WE MADE IT!...

From the Houston Zoo to the Oil Ranch...it was a busy day, but we couldn't miss Julia's 2nd birthday party. 3 parties in one day...I think all the mom's will plan better next year :) We were tired doggies by the end of the night.

We didn't let that spoil the fun though. I fed the cows (reluctantly) and enjoyed every minute of the hay ride. I pointed out all the babies. Those are the ones I wanted to feed...no big cows please. I climbed a fence, played basketball and ran all over the green grass wearing my hat all the while. A few rain sprinkles wouldn't slow me down. I enjoyed my second piece of cake for the day and hoped that I could eat a third when we got to Landon's petting zoo party. Mom made sure that didn't happen though. The sugar had to stop...at least for the day.

Where is my cowgirl? JULIA where are you?

SWING ON OVER TO THE HOUSTON ZOO...
Our little monkey Reagan is turning 2! We had a wonderfully busy day at the zoo. The weather cooperated and family and friends gathered to celebrate Reagan's big boy birthday! The animals in the children's zoo celebrated right along with us. It was a day our family will never forget. Great grandparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, family friends and school friends together for Reagan's birthday. Here are a few of the pictures from the day. I will post more when I find the cd that JJ so kindly made for us of the moments he captured.

I pushed my truck all the way from the Children's zoo to the front gate when it was time to go. I did not need any help. I was loving my new toy. Thanks Aunt Pat and Uncle Dean. Great gift!

AUNT MEME and ELLA, UNCLE MEAN and ME...
I was happy as could be! They were in town just for me.



















:)

CHOO, CHOO...I'M TWO!
I had no time to smile for this picture. I had to make the train sounds, CHOO, CHOO! Mom and dad took the day off to celebrate my birthday with me at the Aquarium. It was an amazing day for me! I got to see all of my favorites--sharks, fish, tigers, birds and frogs! We had fun riding the train, the ferris wheel, the carosel and more. And it was topped off with lunch and dessert--YUM! I took charge of the dessert. I was exhausted and knew that the fun had just begun. Tomorrow would be my party at the zoo and we were all looking forward to it. It was a surf and turf weekend!

MINE!

GLOBE CEREMONY AT LMS...
Here is a new tradition started by my school. Each year will be celebrated by walking around the circle (the sun being in the middle-marks one year of life.) As I walk my teacher, Ms. April reads aloud my accomplishments from birth to 2 years of age. We share my pictures and talk about how I have grown and then later muffins for snack. I was the center of attention and dad was able to share it with me.

I'm 2 and such a big boy now!

CELEBRATING 2!...
This is my first 2 year old celebration (just a week early.) We met Grandpa Taylor and Pepe and Dolly for dinner. They surprised me with this sombraro and a very loud happy birthday sing along. It ended in tears and me throwing the hat down, but mom and dad were able to capture a few smiles later. I AM 2! I am officially a toddler!

Hey. You look funny!

A SERIES OF SILLINESS!...

Mom and dad have tried hard to let me just be ME. They want me to grow up with a sense of adventure, creativity and all the sillies I want. Here is me...just being silly. It is in these moments that mom and dad realize how lucky they are to have all these silly smiles.

This Silly Monkey often drives his parents up the tree.

HALLOWEEN FUN...
This is one of dad's favorite days. Mom doesn't care too much for the spooky stuff so we play it safe and child friendly around our house (dad needs lots of reminders though.)
This year I was a bumble bee...a tickle bee is what we call them around the Taylor house. Ever since I was little mom would point out the bees in books. She called them tickle bees and used her fingers to buzz all around until she found a ticklish spot--my noodle (armpit.) So, this year when mom pulled out the book of costumes I had it narrowed down to 2. I either wanted to be a chef or a tickle bee. I simply said "no" to all the other choices. Mom asked me several different times, but I had my mind made up. TICKLE BEE IT IS!
I had a blast walking the streets in my costume. My buddy Austin was Thomas the Train and we got to walk to a house or 2 together. I wasn't scared at all. I knocked on the door and even invited myself into a couple of houses to look around. I loved getting the candy and then later sampling it all. This was my first encounter with chocolate. Now I know why mom likes it so much. I can't believe I have been missing out on that stuff. By the end of the night I looked like a chocolate covered vampire, but it was worth it. It was fun with the family and just what we needed.

Dad is the tickle bee keeper. Mom and I keeping him buzzing around.

MY FRIEND AUSTIN...
I am so lucky. I have a friend that lives right across the street. Austin and I took our parents to the JV park. We had a blast swinging and sliding and of course digging in the sand. That's not where it ended though...Austin's dad convinced mom to let me go to McDonald's for lunch. It was my first HAPPY MEAL...and I was very happy to eat it. The cheeseburger was just my size and they had my favorite beverage too. APPLE JUICE! I think I love this place!

I'm LOVIN' it!

A "BEE"UTIFUL DAY AT THE ZOO...

Mom, dad, Dot (Uncle Scott) and I headed to the zoo for ZOO BOO. We had a great time, but it was hot! I had to change into some cooler clothes. We rode the carousel at least 5 times in a row and each time enjoyed riding a different animal. Dad and Dot were picky about the ones they rode. They wanted to be Warcraft warriors or something silly like that. I guess mom had 3 kids for the day :)

Family Fun!

A FLASH BACK...
It has taken mom 2 months to update my blog. Those of you who know her well know that this means we have been a bit out of sorts at our house. 2 car accidents, full time jobs and birthday and Christmas have kept us very busy. So, hopefully this entry will be the start of many wonderful updates...
Here I am. The real me. The one who has to stay "fed and watered." Don't let me get hungry or the tears will roll with some all out DRAMA...I come by it naturally. Mom and dad have the same behaviors. I wanted a cookie! Empire Cafe has great big ones...infact I wanted 2 cookies! Here is a side note--the tears to the smile took all of 30 seconds and that is why it was called DRAMA. I got my cookie though and mom got her Irish Creamer Steamer--YUMMY!

Cookies make the world a better place :)