What a big helper

We came back from Costco and had to put all of our bulk stuff away and Paul was a huge help to daddy. I Love This Video!!!!

Blackberry Picking!

On Labor Day we went to our towns Nature Trails and picked Blackberries!
Paul preferred to poke himself in the eye with a stick.
Freshly picked berries
All washed and ready to eat...they were yummy on ice cream.

Meet Bridgette!

We went to visit our friends the Dubsky's and Paul fell in love with their dog Bridgette. She let him do what ever he wanted.

Ummm....

Just because it's getting cooler outside doesn't mean you can't play in the pool anymore!

An Apple a Day!

These pictures were taken in our back yard. The apple tree is shedding and Paul and Kerub are having alot of fun with it.

Playing in the garden and swimming in the pool

Paul got to help grandpa harvest his garden and scored this carrot.
He was extremely proud of this carrot.
He even felt it necessary to take his carrot swimming with him.

A visit to Grandma and Grandpa's house.

Grandma crawling in the yard on Paul's level.
Aren't sliding glass windows fun?!
This picture kills me, as kids we were never allowed to touch dad's hat and now he lets Paul take it off of his head. How unfair. :) I guess that privelidge comes with being the only grandson.
Grandma spoiled him by letting him eat all of her pasta salad off of her plate. He did eat it ALL!!!!

Carnival

Our fair didn't have much in the way of baby rides in the carnival section, but Grandma did find a carousel to take him on. He doesn't look like he's having fun, but he kept saying "Weeee".

Here he is hugging a very furry exhibit.

I think it's one of those lay in front of the fire kind of rugs.
Mr. Independant wanting to push his own ride through the fair.

I Love Animals!!!!!

Paul letting a goat nibble on his hand.
Paul loves to hug everything and he got to hug this pigmy goat.
Petting a sheep.

The girl in the picture is one of our Youth Group kids

who entered her sheep in the fair.

Gimmie, gimmie....

Cutest Baby!!

Last weekend we took Paul to the County Fair and entered him into the Cutest Baby contest. He's a ringer right??? There were nearly 200 other babies there and we didn't even get into the top 15.

I'm glad we tried it though.Paul made friends with the little girl that actually won the contest.

At least he has good taste.
This picture is just a taste of the cattle call style of judging that took place. I'm in the middle there, waiting to see if the judges will look our way.
Waiting....We did have fun though.

Look Who's Walkin'

Bear Hug

For when you need a bear hug, and a little Teddy Bear just wont do.

Baby Fever

Baby Paul woke up with a fever yesterday and he just wasn't himself all day long. All he wanted to do was snuggle and rest on my shoulder and although I absolutely loved being the one to cuddle him back to health, there is just something sweet about seeing him get the same sweet medecine from his daddy.
Daddy tried to cheer him up a little, but it only worked for a second.

Critter Crazy

We tend to keep our house at a freezing temperature in the Summer, so I think that the word got out in the neighborhood and this cute Praying Mantis decided to take a break from the heat. He was on the wall just inside the front door.

Our other crazy critter is getting more crazy everyday. I'm not sure what it was that scared him, but he came to me shaking like a Chihauha and climbed into my lap like he belonged there. We tried to track down the noise that freaked him out, but couldn't find it. It's not a streatch to say that it could be in his mind. Poor old guy...getting a little senile.

What a Year

We can hardly belive that our baby is actually a year old today. What an incredible year. As most parents would agree about their own children, he is the best thing that has ever happened to us. He has definately developed his own little personality. Even though he can't say to many understandable words, we have already learned so many of his favorite things.

Paul is the best combination of rough and tumble boy, and soft heart. He loves to climb on and wrestle with daddy, and he also loves to give all of his stuffed animals big squishy hugs. He loves puppies and elephants, and can never takes his eyes off of a mylar balloon. Paul has many talents as well. Not only does he give big sloppy kisses on our cheeks, and has learned to Hi-Five and peek-a-boo, he also has wowed many crowds with his ability to whistle. If you have never heard it, you should, it's not an airy whistle, it's strong and purposful. When it comes to food, there isn't much he doesn't like, other than peas which you can take a look at earlier on this blog. He loves spaghetti, bananas, cottage cheese, and as many cheerios as he can fit into his mouth. We were blessed with the most healthy, happy, wonderful boy and are thankful to God that he would trust us with the love and care of this amazing little guy.

The Best Part of My Birthday

Paul figured out right away that Kerub loves to play with wrapping paper, so as he was opening his gifts he was laughing so hard while trying to get Kerub to take paper out of his hand. I dare you to keep from laughing along, it's impossible.

Cool, color crayons...Thanks McElroys
Mom and Dad got me this cool pool.

Playing with the Prezzies.

The horn really works...thanks Grandma H.
Grandma V. made this cute dog
Getting a little help with the paper.
"WOW" a tunnel!!!