Back to Our New Grass, My Tonka and Cody

Look Grandma and Grandpa, our new grass is coming up! ...

It's a bit spotty, but give it time and we just may have a regular lawn in the back of the house.

Ahh ... my Tonka. Welcome home.

Time to get some work done around this place.

OK, back to work. Gotta run.

Boise Fun

We made a disturbing discovery while in Boise ... though we thought it not possible, there seems to be another who shares the same mind as Grandpa! ... right in the very same neighborhood! ... down to the detail of sanding off and spray painting over the sheriff star ...

... and, believe it or not, they must have even found the same store for their 'custom' seat covers! You've got to be kidding!

Here I am in the very capable arms of Grandma ...

So Mommy and Daddy can finally have a night out on the town ... thanks for the tickets, Uncle Scot and Aunt Sarah! Shakespeare, here we come!

The popsicle and the wife beater tank.

And my latest goofy trick to bring a smile to Mommy and Daddy ... :)!

Uncle Scot and Aunt Sarah's Wedding

Here's my new Aunt Sarah joining our family! Hooray! Such a beautiful bride she is.

Me and the guys! What a handsome family I belong to! Whew.

Grandma and Grandpa all dressed up for the big day.

Grandpa sure takes good care of me.

Grandma's mommy

That CRAZY Uncle Pete!

The aftermath ... :)

Planting Grass

This is the final section of grass I'm helping Daddy plant.

Good thing we've got the 'tractor' and Tim's roller to help us do the job. I'll take charge here.

Here are the before shots ... all you see here will be covered with grass in a month or so ... hopefully!

Whew ... that was a lot of work!

OK, now for the fun stuff! I sure hope Daddy teaches me all this farm stuff he knows. I'm on my way with a natural bent toward anything mechanical.

Just wait 'til I get the hang of this key thing ... then good luck trying to control me!

Helping Daddy get his work done.

Monkey Boy

Here's my new way of riding in the truck! Ha!

Grunt

Ever since we got Cody (last weekend), it seems all I can do is grunt. Seriously, Mommy needs to know that this is a normal stage of development ... anyone?

Fields and Fences

Checking the integrity of Daddy and Grandpa's fence. Hmm ... pretty good. (And think I'll get some head banging in while I'm at it.)

Here I am in my wide open spaces with my dirt and my dog. You'll notice I prefer grunting to talking out here. Mommy wonders if that is cause for concern ... ?

Hmm ... maybe I'll become a gymnast? I can picture it now ... the dismount stance, the applause ... maybe I'd better practice a bit now while it's on my mind. :)

More Rain, Mud and Dog Tricks

I want, I want, I want (whine, whine) a snack, Mommy!

I want, I want, I want (whine, whine) another snack, Mommy. This is how I let Mommy know that I am bored (yes, I am an emotional eater) and that I want to go outside ... after another snack, of course.

Did I mention that I really like these rainy days? Did I mention how much I like to play outside?

Mommy thinks it's funny that no one has to teach this stuff to boys.

Still getting the hang of this stick / dog thing.

Trucks, Mud, Water and Dogs ... Boy Stuff

Check out my Tonka tricks after a rainy, muddy morning! Whooaaaaa ...

Here's my new dog, Cody.

Just getting the hang of this 'I throw the stick, you fetch it' routine.

Practice makes perfect. I think I'm starting to like the guy (jury's still out for Mommy!).

Let's see if I can make some mud in this rig. Yeah, everything is more fun when mud is involved.

I even roped Mommy into a good 30 minutes of participation in my water dumping truck trick. I can still 'win her over' with the fussy whiny show. Good thing to keep in the back pocket to call upon when needed! ;)

OK, Mommy says it's time for pajamas and bedtime now. Good night.

Just Cute

This is my job when we go for a bike ride ...



Still think I'm just plain cute. :)