Going For A Tractor Ride Today

Today was a VERY FUN day playing outside. First Daddy took me on a tractor ride, before my nap. Then Mommy and Daddy helped me fly my Fairy Kite. But it was too hard to take pictures, so you'll just have to enjoy the tractor pics today.

Love You All Millions, Joie.

I need some potty training tip....

We've been trying to get Joie interested in the potty. But I think we're going about it the wrong way.

She uses it more for a toy then a learning tool. She pulls it apart and stuffs it with blankets and toys.







I read on one of those parent-type magazines that it's best to put the potty in the living room so the little ones can get used to using it. But again, I think we're going about it the wrong way....












This morning Joie decided to wear the green ring around her head. I'm convinced we're going about potty training the wrong way - the ring sorta got stuck, she kinda panicked, and we had to twist and tug to get the ring off.


Help!!! I need some better suggestions.

Joie Is Kind Of Sick These Days

We took Joie to her pediatrician's urgent care this morning because she just can't seem to kick the green sniffles and coughing. And she's been telling us she doesn't feel good. She opens her mouth, points inside, then does the sign-language for pain/hurt. At first we figures she either was teething with molars or had a sore throat. It turns out she has an ear infection - her first. Poor baby. She's been a real trooper through it all, though. And we found out today that her doctor is half Chinese. How lucky could we get. No wonder he seems so fond of her.




We just got home from the doctor's office. Mom and Dad made a special bed on the couch for me to rest.

Here are a few pictures to make you smile.

I love to wear mom's shoes and carry her purse. Where's her credit card? I'm ready to go shopping.

A couple special moments with Dad -

An Artitistic Moment

And A Snuggle Moment.

The t-shirt says - "Guaranteed To Make You Smile".

Need I say more....

Hello, Joie Fans.

Below are just a few pic for your kicks.

First Valentine's Day, First Real Hair Cut, and First Car!

This was also Joie's first "real" hair cut. She had a bang trim just before Christmas, but it wasn't so good. Mom trimmed her bangs then, and took her to get it fixed - which also wasn't so good.

Jackie is trying to cut Joie's hair. But Joie is such a little wiggle worm, she just doesn't want to sit still. (You can see Dad in the background having Anne cut his hair.)

Jackie and Anne "posing" with thier little customers. I wonder what Joie is looking at in Jackie's ear?

Let's get a real pose, everyone - no ear inspecting.

Anne and Kim - two of my fans!

Joie's bangs are still a little crooked, but her hair cut is so cute.

Joie also got her first car - the Little Tikes 30th Anniversay Convertable Coupe.

I'm going to helpDaddy put my new car together. Let's pull it out of the box first, Dad.

Where does this go, Daddy?

I have the tires when you're ready, Dad.

Daddy went to the garage for something. Let's try out my new ride. I know it doesn't have front wheels yet. But I'm too excited to wait.

Something's missing besides the wheels.

I think I'll hide in the kitchen closet while Dad finishes my car.

SURPRISE! IT'S ME, JOIE.

Ready or not, here I come.

What's left in here?

Hey, the box is pretty fun to play with.

Yaaaawn!!! Nap time.

Mo-om, I was sleeping on my box.

We're cruising now...

We have the sippy cup, now all we need to add is the cell phone.

Climbing in through the window.

Push FASTER, Dad!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY. I LOVE YOU!!!