Papa did I hear you correctly? Would you please repeat that, because I could swear it almost sounded as if what you said to me was, "No?"
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Here we are at something called a water table preparing for our cookout, Camille, yours truly, Ava, and Auntie Kim. Before you ask, No, I am not wearing some kind of new designer hat. It's a towel draped over a lawn chair behind me that seems as if it's part of my sun bonnet. Think I could market this look to the French Foreign Legion? It would definitely enliven the whole surrendering experience for them. Photo by Mommy.
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I drove pretty well, didn't I Mommy? Wanna see me do it again? Okay, Mommy? Please?
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Umm, Mommy? I feel my space is being invaded. And this big purple dinosaur will not budge! I'd rather ride this train by myself. Can you pry him out of here? Can Chuck E. Cheese ask him to get out? Mommy?
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Pay close attention, this could save your life. When attempting to ride bareback on a Colby cat, you must always mount from the right side of the animal. Not the left, as you would on a horse. This is assuming that the cat has already been saddle broken and is happier to be ridden bareback. Do not attempt this without an adult, like Mommy, around to take your picture, or offer assistance if you should be thrown off either during mounting, or on the subsequent ride. Got it? Reread as needed. Enjoy your ride. Oh, almost forgot. Never ride a cat when it climbs a tree.
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Okay, I know I'm little, but help me with this. Finally the sun came out and Mommy let me play in the sprinkler. I love it. I love the water. It's fun. Now here's the hard part. For days and days it rained. Mommy told me I couldn't go out and play while it was raining because I'd get wet! Am I missing something here? Photo by Mommy.
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Hee, hee. No, Mommy. I only have this remote so I can select whatever TV channel you want to watch. Honest. I would never ever think it was a toy. Not me. I know better. Is there a particular show you'd like to see? I'll press the buttons for you. Oh, Yes, and thank you for taking my picture, Mommy. You take beautiful pictures. What kind of camera is that? Does it have buttons to press?
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Gee, every time I start to run away some big person catches me and brings me back. Here's Grandpa Dave after just catching me. It's not fair. He runs much more than I do and catches me easily. Nana Jan snapped the picture. She runs and catches me too. I just can't win! I'm gonna demand a bigger head start.
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Don't worry Uncle Brent, push back in further, I'll zip up the door and protect you from that ferocious Colby cat stalking the area! Hurry! It looks like he's ready for a meal...again! Photo taken at a safe distance by Nana Jan with her long zoom lens.
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But Nana, when I touch it it breaks! Pieces fly away on the breeze into the sky and I'll never see them again. Nana, why isn't it yellow? Nana, why is it so soft? Nana, why can you pick this flower and I can't pick Mommy's? Nana, why is it called a dandy lion? It doesn't look like a lion. Nana, can we pick another one? Nana, can I hold it this time? Huh, Nana, huh? Nana, are you glad I can't ask you all these questions yet? Photo by Grammy Sue.
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Think I'm enjoying this? Mommy took me to a park nearby and I learned there are all kinds of neat things to play with, and on, that I've never seen before. Swings, tubes, stairs, forts and lots of other kids are here. I had so much fun that I really hated to leave. I can't wait to come back here to play again. Photo by Mommy.
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I didn't get the chance to pose for this picture Mommy took of me. She seems to think she caught me picking some of her flowers! Do you see any flowers in my hands? I don't. Uh, I was helping her by moving some of the soil around. Yeah. That's it. That's what I was doing. Moving the soil for her. Right! That's the ticket! Not picking flowers. Moving soil!
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Mommy and Daddy bought me this ultra-violet ray blocking cabana tent and boy does it work! It's been raining so hard since I got it, that we had to set it up inside the house to use it at all. So far, no uv rays have gotten anywhere near me! Photo by Mommy.
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I think I need a nap. Nana Jan and Grandma Diane play really hard. All the running, pulling the wagon, watching the birds, and posing for Papa can really be exhausting. Maybe I can take a nap, then have a cookie or two and we can begin all over again. Okay?
