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July 15, 2001  We celebrated your Birthday today.  You had a great time.  You got several great gifts.  Your younger cousins, Caitlyn and Delaney played in your pool with you.  I think you enjoyed being the boss for a change.  The toys you did not want them to play, you told them they were very hot and do not touch.  They didn’t listen and played with them anyway.

	July 11, 2001  You colored on the carpet today, when your Dad asked you if you did.  You said, no the dog did it.
	July 9, 2001  We went to your Uncle Ken and Aunt Roselie’s house to celebrate the 4th of July and we slipped in a small birthday party for your Dad.   We also had a mini fireworks show.  You were ok with the lights, but not the sound.  You sat in the van with your Dad and Grandma Jude.
	July 5, 2001  You did sand art in school today and came home with a glass bottle with layered colored sand.
	July 1, 2001  It was time for Steven to go home today.  That morning before we left, you were strumming your guitar and were signing “Steven… going to the airport  “.  When you got to the airport you were ok with things, until you realized that he was actually leaving and you started crying.  On the way home you kept saying you wanted to go home with Steven. “Star Spangled 4th”  The three of us went to the 4th of July celebration that was being held in down town Garland.  You rode several rides, most of them you have ridden before.  They had these big blown up things that you loved to jump in.  We had a little hard time getting you out of them.  Actually, I think it would be fun too, but it is just for kids.  The other new ride this year was a small Ferris wheel.  I am sure that it was not small to you.  At first you were not to sure about it and you kept looking up at your Dad like, is it ok.  You Dad would tell you that you were safe.  By the time the ride ended you thought it was fun.  We all had a great day.
	June 23, 2001  You have been working at putting your own shoes on lately and you finally succeeded today.
	June 22, 2001  We all went to Six Flags today.  You hung out with your Dad while Steven and I went and rode all the big rides.  You passed shortly after we got on the road home.  You played until you dropped.
	June 21, 2001  You had your first dentist appointment today.  Dr. Brawley said that your teeth looked great!  I was thrilled that you were so good about letting him look in your mouth.
	June 20, 2001  You made your first craft at school today.  I was suppose to be a lay, but you got it wet when you were watering the plants.  Therefore, it became a medallion.
	June 18, 2001I think you would like to have stayed at school a little longer.  You kept wanting to go back inside.
	June 13, 2001 You did not cry today when I left school today.  It was almost the kind of Goodbye that meant, “Go, so I can play”.  I was actually relieved to see you so willing to stay.
	June 12, 2001 Today at school you looked very sad when I left you, but you did not cry.
	June 9, 2001  We picked up your cousin Steven at the airport today.   He stayed a few weeks to help us doing some things around the house.
	June 4, 2001 You started school today.  You were enrolled at Lakewood Montessori School.  You really enjoy it and have become a real sweetheart for your teachers. They say that you are doing great and very interested in learning... While many other children are playing, you are eager to complete your projects and start new ones... They say you play very well with the other children and take the teachers direction extremely well.
	May 19, 2001  You made you own Peanut Butter sandwich today.  You asked your Dad for some bread and then you got out the Peanut butter and a knife and make your own sandwich
	May 17, 2001  I was working in the flower bed and found some snails.  It was the first time you have seen a snail and you called them “Nails”.
	May 13, 2001  We got you a puppy today.  She is a Brookshire Welch Corgi and your Dad named her Brook.  You picked her, there were four puppies and only one with that was black.  I asked you which one you wanted and you replied, The black one”.  She is actually a tri-colored Corgi.
	April 26, 2001  Grandma Jude taught you how to do the “Hokey Pokey” today.  It is so much fun to watch you “put your right foot in and shake it all about”.
	April 24, 2001  You blew your fathers and my minds tonight.  You were filing Blue’s paws (you large stuffed bunny) and you started writing letters in his fur with the emory board.  You wrote and H, I, E and F.  Our jaws just dropped!  A few days later you did it in the carpet with your drumstick.  It seems to be easier doing it that way than it is with pen and paper.
	April 23, 2001  You started doing “Simon Says” today.  It was on your current favorite program “Dragon Tales” and you picked it up.  You now go around saying “Simon Says” clap your hands etc.  You're even kind enough to say “Good, Good” while you are thinking of another thing for us to do.
	April 16, 2001  We bought you a bicycle today (with training wheels).  You were already riding it before we even left the store.
	April 15, 2001  All the family came over for Easter today. You had a great time hunting Easter Eggs in the back yard.
