SUN!

The rain took a little break yesterday and gave the sun a chance to peak out--finally! We were ready for some fresh air. Dad came home early from work and we headed down to the beach to chase the seagulls. I made sure to make up for some lost time and got as dirty as possible, as quick as possible--digging in the sand, eating sand, crawling through wet sand and smashing the sea foam in my hands. Mom doesn't mind too much--she says it's good for me (Hoo-ray to that! I love it!).

On our way home, we picked up some plants and I got to try my hand at a little gardening. I love digging in the dirt, moving clumps of soil from one pot to the next, and the wheelbarrow! Have you ever seen one of these things? They're amazing! First I had to inspect all of the moving parts to make sure it was safe for use and then it was time to get down to work--I'd throw everything I could in, then I would take it out, then put it in, then take it out, then put it in, then take it out, then put it in.....

Unfortunately, I didn't get to drive the thing--a little too heavy for me still.

Preliminary Inspections

Farmer Fisher

Time to dump some weeds!

"Definitely put the snap dragons in this one..."

"Seagulls! Charge!"

Big beach....little baby.

Digging my way to China.

Just A Few Pictures

With all the stormy weather we've been having, Mom and I have been stuck inside most days so, we don't have any new adventures to report on. We're both going a little stir crazy and hope spring comes soon--WE ARE READY!

Here are a few pictures to tide you over until we have something exciting to talk about...

Playing a game of Chicken with Cait and her pup.

Before

After

Thanks, Uncle Ryan!

Thanks, Uncle Ryan, for letting me eat my spaghetti all by myself! It's about time someone let me take care of some of this business on my own terms. Don't get me wrong, Mom lets me eat a lot of foods by myself, with only my two trusty hands as tools, but NEVER before have I been able to sink my hands into that warm, squishy spaghetti. Did you know that once you get a little tomato sauce on your hands, EVERYTHING you touch after that turns red too!!! Incredible!

Oh, and DOUBLE THANKS for putting syrup on my pancakes for me this morning, even after Mom told you not to. Awesome.

Keep it up Uncle Ryan. You're workin' your way up my list to #1, for sure. Mom said you were on one of her lists too...but, I think it may have been a different list.....

Outdoor Adventures

Oh, thank God for the sunshine--time to get out of the house and play!

Heading Out To Sea

Getting As Dirty As I Possibly Can

Hiking at Cape Lookout--Gorgeous Day!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FISHER!

Yesterday was my first birthday!!! I'm one year old! Can you believe it?!? I had such a fun birthday too. Mom and I wrestled around all morning (I like to pin her down and the slobber all over her face). Then, we got tired of waiting for the rain to stop and ventured out for a jog around the neighborhood. The rain was really coming down and the wind was blowing a bit but, I was enjoying myself--I talked to Mom all through her run--"Faster Momma, Faster!"

We made some cupcakes and cream cheese frosting (YUM)--I insisted on tasting all of the different colors of frosting while Mom made them. She said they all tasted the same but, I wanted to test each one just to make sure.

Uncle Ryan & Aunt Diana came over for dinner and helped me unwrap my presents. I got some fun toys & clothes, money for my piggy bank and coffee (well, the coffee was for Mom but, coffee makes her happy and a happy Momma means a happy baby!--thanks Auntie Diana!).

Then came the highlight of the day--I got to eat my very own cupcake! Oh man was it good. The more I ate the more excited I got! My head was spinning by the end of it!

YEAH, SUGAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ready to attack!

Mmmmm...frosting.....

Relax people, I didn't eat the whole thing. This is the piece Mom let me have.

Here comes the sugar high....!

BING!

Covered in cupcake!

Sugar coma....

I think we should have cupcakes everyday.

Sand!

I know it's been a while since we've posted new pictures so, here are a few for you to enjoy. These were taken a few days ago while on a walk at the beach with Mom & Dad.

Yum, sand.

Ooooohhhhh.....

Makin' Memories...

Well, I don't know about you but, I can't stand long car rides. We just got back from spending a long weekend in Bend, Oregon and I am absolutely sick of my car seat. FOUR HOURS DRIVE, strapped into a five-point harness, can't crawl anywhere, can't reach anything, can't see anyone...miserable. If we didn't have so much fun in Bend then I'd be really angry about the whole situation but, I had a BLAST so, I guess it was worth it.

In Bend, the animals come to you. Not like here at the house where the cat avoids me and I have to chase her around all day. In Bend, all you have to do is stand there and the wildlife comes right up to you. The condo we stayed in was on a golf course and there were deer everywhere! And when we would go out on the deck, they would walk right up to us! Then, we went for a walk by the river that runs through downtown Bend and there were ducks everywhere! Hundreds of them! I was so excited about all the ducks that I didn't even care that Mom, Dad, Uncle Ryan and Aunt Diana fed them all of my Cheerios.

Close Encounters

The Duck Whisperer

While on our little vacation we spent a day at Mt. Bachelor--Uncle Ryan tried to teach Mom how to snowboard....it was so embarrassing. She sucks. I stayed inside the lodge with Auntie Diana for the first half of the day--we went outside a few times to watch Mom but, it was a sad show. Dad tried to pick up skiing again and he did pretty well after a slightly rough start. As soon as Mom felt that she had thoroughly beat herself up, she came into the lodge and spent the second half of the day with me while Uncle Ryan and Aunt Diana made a few runs down the mountain--they were fun to watch--they actually know what they're doing.

Grandma & Grandpa had to leave and go back to Alaska last week. It was so sad to see them go. I had SO MUCH FUN with them while they were here visiting. We went on a lot of walks, Grandpa spent a lot of time trying to teach me how to walk, Grandma cooked me a TON of delicious food, they taught me a bunch of new tricks--we made a lot of fun memories. Can't wait for them to come back in March...

Off-roading with Grandpa

Peek-A-Boo!

Walking lessons