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Ha, ha, Nana. Catch me if you can! I can run now.
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Let me tell you of the multiple new-found joys of eating Oreo cookies... Photo by Mommy.
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Surprise! As I crept around the corner, FLASH, Nana Jan took my picture. I just barely had enough time to smile for her. We play well together.
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I'm no dumb bunny. When Kim, my daycare provider, wants me to pose in rabbit ears, I know I'll get more than a carrot or some lettuce if I look happy in the picture she takes. Think I'm just some cute blonde?
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Here I am on my first day learning to eat with a spoon instead of my fingers. Mommy says eating with my fingers is very messy. Using a spoon is so much neater and more socially acceptable. I've noticed that I do eat less when I eat with a spoon, which should help me maintain my figure as I age. Give it a try if you'd like to lose a few pounds. Just another tip from Gracie. Photo by Mommy.
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See? I can lift this heavy box. Just because I'm petite, feminine, beautiful, and cute doesn't mean I'm not talented and strong! Oh, yeah. And modest, too. I almost forgot.
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Is this cute enough for you? Seems like every time I sit down to eat someone wants to take my picture. Even at Easter! Okay, I'll smile so Papa can take another picture. Did he get my good side?
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Grrrrrr! Too bad you can't hear me. I sound ferocious. Just like a bear! Grrrr! I know. I look too innocent and sweet, but I really can growl with the best of them. It's all for fun. See the twinkle in my eyes?
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Ha, ha, I can stand up in my wagon. Mommy says I have to sit down if I want anyone to pull me around in it though. I have lots of room for stuffed animals, toys or other riders and I do love to go fast! Now that the weather's nicer I'll have to line up a bunch of volunteers to pull me. So far, that's not been a problem. Let's see. Who's the fastest?
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Look at my new hat box! Of course, I don't keep any hats in it, silly. Toys, stuffed animals, kerchiefs, and anything else I can pick up I put in it. Then I carry it somewhere and empty it out. Mommy caught me with her camera just as I was about to enter the kitchen and begin the emptying out process. Oh, well. Better luck next time.
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Mommy photographed me in my new watermelon sweater and hat. They were hand made for me by a friend of Nana Jan. I've been told this makes me look a bit older and more sophisticated. It's just the effect I was after. Can't be too careful at my age, you know.
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Do I look happy? Mommy snapped my picture just after giving me my first taste of cantelope. Yum! Put this on my long list of good things to eat, please.
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Daddy took this picture of me riding on a swing at Camille's party with cousin Abby watching out for me. Mommy says Abby does a good job watching out for "the little ones." I bet she'd make a good babysitter in the near future.
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Here's another photo taken by Mommy at cousin Camille's first birthday party. Daddy's holding me while I go for grand aunt Gail's bling. Nannie is enjoying watching me grab someone else's jewelry for a change!
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Here's a nice multi-generation photo. Daddy's holding me and I'm holding on to his grandmother, my great grandmother, Nannie. Next to Nannie is her husband, Daddy's grandfather, my great grandfather, Bumpo. Mommy took the picture of us all helping to celebrate cousin Camille's First Birthday.
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Camille and I had a bash at her first birthday party. It was a hoot. I could barely walk and she was flat on the floor! We are just two party animals! I can't even remember if Mommy or Daddy took the picture.
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After a long day touring Washington, I bathed and then thought I'd write a few postcards to friends and family. My nice warm blanket convinced me I needed a few winks so my blog site will have to serve as my postcards to everyone. I can't even remember who took the picture, Mommy or Daddy.
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Daddy took this picture of Mommy and me on the mall at Washington, DC. I kept looking for the stores. What the heck kind of mall is this for a couple of girls to visit?
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Mommy took this picture of Daddy and me in front of our hotel in Washington, DC before we set off for our day of sightseeing. Seems like we walked for miles and miles, but saw all kinds of important government buildings and the blossoming cherry trees. We also visited museums. But the best thing for me to see here was Daddy. I miss him when he's away for emergency response training.
