My Very Own Me and My Peeps Board Book...

Merci Beaucoup to all my pals who voted

in my poll for my very own

Me and My Peeps Board Book.

And the winner is...

The Abdine Family!

(I guess this means mommy needs to start working on this asap!)

Peanut Butter ABC's...

Watch me as I attempt
to say my ABC's with
a mouth full of peanut butter!

Pushing Pup...

Oh, this is fun...

Hold on pup...

Let's take a little breather...

Back for more...

Here we go!

I am hanging with Grandma Judy this weekend
while my parents play...
Daddy is going to ACL and mommy is off to NYC
to do girl "stuff "with her BFF Aunt Summer!
Wishing y'all time to play this weekend!

Happy Friday!

Me and My Peeps....

Me and My Peeps Board Book
Let's Play...
(I spy Moi on the cover!)

Bonjour Mes Amis...
Let me tell you about what I have
selected to review this week~
(mommy and I have decided that we will review more than books)

My pals Ava and Mia have 2 very creative mamas...
They created a line of educational board books
that you can customize with your own pictures.
How chic is that???
Every baby and child loves looking at pictures of
themselves, family, friends, pets, etc.

I can't decide which book I am going
to order for myself...
Would you help me?
Please vote in my poll to help me choose my very own
Me and My Peeps Board Book.

p.s. I thought these books would make an excellent birthday, shower, or holiday gift...

B is For...

Nanie at Bess Bistro...

J'adore chandeliers!

Nanie, Ya-Ya, and Mommy...

Four generations eating french food!

B is for Brunch at Bess Bistro!


Sundays are fantastic for many different reasons but I must say
that I am a big fan of brunch.
Mommy wanted to take Nanie and Ya-Ya
to Sandra Bullock's local bistro~ Bess...
We all enjoyed the experience.
I felt so grown up in such
a chic environment~
It was a departure from our usual fare!

Bon Appetit!

Nanie and Ya-Ya...

"Reading" to Nanie and Ya...

Hmm...

Mommy, I am busy~
No time to smile for a picture!

Loving my Ya and my bee bo...

I had the best time with my
Nanie and Ya-Ya this weekend...
They took me shopping, out to brunch,
and on a walk in my wagon.
We made playdoh, we read stories,
and we "cooked" in my kitchen.
They gave me a tee tee (cookie), they gave me a bath,
and they gave me lots of love.

Thank you both for coming to Austin...
I love you both soooooooooooo much!

A Thought for Thursday...

Hanging at home dressing up

in mommy's accessories...

Resting so peacefully on the leg that supports me...

Hope you have this kind of support too!
"Washing" dishes...
Enjoying this Thursday just being moi...

"The child must know that he is a miracle,
that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been,

and until the end of the world there will not be,
another child like him."
~Pablo Casals

Guess Who's Coming to Austin...

February 2007

This is the last time Nanie was in Austin...

I was a newborn!

My Nanie and Ya-Ya are coming to see moi!

They are on a plane right now...

Hurry up and get here!

I can't wait to see them and give them

both a big hug and a nose kiss...

(My latest way of showing affection!)

Each Peach Pear Plum...

I spy another fantastic read!

In this book
With your little eye
Take a look
And play "I spy"

Mommy picked up this board book version of
The Ahlberg's '70's classic at Half Price Books.
We read it every night before or after "Olivia"
and my "Cleo the Cat" stories.
I love "spying" the different nursery
rhyme characters in the story
and finding them all eating plum pie for
a "tea party" picnic in the finale!
I give it 6 snaps in a "P" formation!

P for Picnic!
P for Picture Perfect!

She's Crafty...

My new clip...

My mommy and I made a big decision this weekend...

I am not going to be a tiger for Halloween.
We took back my PBK tiger costume today!
I was not happy about wearing the headpiece and
mommy thought I resembled an Oompa Loompa !
(minus the green hair of course).

We contemplated doing a traditional cat costume

and even going back to the pig

But...

Mommy is getting crafty instead!
She is creating my costume from what we already have...
Tonight as she was working on this Halloween project
she was inspired and decided to make me a felt hair clip too...

Hello Kitty...

Sitting...
Reading...
Laying...
Smiling...
Pointing...
Turning...
Gazing...
Snuggling!

This weekend daddy bought me a Hello Kitty "reading" tent!
We set it up in the family room with

blankets, pillows, a few of my "friends"

Oh, and a basket of books too!

