Blackberry Picking

As many of you know our property is bordered by blackberry bushes. For the most part, my daddy says they are just the most annoying thing about our property, but we decided to head out in the rain (it was just sprinkling) and get some use out of the bushes. This is the first time since my parents have lived in this house that they have even done anything with them! We picked a whole colander full and mom made delicious blackberry crisp and I sure enjoyed eating the blackberries! YUMMMMM!

Hey Dad, you missed that patch

I found this stick at the side of our house and thought it was great for pointing out picking opportunities
From the bucket? No, I picked these myself.
Is this the face of a berry thief?
These won't stain my face will they?

Toasty Family Weekend

My daddy came home on Thursday and we had a busy, yet fun family weekend. I sure was glad to see him! It was really hot last weekend and now really cold. I can't complain though, it has been a really nice summer. Anyway, we tried to stay cool with the fun things we did. First, we went to the fair on Thursday. I got to try out real lemonade and see the cows (I still think all animals say "woof"). My dad completed his second triathlon on Saturday so mom and I went out to cheer him on. I can't believe how amazing these people are, all in the toasting heat as well! At least there was a little shade for us to wait in. Then we finished the weekend with a trip to Lake Padden. My mom and dad keep trying to make me try out the water but it was just too cold! I'm also not a big fan of being dirty (mom thinks it is pretty funny when I wipe off my hands). Here are some pictures of the family fun.

Hangin' out in my stroller at the fair

Giving dad his victory kiss....Good job dad!
Staying cool in my bed
This is great....where are we going now?
I am not going in that water mom!
Picking blackberries in the backyard with dad....YUMMMM

IN MARCH.....

What I Have Been Up To Lately

As you read in the last post, my daddy is gone this week so Grandma and Mom took me to Portland to see my Auntie and all my cousins (second cousins). I even got to meet my cousins from Minnesota. Miles is only a few months older than me and I really wanted him to play with me but he was getting use to a new environment and I guess I am a little intimidating (my mom says). We went shopping (of course), went to the fair, and had some great food. I can't believe my mom doesn't have any pictures of the visit....she apologizes.

I am walking - that is when I feel like it. I do however still prefer to speed crawl or push my favorite cart, but I can walk and have been doing it more frequently. I talk a lot, most of which is my made up language. Waving to everyone is my favorite, even passing cars on our walks. I am really happy the last few days because my teeth have been feeling much better. I have 12 teeth now, including all four molars, which were giving me a lot of pain the last few weeks. Now I am really ready for that steak mom! August seems to be really busy, but I like it that way (as long as I get to be outside).

This is at the fair. Those of you who really know me, know how rare this is. (I NEVER fall asleep anywhere but a bed and that is with a pacifier and my blankie).

This is my Auntie and her new boyfriend. He was nice and made me laugh a lot. He even carried my mommy's diaper bag for her (wow, what a gentelman!)
My bed head
Ahhh Mom, do you have to take a picture?

Can I Come Dada?

My daddy is going on a business trip this week for 8 days! This is the longest I have ever had to be away from him and I am not looking forward to it. My mom has been telling me about him leaving so I was extra nice to him today. I even tried to get into his suitcase to see if there was room for him to take me! I think I can fit dad

Hummm....are you sure you have to go?
We went on a walk and I reached back to hold daddy's hand and give him a big smile from my stroller.
I'll miss you dada!