Canisteo Sleep Over

Have you all missed me? Sorry I didn't get a blog posted in a few days, but you know, when you are a busy guy like me, it can be hard to keep up with everything.

Well, like I mentioned on Sunday, I was planning for a few days of fun. On Monday afternoon, Mom and I went back to Canisteo to Grandpa Peters' house and stayed the night. Aunt Michelle and Cohen were still there from the weekend. We waited for Grandpa to get home from playing golf and went to visit Great-Grandma Peters. Aunt Shannon and Sadie met us there and we all walked down to the ice cream shop. I had my first bit of ice cream and it was YUMMY! I guess I am going to love ice cream like my Daddy! The coolness felt so good on my gums because I am teething, but Mom wouldn't let me have a lot because she said I am too young just yet.

By the time we got back to Grandpa's, it was time for bed. Mom and I got to sleep in Daddy's room from when he was a boy. It was fun to sleep at Grandpa's and see Aunt Michelle and Cohen when I woke up. We all had some breakfast and headed back to Great-Grandpa & Grandma Youngs' cottage on the lake. We just call it "the lake". Aunt Michelle had bought Cohen and I matching outfits, which made a great photo opportunity.

I also went in the lake for the first time. It felt good on my feet, but I wasn't so sure when Mom put me in up to my waist, as you can see from the photo, but I eventually got used to it and was kicking and splashing in the water! We missed the photos of that though because the camera battery died!

Busy Weekend

Whoa!! What a busy weekend!! I was here and there and everywhere! On Saturday, I woke up and went for a walk with Dad and the doggies. I had just enough time when I got home to eat and change. Then Mom and I went to the Arts Festival in Corning with Aunt Shannon, Sarah and little Tully. We walked up and down the street seeing all sort of stuff. I was singing and yelling a lot so I caught a lot of attention from other folks around us. It was a beautiful day, so we stayed out, had lunch and didn't get back home until about 3 o'clock. By then, Dad was missing me a lot, so we hung out together and took a nap.

Me & Aunt Shannon at the Corning Arts Fest

Today we went to Canisteo to celebrate my Grandpa Peters 60th birthday with Aunt Michelle, Uncle Joe, Cohen and Grandma Peters. His birthday is actually tomorrow and Mom said I will get to see him again because we are going over there to spend the night. I am not sure of all the plans, but I think there are some big ones in store for me over the next few days. I better rest up tonight and tomorrow so I will be ready. I'll make sure to tell you all sorts of stories when I can!!

The Best Medicine

Today I was playing upstairs with Mom, and I just couldn't seem to stop laughing. I was sitting up in my boppy pillow (it is good for strengthening the abs so someday I can sit on my own). Mom was handing me different toys to play with while watching some home improvement show (she loves those). All of a sudden, I just wanted to laugh, so I did. That sure got Mom's attention back and she spent the next 20 minutes or so doing all sorts of silly things to make me giggle. I just couldn't stop laughing! Everything seem to be funny! Mom would hide under the pillow and then jump out and say "Boo"....that was funny! Then I would play with my new stuffed otter and Mom would pull it out of my hands...that was funny! Laughing seems to be contagious because Mom couldn't stop laughing either. We were laughing so much that we decided to share the laughter by calling Grandma Peterson at work and she laughed right with us. Boy it feels good to laugh!

Jumping in the Grass

Today things seemed back to normal after being away from home for so long. Mom gave me something new for breakfast. I still had my old rice cereal, but then there was this new stuff that was dark purple called prunes. They had a strong flavor but they were good.

I have been spending more and more time in my jumper. My legs and torso are getting stronger every day so I can stay in there longer and jump and jump and jump!! Now Mom and Dad want to get me a jumper that hangs from the door so I can really get moving around. Plus, they have these things called walkers that supposedly let me cruise all around the house on my own! I am hoping they get me something like that too!

We had some friends over tonight. Some of the guys who hang out with Dad came over to play some basketball. Dad put my jumper in the yard and I was watching them play. I could jump better than some of them could :-)! It was cool to feel the tickly grass under my toes!

I'm Back!

Hello! I'm back from my camping trip! I had so much fun!!! Mom, Dad and I went up to my Aunt Jane & Uncle Gary's camp in Harrisville, NY. This is up northeast of Watertown, just outside the Adirondack Park. It was my longest trip away from home so far. We left on Friday morning and stayed until yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. I am a good traveler so I didn't mind the almost 5 hour drive and it was well worth all the fun we had!

Here is me with Aunt Jane & Uncle Gary

Here is their camp

There was lots of family around over the weekend. My Uncle George, Aunt LuLu, Sarah, Karlie and Jenna were there with their camper. My Mom's cousin Tracy, her husband Steve and kids Rachael and Nicholas were there with their pop-up camper. Grandma Peterson came later in the day. Then Amanda, Scott and Amy came late on Friday night to camp out. Then, even Aunt Janice, Uncle Rich and my Great-Aunt Arlene came to visit on Saturday. We hung out, swam, ate, made bracelets, played games, ate some more, had a bonfire, scavenger hunt, went canoeing, fishing and four-wheeling. There was so many fun things to do!

Everyone left on Sunday, but Mom, Dad and I stayed for a couple of more days to enjoy and relax. On Monday, we took a trip into Tupper Lake to the Natural History of the Adirondacks Museum that opened up last year. It was really cool! My favorite part was the otter who was swimming all over his tank and seemed to like me a lot. He would swim right over to me!

Packing Up

Things have been in a bussle around here the last two days. I don't know exactly what is going on, but I think Mom and Dad are packing up for a trip. I heard something about Aunt Jane & Uncle Gary's camp and the Adirondacks. I don't know, but it sure sounds like the makings for some good ol' fun!

As far as I know, we are heading out in the morning, bright and early. That detail has seemed to change. First it was Saturday, then tonight, now it seems like probably in the morning. I know I'll be ready whenever we decide to go.

So I figure I may miss updating my blog for a few days while we are all away, but I promise to be back on Tuesday or Wednesday with some great new photos to share!

Have a great weekend!!

Bouncing is What Tiggers Do Best!!

I am Tyrus the Tigger, because I do what Tiggers do....bounce!! My legs have gotten long enough that I can bounce all around in my activity jumper! In fact, Daddy had to move it up a setting because my legs had grown so much. And just to think that a few weeks ago, I wasn't tall enough or strong enough to sit up in this by myself. I'm telling you....I am growing like a weed!