Another Birthday Still...

My Great Nana Faye!

Yesterday was my great-grandmother's birthday and today, we decided to pay her a visit to say "happy birthday" in person. The funny thing is, when we got there, she had some gifts for me! She gave me something called a "buoy" puzzle, 2 toy cars, and 3 storybooks. I didn't know that you're supposed to get presents when it's someone else's birthday too!

Shortly after we got there, Ms. Brenda came over to visit and wish Nana a "happy birthday" too. She said that the two of them were going on a trip to a place called "Delaware" later in the day. Here are some pics that we took at Nana's house.

Me, Pop-Pop, Ms. Brenda, and Great Nana Faye
Ms. Brenda and Great Nana Faye
Me, Pop-Pop, and Ms. Brenda
Grammy and Me

Just before it was time to go home, I got a chance to spend a little time in my Nana's backyard. It's my favorite place to be whenever I visit her house because there is so much space to run and play. Today, the backyard was a little wet because it was raining earlier in the day but, that didn't matter to me... it was nice to be out there just the same.

I had a nice time at Nana's house and I hope that she enjoyed her birthday as much as I did. I also want to thank her for my gifts. I think I'm going to help more people celebrate their birthdays so I can get even more gifts! If you have a birthday coming up, just note the date, time, and place in the comments and I'll be there to collect my gifts!

Thanksgiving Day

Family, Friends, Food, & Fun!

I had dinner at my Great Grandmother Pumpkin Pie's house, just like I did last year. This time, I actually ate food instead of my Elmo toy. It's funny how much your taste buds can change in one year.

Of course, my Mommy was there too.

My Pop-Pop drove us to Pumpkin Pie's house. He stopped in for a few minutes and a quick bite to eat. Then, off he went to pick up my Great Uncle Andy so they could have dinner at my Great Nana Faye's house.

When dinner was over, me and Mommy just chilled in the living room for a while and watched some TV while Pumpkin Pie and Grammy talked in the kitchen.

"Hello. Who's calling?"

"Pumpkin Pie, telephone!"

When we left Pumpkin Pie's house, Mommy took me to visit my Great Grandparents Mama & Pop-Pop. Aunt Ronnie, Trylanna, Early Jr., and Aaron were there too! From there, we were off to see my Godmomie Latoya and Godpopie Justin. I also got a chance to spend time with my Godmomie Latoya's aunt and her family. After that, it was time to head for home.

It was a busy day...there were lots of smiles, hugs, and kisses everywhere we went. Of course, I just loved every minute of the attention I got! Pop-Pop came back smiling from Great Nana Faye's house and said they had a good time there too. He brought back lots of food and said no one would have to cook for a while. We all had a really nice Thanksgiving and hope you did too!

Family Christmas Dinner 2007

Annual Day at Nana Faye's

On Saturday, December 29th, everybody went to my Great Nana Faye's house to celebrate Christmas together. The highlight for me was seeing Nana Faye and all of my aunts, uncles, and little cousins..old and new, from near and far. We had fun just running and playing for hours.

Here are pics of me and my Cousin Jackson playing with my Thomas & Percy trains. We made them go C-R-A-S-H, B-O-O-M, over and over again!

My Cousin Miles and his Mommy, Cousin Melanie.

My Cousin Jaden and his Mommy, Cousin Amber.

My new little Cousin Troy, Jr. ("TJ") and his Grandmother, my Cousin Jessie.

And, here's the rest of the family...cooking, eating, hugging, kissing, laughing, sitting, smiling, standing, talking, walking, watching TV, etc. You get the picture...we had a great time!

Fun At Nana Faye's

My Cousin Melanie (Miles' Mom) and my Mom

Me and my Cousin Karen

My Cousin Jackson, his Grandmother Vevelyn, and my Great Grandmother "Nana Faye" (background)
My Cousin Miles and his Great Aunt Tammy

Me and My Cousin Evan
My Cousin Miles and his Grandmother Arlene
Me and my Mom. She looked tired so I brought her in here so she could take a nap!

