Ears, Toes, Belly and Head

I'm having the time of my life with Barrett!!!
Recently, he has starting pointing to things I name. Although he can't really say the words, I know he knows what I'm talking about. A lot of items I call for, he will bring to me upon request. Things like his truck, his sippy cup, his hat, his shoes, his puppy (I have to make the dog barking sound for him to do that), his stuffed monkey, little toy tiger, his books and a few other things. Believe it or not, he was playing with my cell phone the other day and it began to ring. He brought it right to me like he was saying, "Here Mom, you need to answer this".
We're in the process of picking up body parts. We've mastered EARS, TOES, HEAD and BELLY! That's a start, right? I thought we had "nose" down, but I think he might misunderstand because when I say, "nose", he just starts shaking his head back and forth (like saying no-no).
As far as talking...well, he does that nonstop, but it's all babble. The funniest thing is when he gets hurt. He whimpers and tries to talk all at the same time (like he is mad about the corner of the table hitting him in the head, or the floor for making him slip).
Words I can actually understand are:
da-da
nana (banana)
duck
dish (fish)
uck (truck)
hi
ba (ball)
uh-oh
ooohhhhh

Friday (toes, ears, belly, and head)

Thursday (ears, toes, belly)

Here are a few shots of some of the things we've been up to lately. Some are just of us around the house, and others are from being out in Throckmorton celebrating all the birthdays we've had in our family this June.

After riding around with Papa and Meme, Barrett brought me a beautiful sunflower!

Happy Birthday Papa!

Wild man!!!! Just look at his expression. That says it all!!!

Showing me how he's not afraid to get his face wet...or try to drink the water.

This reminds me of the end to a gymnastics pass! Actually it's him being a little dare devil and jumping up and down in the pool.

A picture of Barrett and I on our weekly lunch date with Matt.

Good Times

I can't tell you enough how much I enjoy being at home with Barrett! He and I have had so much fun this first week off from school.

We've gone to swimming lessons, played in our baby pool, gone shopping for birthday presents, had lunch with Daddy, made a habit of strolling every night (and sometimes mornings) and we even squeezed in a quick trip to Throckmorton to visit family. Wow!!!

First time in the outside swimming pool! Ahhh! Cold, but not too bad.

Playing in the pool with my cousins Karlee and Kelsey!

Chasing and running from Meme and Papa's dog Dixie.

Playing in the backyard with Daddy in my swimming pool! Thanks Dad for getting in here with me.

Nope...I'm heading back in. It's too hot!

Now maybe it is time to get out...(or I'm curious about what is on the other side)

Ahhh I love splashing! So much fun!!!

Hey...where did my pool go? Did Daddy mow over it?? Where is it???

Found it! But where is all the water???

School is out for Momma!!!

Hooray! School is out and my summer has officially begun. We're so excited. This weekend was the kick-start to what I hope to be a long, relaxing, and fun summer for Barrett and I. We've got a lot of plans already.

I couldn't help but show a couple of snapshots from around the house this weekend. As you can see, I've realized that chasing after a one year old to pick up toys, is pointless. I usually just wait and make my rounds after he has gone to bed!

Tearing up my magazines!!! He shreds them :)

Showing off his wild side!!!

Fireman distracted by the television.

Back to work again!!!!

Showing you how he can read...upside down! We love our books.

Sharing pudding with mama! Oh what fun, and super messy.