Morgan recently decided that Ruben needs to be hand fed, one morsel at a time. Poor pup, he just stands there and lets her shove it in. When handing him a piece, she says "hee boy" (here boy) and then "goo dog" (good dog). When he gets tired of the game, she chases him all over the house until he relents and lets her feed him again. I think Morgan may have inherited some of her Uncle Russ' hazing genes...

driveway fun

Trip to Cape Girardeau

We took Morgan to visit her Aunt Sissy for the weekend in Cape Girardeau. Morgan had a big time playing with "Baxter" the family dog. I sure hope he has recovered from all the hazing Morgan put him through. Aunt Sissy was an amazing host, cooked LOTS of delicious food for us and showed us around town. Here are some unorganized pictures of Morgan at an exotic petting zoo, the playground, the duck pond and around the house. We will definitely be making a return trip. Hope everyone had a great 4th!

Morgan and Ruben

This is a rare shot. I never get both of these guys in the same frame let alone both looking. Matt didn't want me to post this due to Ruben's position, but just pretend you can't see the jewels out there. Focus on my precious girl's face loving on her pup pup.

Father's Day Fun

Even though the weekend was supposed to be about Dad's, Morgan had a blast in Greenwood. She got to take a dip in the pool for the first time all summer, and she got to get all wet again playing with Pap. Morgan was a big help to Pap watering the plants, then making sure she stamped all the water puddles out, then chasing Pap around the front yard drying out. She had such a big time, she didn't even take a nap and never fussed once! She even stayed up late watching a movie in bed with her Pap. Good times.

John Reed came over to play too. We seriously tried very hard to get a picture of the two of them just looking in the same direction. We couldn't do it, but I think this one is kind of cute :)

Cute Model

I recently took sewing lessons and bought a sewing machine. I'm no Martha (or Jayme Yates), but I managed to pull off a cute simple jumper. I've finally found a hobby that actually produces something. She looked cute in it this morning for church :)Mosquitos are very attracted to Morgan, even her poor face. I guess playing with a water table doesn't help the matter. But that thing will keep that girl busy for a while - we highly recommend it for 2 year olds. Just remember to put Off on ALL over. The worst thing about Morgan and mosquito bites - they don't go away for days. Yes, days.

Fun in Cleveland

Morgan had a fun but short trip to Cleveland this weekend. Morgan loves for someone to roll her over Cee's exercise ball, always good for a laugh. Cee also spoils Morgan by setting her up with her own table and chair to eat and watch TV at the same time. She also loves to play in the backyard with Buddy, the sweet dog. And this trip also included Morgan's first interaction with kitties. Loads of fun!

Weekend Update

I typically devote this blog to Morgan only, but I have something selfish that cannot go without mention. My birthday was last Sunday, and I was lucky enough to share my birthday with a very special event in television history - the series finale of LOST. Call me what you may, but I am a Lostie and so is Cee. Cee came for my birthday and presented me with this incredible cake. It was devoted to Lost, our beloved series. She was able to incorporate my name (crossed out a la cave style), the smoke monster, John's casket, the numbers (with my birthday transposed in between), the polar bear, the plane crash, and much more. And yes, we are wearing matching Lost t-shirts. Only those loyal to the show will get it.

Lorin came over to play again this weekend and they had fun splashing each other in the pool. Lorin also proved to be helpful while Dad bathed Ruben. This has always been a fun game for Morgan, and they both had fun laughing at Ruben suffering through his weekly bath ritual.

Morgan has also taken to golf ever since she played with cousin Jackson's set last month. It never ceases to amaze me how a $5 toy will entertain this child for many an afternoon.

Weekend of Fun

Morgan had a fun filled weekend with lots of friends. Friday night, Hayes and Lorin came over to play. Morgan showed out on her 4-wheeler, and they had fun destroying Morgan's room. You could tell they were having fun by the level of squeals ... Then Saturday, Elaina invited Morgan over to swim in her big amazing water slide/pool combo thing. She had a BALL. It was pretty hot, and I wasn't very good with the camera, but believe me she had some fun in that thing. Morgan is ready for many more swims over the summer!

Baby Petting Zoo

We went to a local event last night that brought in a baby petting zoo. All the baby animals were so cute and completely captivated Morgan. She has no fear around any sort of animal. She desperately tried to feed the goats, pigs, chickens, cows, bunnies and ducks. But I think they were already full by the time Morgan got there.