Four Generations

Grandma Jo came to visit again this summer and we got to take another four generation family photo with Lettie.

Beautiful Ladies.

Much better with me front and center.

Lettie Jo and Lettie Jane!

And we dug out Mom's four generation photo with her Great Grandma Doris.

I am lucky to have such a wonderful family and miss Grandma Jo already. She gave the best hugs and kisses. 

18 Months

I was sad to learn that summer was coming to an end and that meant my beastie, Lisa, was going back to school at IU. She came to play with me every week this summer and I really miss her. It was a busy summer around here and Lisa always made sure I had fun things to do!

I am getting really good at taking care of my little sister Lettie. I bring her nook whenever she cries and try to be entertaining but sometime I don't think she gets my humor.

I still spend most of my time outside. I am a huge help in the garden.  I just needed to rearrange a few things since mom wasn't getting it done. 

Working on the cucumbers.

Its a jungle back here, Mom. Get it together. 

We had a minor incident with running in the house. I was running (tremendously fast I might add) tripped on something and flew head first into the corner of the bookshelf. Dad made such a big deal about it, but I was fine. Med school makes him a little crazy.

Taking it like a champ.

"Air Mattress"

Today, I woke up from my nap and just like any other day I did a quick survey of the upstairs to make sure everything was in order. I went into Lettie's room and where there once was a Queen sized air mattress there was nothing. I really loved having a bed that I could easily jump on and off of and it simply vanished. I couldn't fathom how such a large bed had disappeared!

Sweet Baby Lettie Jane

This month I turned 18 months old, but like everything else in my life it seems to be overshadowed by my new sister Lettie Jane, so I will dedicate this post to her. 

I have to say, this new sister thing was a real shock. I did notice mom had put on a few pounds but no one explained the significance of that to me. I think I have handled the change very well. I was very excited when they walked in the house with a baby and immediately tried to share my toys with her. She acted like she had no idea how to throw a ball. I love her, but she is kind of dull. She sleeps a lot... I mean really all the time (so lazy). 

First time seeing Lettie. Genuine Excitement. 

Sharing my Elmo ball. 

Still pretty excited.

Trying to explain just how cool the Elmo ball is.  

 I tried my best "whooo" to make the ball seem even more appealing, not that it needs it.  The Elmo ball is as close to perfect as you can get.

I just couldn't understand why she didn't respond to the ball like I thought she would. I was giving her my best stuff.

 Ok, she really is pretty cute. I think she looks like me. 

I tried to hold her, but every one was so uptight. Relax people. I got this.

Things are about to get good around here.

I will give her some time to warm up.

Here are a few more pictures of my baby sister Lettie. 

Sleeping as usual. 

Eyes open!

Helping with her first bath. Accidently dropped Grandma's phone in after.

Welcome to the family!

16 Months, Birthdays, a Wedding and so on

Summer has been such a wonderful time of year it has been difficult to keep up with my blogging responsibilities. 


Here are some highlights: 


We celebrate my cousin's 3rd birthday (wow that's old) at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. What a wonderful day of family, goats and cake.  

Not even holding on.  Bring on the rodeos.

So young and so brave.

Sitting on goats in the petting zoo. Just let it go people.

Ok, I sat on this one too. They make a wonderful bench.

Kelly's awesome Buzz cake. Happy B-day Cuz! 

Hanging with Mom.

I don't really know what is going on with Mom, but she keeps getting bigger and she stays on the couch a lot these days. I hope there isn't something happening that no one is telling me, hmmmm. Well, last week someone called and told Mom she was allowed to go to Wisconsin. This is a state I have never been to so I was thrilled to go! We drove 9 hours to see the entire Cattau family! I feel so lucky to have meet them and hope it isn't too long until we can all be together again.

With the beautiful Bride, Mere!

Out on the dance floor with the girls. They were so fun. 

I am trying my best to smile, but they waited until 10:30 pm to start taking these pictures. Come on, a guy needs his rest.

On our drive, we stopped in Chicago. Mandy and Ahren took me to an awesome park. I ruled that place within minutes. We also got to see Uncle Randy and Aunt Kristi. He has such a cool apartment where he can watch trains all day. What a life.

This weekend, Caity,Mandy and Ahren came to celebrate Betsy's Birthday! I love when everyone is here and I miss them already. 

Hard to keep my cool around all this pretty ladies.

In summary, it has been a great summer and I can't wait for more.

Florida trip!

Last week, mom and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Florida to visit some family.  I was able to visit so many people; Aunt Marianne and Uncle Allen, my cousins Chris and Nicole, Great Grandma Jeanie and Durango friends Rita and Holly. It was nonstop Florida fun and I was not ready to leave at the end of the week. The only reason I came home was because I missed my dad so much. 


Cousin Chris took us to all the cool local spots. I went on a boat to a sand bar to go swimming. 

First time on a boat 

Looking cool while staying safe.

And then he took me to a bar to listen to some tunes. 

Jammin'

Next we went over to Great Grandma Jeanie's condo. There were SOOO many things to play with there, but mom kept taking everything away from me. You break the ear off one sheep figurine and you get banned from touching anything. But Grandma Jeanie kept giving me stuff anyway!

Bears. 

Giant glass ball, not a problem.

70 year old Waterford Crystal... my play thing.

Mom said it may be best if we go outside... haha, as you wish. I immediately found 3 baby armadillos. I acted like I just wanted to look, but I am faster than G.G. and I poked it a few times. Turns out these adorable fellows not only have sharp claws, but carry E. Coli and Leprosy. Oops. I'm not scared.

Keeping my distance. 

Getting a little closer.

Later, we took a long watch on the beach and I had to stay in my stroller. I can't imagine why. 

This was my first time seeing the ocean and the beach. It was a lot too take in the first time. The sand was a little tricky to walk in but I got the hang of it in no time. I had such a great time playing in the water.

First view of the ocean.

First steps in the ocean.

Chasing birds. 

Chasing Babes.

Pure excitement.

Playing with mom.

Dunking my head. 

I have more to tell you about florida, but I think its getting a little long so I will post again later.