Spring

It's been a long winter wearing sweaters, hats, coats, socks, boots, another sweater and mittens (when I'm in the mood for those. I am glad the sun is shining and flowers are out in Montana. This is me in a field of balsam arrowroot near Missoula on Mother's Day.

Toofs

I had my first dentist's appointment last week. Unfortunately I have my Mama's teeth, which meant a long visit. (If karma works, I should get Mom's good eyes, right?) But I did great, 'cause I'm tough. If only I were braver when it came time to brush my teeth every night.

Leo

One of my best buddies is Leo. 

Mom takes care of him on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. And I help out by playing with him, swiping his toys, pushing him down and masking his quietness with my chatter. Leo has two Boston Terriers, Dinah and Rocky, who like to give us kisses.

"Lee-Wo" is a good friend.

Cousins!

I just got back from a quick trip to Iowa to see my Mama's mom. AND I got to see "cousins." They are lots of fun. Even Max likes me now that I'm older. I was having so much fun that I told Mama to "go away." That's me with Lauren, Matthew and Rachel.

P.S.: I did bring back one not-fun souvenir: pink eye! Dada has it, too.

Ties

Sometimes, mostly because Dada has one on, I wear a tie. It was my great-grandpa Eddie's. As soon as the Montana Legislature goes home, Dada can stop wearing one. He's looking forward to that.

Another chef in the kitchen

I'm getting a little bit of experience in the kitchen. Usually I use my dull knife to cut whatever Dada or Mom are chopping, tasting as I go -- parsley, potatoes, even onions! Sometimes I'll add other ingredients. Yeah, I get some of it on the floor or on my clothes or on Ole, but it's fun.

Pee potty

I am doing a pretty good job of peeing on the both my little potty and the "big potty." I have yet to drop the bomb in either, though. I usually get a high-five from Mom or Dad after I go. I especially like to flush toilet paper down.