Daddy is a Hunter Warrior!

Daddy killed a deer on his first try! In our backyard! It was about 100 pounds.


Marley and Roxy didn't know what to do about the dead deer. They freaked right out!


Daddy and Papa brought the deer to the butcher last night before dinner. They said he was all meaty and gross but that he does a good job. I'm glad I don't have teeth yet -- I don't know if I would like deer meat...


Look how proud Daddy is holding me and his kill. Hooray for Daddy!
xoxo
Ayda.

Mimi's Birthday

Last night we all went to Texas Roadhouse for Mimi's birthday! I love that place because there is always lots of stuff to look at. I like watching the waitresses dance and clap. I was a very good baby -- I didn't fuss when everyone got their food.
We went home and I got a bath. I just love splashing around. Nana made me some new pajamas that are soft and warm. Mom tried to put me down to sleep but I wasn't ready to go! I was too happy and excited to see everyone! So I got to go downstairs and sit in my seat while Mimi opened her presents. Mimi didn't tuck me in until 8:20 pm! Way past my bedtime!
Tammy, my day-care lady, told Mommy that she was lucky to have such a good baby. I love day-care because everyone pays attention to me allllll day! I have lots of friends to play with.
I'm looking forward to going to New York for Thanksgiving. I can't wait to see my other grandparents and meet the rest of my family!

xoxo
Ayda.

Trick or Treat!

This is my Halloween costume! It is so nice and warm and cozy! I especially like the orange flippers. Mum wasn't going to get me a costume but when she saw this at Target she couldn't resist!

Out on the Town

We all went to a new sandwich shop in town called Harvest Moon. It was great!


Papa was telling me all sorts of secrets at dinner. I was listening very carefully...


Check out my cute shoes! Mimi bought them for me last christmas -- I wasn't even born yet! They're a little too big but I couldn't wait one more day to wear them.

I got my halloween costume the other night...can't wait to show you the photos!

xoxo
ayda.

Mimi and Me!

Almost 6 months old!

I was looking at the photos of Ayda that Jennie has on her myspace page just now. I can't believe that our big, squishy, round baby Ayda was so small! Her legs, which are today juicy and fat, used to be skinny!
It's hard to imagine that one day Ayda will have teeth, and then start to walk, and then start talking, and then kissing boys, and drinking beer, and talking back to her aunt Mimi! The horror!
So for now I am going to try to love love love this little pudgy muffin as much as I can before she changes too much. They say babies grow fast but until Ayda I had no idea...
xoxo
mimi.

Campfire

We had a campfire last night at Nana and Papa's.


This is my second cousin, Lexy. She was very interested in me. Her brother, Gage, didn't want to be in the photo. Party pooper...


Uncle John, Aunt Lu, Stephanie, Lexy, Gage and their dog Maddy all came over for pie. I really like pumpkin pie! Delish!


xoxo
ayda.