Exploring

Happy Summer! I had a great week, did you? My new cousin finally arrived. Please welcome Olivia Michel Tucker born on June 24th in Phoenix. I got to see a glimpse of her via Skype the other day. She's cute...doesn't say much but seems pretty cool. I got to explore a new park this weekend. It was a great time because I got to slide and climb and swing with both my mom and dad. Sliding is okay but climbing is even MORE FUN!





This past weekend I got to take a tractor ride with my Grandpa Parrott. It was a great time. I wish we could go fast but I guess without a helmet we have to take it easy. I am so into adventure and going fast. I like to walk as fast as I can despite the fact that I often fall and hit my head. The thrill outweighs the injury I guess.



We went to Cascades to feed the geese old bread. I thought the bread was still pretty good myself. Instead of tossing pieces to the geese I ate it. Mom says I need to learn to share. Hmm...that's going to be tough especially when it comes to food. I really like eating!



The stairs are still a favorite of mine. I can reach the top in seconds and come back down pretty quick too. I am quick as lightning when I'm in my birthday suit- better grip and no clothing in my way. I think doing all these stairs have helped me get into some pretty good shape. Don't you think?

This is a BIG NO NO spot. I just can't seem to understand why I can't crawl on the printer. It's a great thing to climb on and see outside. It also has cool buttons to push that make noise. I always seem to get in trouble when I get on it though:(. Bummer.

So long...

~Brody~

Walk this way!

Well, I did it! I finally gained the courage to pick up my bat and walk. I have to tell you, it's amazing how much fun it is to walk around. I can go room to room and even outside on my feet! Sometimes I get going so fast that I can't catch up to myself and I tumble to the floor. I am working on a nice banana bruise collection on my knees and arms. Sometimes it hurts but mostly I just get back up and try again.



The summer weather is upon us now! Whoo hoo! I have been hanging at Grandma and Grandpa Tucker's pool the last couple days. Don't be jealous, I am getting a pretty nice suntan despite the SPF 55.

I really enjoy eating outside. It's so relaxing to begin my day eating breakfast, watching the squirrels frolic and hear Wrigley go crazy. You should try it!

This is where I like to wind down for the night- Mom and Dad's bed. I often get to hang out there before bed with Mom and Dad. We read, talk, wrestle and laugh on the "big bed" then it's off to bed for me. Sometimes, when I have rough times sleeping in my room I get to come back to the "big bed" and cuddle. I LOVE THAT!

Night night!

~Brody~
P.S. I hope to meet my new cousin any day... stay tuned for more info!

My Way or the Highway

I had some friends over the other day. It was so much fun! We played outside and in my playroom. I got to show Avah and Benn my toys and swings. I think they had a good time! It was a great excuse to stay up past my bedtime. I think we played until 1030pm! By the way... I finally have come to enjoy my slumber. I usually crash around 8pm and wake up by 715am. I have to get up in time to catch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. That mouse makes me smile everytime.



I have mastered going up and down the stairs all by myself. It is a blast to have some freedom, especially in my backyard.



I like to get my way! If I get told "no" I sometimes throw a fit. It just doesn't seem fair that I can't go around with food on my face and in my hair or unplug stuff. I find that my fits don't get me anywhere. My parents are pretty tough. They say they love me. Hmmm... still trying to figure that one out.



My mom and dad went to Cousin Tom's wedding reception. I didn't go. I thought playing with G and G Dunlap sounded like much more fun. Below are my mom's cousins on the Tucker side.



Awww... here's my Dad and Mom out on the town without me. It's okay. I think we all had fun that night.



So long friends. Oh, I forgot to tell you. We have two new cars. Here I am in my new Honda Accord. I like it! It's stylish and great on gas! My dad is driving a Hummer. Not sure what that means except it's big and Dad seems to smile whenever he is driving it.



Have a good one!
~Brody~

When Nature Calls

I witnessed my first wild animal attack. This morning Mom and I were doing our normal morning routine- get up, change clothes, let Wrigley out to potty and get breakfast ready. Well... it all changed. We looked outside only to see Wrigley with a bird in his mouth. The bird was struggling at first to break free from Wrigley's jaw but lost the battle quite quickly.

The victim.

The attacker, aka Bark Bark.


The eye witness.

In other news...I had a great week. I still have not decided to retire from crawling. I celebrated Grandma Vicki's birthday at Make It Yours Pottery- we made a cool cookie jar. I rode a tractor. I spent some time with Dad while Mom worked. I can't wait for Dad to be done with work for the summer. We have so much fun when we're all home together.

~Brody~

Busy Bee

Happy Tuesday... sorry I seem to be stuggling to make the Monday post deadline. Anyway, here are some highlights from the past week. I finally got a chance to play in my new sandbox. Wow, what fun! I really wanted to toss the sand on the wood chips but mom wasn't so into that idea. She tried to show me how to fill the buckets to make sandcastles. I really liked the way the sand felt. Something told me it wouldn't taste very good so I didn't even give it a taste test.





I also have found a new hiding place. There is a big cupboard in the kitchen that I can fit in once I take out all the plasticware that usually resides in it. They will never find me once I figure out how to shut the cupboard door. Hahaha...I'm so sneaky.

My most favorite food of all time... BANANAS!!!! I love them so much I try to eat the entire banana in one bite.

Well gotta go. There are many more things to see and do!!! I am standing up all the time, just not sure when to take the plunge and begin to walk. Hmmmm... sometime soon. Oh...I'm getting a new cousin soon. I guess things are moving and we should expect the arrival of Baby Tucker before June 20th. I'm hoping for a boy so I can show him all my tricks and we can wrestle together some day.

Happy June!

~Brody~