Boxed In

Nana,

I really like my new car seat. But, I think I like the box better. Next time can you please send more? Thank you!

XOXO,

Moses

11 Months Old!

What a big boy we have! I swear the weeks are coming closer and closer together. I think Moses is already starting to make his way into toddler behavior. (Would you like some cheese with that whine?) No matter what, he is still my baby boy. What is he up to? Well..

- Taking more and more steps!
- Can stand up without pulling up.
- Loves to wave and say hey and bye.
- Can tell you "All Done!" saying and signing at the same time.
- Loves opening and closing cabinet doors and drawers
- Starting to work on puzzles
- Hums and sings to himself while playing alone
- No more baby food! Eating all regular food.
- Favorite foods are: grilled sandwiches, pineapple, ground beef, spaghetti
- Some trouble sleeping this month. Getting better though.
- Two new teeth, almost four.
- Loves playing in the pool.

I'm sure I'm leaving something out, so if you know of something he does leave a comment and let everyone know! I can't believe that I will be writing about him being a year old in just one month. I ordered his birthday invitations a few days ago and can't wait to plan his very first birthday party!

Wordless Wednesday

Moo Moo Mr. Cow

There are only a few things that will stop Moses in his tracks when it come to the TV. He'll semi watch Elmo or Sesame Street and he will always pause and smile at me when he hears the theme song for Golden Girls or Gilmore Girls (eek, I just noticed the similarities there and it makes me want to hide). BUT, lately I have noticed his intense love for the below commercial. He literally stops what he is doing and watches intently and then starts to dance. And I don't mean a little head bop, I mean hands in the air get down tonight boogie. It has us in tears.

What I did on my Summer Vacation

by Moses J. Barker

I invented lots of new games. I love racing down the hall at Mimi and Papa's house. It is fun when people chase me. I laugh and scream. Sometimes I like to open the doors and see if someone is hiding. I also like for people to jump out and get me.

We went to the park! Daddy and I pretended to be funny people

Of course I had to play on the swings. It's my favorite. I let everyone take a turn pushing me. I even sat with everyone while they had a turn on the swings. I guess grown up people like to play at the park too. After the swings we went down the slides.

This is my new favorite toy. It is called a Swiffer. It is really a toy for the big people but Mimi fixed one for me so I can play too. I really like to move it around while Mimi fold clothes. It makes her really happy to see me playing with it.

Mommy's camera battery died when we went to Aunt Hattie's house to go swimming. I had the best time! We played in the pool and splashed. Then I sat with Aunt Hattie and played with a water bottle. She talked to me and made me laugh a lot!

I also tried lots of new things to eat while I was gone. I had french toast for breakfast and sometimes as a treat after dinner. Mommy makes me toasted sandwiches with turkey, cheese, and spinach. She also puts spinach in my quesadillas. I had lots of fruit too. I ate watermelon just about every day. I also had kiwi and cantaloupe. It was all yummy! I hope everyone is having as much fun as I am this summer!

Happy Fourth!

I have always loved spending the 4th of July in Emerald Isle. Last year, it was the last out of town trip we took before we had Moses. It was a much different trip this year! I swear that Moses knows when we are going on the boat. He gets so excited that he can't take his morning nap. So, he took an impromptu nap once we got to a little island.

He woke up MUCH happier and ready to play. He wasn't nearly as bothered by the sand this time and played all day with his shovel. Later in the afternoon, my Aunt Brenda and Uncle Dave and one of their grandchildren met us out on the island. Moses just adored Aunt Brenda and wanted to be held by her while she was there. Later that afternoon, we took a little boat ride and Moses took another boat nap!

We got back home and made all sorts of yummy food for a cook out. We even had a visit from our friend Ben Watts. We were curious to see if Moses would wake up during the fireworks but he slept soundly. We sat on the dock and watched the fireworks that the town put on and of course the ones our crazy neighbors produced as well. It was a great day!

Aunt Amber's visit!

While we were staying with my parent's, my "little sis" Amber came to visit. We met up with her for lunch and then went back to my parents so she could really play with Moses. He really loved playing with her! Thankfully, Moses took a good nap so she and I could sit on the dock (well, I had to wash the naughty dog) and visit. It was so great to see her. She even brought Moses a beach goody bag so that he would be all ready for July 4th. We can't wait to see you again soon! Please call us when you come up to Raleigh!