Getting into the Game by John Lee

Daddy and Denny play on the computer alot. They play Thomas games and Scooby Doo games. Well, guess what - I am big enough to get into the game, too! I can't be left out of anything!

Before and After by Denny Lynn

This is my BEFORE picture taken Saturday morning.

Here is my after picture - taken Saturday AFTER I

A. Got a Haircut and

B. Ran into the Wall!

Note: This photo does not do justice to the knot on my forehead!!

"Pork Chops" by Denny Lynn Turner

Sometimes after church we get to go out to eat! Last week we went for Chinese food. I was very excited! I wanted to use chopsticks like I had seen on Oso. Mama got me some chicken nuggets (sweet and sour chicken with no sauce) and I picked out my chopsticks.

I did pretty good holding them, but it made eating a lot of work. I finally decided that it was easier to stab the chicken and eat it that way. Worked real good. I told eveeryone I was eating with "pork chops". We have been practicing saying "chopsticks".

Ropin Fools by Denny Lynn

So Daddy made good on his promise and got me my very own rope! I even got a blue one because blue is my favorite! We set up the roping dummy in the backyard and we practice in the evenings. I am getting pretty good! I can catch the bull - with a little help - but I can't quite drag him yet. I like roping with Daddy and Mama says it is ok, as long as I don't rope John - we will have to see about that! 

Family Fun Trip by John Lee

Sometimes the timing just works! With everything going on at home, we were able to sneak off with Mama and Daddy for some fun time in Ruidoso. Between Mama and Daddy's meetings we had quality family time. We went to the Hubbard Museum - they have lots of cool stuff.

My favorite attraction was the stairs! Inside and out - I loved going up and down!

They have a whole section of things you can touch and play with! Me and Denny liked that part. I rolled around on the buffalo hide in the teepee and rode in the wagon! I also tried on a poncho and sombrero, but Mama was too slow with the camera!

Denny and I shared the seat on the wagon, but only momentarily - he takes up too much room!

We had a room at the Inn, since Daddy had a meeting there and it was a great place to stay. We enjoyed watching the ducks from our balcony.

Mama took me and Denny to the park while we were waiting for Daddy. It was great fun! I like sand and being able to run around free! I even tried out the slides!

What a fun trip! I can't wait for another family outing!

Ruidoso Fun by Denny Lynn

Mama and Daddy both had meetings in Ruidoso, so John and I got to go along for some fun family time! To start off we went to the Hubbard Museum - what a cool place! I liked posing with the horse statue!

Once we were inside they had a whole section just for kids! There were horses to ride, things to try on and even a real wagon to climb on!

I really loved getting to rope! Daddy was a good teacher and he promised to get me my own rope so I can rope at home!

While Daddy finished up meeting and Mama was waiting for her meeting to start, we went to the park! It was  just the right size for me and John! I loved the monkey bars and the slides - we took a break to watch some Scooby Doo in the van, but then I was right back at it!

It was a great trip! I am so glad we got to spend time together as a family!

Making Do by Denny Lynn

So with all the mess and water stuff, we don't have as many bedrooms as we did before - at least not that we can use. John can still use his bed, but me, Mama and Daddy are all set up in the office. I have been using my new sleeping bad that Uncle Rex and Aunt Lynette gave me - it works great. To stay out of the way while Daddy was cleaing up, we even got to eat in the office on our trays.

Mama felt sorry for me since we don't know how long we will be out of our rooms and I was sleeping on the floor. She got me a Buzz Bed that has an air mattress. I like it pretty good. We are making do with all the changes! I will keep you posted!