MOPS Marigolds

Last Spring at MOPS, Mommy did a craft where they planted marigold seeds in a tiny cup - she took them home and transferred it and lo and behold, look how many flowers we have still even now! Not even with me going out there every day and plucking them all the time has ruined them!

Pyro-man strikes again...

I am going to be the death of Mommy - literally. Today, while we were all outside playing on the swing, Mommy popped inside really quick to leave a note for Jerry & Will's mommy to let her know we were outside in the backyard and she noticed a "burnt plastic" smell... She checked the stove and even the dishwasher trying to track it down and even asked Marsha to come smell... she kept racking her brain to see where the smell could be coming from... and then she remembered what happened to Victoria's panties earlier in the year... so she quickly ran to look at the overhead foyer light and sure enough - smoke was pouring out of it!

She quickly retrieved the ladder and looked up in it and there was my lovey item - "Dog-Dog" that I sleep with every night!!! I apparently came into the house, went up 3 flights of stairs, went to my room, got Dog-Dog and "Kit-Kat", Dog-Dog's partner, my other lovey item, and threw them at the light over the banister and came back outside without Mommy noticing - no comments about that please. Kit-Kat was on the floor under the light so luckily, his fate was spared but Dog-Dog was not so fortunate.

Mommy is very distraught to think that I almost burned the house down - again. I think that this time though Mommy got the point across to me because she made me look at Dog-Dog after she pried his melted mess out of the light and the sight of him so visibly disfigured has scarred me for life. Both Victoria and myself sobbed with fear in our eyes and could not bear to look but Mommy made us - she even tried to get me to touch it but it was too much to handle. But I think I "get it" now - throwing things into the foyer light is not a good thing to do. It kills things.

Now, the next adventure is going to be to see how I go to sleep tonight without Dog-Dog. Stay tuned...

Mommy had a rough day today...

Today was a rough day for Mommy. First, not only did I come sit in her lap bare-bottomed after going potty, I somehow had a piece of "poop" stuck in my crack cuz it got all smeared all over her arm and clothes. She was not very happy when she realized it. I had to take a bath in the sink while she got cleaned off. Then later, Victoria had an accident in her pull-up during her nap and took it off before Mommy realized it and Tori stepped all in it and tracked it all over Mommy's bedroom. Another big mess to clean.

But, on the brighter side, I had a great time with my bubble bath in the sink - I got a little carried away with the bubbles but hey - the more, the better!

Happy Birthday to me!

This weekend was my 2nd birthday (and Daddy's 38th birthday too!) We celebrated at Deanna Rose Farmstead - my favorite place. I woke up at my usual 5:45am and told Mommy I was ready to go to "the farm". We had a lot of fun walking around the farm with my friends from church and the neighborhood. I even got to go fishing and bust open a pinada full of candy! I love all my presents and I was a very happy (but tired) little boy!

I love flubber too!

Mommy posted the recipe for flubber on Tori's website but I had to share how much I love it too! It is the perfect medium for little boys to play with - it's cold, it's gooey, it stretches, it's messy, it just feels fun!

I love slides!

We found a new (to us, actually an old one) playground near our house! It had a super cool slide that Mommy thought was too big for me but I proved her wrong! I love scary rides and I am so brave!

Potty trained already???

Mommy can't believe her very eyes but I decided all the sudden that I am ready to be potty trained! She thought that for sure it was going to be another year or so, cuz you always hear how boys take longer than girls, but since I get to watch Tori go potty every day, I figured out that I wanted to get in on the action! I LOVE sitting on the big potty! I find it very interesting seeing how my body parts work together! I get very excited when I get to flush something down the toliet - especially when I get to see it come out first! Mommy can't wait to show these photos at my high school graduation or better yet, my wedding one day! Oh, she wouldn't dare... or would she????

Jolly Green Giant!

Mommy planted an elephant ear plant on our deck and I thought that one of the leaves made a really good hat!! (cuz you know I LOVE hats!)

Dressing up "Thai" style

Grandma brought us back some outfits from Thailand so we had to model them for her! She loves seeing us wear our native clothing!

My babe on my bike!

Ava and I love each other so much, it's not even funny! Mommy saw us cruzing down the driveway and had a mental flash-forward of what we'll be like in about 16 years! I hope her dad doesn't have a shotgun!

Tuckered out by Deanna Rose Farmstead

When Aunt Noel & Uncle Nick were here, we took them to the Deanna Rose Farmstead - it was so much fun seeing all the animals and playing in the playground but by the time we went home, I was wore out and fell asleep on the way back to the car!

