Having a Ball!

Now that is what I call a ball. Have I told you how much I love balls?

Play "Ball"!

I can talk, I can talk, I can talk, talk, talk....I have been babbling non stop lately, but now I can finally say my first word, and NO...it is not Da Da or Ma Ma....It's "BALL." Yay! I guess that makes sense as I do love to play ball w/anyone and everyone...sometimes even by myself. Mr. Boogie and Ms. Taffi brought Max and Griffin over to play this past weekend. We went to the neighborhood crawfish party,and then they came over to our house. And before you ask, yes I am older than Griffin (but just by 2 weeks), and no I don't know why he wears 24 month clothes and I am still in a size 6-9 months. I guess I'll have to get used to the phrase "Big things come in little packages." :)

Here I am pitching the ball to Griffin...Batter Up!

Ha! Ha! I struck you out! Sike!

Wanna wrestle big guy? Bring It!

Arrrr!

OK, so what if you are a little taller than me...

My Big Brothers are still bigger than you!

11 Months Old

Well...I am officially 11/12 of a year old. Wow how time flies. Since my birthday was on Saturday, my neighborhood threw me a party at Ross Park...well not really, but there was a neighborhood picnic full of fun things to do like horse carriage rides, free icecream, the choo choo train, etc. And since I am getting so old, I decided it is time for me to practice walking. I started by standing w/o assistance this weekend...I can hold it about 7 seconds without falling. Yay for me! Even more impressive, Mom turned around this weekend and saw me standing up and walking using my toy basket as a crutch...I guess that was enough of a hint b/c Mom & Dad had been hiding this very cool "walker" in the garage that they broke out for me to play with. Within minutes I went from pushing it on my knees to standing tall and walking behind it. I'm such a pro. I just may become a real walker before my first birthday after all....

Here I'm cruising along behind my walker. I must say I'm quite the athlete, mastering a difficult feat in just a matter of minutes.

Oh my...I think I just hit a possum.

OK...I have to take this driving stuff a little more seriously in the future. Notice, the 10 & 2 hand position and concentration written all over my face.

Don't worry, all eyes don't have to stay on the tracks when you are stopped.

Mom, can't you see I'm too busy to smile for the camera?

Dad trying to give me a driving lesson before we got started..Little did he know that I was a natural (just please ignore the possum incident).

Me & Cousin Ashley taking a break in one of the train cars...

I was a little peeved at Dad for not taking a ride with me. No fun to ride alone!

The caboose was really cool...at least I think this is the caboose?

Howdy!

Hey bro, you serve as a nice seat...Hope you don't mind?

Me, Gran & Cousin Ashley

I just figured out this bottom lip thing, and it works like a charm!

This Is How We Do It....

OK, there is nothing formal about my family. We may have celebrated my Christening, but we did it Yates style with a Shrimp Boil. Nothing fancy like my dress, but pure fun! Below are just a few pics from the weekend.....before the big day and at the party afterwards.

I bet you can't smile this big!

Me, Pop and Meme...Mom still can't figure out why some pics end up sideways regardless of what she does to "fix" it!

Me and my Cousins Claire and Ashley! (Please ignore the ring around the collar in all my pics...it's just drool, not stinky sweat!)

Me & Aunt Becky. I couldn't wait to change out of my dress!

My dirty big brothers trying to stay cool. Boy do they need a bath!

Me & Pop (I'm finally in my cool, party attire)

Me & Aunt Debbi

Me, Uncle John and Cousin Zachary

My Christening

Oh what a glorious day! I had so many family members come in town to watch me be Christened. It really was a beautiful day and such a joyous event....all except the part where I had to put on a "dress." But, I must say that my dress was beautiful.....Gran made it for me, and she prefers it be called a "Christening gown"...tee hee. Anyway, thanks Gran for all the hard work...you did a great job...now I just hope I don't have to wear it again and can laugh at my brother when he wears it.

Mom & Me before the big event.

Gran is helping me put on my dress.

Me & Gran

Here I am being Christened....No crying (yay for me), but oops... I'm showing my undies to the whole congregation

I was such a happy boy and did so well. Here I am thanking the minister for a job well done!

Why the funny faces Mom & Dad?

1/2 the Fam...

Me, Mom and Dad...It was a gorgeous day!

Hey Everyone! It's my big day!

I am usually the "Mini Me" of Grandad...but here I think I look just like Nana.

Me and Gran

Me & Aunt Debbi

Say "Cheese" Daddy.

Me, Pop and Meme

Stop stealing my sugar uncle ralph....I want it back!

OK....he gave me my sugar back. I'm a happy boy again!

One thumbs up for two cool dudes....

Me, Gran and Coach....He was there in spirit! Gran is hugging him and I'm giving him a High 5!

Me & Grandad...This picture taking is starting to get old!

Hmmm. Let me check out this mustache...I've never seen such!

Here I am all big and strong. (Just ignore the dress and pretend you can see my biceps!)

Me, Cousin Shae and Aunt Suzette

Me & Aunt Beth

Me, Uncle Tim, Aunt Suzette, and Cousin Shae

Me, Uncle Chris, Aunt Beth, and Cousins Ashley & Claire

Cousin Ashley giving me some loving...

Me and the Girls

OK...I'm pictured out. Can we stop now. Please!!!! And Claire, who are you laughing at...you didn't just sit through 200 pictures!