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I just wanted to say that I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe 4th of July!!!

I sure did! First thing in the morning I got to go on a run/walk with my Uncle Aaron and Papa. Thanks so much Vogel family for having me over! =)
There I got a first place ribbon for the squid race (ha ha), a string of shiny red beads, GIANT YUMMY pancakes, and an awesome tattoo that my uncle put on my belly. You'll see that in later photos.
Anyway, I had so much fun!

Later I went to my other Grammy and Grandpa's house and probably ate a whole watermelon by myself. =)
My mom was at this shindig, so she was able to snag a few shots of me doing this...


Here's my awesome tattoo...like it?
I LOVED showing it off!



Well, that was it for my fourth. My parents were going to see if I wanted to see the fireworks this year...but I was too exhausted. They had a hard time keeping my eyes open past 6:45pm. =)
Oh, well...there is always next year.

Hey, I still have fans!

Thanks for the comments, guys. I was sure I lost you all during the 'drought season'. Glad to know you still check on me once in awhile! =)

On to February...

February was a busy and exciting month for me!
On the 6th, I took my first couple of steps! My parents were so proud of me!! But, they failed to get me to do it again for the camera. I was tuckered out!!

I also started trilling my lips with my finger this month. My parents kept trying to get me to do it...so they were pretty excited to show that 'talent' off to family and friends.
I liked the attention...so I went with it.

On the 11th, I turned 11 months old.
Now THAT'S an accomplishment! he he =)

These next photos are from my 11 month photoshoot. You can check out more of them on my Mommy's Blog by clicking here.


Here I am practicing my walking...

I really know how to pose for the camera, don't I?

Sheesh...with all of the practice I've had, you'd think I could make a better face!
I look much better in action shots...like this one below. =)

I LOVE the great outdoors!
My mom and I had so much fun! (She was pretty sore the next day though...I wonder why?)

My dad and I also had a blast!
He was so much more interesting than the plants and trees around me though...
What can I say?
He's a fascinating guy!

Here he is goin' in for a kiss...

Boy, did I surprise them when I kissed him back!!

Yup, on February 15th, I gave my FIRST KISS! And it was to my dad. =)

Later that same month, on the 25th...I mimicked my first word. My dad pointed to my mom and said "mama". So, I looked at her and said "mama". They were astonished! I didn't want them to get used to it though...so I haven't really done it since.


Gotta keep 'em on their toes, you know?