Riding the Washing Machine by John Lee

After Brother Denny’s birthday party I was pretty tired and sore. I was starting to get his cold and my tummy was hurting. Mama fixed me up a spot on top of the washer and turned on the spin cycle – it did the trick! I snuggled up and slept quite awhile – as long as Mama kept starting the machine!

It’s My Party by Denny Lynn

We have started a disturbing trend of me being sick for my birthday party! Last year I had an ear infection and this year I had a nasty cold. Nothing stops a Turner Boy from taking advantage of a party! This year I had a train party. Mama even made me a train cake that looked like Percy from Thomas and Friends. Percy is my favorite! Grandma and Grandpa came early and they brought me a tricycle for my very own – then they helped decorate and set up for my big day. We had 14 kids come for the party. There were crafts and color sheets – everyone got to make a hanger for their door with a train on it – I even made one for me! Then we played musical train cars and shovel the coal. I really like the shoveling, but I was more interested in the train boxes before they were part of the game. I blew out the candles on my cake so we could all have cake and ice cream, then I got to open my very own presents! I got so many great things I couldn’t pick a favorite –Mama and Daddy even got me my very own trampoline! Then there were even presents in the mail from Aunt Judy, Nana & Papa, Ma & Pa and Uncle Shawn! Mama and me had made everyone candy trains and hobo bags to take home. Even though I had a cold for my party it was pretty fun and I thank everyone for coming to celebrate me!

6 Weeks Old Today by John Lee

Today I am 6 whole weeks old! I weigh 11 pounds 10 ounces and I am getting so long Mama thinks I may outgrow my 0-3s before long. It is very exciting to be getting older!

Getting Ready by Denny Lynn

I have been helping Mama get ready for my big birthday party on Saturday! I helped make candy trains and maybe tomorrow I will get to bake cakes! Mama says the best help I have given has been staying at Darcy’s, I don’t mind that because it is always fun there - or by reading quietly - I love to read, too! I am excited to be having a birthday.

I’m a Big Boy by John Lee

On Monday I officially became a big boy. I went to daycare with Denny and met all my new friends. You can see me here with Denny, Patrick, Emmalee, Holly and Eli. They liked having me there and I liked it, too. Right now I only go half a day, but soon I will be there all the time with the big kids! Then Mama took me and Denny out in the stroller and I got to ride in the seat without the car carrier. Look how grown up I am.

My 1st Road Trip by John Lee

So I got to go to Carlsbad last weekend with Denny and Mama. Car rides aren’t so bad – it is a nice chance to catch up on my sleep. While we were there I got to try out a different bathtub – Denny still helped with my bath. I got lots of cuddles, but I was glad to get back home on Saturday!

Off to Carlsbad by Denny Lynn

Last weekend Mama took me and John to Carlsbad. Her friend Cristi was coming with her kids, so we went to meet them. They got held up because of weather, but that is ok because we got to hang out with Grandma & Grandpa. I learned all about using the doggie door to get into the backyard. We even went down to Ma & Pa’s to play and I got to sit on Pa’s John Deere tractor. Then I had a jam session with Grandpa – him on guitar and me on the harmonica. Cristi came with Alyssah, Blain, Caden and Derek on Saturday just before we came home. I even got to visit with Dude and Lilly. It was a pretty fun trip.