This is what I was so excited about in yesterday's photo, Daddy body surfing back to me on shore on a Boogie Board. I was waving at him to let me ride it. Doesn't it look like fun? Photo by Grammy Sue.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Daddy, Daddy! Can I try riding on your Body Board? It looks easy and fun, too. Please? Photo by Grammy Sue at Ogunquit Beach, Maine.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

WooHoo! Do I love the beach or what? Grammy Sue snapped this while I was catching some rays incognito at the beach in Ogunquit, Maine. I was hoping I wouldn't be recognized in my disguise, but to no avail. My adoring public just can't get enough of me. Well, Taa-Taa. Off to more fun in the sun and sand.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Hi, you look different upside down. Can you see what a nice day it was by looking into my eyes? Grammy Sue took my picture while I was doing what I'm supposed to do...Have Fun being a kid!
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Hole-y Toledo Nana Jan! This is, like, Totally Tubular. Okay, push, push. Wow! That's familiar! It's like deja-vu all over again! Isn't it? Mommy's at the other end with a camera this time.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Camille and I were trying to decide on how best to accessorize our summer outfits recently. Unfortunately, reading Clifford's book did not provide any hot fashion tips other than that the "No Shoes" look is tres chic right now. Photo by Mommy.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Mommy, are you sure this will work? How much more do I have to dig before I can see the Great Wall? May I go in the ocean instead? I'd like to practice my swimming lessons. Photo by Mommy.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

We're havin' a heat wave...a tropical heat wave. Not me. I'm the coolest bathing beauty on the beach thanks to Mommy and Daddy. They've rigged up my beach buggy (wagon) with an umbrella that gives me my own private shady nook. And it moves around with me! Cool, huh? Photo by Mommy.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Grandpa Dave, lift me up higher. Up so I can see if there's any birdies up there, please? Photo by Grammy Sue.
� 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Mommy, Mommy! It swam right by me! It was this, no, THIS BIG! But I didn't hear any music. No dum-dum, dum-dum, dum-dum music. So, is it okay to go back in the ocean? I want to use the swimming lessons you've been taking me to learn. Photo by Mommy.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Daddy taught me how to toast marshmallows. Not quite the same as a fluffernutter, but I understand now that things do seem to taste better when you prepare them yourself, even if they stick to your lips. Photo by Grammy Sue.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Mommy, wait! You know I like to pick up pebbles when we walk, but I'm having a little trouble with this one. Could you carry it for me, please?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

I always take the time, even when on an important stroll through Nana's campground, to stop and smell the flowers.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Nana Jan had to hold me back from joining the 4th of July parade around the campground.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Here I am with Mommy watching the 4th of July parade at the campground where Auntie Ann has her camper. We had a cookout, watched the parade, and had a nice long walk around the camp and by the pond. I got to see lots of new things. I was pretty tired when we left for home late in the afternoon.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Some of Gracie's admirers. Papa Tom, Grandpa Dave, Daddy Justin, and Great Grandpa Bumpo surround our Princess Gracie. Photo by Grammy Sue.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

I invited Daddy to come inside my UV Protector Tent to check it out. Next thing I knew, Grammy Sue was taking pictures of us! I didn't even have enough time to pose properly! Britney, I feel your pain.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Uncle Brent's friend Nicole thought this hairdo would help cool me down. I'm not sure. I know I'm hot, but this looks to me as if I had been struck by lightning. My great uncle Paul's house was actually hit by lightning last Saturday. Bet it would have done this to my hair then, also.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Oooh, this feels refreshing. I know this is called a water table, but it works better for me as a spa. When it's 93° out, this is the place to be. Da-da, would you freshen up the water, please?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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?"
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

I drove pretty well, didn't I Mommy? Wanna see me do it again? Okay, Mommy? Please?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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!
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Ha, ha, Nana. Catch me if you can! I can run now.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

Let me tell you of the multiple new-found joys of eating Oreo cookies... Photo by Mommy.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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?
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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!
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge

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.
© 2006 TEKfoto - Click In Photo to Enlarge