I Have Some Friends Over

Monday was supposed to be a holiday and my day off,

but did you know that Mom made me help her do some chores?!

It was my job to sweep the floor...

And then I decided that while I was at it,
I would go ahead and clean my fort very well also!

A little bit later, Dad checked on my progress and

was very impressed with the good job I did!

Then it was time to play and play!
Finally!!!

But I was very happy that I cleaned up,
because Aunt Cindi and Nicolette came over to see me!

It was very fun to have company in my fort!!

And Booboo enjoyed all the girl talk!
But instead of listening to that stuff,
I decided to help Dad...

He needed me to help him build a very big bonfire!
Mom said next time she would have marshmallows for us
and we could make smores!

After I played and played outside,
Nicolette put some bubbles in my bath!

But then I even made some bubbles of my own!

Oops!

After I got all clean,
I went back outside to give Dad some night-night love.

And I gave Aunt Cindi some night-night love...

And after I gave Booboo some night-night love,
Mom and I read the books and I had a very good night's sleep.

Calvin and Hobbes Ride Again

I love my Critter Cat.

I'm pretty sure she likes me too,
even if she never lets me pet her head.

But that's alright...
I let her pet my head instead!!

The Life of Riley

This weekend, I was a very big helper for Dad.

I helped him dig this drain out...
at least when he shared his tools

But a fellow can get tired after so much helping...
So I had a better idea...

Here Dad...
I'll help from this chair for a while if you just help me set it up.

But after I was done helping Dad,
Mom said she needed some help planting some things.

So I grabbed my shovel and pail and I was on my way.

I sure do love all this nature and
being out in the trees and grass and dirt.

And the best part about getting very dirty
is that at night I get to get very clean!!

Whew!!!
What a busy weekend!!!
I think I'll turn on Booboo's bouncy chair
and relax for a while.

Ahhh... I sure do love this massaging chair!
Yep, this is the life for me!

I Go Undercover

Lately, I've been practicing the art of camouflage.


Now you see me...

Now you don't!!

Look at how well my PJ's blend in with the grass!!

And I can run so fast now,
I'm just like a green blur out here!

After I ran and ran it was time to refuel.
But I sure do love being camouflaged!!!

Waiting for Dad

Hey, Mom??

Dad accidentally closed the bathroom door
when he went in to take a shower....

I'm sure he didn't mean to lock me out,
so I'll just wait right here for him.

I guess I'll pass the time by
practicing my upside-down-peekabees.

Hey Mom! Look!!
A one-handed-upside-down-peekabee!!!

Now I'll try a one-footed-upside-down-peekabee...


Come on, Dad!!
You're missing my tricks!!!
Waiting sure can be hard on a fellow that wants to play!

Mom Has a Very Happy Mother's Day

I woke Mom up very early for Mother's Day
because I didn't want her to miss a thing!
I even helped Dad make up the bed for her!

We did a great job making that big bed!

Then I helped put away the laundry...

I also decided to get the vacuum cleaner out and
help Dad make the carpet clean!

And I made sure to give Boo-Boo lots of love
and keep her awake so she could help Dad and me keep Mom company
and help make sure that Mom was enjoying her day!

I also helped with grocery shopping
and made sure that Mom and Dad didn't forget to get my cream pies!

Then I took her to my favorite family restaurant
so I could have chips and salsa.
And did you know that they even gave her a rose
since she's such a good Mom??

I got to have part of that flower and I smelled it the whole way home.

Yep, Mom sure did enjoy her Mother's Day
with a little help from me and Dad and Boo-Boo!

Mr. Fix-It

Memaw is taking a trip this weekend,

so Grandad and I wanted to make sure her car was ready to go.


Okay, I think I need a 3/16 wrench...
is this the right one?


Hold on while I make the necessary adjustments...


Looks pretty good to me...
What do you think, Grandad?


Don't forget to check your trunk for stowaways, Memaw!




I also helped Grandad rotate the tires...
I didn't want him to get cold doing all this hard work,
so I took my shirt to help.

Boo-Boo Gets Love

I sure do love my baby sis,
but "Katelyn" is very hard for a fellow to say.
I've decided to start calling her Boo-Boo instead.
I'm a very good big brother!

I'm a Very Popular Fellow

Today we went to a birthday party for Mom at Aunt Cindi's house.
My new friend Caitlyn and I were writing
happy birthday messages on Aunt Cindi's deck.

And then I played hide and seek in their pool with Haleigh too!
Mom says it will be very fun when that pool has water
and I can swim in it all day long!

I sure did have lots of fun with my new friends!

And it's very lucky for a fellow to be surrounded by such pretty girls!

And did you know that not only are these girls very pretty,
but they are very nice too?
Nicolette even gave me a pair of her socks to keep my baby legs warm!

I had a very fun time at Mom's birthday celebration!
Thanks for the adventures!!!

My Second Derby Weekend

On Friday, Mom and Dad went to play with the horses
just like they did last year for the Kentucky Oaks!
And did you know that I am even famous at Churchill Downs?
Look at this sign at the program window!

I talked to Mom and Dad a couple of times during the day
and told them some hot tips on a couple horses.

I knew they would be very tired the next morning,
so I made them a very good Derby morning breakfast!

Chef Riley to the rescue!

I sure did enjoy hanging out with Memaw and Grandad
and also making breakfast for Mom and Dad,
but I can't wait until I get to go see those horses too!