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Daddy took our picture in front of our nation's Capitol building. He's training with FEMA and we joined him for the weekend. It's Cherry Blossom Festival Week so it was very busy. I was very good for Mommy on our airplane flight down and back. We had fun.
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Mommy was telling me, "Look like an angel," as I sat and posed with Annabelle for Papa. Did I get it right?
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Here I am ready to walk over to Mommy who's coaxing me so Papa can get a picture of some of my earliest steps. Soon I'll be running. Then the fun will begin for Mommy and Daddy!
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I love it! I found this new umbrella stroller when I woke up and couldn't wait to jump in and try it with my baby doll, Annabelle. It's easy to get into, and let's me look all around. Okay, Mommy, put down the camera and push!
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I posed for Papa Tom to celebrate my first 13 months. I've got more teeth coming in, my hair is starting to fill in and I've begun walking. Guess I'm all set for now. What's next, retirement?
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Kitty, pay attention! See? It says right here if I ask Mommy to take off your tags we could be in serious violation of federal law! Now don't bring it up again. Let me read you a different story and then we'll go for a walk.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day everyone!

Photo by Mommy.
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When I first get up I'm not always ready to tackle the world. So some mornings Mommy gives me my morning wakeup drink, I grab my EllyNap and just chill out in my arm chair. Mommy & Daddy gave it to me for my first birthday and it works for me, you know?.

Can you keep a secret? Yesterday Mommy spotted me walking down the hall carrying Daddy's slipper. It's the first time anyone's seen me walking on my own! Let's keep it between you and me, okay? I'll let you know when it's okay to tell everyone else.

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When I came home from vacation we had a pizza party with some of my friends. I'm checking to see if Ben has any pizza hidden in his clenched fist while Hailey holds him down for me. Nate is attempting to get away with a slice or two hidden in his cheeks. Just kidding! We're all trying Mommy's patience as she tries to get us all to look at the camera at the same time. Never gonna happen!
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Here we are, Dakota and yours truly, posing for Mommy so she can take our picture together. I'm still working on my hair and teeth, but Dakota has all hers right now. She's so much older than I am!
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I'm enjoying my breakfast while visiting at my friend Dakota's house during my vacation. She's in the background dancing to Wiggles. You can see most of my new teeth, but I'm working on more of them. Just can't figure out how to get them to show up in the sequence I'd like. Photo by Mommy.
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Kim is my daycare provider. She came to my birthday party along with her daughter Tracy. I was happy to see them at my house and have them help me celebrate my first year with Mommy and Daddy. Thank you everyone for your comments, cards, wishes and gifts. How soon do I have another birthday party?
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Somehow I got trapped inside this contraption. Grammy Sue is helping me, but I think she's enjoying my predicament way too much! I don't know how I get into these situations, but hopefully I learn from this not to ever be caught again, on the floor, under a bar stool!
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I'm waiting, with Abby, for Kim's son Matt to come home on the school bus and walk up the long front walk. I get almost as excited as Abby does to see him. Photo by Kim.
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I love to walk around while somebody helps me balance. And I'm definitely used to smiling for the camera. Not sure if my teeth or my hair will win the race, but they're both filling in nicely, don't you think?
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Oh my gosh! Mommy! Quick! Tell Daddy to bring his fire truck! This cake is on fire! No wonder everyone here is so excited! Why are they all singing "Happy Birthday Dear Gracie?" (One Year Old Today!)
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Hmmm. This Elmo Birthday Cake tastes pretty good. I think this Birthday Party thing might not be such a bad idea after all. Cake, Ice Cream, Presents...I wonder how soon I can have another one?
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On Valentine's Day Mommy took my picture with Kim and Maeve. I've heard that this is the day for sweet treats and Kim's hand looks suspiciously full with more than just Maeve. I need to check this out.
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