It has once again been forever since I posted anything. Now I am lost to a lot of funny things Craven has said, done, gotten into etc. So I will give some brief highlights of things I can remember in the last several months.
I do not think Craven is lacking in anything, but I do feel sad that I have not gotten Craven a tricycle which most kid's get when they are 18 months and use until they are 3 years old. Now that he is 2 1/2 if I get him a tricycle he will only use it for a short time before he wants a big bike (which he likes to try and ride now). I also wish I would have gotten him a ride on John Deer tractor, he likes to ride Annabell's and anyone else who has one, but he is just about to big for it now. Oh Well, it wont be the last time I will have wished that I gotten him something before he is too big for it.
Things that Ella (our dog) has taught Craven......
How to sleep in a kennel
How to drink out of a water bowel and the pond
How to chase after a frisbe and bring it back in his mouth (very funny)
How to lick and eat things off the floor with his mouth not his hands
How to pee pee and yes, even poop out side (yuck)
Things he learned how to do for Ella.....
Feed her , but not let her get his food (most of the time)
Throw sticks for her
Let her inside and out
Put her in her kennel and shut the door, but he can't lock it yet
Tell her "No Ella" or "Stay Ella" or "Ella, Hush"
Drag her by the collar when he wants her to do something (verry cute)
Knock over her water bowel or sit in it (when he was little) every time its filled
Fourth of July..... We went to the Smyrna Town Fireworks and met Sarah, Justin, Allie and Madison. Craven was a little scared of the fireworks at first, then he liked them. He kept saying "Look, Colors" when they would go off.
On the fourth we had friends and family over for a BBQ and sparklers. Craven did not like the sparklers. Maybe next year.
July 14Th we went to the blueberry patch with Grammy. Met Aunt Carolyn, cousin Annabelle and Addison, also Cerae and her kids. Even though there was not many blueberries left to pick they had a blast.
At 22 months on July 18Th Craven pooped in the potty (first time) with out being told. Very Nice! Still doing it but very randomly. Good for a while then not. Oh Well, Hopefully by the time he's in collage. LOL
He's had the peeing down, it's just if he wants to do it or not is the question. Ugh!
October is the pumpkin patch, always fun. We had our annual play group Halloween party at our house. Craven has named Skeleton's "Trasher" Came up with it on his own, don't know why.
Went to Washington DC for the Marine Marathon 2009. Stayed with Craig and Ian for a couple of days, then stayed with Troy for a couple of days. Had a great time. Craven loved the Zoo and Space Museum. Can't wait to go back. Beautiful place.
We went trick or treating in our neighborhood with.....Sarah, Justin, Justin's Dad, Allie, Madison, Mandy, Chris, Brenden, Evan, Presley, Lisa, Travis, Matthew, Mark, Mindy, and Savannah.
Quiet a group. They had fun, but it was very cold and they did not get to go to many house this year.
Went to Carolyn's for her 40Th birthday party. Happy 40Th Aunt Carolyn!!!
Randall made smoked ribs and Craven ate his first meat after 26 months of just peanut butter and occasional chicken for his protein. It would figure that his first meat would be BBQ. LOL
Few days later ate bite of a hot dog and since has eaten more.
Went to Addison's 1st Birthday. Happy 1st Addison!!! Had a blast playing with Annabelle.
Thanksgiving 2009 with Grammy, Papa, Aunt Carolyn, Uncle John, Uncle Kurt, Aunt Sharon, Cousins Annabell, Addison, Nathan, and Caroline.
Dec 8Th went and decorated Gingerbread houses. Very fun! Craven did a very good job and loved eating the icing!
Ruppel Family Christmas Dec 12Th 2009. Went to Uncle Kurt's and Aunt Sharon's cabin in Pigeon Forge. Stay in Eric's cabin. Lots of food, drinks and gifts. Thanks to all!!!!!!
