This is my favorite ornament. 

This is our Christmas tree. It is very sparkly and fun to play with, however, I have learned that playing with Christmas trees is unacceptable--darn it! 

Well, I'm 14 months old now and battling my 4,532nd cold. Usually I'm pretty happy, but I'm just coming off a weeklong bowel struggle as well, so I'm pooped. In the last two months, I have a added a few new words to my vocabulary. I say "mama," "up," "no," "thank you," "what's that?" and "who's that?" (these sound more like "wuzza?" and "hooza?", but I'm getting better at enunciating). I've been learning how to give kisses which is great fun. I tease Mommy and Daddy all the time. I'll pretend I'm gonna give a kiss, then turn away at the last second. It's so funny!! I'm walking really good now, and getting into all sorts of things I'm not supposed to. Mom thought she'd be smart and wait to decorate the tree until she had me trained not to play with it. Well, I showed her! I pretended I wasn't the least bit interested, so she gave up and decorated. Now I sneek around and try to play with the pretty things on it when she's not looking. Or I'll walk up, point to one light and say "wuzza?" over and over until it drives her crazy. I can't wait until she puts boxes under the tree! I will have so much fun! Well, that's about it for now. I'm off to take a nap. Stay tuned for a very special Twelve days of Christmas, comming soon!

"Today I am sporting the latest in denim fashons. (Note the fur collar). With the hair to complete the look, I'm ready to hit the Country Roads. Now where did I put my sequined guitar strap... Mom!!"  

"Well, hello there, little lady. You find me and my fancy outfit irresistable, don't you? It's  

"Hey! Come back! I was talkin' to you!" 

Dad and I trekked into the woods to cut down a mighty tree yesturday. We men are hunter/gatherers, you know. So far, I have a healthy respect for the tree and have not tried to climb it. I think I will wait until Mommy puts up all the pretties before I try that. 

Tomorrow's picture day! Won't I be handsome?! 

"But Mom, the Pirate was being bad. He had to walk the plank!" (You'd think Mommy would have learned her lesson by now). 

Good morning! This is what I do while Mommy works on the computer. 

I am very distracting! 

Sorry these pictures are such a blur... 

I just love movin'! 

Here is Emma at her birthday part Friday night. It was a very pink party, but that's to be expected. It was fun meeting all her friends and playing with her presents. 

I visited with My Great-Grammy and Great-Grandad last week. It was really fun. I got to show off a lot, and Grandad is teaching me how to whistle! 

Oh, hello there! I was just sitting here having a snack and thinking about the past month. It's been quite exciting, really. From my pirate party to my escipades as Tigger, it has been and adventure. 

I took my first few hesitant steps, this month. I'm walking al over the place now. It seems silly to think I was afraid to try this just a month ago. Mom thinks I walk like a zombee. 

Soren and I got into a little trouble with the toilet. Our moms acted horrified, but since there is a picture, it must not be so bad. My great-uncle Mike would tell them it's just water. (Mom saved the zebra before he went swimming, but he got to go through the dishwasher anyway). 

It's always fun hangin' with Emma. She turns one tomorrow. Can you believe it? I'm veryexcited about her cowboy birthday party. Actually, it's a cowgirl party, but since I'm a boy, I had to modify it. 

The boys and I hung out some. This is Gavin, me, and Soren. Soren and I were a little sleepy, but we weren't about to admit that to Gavin--him being so mature and all. 

I really enjoyed harvest time at Bauman farms. I ate a whole bunch of Kettle Corn while Mom wasn't looking. It was great! 

And dressed as my alter ego, I went out begging for food. Wow! What a busy month! 

Look at this great show, coming soon to Portland. My very good friend Chanda is the big-shot producer!! 

Captain's Log Star date October 4, 2005. "My new command center is working out nicely. I control the world from this place, and I like it. If I push buttons for long enough, I get snacks!" 

I tried my first apple the other day. Let me tell you, apples are the most delicious toy! At last, my constant chewing on things has payed off!