Palmer's Pen

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Cousin Riley, Auntie Katie and Tio Come To Visit!!

When Cousin Riley came to visit I did my best to hook him up with all of my favorite things to do in Las Vegas. First stop = the pool!

Here is Riley going down the slide...

Hmmmm I think it was a love hate relationship the first time down....

Now it was my turn. This time Mom brought her camera and got the shot of me going down the slide by myself. Don't worry that is not some random weirdo at the bottom catching me that is my Tio.

Hooray, I made it!!

I love everything about the pool.

I love to go underwater, I love the slide, I love the fountains, and I love to try and drink the water but I would really like to do it all on my own thank you very much.

I let Riley use my floaty. It seems neither one of us loved it much.

Mom and Auntie Katie marveled about how big us boyz have grown. Mom sadly thinks my cheeks are deflating. What do you think?

But at least Riley is still sporting the cheeks..

Today I was going to go to the strip for the first time. Tio got me ready to go...

Here I am with my mohawk. I got lotsa looks from the ladies in Vegas.

Hi Uncle Chad!!

I made it to the MGM!! I loved seeing the big lions, the lights, the action and hearing all the neat ding ding ding noises.

Right now my Little People Farm is one of my very favorite toys. Here I am showing all the animals to Riley.

Mom can't quite understand my language but here she imagines I am telling Riley I will share my favorite animal, the piggy, with him but I would prefer he doesnt eat it. Please note the plaid shorts.

Here is dad practicing his skills feeding due Bambini! Almost every morning I enjoy vanilla yogurt. On this trip Riley discovered the joy of morning yogurt. Tasty!

Elmo is entrancing
While Riley does his plank excercises I chit chat on the phone to Bob

Of course we took Riley to our favorite park with water features...

Even though it is 109 out the water is stil a bit chilly for a baby. Riley was a good sport!

Loving the slide...

It was a great trip!!

Dad's a Graduate Again

I really wanted to go see DadDad at work but I just couldn't sit still once we got there. Here I am outside with Mom enjoying the outrageously hot desert scenery. Unfortunately I won't be posting any photos of Dad actually graduating but hey you got to take time to smell the flowers!

Here is the aircraft Dad is now armed to fly.

Here is another shot so you can get an idea of its size.

Okay I am over it now. Off I go ...

This looks neat. Dad, when can I have one of these?

Whew it is hot!

Saturday, June 14, 2008

More Fun In The Sun

In Vegas it is hot hot hot! Here is Moxie and Me playing in my new Elmo sprinkler. We both really enjoyed this new gadget, it has the perfect flow for babies! it was late in the day because our yard doesnt get any shade until late afternoon or early evening. we had gone for a walk and Moxie was very hot. She laid in the sprinkler for a while before deciding to bite at it.

Logan and Moxie interact a lot lately especially during mealtime. Logans new thing is to stand on Moxie's tail and try and step on her. Moxie is OK with the tail stepping but nothing else and she lets him know it and he of course keeps doing it. Logan also really enjoys throwing rocks to Moxie. Moxie loves chasing rocks because she grew up in our rock yard in NM. They are very cute to watch together.

We are not sure what Logan is doing here but thought it looked cute and interesting. We like to imagine he is blowing kisses.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

New Swim Gear

At our subdivision pool there is a shallow area where I can stand. I do NOT like anyone to hold on to me the entire time. Dad and Mom thought this swim gear they saw a lot of the other kids sporting might help me out a bit. I am not so sure I agree.

While Mary was here I got to go down the slide by myself. I think it went something like this ... Dad said to Mary, "Hurry, you go to the bottom and catch Logan before Ann notices." Unfortunately, Mom forgot her camera in the car but it did happen.

Morning Swim

This was my lucky day!! Things just stacked up in my favor and I was able to sneak in a morning swim. Dad left the door open for Moxie to go in and out and Mom didn't realize the sprinklers filled up my pool in the middle of the night. I know what you are thinking but don't worry this is after Mom had time to get the camera. She spotted me on my way in and I still got to get in pajamas and all.

Bob's Daughter Comes To Visit

One of our very best friends, Mary, came to visit us. It was so much fun. We had a nice visit and I scored some cool stuff. Thank you Mary!! Here I am at breakfast sporting the new outifit Mary got for me. Everyone loved this outfit (both Mom & Dad) and it just so happened to match my baby blues. Mary has good taste in clothes don't you think?

