Happy 70th Birthday, Grandad!!!

Can you believe Grandad turned 7o the other day? Nana planned him a surprise b'day party. He showed up a tad early, but he was still surprised. I had so much fun visiting with everyone....the next day Nana kept me while Daddy, Grandad and the ATL gang went to the Davis Cup.

Look Nana...Our shirts match! Me & the Davis Cup Crew (excluding Nik...hey, where were you?)

Me, Grandad and my Couz's

Grandad was supposed to be the one surprised...but I'm looking a little shocked here...Why does the Paparazi always catch me at my worst? The price I pay to be the center of attention...

Me and My Uncle Ralph are snug as a bug in a rug!

Mr. Chuck....when are you going to have that grandbaby so we can have play dates at your pool! I know, I know...they say wedding first, then baby...

Ultrasound Photo Shoot

Hey guys...I guess at some point I will have to stop talking in first person b/c Mom says it is not fair to Baby Yates II since we will be sharing the same website...though, it is still named after me :) Anyway, my lil bro went to the doc today to have his picture taken again. He looks great and is measuring right on schedule...not too big, not too small, but just right. Check out his pics below. I'm such a proud big brother!

Profile Head Shot

His "Plumbing"...though he was a bit shy today w/his legs together

2 legs - front view...check out those athletic quads.

Side shot of legs...

Snakes and snails, and puppy dog tails

Well it is official. I'm going to have a little bro! I'm very excited. I know he will be my best bud....Mom will download pics of the ultrasound soon, but I just had to go ahead and spill the beans. Anyone up for wrestling? I need to go ahead and practice up so that I can whoop his butt when he gets here...tee hee!

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!!

Well, color me happy I got to experience my first snow this past Sunday. And all I can say is brrrrr. All the neighbors were out building snowmen, but not me. I took a few pics in the white stuff (b/c Mom & Dad made me), but other than that I had no interest in getting that cold and wet. It was pretty though. As far as I go...I know, I know, it's always about me, but how can I not brag. I can crawl now. I official started last Saturday (2/21) in Mobile but did not master the art of moving along until this past week....And boy have I mastered it. I already love getting into everything. Mom and Dad better childproof soon, b/c cabinets are quite the adventure. I also cut my second tooth on Fat Tuesday (2/24). As far as my sleeping patterns go, I'm still not sure why Mom & Dad don't just accept that I have decided to morph into a night owl. I say, sleep is for babies. I'm a big boy now.....They are rudely trying to change my habit b/c they say even if I don't need sleep, they do...but we'll see who wins out! Mom & Dad sure are determined to, as they would say, get me back on track. P.S. - Happy B'day to me today. I'm nine months old!

My Big Bro, Bear

My big (but not quite as big) bro, Butler

Bear & Butler enjoying the cold weather....Also, can you say redneck? Mom and Dad sure like to grill. Check out all the grills on our patio. I personally think we could dwindle it down to 1 or 2...but they say each grill serves it's own purpose. Go figure...

Bear and Butler turned into popsicles while we were at church...tee hee.

My house.

Me & Dad playing in the snow...I outgrew my snowsuit already. Time for a new one!

Me & Mommy cuddling to stay warm!

Me & Daddy.

Hmmmm. That is an interesting texture.

Why does everyone keep wanting me to touch this stuff? I already know it is COLD!

OK, I've had enough of the cold already!