Happy Birthday Grandpa Tim!

Hi Grandpa Tim! Happy Birthday! Did Grandma make you a happy cake? As you can see, I have my summer clothes on, it is nice and warm here. We took a walk down to the Mall yesterday, there were lots of people around. I wore my new sunhat and took my pet goldfish. Maybe we can go fishing the next time I come to Montana.

I wish I could be there to celebrate with you. I hear Nolan is coming over. He'll have to represent the grandsons today! Safe travels over the next few weeks to you and Grandma Geri. We'll talk to you soon!

Proud moment for fathers everywhere

Today is the 15th of April, which marks the sixth month of my entry into this world, or as Daddy puts it my 0.5th birthday. Seizing on the moment, Daddy decided (at great personal risk) to bake me a cake. He said the last impulse he had to bake anything was probably sometime in the '80's. Mommy sighed and mumbled something about a personal cross she had to bear.

The finished product is very interesting indeed. It is of a geometric shape not seen before on this planet. I'm not sure the cake itself is of this earth. I would bet it's going to require that a team of scientists and engineers meet in a series of conferences to decide what to name this new object.

I am not allowed to try any of the cake for a couple of reasons: 1. I don't have any teeth 2. Mommy wants to make sure the sample she sent to the EPA turns up negative. For his part, Daddy is very proud of himself. He's strutting around like a one-man Fourth of July parade. Daddy says that myself and the cake represent his two greatest creations.

New Happenings

Hello Everyone! As you can see, I'm preparing for my career as a professional soccer player. A big thank you to Uncle Andy and Aunt Sarah for the authentic Ronaldinho couture. I'm counting on professional soccer as plan B, just in case my career in professional wrestling doesn't take off.

Our family had a really nice trip to Las Vegas. I was an especially good boy on the flight back, I slept for 3-1/2 hours! Good thing, my folks needed the time to recuperate from the weekend. It was great visiting the twins! They have so many fun toys and a wrestling mat that I could roll around on to my heart's content. Casey and Matty got a little excited with the plastic golf clubs, but they sure taught me lots of new things. Before I went I did not know much in the way of baby-talk, but I haven't stopped chattering since I got home. I even said "Dada" right before Daddy left for work yesterday. I just want to get it in writing that my dad promised me a car, any car I want, because I'm so lovable. I'm sitting up by myself now, and I've discovered my feet! Who knew your limbs could be so entertaining?! I know it won't be long until I'm running around, causing trouble with Nolan, Matty and Casey. I'm starting to eat more solids now too. You know, the food is alright, but the best thing is watching Mommy make funny faces and sounds while she is encouraging me to eat. Most of the time, I just humor her and take a bite.

It is cherry blossom time in DC. We went out to the Mall on Tuesday, the weather was great! Unfortunately, its going to be cold all weekend (maybe even snow on Saturday, brr) so I don't think we'll go out to see the trees. Have a very Happy Easter! Happy Birthday to Casey and Matthew on Sunday, wish we could be there to celebrate with you!