Visit to Texas

Sorry it has been so long, but the IT virus got me. A lot has been happening since I last updated you. For example, today is my first birthday. Hooray! Unfortunately, I have to celebrate mainly with Mom, 'cause Dad is still gone. He'll be home soon though. We got to talk to him when the ship he was on was in port. It was great to hear his voice. I can't wait 'til he sees me and Mom.

One of my birthday gifts from my Aunt Brandi and Uncle Seth is electronic, and when it shuts down it says 'bye-bye'. That's my new favorite and only word. Now I say 'bye-bye' to anyone who says 'bye-bye' to me. Won't Dad be glad to hear I am starting to talk. I am also working hard at trying to walk and may be walking before he gets home. One could only hope.

Well, let's see what has transpired since I last wrote. For one thing, Mom and I took a long weekend and went to Texas to meet my cousin Susan Kate. We stayed with my Uncle Alex and Aunt Kimberly. Granma 'aka Mimi' Jane and Grandad Gator even came for the party. We had a great time. Here I am with my cousin.

While in Texas, Susan Kate and I even got to go swimming. I love to swim, however, I don't think the same holds true for my cousin Susan Kate. Well at least not yet.

Another friend I met at Uncle Alex's was their dog Bucky. Me and Mom just have a cat at our house, named Rudy, who is nice enough, but not near the size of Bucky. Anyway I was showing off my mobility by trying to catch Bucky where ever he went. Gator said I was doing a good job of preparing Bucky for when Susan Kate starts crawling. Anyway Bucky and I had a great time, as long as I stayed out of his food bowl.

Here is a picture of me and Susan Kate with Gator. Aren't we something?