Thanks for a Fun Party Grams

Grams hosted a little family gathering at The Forum where she lives. We had a little room - good thing it wasn't in her house, otherwise I probably would have gotten into all her pretty things. It was fun to see everyone and play with Aydon and Jackson (my Mom's cousins kiddos).

Cuddling with Mom's cousin Angie!

The line-up...say cheese...Aydon (just turned 3 on July 1st and Jackson 3 in October). I had fun following them around.

These tongs are cool - thanks Trent!

Hangin' with Mom's cousin "the clown" Brian

Everyone has the hand down - nice work Aydon

Aunt Donna with her two grandkids..cute!

Well some of us are looking at the camera

Off to KC We Go...

First stop, MHCC pool 2-days in a row...

My Mom, Ghi Ghi and I flew to KC together after our weekend together in Denver (Ba Ba drove back). I was there for almost 2 full weeks and had so much fun! Everyone kept me busy which is the smart thing to do these days! It was VERY nice to have some extra hands around. Before heading to the lake (Lake Lotawana), we played in KC for a few days. I loved swimming at the pool where my Mom grew up going. She hadn't been back for many, many years and things seem to be quite the same as they were "way back when."

Hitting the Jr. Pool with Ba Ba pre dinner.

A little pre-dinner snack "dirt" - yum!

At least the dirt stopped me from entering the putting green...

on your mark...

get set....

go...

Ghi Ghi and Ba Ba Visit Denver

This jump starts my 2 1/2 weeks with my "Ghi Ghi" and "Ba Ba" (aka Papi :). They stayed at my house for two nights in Denver so my Mom and Dad could have their first getaway to the mountains without me. We had the best time and everyone did well. We were busy...visited the park, went to the zoo, ran around in the backyard splashing in the pool. My parents had a nice, quiet mountain retreat without me and thank "Ghi Ghi" and "Ba Ba" for taking good care of me. This only begins my bonding with them as we jet set off to KC together a couple of days later. Thanks for a fun time!

Lounging at the park...note the hand!

My Ghi Ghi's good friend Cathy joins us for a stroll at the zoo!

Apparently "Choo Choo" was expressed throughout the trip....

Time for the merry-go-round..

Headed into Summer

A few updates in the world of Tommy. My Mom took her first trip without me since I arrived 18-months ago. I had lots of fun with Dada while she jetted off to Atlanta to visit her good friend from ND, Kate Gaffney and her husband Johnny and cute little guy Tad. Tad turned one-year-old in May. One day I hope to meet him - perhaps a trip to the slopes is in order soon! Thanks for a great visit!

Here is Mama with cutie pie Tad!

Tad and his Mama Kate.

Hangin' on the hammock with Dad. "Cheese."

At first I was scared of the talking Jayhawk, but now we are buds. Thanks Papi.

I'm like the kid in Parenthood, I like to put buckets on my head :)

We tested out my new bike that I got for Christmas from Grandpa Bob and Grandma Linda. Exhausted and need a water break. Ding, ding, love the bell.

Thanks guys, this is to much fun and I'm getting the hang of scooting around.

I dumped "wa wa" all over me so just hanging in my diaper.

Already starting the fort.

My buddy Liam turned one in May. I sadly missed his party because I had a fever. Mom went and took some pictures to share with me. I heard it was a great party; sorry to miss the fun! Here is the cake Colleen made - so creative - a choo choo with Oreo tires and all.

Colleen and John very excited!

Hooray!

Lovin' the blue icing!

Birthday cake - here it comes - ready to dig in.

Spring Time in the Rockies

As we all know, springtime in the Rockies can be quite unpredictable. Today for example it decided to snow. We all say enough already let us play "side." Yes, my vocabulary is growing daily as I approach 17-months. I LOVE to be outside and simply say "side" with an influctuation and head nod. I love to also say car, truck (really loud for some reason), dog, banana (although that's a tricky one to say but when I see them I try), duck, sock/shoe - always go together, choo choo, na na when I see a horse, among others. Mom has been pointing to her belly saying baby and I say baby back - although sometimes I point to other places than the belly and say baby too so not quite sure what that is all about. When she asks boy or girl, I sometimes respond "birl" :) I am on the move keeping Mom and Dad busy.

Spring clean-up (milk break)

Ready to tailgate

Vroom, vroom

Lounging

My parents friend from ND, Katie Lewis, was visiting from Berkley, CA for a conference. We were lucky enough for her to spare a night and stay with us. She even brought me a puzzle that I love and some books - so thoughtful! Great to see you!

Helping with her luggage - well kind of - these wheels are cool.

Cheese!

Plane - that's another one I try to say but not quite there yet with that one.

My parents good friends Jessica and Andy had a baby girl, Reese, on May 3rd - CONGRATS! We all went to visit her and she is a cutie! I was informed not to touch - only look :)

Mother's Day. We had a nice day - beautiful CO day. Brunch, followed by a walk to the park and just hanging out. Isn't there one more "snack" in there.

Posing with Mom.

Mama's little man.

"Truck" and watching the snow come in on tiptoes.