How'd ya do that????

Mommy is always complaining about how I get into trouble all the time! And so much of it is a mystery to her! The first one is of me being attacked by the high chair! And then this morning she heard me calling for her and she came down and found me halfway stranded on the kitchen counter - with no idea how I got there either! It's my little secret!

A little mud never hurt anyone....

So, Mommy planted her garden again this year. We're growing carrots, onions, lettuce, beans, tomatoes, peppers, squash and cucumbers. I am all about playing in the dirt right alongside her. I love digging for worms and just getting my hands dirty, much to Mommy's dismay. She's afraid that I am going to ruin her plants but I'm really just helping!

Summertime fun!

I love summer! I am always telling Mommy "outside! outside!" I love being barefoot and popsicles! I love swimming and exploring and just being outdoors! No TV for me - it's way too boring! I am definitely not an "indoor" kid!

Cutest Kids Contest!

Grandma secretly entered me and Tori into a Cutest Kids Contest and I won first runner up! I got a savings bond and a cool plaque - Mommy is quite proud!

I'm a Pyro-Man!

So, get a load of my latest escapade!!!

Mommy went to Walmart and left Daddy in charge of us kids - and you know how all Moms jokingly fear that if you leave the Dad in charge, the house will burn down? Well, today it almost came true!

Daddy was "watching" us and then he started to smell smoke burning and he searched the house looking for the source - the next thing he knows, he looks up and the light is on fire!

Now, let me explain. I've recently discovered gravity and spend a lot of my time during the days throwing things up in the air over and over again. I'm fascinated with seeing it fall. Apparently, in the midst of me practicing this artform, I threw a pair of Victoria's panties up into the entranceway light and it caught fire. Daddy had to run to the garage and get the ladder to get it out and put the fire out. Luckily, nothing major was damaged - just the panties.

Oh - and I might want to add that I am fascinated with panties in general. I keep making Mommy put them on me so I wear about 20 - 30 at a time. I have a very big tushy!!!

Yet another HAT!

I'm telling you - I LOVE HATS! I can make anything into one!

A quick Branson video

My Uncle Nick thought that it would be fun to put together a little video summarizing parts of our Branson trip last week. Enjoy!



Also, if you ever want to check out Uncle Nick's website, it is www.nickwrightphoto.com. If you ever need a photographer, you should give him a call!

I'M BACK!

Well, some of you may have noticed that it has been a few months since Mommy has put recent pictures of me up (thank you Heather for reminding Mommy often that she was neglecting me!) Mommy sincerely apologizes for any delay - she makes up excuses about me not giving her equal computer time - hey - it's not my fault that she showed me how fun a computer can be and there are all sorts of games that you can play on it - I especially love Elmos World! I'll try to free up some time for her to do it more regularly!!!

Our trip to Branson

We just got back from our trip to Branson, MO. Grandpa (or, as I call him - Paw-Ma) and Grandma Lee booked their timeshare there and Aunt Noel and Uncle Nick came too! It was the first time we all have taken a trip together as the LEE family. It was so much fun - we got to go swimming in the indoor pool, we went to the Dixie Stampede and saw a cool show, and even took our picture dressed up as Old Timers. These are also some of the pictures that my Uncle Nick took of me - aren't these great photos? He's a professional photographer so I was very happy to be his subject matter.

Playing in my "tent"!

I love this pop up tent! Our neighbors Jerry and Cathy gave it to me and it is by far my favorite toy! I run inside and call out, "MOMMIIEEEEEEEEE!!!! MOMMIEEEEEE!" and she always responds, "Oh, where is my Matt-Matt!" and I squeal out in glee and run around in circles over and over again until I knock the entire thing over and cry until Mommy sets it back up for me again. She wishes that I could play in it myself but it requires her active participation.

Bathtime is my favorite!

I should have been born a fish - I LOVE the water! I take several baths and showers a day. It's my favorite pasttime!

I'M PRICELESS!

Mommy has this image in her head of a scrapbook page that she wants to do about me (if she can ever find the time) - she'd do it like a MasterCard commercial.

Cost of Urgent Care Hospital visit due to smashing my thumb open on the wooden box that stores our hats and shoes. $25.


Cost of dishwasher repair due to me constantly climbing in, out, on, under, pulling drawers out of, etc. etc. etc. $0. (due to extended warrenty plan that Mommy already purchased).

Cost of plumber visit to disassemble the entire toliet and retrieve bath toys, animals, and Mommy's dining room napkin ring. $160.

Price of Mommy's joy due to an mischievous yet irresistable little boy. PRICELESS!!!!!!