	April 14, 2001  You colored your first Easter eggs.  Your Dad and you worked on them together.
	April 6, 2001  I was not feeling very good and Grandma Ruth came back with us and spent the week.  You two played constantly.
	April 2, 2001  You, your Aunt Debbie and I drove out to Lubbock to visit Grandma Ruth and Papa for a few days.  We stopped and visited with your Cousin Kami on the way.  Roy and Shannon gave you some Easter egg shaped sidewalk chalk.  You tried it out at your Aunt Connie’s house and your Aunt Janice’s house.  I actually think us big children enjoyed them as much as you did.  You also had a ball with Mitzy (Grandma and Papa’s cat).  She would chase you around the house and you would laugh.  Grandma Ruth taught you how to sing “One, Two buckle my shoe …..”.
	March 31, 2001  Your first Circus.  It was at the Mesquite Rodeo arena and sponsored by the Shiner's organization.  There were the normal circus things: clowns, jugglers, elephants, monkeys and a pony ride.  I believe you enjoyed the pony ride the most.
	March 24, 2001  We went to Six Flags over Texas today.  This is not your first time to Six Flags.  However, some of the rides were firsts for you.  You rode your first roller coaster and virtual ride today.  You liked them both.  The first roller coaster was in the kid zone and went pretty fast.  I was somewhat amazed at how fast it did go.  Then we rode the Mini Mine Train.  This ride is in the regular part of the park, but still good for little ones.  The virtual ride was about rescuing some dinosaurs from a volcanic island that is about to explode.
	March 13, 2001  Well, I have now become "Moma Sandy".  I am not sure why, but that is what you call me.  I have tried to explain that I really like being called just "Moma", but you respond, “Otay Moma Sandy”. And Dad has also become "Daddy Ray"...
	March 8, 2001  You did the “What?” thing to Grandma Jude today.  You showed her that Maggie and Moe (the gerbils) were eating a Frito.  She asked you if you gave it to them.  Your response was “What?”  Grandma Jude asked “Did Daddy give it to them.”  You said  “No”.  Grandma Jude asked “Did Mommy give it to them?”  You said  “No.”  Grandma Jude asked “Did Wesley give it to them?”  You said  “What?”  You don’t lie, but you are not about to incriminate yourself.
	February 27, 2001 This morning I found part of my puzzle in the floor and I asked you if you tore up the puzzle or did the cats do it.  You response was “What?” every time I asked you.  Then you did that “Cat who ate the canary smile” it was probably you, but I have no proof.  We were also at the grocery store today and the sacker guy asked you if you were a troublemaker.  You were not impressed at all and you gave him a nasty look and turned your head.  He even tried to tell you that he was just playing, but you would have no part of him.  We all laughed, but you were still not impressed.
	February 24, 2001 We went to Benny's for Grandma Jude’s Birthday with Aunt Janna, Uncle Scott, Cuz Timmy, Adam, Samantha and their friend TJ. You tried the hula-hoop and limbo with the other kids that were there.
	February 23, 2001 You are starting to really pick up some of our statements and using them for your benefit.  I asked you to go use the potty and you told me that you were busy.
	February 20, 2001 Well I only looked away for a minutes and you put on my blush.  You got both cheeks pretty good.  However, you did not appreciate the clean up process.
	February 18, 2001 You were playing Simtunes with Grandma Jude and we noticed that you have really starting using the mouse.  However, today, when you were playing it with you Dad you took a big step, you learned how to use the scroll bar.
	February 16, 2001 You seem to like to run around naked, however,  sometimes you've gone peepee on the floor and I have had to talk to you about not doing that.  I found you naked today and I asked you if you went peepee on the floor and you said no.  You went peepee on the slide.  I guess I should have been more specific about what not to pee on.
	February 9, 2001 You have been playing with the LeapFrog Pond toy and learning the phonics of the letter.  I was quite surprised when I noticed that you were doing them in reverse today.  I think you are a self-taught kid.
	February 6, 2001 We all went to Kobe Steak House (Japanese Restaurant) for Uncle Ken and Aunt Rosalie’s anniversary.  You were not to thrilled with the sound of the grill when they were making our food.  You also told the cook “Nooooo, No fire”.
	February 1, 2001  We all went skating to celebrate you cousin Samantha’s birthday.  The attendees were:  Grandma Jude, Uncle Wayne, Uncle Ken, Cousin Gay Lynn, Cousin Kevin, Aunt Denise, Aunt Janna, Cousin Samantha, and family friend Aaron (your usual skate buddy),  Jennifer (Samantha’s friend) and Mom and Dad.