A perfect Paisley place to

play,

snuggle,

and

read!

Merci Beaucoup Daddy!

Jeddi and Oma...

Jeddi working hard to make me smile...
It worked!!!
Lounge Lizards on the deck of the beach house...
Jeddi going for another kiss....

Catching one last snuggle with Oma before bedtime...
Stealing a kiss from Jeddi in the morning...
Loving Jeddi and Oma's pup "Rex"...
Nice pup!

Last month I spent a lot of time at the beach house

with family and friends...

I had one really special night with Jeddi and Oma~

They even brought their pup "Rex" for Otto to play with!

We had so much fun!

I can't wait until we can do it again...

I am thinking December???

p.s. Happy Friday, and please stay safe my peeps in Texas!

A Moment With My Mommy...

Mommy and I just had a moment...
You know what I am talking about don't you?
When time moves slowly, and everything around
you fades and there is just the two of you...

I was playing in the bath, pouring water,
drinking water, splashing water...
When mommy started singing "Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me. "
I got up and started dancing! Yes, in the bathtub!
Mommy also brought out my California Baby Bubbles and we
both took turns blowing and popping bubbles in the water, on me,
and on the 2 Little People girls I was playing with.

We were two singing, dancing, laughing girls
and
it
was
perfect!

Mommy and I treasure these moments together and
hold them tightly in our hearts...
They are what makes life so precious~

Cleo the Cat...

Cleo and Caspar

Cleo's Counting Book

Cleo's Alphabet Book

Tuesdays are the day I will attempt to present a book review...
Or, at least briefly discuss what I am currently "reading!"
This week mommy and I selected "Cleo and Caspar."

Cleo is an adorable cat, who is not too pleased
about the new member in the house~
Caspar, the dog!

Find out what happens when Caspar joins Cleo's family...
I ask for the kitty book at nap time and bedtime.
I never tire of this cat and dog tail!

I also recommend Cleo's Counting and Alphabet Books.
Mommy and I discovered this series through
our friends Mia and Keri.

They had a Barefoot Books party.
Mommy had a hunch that I would enjoy the cat books...
She was right!

Muffin Tin Monday...

Lunch today after a trip to the Austin Children's Museum...
I had: shredded cheese (I won't eat it sliced), bananas, watermelon,
sliced turkey, grapes, and veggie booty! Yummy!

J'adore this tray from William Sonoma!
Colorful and educational...

Thanks Meghan and Ava for this great idea...

Lately mommy has been organizing my lunches and
dinners using a muffin tin. If you know my mommy at all,
you know she thrives on organization.
She started trying this with me last month
when we were in California and it stuck.
Mommy doesn't wait for a Monday to roll around
to serve my food to me this way~
It can happen any time, any place!
She also likes to serve my food on fun, colorful trays !
Lucky me!

Piggy News...

Hmm...
I could get use to my new "throne"...
Do you like my kitty decor?

Kitty's are the latest in potty fashion!
Hello, is anybody in there???
I think I could store a few trinkets in here!

Checking out my potty with pup...
My potty makes a great arm rest...
Drumming on my new potty...
Showing the world "cute face!"
Oh, boy...

I am really on my way to being a big girl!

The Latest Breaking Piggy News...
September 2008

1. I have a big girl potty and I decorated it with kitty stickers...

It makes a fantastic drum and stepping stool!

2. I have a few new words: Paisley, puppy, poop, potty,

jump, dump, all, bus, town, jewel, bra, boob, beebo...

3. I am walking around the house these days on my tip toes.

4. I make a silly face when any one says

where's your "cute face?" (thanks Ya!)

5. I can say my ABC's...well, most of them when I am in the mood!

6. I am obsessed with watching The Muppet Show-

Mah Na Mah Na. I ask for it every morning~

It's a fantastic way to start the day. I highly recommend it!

Mommy likes this version as seen

on the British version of The Office!

7. I like to eat "boo bee" in my "boo"....

Mommy figured out this meant Pirate Booty in my cow cup!

8. I love stickers, crayons, and bath paint. I even decorated

mommy's arm with stickers when she wasn't feeling well this weekend.

9. I love giving kisses...to people, pictures, dolls, stuffed animals, pup, etc.

10. Singing and dancing puts me in the best mood...

when all else fails mommy and daddy sing.

I will go from grumpy to happy with a little "Wheels on the Bus!"