Summer in Cheyenne

What one word wraps up what Wyoming is like in the summer?

Diverse.

Below is a smattering of pictures - ALL taken within the last seven days. It doesn't seem right... but I suppose that on the bright side, you get to wake up to a big surprise every morning. Will it be freezing today? Or will it be hot?! Only time will tell...

Anyway- onto the latest.

My newest favorite activity - emptying the drawer of pot lids. I like to take each one for a drive around the house and then either leave them where I hit a roadblock or possibly throw it across the floor.



When I'm not driving lids, I like to drive my push cart.

Hmmm...things I don't like? Having my picture taken while I'm out for a spin.



Today, mom and Miss Mary took me to the "beach". Yes, that's right, haters - there is a beach in Cheyenne. It is attached to a tiny little lake that is quite captivating.



It took me a minute to get my bearings, but once I did...



It's very simple. I rule.



**Please excuse the WT diaper. My actual dip in the lake was a bit unexpected. It was this or commando.

Oops - they missed a drawer!

Only 7:30 a.m. but I have been very busy this morning. I managed to break into "Georgie's drawer" and dole out ALL of her treats to her.


She was thrilled until Mom realized what was going on. Now she is very sad.

I tried, my friend. I tried.

Just your average Saturday

Just when I thought my day couldn't get any better than a meal of frozen peas, my parents surprised me - we were going to Vedauwoo for our after-dinner-walk!



I threw my jacket on and jumped in my seat.



About 20 minutes later... we were cruisin' on the trails.

Daddy (well more Georgie) led the way.



The rocks remind Mommy of a hippo's skin. They look like they are soft and wrinkly instead of jagged. (Dad is hiding in the bottom of the pic.)



While my love for nature is great and obviously I did enjoy the scenery, the little gator on the back of Mom's hat provided great entertainment. Alas, after great effort, I could not remove it.

Georgie and I took a break. She tried to push me over.

Well, guess who won that battle.

I rule.

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

The weather here in Cheyenne apparently peaked a little too soon this spring. After my enchanting day at the pool, things quickly went downhill and we have been having lots of indoor days. It's been just super. Really.

So anyway, this rainy season has forced me to become creative with how I spend my days. Below is an average snapshot...

Wake up and survey the property with Georgie. If I spot anything amiss, I order her to attend to it. (NOTE: She is under my chain of command.)



Later, I climb as high as possible on anything that offers footing so that I may perch on top of it and assess my surroundings. Helps me get a game plan for what to cruise by in the afternoon.



Then I am subjected to "dress up time". Do I look like I am even remotely enjoying myself? (Although between you and me, it was very squishy and fun to roll around in).



After all of this comes my favorite time of the day - spending time in my indoor pool. Don't hate.



Then my day usually draws to a close with me jumping around on top of Daddy and acting as un-tired as I possibly can - no matter how red my eyes may be or how many times I may rub them.



And thus concludes a day inside my house. I'm ready for sun.

Membership Required...

My pool opened up this weekend and it was splendid!


While Dad made sure the pool was an acceptable temperature to my liking, Mom made sure my fauxhawk was lookin' sharp.


Check.



I absolutely refuse to crawl on concrete. While it requires far more effort, I exclusively use my feet and hands. No knees.



(squeals of glee)



C'mon in, Georgie! The water's fine!





Mmm'kay. I'm done.

The Nomadic Knox

It's official. I've decided that I'm pretty much the best traveler in the world. After mom added up all the miles I've traveled in the past 10 months (over 13,000), I feel confident labeling myself as such.


Impressed with how I can dismantle a carseat while still in it? You should be... it took me a while to figure it out.





After our trip to WV to visit Peedles and Poppy, Mom and I actually did stay put in Alabama for a while with Dad.

Mom kept mentioning that it would have been a little nicer for her if the apartment had been "childproofed" (no such thing as far as I'm concerned), but we managed nontheless.





There. That should do it!





After enjoying the southern life for a while, Mom and I headed to Florida to visit all of our family down there.


Some highlights...


Aunt Mel took me to the beach where I excelled at eating sand (mmmm!!), staring for uncomfortably long periods of time at strangers, and getting loads of sand down my diaper. So awesome.





Oooh - this salty rock is delicious!





