1.7 Feet High and Rising

Read a little book

Audra has decided that bear needs to learn to read, or at least learn his colors from her buddy Elmer (everyone's favorite patchwork elephant). This was one of the cuter things I have seen her do recently so I had to grab a picture.

My buddy Seth

I have had lots of company this month. I finally got to meet my new friend Seth that Mom talks about. His dad is a friend of Mom's from a long time ago. Seth is very fun and I even let him sit in my pink chair.

Gigi and Gpa

Gigi and Gpa came from Illinois to visit me for the Fourth of July. We also celebrated lots of birthdays. I got to cheer for my Cardinals with Gpa, which made him very very happy.

Frog Pond

Aunt Shilo bought me the coolest frog pool. I especially like playing with the toys from my sandbox in the water.

I'm gonna wash that mac right outta my hair

Yep, macaroni and cheese are the latest in cool kid hair accessories. Audra managed to cause this mess in about 10 seconds, so we have to be impressed by her ambition. I know she will hate us years from now when this picture comes out for her graduation or wedding or both.

Climb Every Mountain

or if you can't find a mountain - climb the fence in the backyard.

Audra has discovered the joys of climbing up things,but she is struggling a little bit with how to get down once she has mastered the chair, fence, etc.

You don't bring me flowers

This is my super cool table that Grandma and Grandpa brought to my house. I really like to sit at it with my bucket of rocks and acorns.

We had a big weekend, we went to the Farmers Market on Saturday morning. There were lots of puppies for me to watch.

Jack, Betsy, Alexander and Elizabeth came over to play on Saturday night. They brought their parents and we ran the dads around the yard a lot. It was fun!

Go Cards!

Apparently Dad is a St. Louis Cardinals fan, so I am learning to cheer for them as well. Dad says that my Great Grandpa would be proud.

Sidewalk Chalk

My newest adventure, since I have mastered chasing bubbles is sidewalk chalk. Mom let me play with some on Saturday while Dad was working outside. I had been supervising him earlier, but he seemed to be doing well.

I did some original art, and got my entire outfit covered in chalk. Mom was really impressed with both of these feats.

Rocky Top....Part II

So, I must be a good luck charm for Mom's Tennessee Lady Vols.
They won their second straight national title - one for each basketball tournament I have seen. Mom was very happy and swears that my awesome Tennessee pajamas helped with the magic.

Rocky Top, you'll always be....