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!

Did Someone Say Happy Cake?

This is a very special week! Happy Birthday to Grandma Geri today and Happy Birthday to Grandma Licha on Sunday! I hear the twins were working on a happy cake for Grandma Geri. If there is any left when I get to Vegas, I'll let you know how it tasted. I wish we could be there to celebrate with you. If you were here, I'd show you how excited I am by jumping in my bouncer. Eat lots of cake and ice cream! I miss you!

Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'

Can't believe I just turned five months old. Where does the time fly? Daddy says I'm getting big and promises to let me start driving just as soon as I can reach the pedals. I'm getting ready to enjoy my first full major league baseball season. I think my first tooth should be arriving here soon, maybe in time for me to enjoy a couple of hot dogs on Opening Day. Looking forward to my first brat. I've been working on my curveball in my spare time and have also acquired a couple of other nifty new tricks. I can now roll on to my stomach on demand. I'm sure there is good job out there that requires this skill. I can work up quite a hearty appettite doing this, so Mom has started me on some solid foods. Bananas are great, so is rice cereal. I'm not so sold on sweet potatoes. I tend to give Mom some pretty vivid facial feedback when that stuff is put in my mouth. I can't help it, you could probably mortar bricks with it. Somewhere, some wall is collapsing because of my lunch. Actually, I'm kidding. Mom feeds me pretty well. Daddy's a different story. Apparently his own dietary intake still has some carryovers from his bachelor days. No way I'm eating anything he prepares. I'll be calling the FDA as soon as my fingers are big enough to work a cell phone.

Looking forward to seeing Aunt Mary, Uncle Brian, and Casey & Matthew in Vegas this weekend. You can also find me at the roulette table at Caesar's. I'm going to win enough to retire before the age of 1.

Congratulations Pam & Gabe

What a wonderful trip to South Bend! The wedding was beautiful. We are so happy for Pam and Gabe as they start their new life together. Benny did great; the more people said he was cute, the more he smiled! It was actually really cold, so we did not walk around very long and didn't take Benny out of the stroller at all for pictures. As a result, all of the photo ops Tommy planned around campus didn't happen. But, we visited the most important places. The first place we took him was the Grotto to say a prayer and light a candle in thanksgiving for his health. We found ourselves counting our many, many blessings this weekend. We are not able to spend nearly as much time with family and friends as we would like, but we cherish the time we do have together. Have a great day everyone!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today is my daddy's birthday! My friends, Dumbo and Igor the dinosaur, thought this would be the perfect way to say happy birthday! I am not lucky enought to partake in the yummy carrot cake, maybe next year I'll get a little taste.
We're getting ready for out trip out to South Bend. Or, as Daddy refers to Notre Dame, the "hallowed ground." I'm excited to walk around campus and hear my folks tell stories about their college days. Dad keeps teasing Mom that he is going to take me to the Linebacker while she is out with her friends, atleast Mom hopes he is teasing! Come back soon, we will put up pictures from campus. As we are getting ready for the trip, we're listening to lots of Celtic music. ND will be a great place to celebrate Pam & Gabe's wedding and St. Patrick's Day! Take care and have a great day!