Another shot of us enjoying our bagel and coffee breakfast. We took Mary to experience a day in the life of the Palmer family on the weekend.

I have managed to toss my hat off while on my mornings walk with Mom. Generally she will run them over with the stoller and pick them up. What she didn't bank on was the pitching arm I am working on. So far I think I have managed to permanently pitch three of them without her noticing. Here I am sporting a new one and my sunglasses from Grandma K. They fit me perfectly this year Grandma but so far I prefer to bite them. I am ready to roll.

We like to take our guests to the Red Rock Canyon.

Today I didn't care much for the 13 mile loop so Mary entertained me. Thanks Mary! I am currently a HUGE reader. I love, love love to read.

Here I am sightseeing with my Dad

Sunday, June 1, 2008

My New Chair!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for my new chair Grandma! I love it. I love to sit in it, carry it around, turn it upside down, eat in it, and lay on it. Sometimes Mom even sits in it with me if you can imagine that. Here I am one morning watching Sesame Street in it.

Swim Time

We finally decided to check out the subdivision swimming pool. I must admit I was thinking I really needed to get downtown Vegas and hit a casino pool like the MGM while we were here. After being at our local pool I am not in any big hurry. It is a great pool set up for kids. However the only margarita like thing you will find is the fountain in the shallow end.

Of course Dad took me down the slide

and I loved it!!

He is still working on Mom to send me down the slide by myself and have her catch me at the bottom. I will let you know if he talks her into it.

Even In The Big City

You will neer guess what happened to me in Vegas! Dad, Mom, Moxie and I were going for a walk when we saw a firetruck a few houses down. Don't worry it wasn't an accident one of the firemen live there and they were stopping in. They saw me waiting to see the cool firetruck go by and they pulled over, hopped out, and gave me this hat!!! I am soooooooooooo lucky!!

I love the hat but I am not so sure about this elastic string under my neck....

Grocery Shopping With A Toddler

I think I found the perfect spot to sit down.

Vegas Parks Rule

You all know how much I have been enjoying going to the local parks. I could not have dreamed they would get even better! Now that it is hot hot hot the park has water features. This is a good time for everyone. Plan to get wet.

If you make it ito the center you don't get wet.

Thanks for the help Dad

Now I think I have it down

The sprinklers sprout up everywhere

Hi Mom

Godfather Comes To Visit Me Again

My Godfather is so great he came to visit again in Vegas! I was so excited I let him use my cup (aka the roommate of the week cup).

Here he is introducing me to his wife, Krista and his dog, Aliska. Sorry for the blurry picture Moms camera was set on a funky setting.

This dog was the perfect size for me.

Unfortunately it decided to rain while they visited. Instead of going to the pool we went to the Red Rock Canyon. Godfather also took me to Church of course.

Cookie Monster

Yummy Yum Yum Thanks for the tasty cookies Grandma

Sunday, May 18, 2008

At Play

Here I am just being silly.

Da Boyz

Viva Las Vegas

When Aunties RaRa and Juli come to town I get to go to places like the Hard Rock Cafe! Rock on!!

Reunited With My Car

It was nice to be reunited with my car at Grammy's house.

This time it I was able to climb in on my own and I held my feet up in the air so I could ride in it. I almost got the hang of using my feet to get around but there was just too many bumps in the road. Beep beep!

Give Me Five

Typically I enjoy a good roll but I just wasn't feeling it this day. I was a good sport though, check it out!

I Can Say Truck

I alsmot forgot to mention, I can say "truck". Mom says it sounds a little like a bad word but that is all part of the fun!

What Do You Mean This Isn't a Riding Toy?

Logan enjoys trying to ride anything possible. The only trouble with the dump truck is that the dump bed (whatever it is called) is a bit confusing and tends to make Logan fall down. Therefore, the dump truck is often found all alone in the garage. Of course when Logan spots it he lets us know it is time to bring it out for a spin.

Riley's Baptism

Riley Michael O'Connor on the day of his Baptism. Mom was too busy to take photos but she managed to snap this one of Riley and his Dad.

Cousin Likes to Spin

At first I was very jealous that my Cousin Riley got to spin and jump in this interesting gizmo. It didn't take me too long to figure out how to have fun with it.