	January 30, 2001  This is the first time you spent the whole day alone with your Dad.  You two had a great time.  You went to McDonalds for breakfast and Grandma Jude’s house later that day for dinner.  I couldn’t believe it; you saved your poop for me!  Your Dad is such a lucky dog.  I guess he bribed you to save it for me.
	January 23, 2001  You started your “Mommy and Me” class today.  It is a fun way of learning Spanish.  Our neighbor, Pat is the teacher.  We went to a lady’s house that you did not know and you did not want to even get out of the car until I convinced you that there were children inside.  You were ok for a while, but when it was your turn to sing you slid under the table.  I hope you are more comfortable next time.
	January 20, 2001  We called Papa to talk and he was not available so you talked to Dylan instead.  You seemed to enjoy your conversation, but I could not understand a single word you said.
	January 17, 2001  You received a toy for Christmas that plays songs as well as teaches the Alphabet.  You have learned several of the songs.  It is fund to watch you sing.  You have actually started call the toy “London Bridge”.  That is the first song you learned to sign with the toy.
	January 15, 2001  We went for a walk in the park today and you enjoyed playing in the sand and watching the water under the bridge.  You also met your cousin, Kevin for the first time today.  His mother Denise and he came over and you two played and we all ate pizza.
	January 10, 2001  Our neighbor Pat loaned you a child’s guitar since you had shown some interest in it.  Today, I heard you signing as you strummed the strings.  It was definitely your own song in your own words and your own tune.  However, I thought it was pretty neat.
	January 9, 2001  Not sure how you did it, but you called your Grandma Ruth today.  I found you with the phone and you said, Grandma, Papa.  So, we called them and she asked; did Wesley just call?  I am glad it them and not 911 again.
	January 7, 2001  You are all boy.  Your Dad and I came into our bedroom and found you sitting in your Dad’s chair watching TV.  It was football and you said “Go Dallas Cowboys”.  We were shocked.  At least you have great taste, in our book anyway.
	January 4, 2001  We went to one of your favorite places to eat, Benny’s Burgers, and there was a little boy "Shawn" that was just walking trying to follow you around and play with you.  It was cute.  You would turn around and tell him to come-on and he would waddle as fast as he could to catch up with you.
	January 01, 2001  It is Christmas with your Dad’s family.  It almost didn’t happen this day because of snow.  However, it melted enough to drive and everyone made it except Scott and Timmy.  There are lots of firsts on this first day of the New Year.  Janna took you outside with Samantha and Adam and you made your first snow-angel and helped make a snowman.  We had a great day!
	December 29, 2000  Your cousins Samantha and Adam came over and spent the weekend with us.  You had a great time with somebody here to play with.  Also, I think Adam got to experience what it was like to have a little brother; you would follow him around and do everything he did.
	December 28, 2000  We all went skating and celebrated your Uncle Ken’s birthday.  We had them sing Happy Birthday to him as he lead the whole rink in the hokey-pokey.  You cousins Timmy and Adam came as well.  There was this lady walking around the rink holding her little girl's hand (about your age) while helping teach her how to skate. You went up to this lady and invited yourself to take her other hand so she could help you too. We all got a good laugh at your boldness. You have really started skating pretty well on your own.
	December 27, 2000  Unckie Charles and Geri came over and brought you a Christmas gift.  It was a HUGH fire truck.  It goes forwards and backwards, the ladder goes up and down, and there are lights and whistles and it is almost big enough for you to ride on.  Afterwards, we went over to their house for supper and you got so comfortable at their house you stripped down and ran through the house naked.  Geri and I were both very surprised when you showed up in the living room totally nude.
	December 25, 2000  It is Christmas here at home.  Wow, Santa brought you a neat gift, music blocks.  I think Dad likes it as much or more than you do.
	December 20, 2000  You now know about opening gifts and it has become hard for you not to open all the others, whether they belong to you or not.  You just brought me one gift from Sharon and family.  It was cookie cutters for Dad and me.  Oh well, at least it was one of ours.
	December 17, 2000  It was Christmas with Jim and Becky.  We had a nice lunch and opened gifts with them.  You had a good time playing with "Come-on" Jim.
	December 16, 2000  It was Christmas with Brandon and Amanda.  You had a great time playing with their Christmas bells and helping their cat knock the snow off their tree.
