Mommy and Me Weekend - Clear Lake, TX

Mommy and I took our first plane trip alone together this weekend and headed down to Houston to see family and friends. Any concerns she had traveling alone with a toddler were immediately wiped out when I was an absolute angel on the plane. We had an empty seat in our row, so I got a seat all to myself, and Mommy got me yummy chicken nuggets and french fries to eat while we waited for the plane to take off. Once we took off, I spent some time decorating my legs with stickers, then got tired and took a nap the rest of the way. Couldn't have been any smoother!

Big smiles for our Mommy and Me Weekend!

I think I may have missed a spot

Once we got to Houston, Gong-Gong and Po-Po were right there waiting for us when we exited. They were a little disappointed that I was sleeping, but I woke up by the time we got our luggage and got to the car which made Po-Po happy because she could feed me all the way home.

No sooner did we get in the car ...

That Friday afternoon, we played at their house checking out all the cool things they have. On Friday evening, Mommy went out with Auntie Jenny, but I hardly noticed because I was having too much fun eating yummy foods and swimming ... in my clothes ... fully dressed. It's hard to stop me when I'm determined!

Homer feet

Success! I'm in!

Saturday was a busy day all around. In the morning, I woke up bright and (too) early excited to go swimming again. Then all of us went to Chuck E. Cheese -- my first time! -- to meet up with some of Mommy's high school friends Ms. Rachael and Auntie Karen and their little girls. I had so much fun there! My favorite things included riding the rides and putting coins into slots. Afterwards, I was POOPED and fell asleep as Gong-Gong was pulling out of the parking lot.

Kick, kick, kick

Being splashed by Po-Po

Mush, mush!

Where a kid can be a kid

Vroom, vroom


Quick souvenir

After my long nap, we got ready to visit the Howgates. I was excited to see Charlie, and Mommy was super excited to see Auntie Syndee. We ran around their house, ate snacks, played with Charlie's toys, and then went to dinner where Auntie Debbie came by, too. What a reunion weekend!

Po-Po practices reading to two

Quick hug

I guess I was ready for more fun because I woke up again (too) bright and (too) early. I tried to fit in as much as I possibly could in the few hours I had before Mommy and I headed home again on the airplane. This time, the flight didn't go quite as smooth, but I was still a doll.

Is it time to go already?!

Headed through security

What a wonderful weekend. Another big win this weekend was that I have undoubtedly mastered saying "Po-Po" which Po-Po just loves. I even walked around looking for her the same way I do "Ma-Ma" and "Da-Da". I hope that Mommy and I go visit Clear Lake again soon! If you want to see more pictures (just a handful from the hundreds taken ... I'm not joking), check out my July album!

All Better

After being sick the last two weekends, it was nice to feel better and really enjoy this weekend. Even though I overslept and missed StrollerFit, I got to go back to swimming class again where we picked right back up where we left off ... dunking me under and everything.

Getting ready to jump off the side

You want me to climb out of the pool with THESE chicken arms?!

I like this part

In the afternoon, we went to a baby sprinkle for Lily, Sofia's little sister (she's still in her mommy's tummy). We wanted to make sure that Lily has everything she needs when she's first born, namely diapers but some other fun things, too. Having all the little onse together -- 11 walkers, a very strong crawler, and a newborn -- is chaotic, but super fun. Logan's daddy (understandably) hid upstairs but was nice enough to take a group shot for us.

The group together
Can you imagine having THIS at your house on a Saturday afternoon?!

Moooo-ooooom, Alex is playing with my toy!

Ms. Vaune loves all the little girly things

Helping by writing down gifts

It's nice feeling better, and I know that Daddy and Mommy appreciate it, too. More pics in my July album!

Fireworks, Family, and Phantom Fever

All four of my grandparents came in town this weekend to celebrate the long weekend. In typical Pee-fashion, Nai-Nai and Ye-Ye got in very early on Wednesday (having woken up at 5:00 that morning), and in typical Law-fashin, Gong-Gong and Po-Po got in very late on Wednesday (having postponed to-dos until the last minute). It all worked out because it gave each set of grandparents "quality" time with me!

Po-Po valiantly trying to get me to say "Po-Po".
I'm very close.

Me and Nai-Nai

On Thursday, Mommy and Daddy both had to work, so all four grandparents watched me together. They did a splendid job, even taking me grocery shopping together. Nowadays, it really does take four people to keep me entertained all day because there's no way an ordinary human being can keep up with me! Mommy was wondering what kind of weaning she would have to do from all the spoiling. :)

Enjoying a nice foot soak

My school had a parade late in the afternoon, so I went up to march even though I didn't actually go to school that day. I pretty much had my own cheering section, and they took special care to also cheer on all of my friends.

Happy (Almost) Independence Day!

Practicing waving my flag

Woo-hoo! Free!

Watching a bunch of toddlers is like trying to herd cats

Friday morning brought on a revisit from the phantom fever. I woke up with the fever, so we canceled our plans to attend the neighborhood parade and BBQ ... but I didn't miss the fireworks! When we first heard the first "boom!", Mommy went outside and found a firework show a little farther away. We laid a blanket out on the front lawn and by the time we got the patriotic music playing on her phone, our neighborhood's fireworks started, and they were pratically in our front yard! It was very beautiful, and I got to clap and say "wow!" a lot.

Cranky and demanding to be pulled in my wagon through the house by Mommy.
If you click on the pic, you can actually see me SAYING "Wah" under my hat.

Enjoying the fireworks from our front yard

Nai-Nai and Ye-Ye left Saturday morning since they didn't get to go to swimming lessons with me. Gong-Gong and Po-Po left us on Saturday evening, but not before leaving a special treat: dinner prepared for a week! They cooked all sorts of food and stocked the fridge so that we have one less thing to deal with during the week, and they know what kind of food Mommy likes since it's all the yummy foods she grew up with as a little girl. Thank you so much!

Gong-Gong's preparing a snack

Would you like some seaweed?

P.S. Special thanks to Gong-Gong who, once again, did such an awesome job capturing every minute of the weekend on film. We had lots to choose from and uploaded extra pics to my July album!