Booga Update 07/24/06

Dear Family & Friends,

I am 6 months old today, 19 lbs+2 ozs, and 27 inches long. My next appointment with the Doc is tomorrow and I’m scheduled to get more of those horrible shots! Being at day care with all my friends is great. I can sit up now but I have to work on "staying" up. Right now, it seems like it’s easier and more fun to just lay down and “roll” wherever I want to go. Crawling is too much work. Maybe I’ll give it another try next month. I’m still on water, juice, milk, cereal, veggies, and fruit but, I think that may change. It looks like my first tooth is going to appear soon. When it does, “finger foods” look out…here I come! It’s been a very busy month and I have been on the move. I’m still making my rounds and meeting some family and friends for the first time. My Mom and Grandparents are having trouble keeping up with me. They all complain about being tired and I feel like I’m just getting started. I may have to strike out on my own and leave all the “tired folk” at home! Here are just some of the things I did this past month.

1. Attended Cousin Miles' Christening

2. Attended a family meeting about the Meuse Reunion

3. Attended the King Family Picnic

4. Went bowling at Center Lanes

5. Went to South Street & Penn’s Landing

6. Spent the day with my Godmother Latoya

7. Attended Cousin Rikki’s surprise bridal shower

You name it...I was there! It was great to finally meet my Cousins Jackson, Jaden, Janiah, Laila, and Nailah. I hear I have another new cousin by the name of Jaden and I can't wait to meet him too. My Mom and Grandparents are doing fine and said to tell you "hello"! NO, my Grandmother has not decided on a name yet. Well, that's all for now. Look for my next update on 08/24/06. Don't forget to come back from time to time to check for new pics. Thanks for stopping by!

Love, "The Booga..."

Pic of the Month!

Cousin Melanie, Photographer

Me and my Cousin Evan at the Family Meeting.

Cousin Rikki's Shower

I'm ready to go to the shower.

Me and my Mommy.

My Cousin Nailah and her Great Grandmother Vivian

Me and my Great Grandmother "Nana Faye"

(l-r) My Cousins Ethel, Yazzie, and Laila

Me and my Great Great Aunt Vivian

I wish I had more shower pics to share but

the camera batteries died on me...Sorry!

A Day Just For Mommies

Today is Mother's Day and it seems like everybody everywhere was spending time with their Mommy. Me and Sophia spent the day with our Mommy, Grammy, Pop-Pop, and my Great Grandmother Pumpkin Pie. We all went out to eat together at a place called "The Olive Garden". Then, we went to a special place where my Great Nana Faye is resting and left some flowers there. The flowers are called "red roses" in honor of Mother's Day.

My Mommy and Grammy both had their cameras and here are some pics of our day together. My Mommy took the first pic with her camera and Grammy took most of the other pics with her camera. All of the "Mommies" had a great time and me, Sophia, and Pop-Pop did too.

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It's Mother's Day!

A Mother's Day Email...

A baby asked God..."They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but, how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?" God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you." The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy." God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And, you will feel your angel's love and be very happy." Again, the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?" God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak." Then, the child asked, "But what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." "But, who will protect me?" God said, "Your angel will defend you, even if it means risking its life." Then, the child said, "But, I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore." God said, "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you." At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name." God said, "You will simply call her, Mom."

Today, I got a chance to spend time with some of the special "Mommies" in my life. First, I took my Mommy, Grammy, and Great Pumpkin Pie to a place called "Friendly's" to get a bite to eat...

Later on, my Godmomie Latoya and Godpopie Justin stopped by my house for a visit. We had a really nice time together.

I also want to say "Happy Mother's Day" to two more special "Mommies" in my life that I didn't get a chance to see today but, I want them to know that I love them very much... my Great Nana Faye and Great Mama.

If you are a Mommy, I hope that you had a "Happy Mother's Day" too!