I also got to meet my great-grandma Joycie. She brought me Fluffy Puppy with whom I quickly became obsessed. I now sleep with him every night.





I also had a fantastic time with my great-aunt Sherry and great-uncle Pat. They had a magical little cart that I could drive around their house.





AND they had this crazy contraption that would rock back and forth. I could have lounged in that thing for hours. My parents could have saved themselves some stress and crying if they had ditched the baby swing when I was born and just bought one of these funky things.





Eventually we had to head back to Alabama to meet up with Dad for my first Easter. This was definitely one of those occassions where my parents had way more fun than I did. Aside from being about 1 degree outside the morning they decided to drag me to an egg hunt, I was feeling a little under the weather.


I mean honestly... do the kids here actually enjoy chasing eggs? So juvenile... I'll just sit here with my pile and judge them all.





Oh right... the jupiter jump! Now this was cool... Am apparently too small to go inside, so Dad put me on the outside and let me bounce for a little while. It was pretty rockin'.




Time flew after Easter and we eventually made it back to Wyoming. Things quickly went back to normal for our family.

I spend the majority of my day chasing Georgie around. Our love affair is as strong (and a little one-sided) as ever!




Now that we'll be here for a while, you should hear from us more often! We miss and love you all!

On the road again...

Greetings to all! First, I apologize for the delay since the last update. I have shared my displeasure with the powers that be and they have assured me that in the future, they will get me to my laptop in a more timely manner.

They better.



So... moving on! The past month has just plain been exhausting. I have once again been stuffed into a semi-ergonomic car seat to be driven across the country in an effort to broaden my horizons. I assure you that, while the trip was fun, my horizons are PLENTY broad at this point.



On the trip from WY to WV, my parents planned some very exciting stops along the way. First was an educational visit to the "Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles."

Much to our disappointment, she wasn't for sale... woulda been a great backseat companion.



By this point in the visit, I had worked myself into quite a frenzi of giggling hyterics. Apparently I LOVE military vehicles!



Anyhoo... the trip had to continue. The next day, we visited a magical mecca called Menards. There was a section in the store that looks like it is for people to test outdoor furniture, but mom and dad said that it was actually an indoor yard for cooped up babies to play in (and not be white trash at all)!!

Awesome. I explored it thoroughly and made sure I brought attention to every tiny speck of dirt or rock that was available.



Eventually, we made it to KY where we stayed with some of my parents' friends. It was cool... I got to show their tiny baby some of my tricks - like how I eat on my own.

In time, little baby, you too will be able to achieve this.



Peedles and Poppy came and picked Mom and I up in KY so that Dad could go on to AL. Of course, only moments after seeing me, Poppy let the fun begin...

Poppy to Knox: Here Knox! Have a delicious treat!
Knox to Poppy: Are you sure, Poppy?



Poppy to Knox: Absolutely! Eat up - you'll love it!
Knox to Poppy: Okay, Poppy! I trust you implicitly!

Knox to Poppy: LIAR!!!

My time in WV was of course wonderful. I got to spend lots of time with my uncle Stew and greatgrandparents - Nanny and Gramps.



I also became a fabulously entertaining meal companion. I will pretty much mimic anything that someone will do to me - including sticking my tongue out while screeching at the top of my lungs. It's tricks like these that make dinner time so much more enjoyable.



Oooh - and Peedles and Poppy took me out to eat where there were lobsters. Poppy, of course, told me to touch the lobster and that it would be "fun". Well, I'm onto Poppy. My little fist would not be undone!



After a few weeks in WV, mom and I hit the road again to go stay with dad in AL. That trip was much quicker and easier than the one to get to WV. I love myself an airplane and may have gotten a tad overstimulated when placed in my own seat. I also may have serenaded the good people on the plane with "songs". Not crying...more of an ear-piercing shriek of happiness.

What can I say? I'm an entertainer!



Being in AL is pretty great - warm weather and sunshine everyday! Plus, my first St. Paddy's day which was lovely. It should be noted though that dad said our household was celebrating March Madness a little more than our ancestoral holiday...

Noted.



Now, I am just anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Easter Bunny! I hear candy might be in the offing...?? Mom just keeps focusing on the fact she can dress me up in seersucker and dad can't say a word.

Anyway, I miss and love you all!!