Ha!