	December 15, 2000  It was a Christmas weekend, we started with Rhonda’s family in Scurry.  You played with Justin, Delaney and Caitlyn.  Justin taught you a new trick.  He showed you how to hit yourself on the head with an empty coke bottle (plastic) and fall in the floor.  It was a hoot!
	December 5, 2000  You helped me put up the Christmas tree and decorate it.  We have an artificial tree with color-coded limbs to know where they belong on the tree.  I would ask for a color and you would bring me the appropriate limbs.  It was a lot of fun for both of us.
	December 2, 2000  You have really started making sentences and becoming a lot easier to understand.
	November 25, 2000  We went to Love Field Airport to watch the planes take off and land.  You thought it was neat, but the noise scared you a little. As each plane took off you would wave and say bye-bye plane.
	November 21, 2000  You talked to your cousin Kami on the phone for the first time.  It was funning; I couldn’t understand a single thing you said.  Your cousin Roy said that Kami would listen and then laugh like you told her a joke.
	November 20, 2000  You, your Aunt Debbie and I drove out to Lubbock early for Thanksgiving together (Dad flew out a few days later).  You met Grandma Ruth and Papa’s new kitten, Missy.  You two played all week and had a great time.
	October 31, 2000  This was the first Halloween that you caught on to the “trick-or-treat” thing.  We took you to Richardson Square Mall where all the stores hand out candy.  After the first store you figured out that they would put candy in your pumpkin bucket when you said, "trick-or-treat". You would just stand there and look inside at the candy. We had to move you out of the way so the next kids could have their turn. Once we returned, we took you to a few of our neighbors' houses.  You were dressed like Batman and really like the cape.
	October 29, 2000  Fright Feast…..  We took you to your first visit to Six Flags, which was all set up for Halloween.  Dad took you on the Sombrero ride. You were a little scared, you seemed to liked it but huddled next to Dad .  You kept asking “fall?” Your favorite ride was the log ride. As we finished the ride, you'd say, "again?". Needless to say... we rode the log ride many times.
	October 16, 2000  We took you to your first visit to Sea World and we spent the whole day there. You lasted the whole day and crashed on the way back to the hotel. You did not make a peep until the next morning.
	October 15, 2000  We took Grandma Ruth and Papa to San Antonio for their 50th wedding anniversary.  On the way down we stopped by the Auqamarina Spring Park and the Natural Bridge Wild Life Park, your second visits there.
	October 8, 2000  Dad took us along on yet another business trip, this time to Houston. We took you to your first visit to the NASA Space Center.  Your favorite part was the 2 story slide and we could hear you laughing all the way down.  One time when you were getting off the slide you were so excited, you actually took a couple of steps in the air before you fell flat.  That didn't stop you, you bounced right back up and went for it again... and again... and again.
	September 19, 2000  On the way home from San Antonio, we stopped at the Natural Bridge Wild Life Park.  You got to sit in your Dad’s lap and see the animals up close. You were able to feed many of the animals out of your hand. You would say over and over again... "Animals... where are you..."
	September 17, 2000  While in San Antonio we took you to the Ripley’s Museum and Palace of Wax as well as the Children’s Museum. You also rode one of the San Antonio river walk boats
	September 16, 2000  Dad took you and I with him on a business trip to San Antonio. On the way down we took you to your first visit to Aquamarina Springs in San Marcos Park and you rode a glass bottom boat.  You spent most of your time talking about the fan under the boat (the propeller).
	September 5, 2000  Well this is funny.  Your cousin Virginia, gave you some potty targets.  They are, or were, little fish to give you the incentive to use the potty.  Your dad found you flushing them one by one, saying “Bye Bye Fish”.  No potting involved.
	August 26, 2000  We rode the DART train to West End and walked through the shops and ate lunch.
	August 23, 2000  I can honestly say that it hurts me more than you when it comes to discipline.  I am working with you to go to bed and stay by yourself.  I was in the kitchen and heard you in the living room.  I came around the corner and slipped on the rug and hit my ankle on the door.
	July 25, 2000  I gave you your first haircut.  You were pretty cooperative.  I set up the video camera on a tripod so you could watch me cut you hair.
	July 20, 2000 You saw your first walking stick.
	July 19, 2000 We were in Lubbock visiting Papa and Grandma Ruth and you laid on the back porch and star gazed with your Papa.  You enjoyed it, because living in Garland the star are hard to see.