T. R. A. S. H.

If there is one thing that Texas knows and loves, it's TRASH. He's the king of the heap, the hunk of junk, the ruler of refuse. When Texas says trash, he means business. Here's a short video that pays tribute to his love of litter. Enjoy!

Singing n Swinging with Texas!

Texas attended a swingin' sing-along at JavaMama Cafe this week. His friends Spencer, Izzie, and Sienna joined him there. A good time was had by all, although he didn't actually do any singing. Here is a short video of the fun. Be sure to sing along!

Supernanny!

Amanda is Tex's nanny. She has been with us since April 2009. If Texas could talk, here is what he would say about Amanda:

1. She is the most wonderful nanny in the world.
2. She teaches me colors, shapes, animals, and animal sounds.
3. She is a lifesaver.
4. She is very talented in the arts of chalk ("gaw").
   
5. She can make something yummy for lunch out of nothing.
6. She is patient and kind, and of course, very pretty.
7. She indulges my fascination with trash collection.
8. She is stylish and selects the perfect outfit for me everyday.
9. She can stack blocks higher than anyone I know.
   
10. She is going to make a wonderful mommy someday (soon)!

Texas loves Amanda!!!

Uh-Oh Spaghetti-O

Tex's friend Hannah had her first birthday party this past weekend. It was an Italian party with lots of wine, women and song... and LOTS and LOTS of spaghetti! Texas enjoyed it all. Here are some pictures.

Daddy, Jake, Dylan and Brit
groomed themselves appropriately for the big Italian feast.

A pizza cake and spaghetti cupcakes: how Italiano!

The birthday girl prepares to blow out the candles:

Round I: Texas begins his meal (nice and clean).

Mmmm... that-a spaghetti tastes-a nice-a!

Can I fit any more into my mouth at once?

Probably not!

Round II: It's cupcake time.

I never met a meatball I didn't like.

Getting messier by the second...

This cupcake wrapper is getting in the way.

Well, if no one's looking,
I can just shove the whole thing into my mouth all at once:

Round III: Let's have some more spaghetti
since I didn't get enough the first time.

I missed a little on the edge of my finger.

Got it!

Daddy and Tex

Matt was home for an entire week and got to spend time with Texas each day. They went to the Zoo, the beach, the park, and Sea World, and they had a great time. Here are some pictures and a short video of their time together.

Here is a video from our day at Sea World: