2010 July 31, Saturday

At home watching Dora with Mom and Dad on a Saturday. Del Rio, Texas, 9:25 AM:

2010 July 30, Friday

Not a great shot but best I could get. Lady Katie was beat after three hours at the pool today with Mom and a few friends. Del Rio, Texas, 11:55 PM:

2010 July 29, Thursday

Taking her nap with her Dora "Packback" as she calls it. A gift from Tom and Tracy Breece. Del Rio, Texas, 3:30 PM:

2010 July 28, Wednesday

Katie got to do to a nearby ranch with Mom. She had fun petting the animals and riding the 4-wheeler. Thanks to Karen's friend Maris from the Mom's of Del Rio for setting it all up for the kids. Del Rio, Texas, 1:30 PM:

2010 July 27, Tuesday (First Visit to Dentist)

Katie had her first dental exam today. Her dentist is one of our neighbors here in Del Rio. He has a little girl named Reed that Katie gets to play with sometimes. Del Rio Texas, 7:21 PM:

Watching "Dora" while Daddy dozes. The pillow was a gift from Don and Kathy Happe in St. Louis for her first birthday. Del Rio, TX 7:21PM:

2010 July 26, Monday

Playing her flute that Grandma and Grandpa Dwyer got her for her birthday. Del Rio, Texas, 7:31 PM:

2010 July 25, Sunday

Watching TV with her "pink night night." Del Rio, Texas, 6:21 PM:

2010 July 24, Saturday

In her car. This was a gift from Matt and Enrica Malone and she drives it all alround the house Fred Flintstone style. Del Rio, Texas, 8:46 AM:

2010 July 23, Friday

Two moments: one happy and one pensive. Del Rio, Texas, 8:00 PM:

2010 July 22, Thursday

Looking pretty. Del Rio, Texas, 7:12 PM:

2010 July 21, Wednesday

Not up to much.... just driving around the golf course wearing Mom's shoes in the kitchen. Del Rio, Texas, 6:04 PM:

2010 July 20, Tuesday

Sound asleep late at night. Del Rio, Texas, 11:00 PM:

2010 July 19, Monday

Sleeping late at night. Dad was just coming in to clear the toys out of the crib. Del Rio, Texas, 10:48 PM:

2010 July 18, Sunday

Fell asleep readxing. It's good to be back home in your own bed! Del Rio, Texas, 1:47 PM:

2010 July 17, Saturday

Riding in the car somewhere south of Wichita Falls, Texas on the way back to Del Rio. Somewhere, Texas, 3:42 PM:

2010 July 16, Friday

The last morning at Grandma and Grandpa Dwyer's house. Pack her up and ship her home. Unfortunately, it will be a two day, sixteen hour drive south to Del Rio. St. Louis, Missouri, 10:28 AM:

2010 July 15, Thursday (First Toy Store Visit; 2 Years Old)

Celebrating her actual birthday with Grandma and Grandpa Dwyer at their house in St. Louis. Multi-tasking playing her new flute while opening the next present. Chesterfield, Missouri, 9:05 AM:

Grandma "Ree Ree" and "Poppa D" taking Katie to her first ever toy store shopping spree at Toys R' Us in Chesterfield. They announced Katie's birthday over the intercom. Chesterfield, Missouri, 2:49 PM:

Eventually, Katie found her own cart:

Riding the Elmo car at the check-out.

Birthday cake! With all the practice blowing the flute she blew out the candle with no problem. Chesterfield, Mssiouri, 4:11 PM:

2010 July 14, Wednesday (First Merry-Go-Round)

Grandma and Grandpa Dwyer got to go with Katie to Grant's Farm, home of the Anheuser Busch Clydesdale horses. Here Katie feeds a baby goat. St. Louis, Missouri, 11:27 AM:

Katie's first ride on a merry-go-round. Mom supervises. Grant's Farm, St. Louis, Missouri:
It looks like she likes it! Grant's Farm, St. Louis, Missouri, 11: 41 AM:

2010 July 12, Monday

At Grandma (Ree Ree) and Grandpa (Papa D) Dwyer's hours with her new Dora backpack. Chesterfield, Missouri, 9:07 AM:

2010 July 12, Tuesday (Grandma Dwyer's birthday, First Zoo Visit; First Train Ride)

OK, this was a BIG day for Katie so there are many pictures. First of all it was Grandma Dwyer's birthday. And Grandma said she wanted to go to the zoo with Katie. First, some shots of the family in the morning. Katie with her Grandma (Ree Ree) and Grandpa (Papa D) Dwyer. Chesterfield, Missouri, 11:23 AM:

With Mom and Dad. Chesterfield, Missouri, 11:27 AM:

First trip to a zoo and Katie's first train ride. Katie gets on the train with Dad while Grandma and Granpa sit one seat behind. St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri, 12:36 PM:

Katie, duck, train - all in one shot! St Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri, 1:10 PM:

At the Children's Zoo within the St. Louis zoo. St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri, 1:17 PM:

Playing in the water fountain at the zoo to stay cool on a hot day. St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri, 1:28 PM:
A direct hit! Lil' Mama loves the water. St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, Missouri, 1:29 PM:

2010 July 10, Saturday

Katie's 2nd birthday party in St. Louis!