A party and a silly boy

We went to my cousin Christian's 8th Bday party today. It was at our church playground, and the kiddos had a blast. Even if it was only like 55 degrees and us moms nearly froze. Kids never seem to notice the weather do they?? Anyway, my camera batteries died after I only took 3 pics so there are no pics of the birthday boy - just a few of Brody.

He loved playing in the sandbox, and considering it rained last night, he was quite the little mess to clean up afterward. Oh well! Thats what parties are all about right? He loved digging in the sand with his little scoop and shovel, and to my surprise, he only got one tiny mouthful! This made me really excited about our trip to the beach in June. I think Brody will really enjoy it this year. I just love this age - he is so much fun!!

Shaggy helping Brody down the big ship slide. He will actually do this all by himself, but it makes me so nervous I won't let him. I always make someone hold onto him, and he looks at me like, "Mom. This is embarrasing. I am 1 now - not a baby."

Now here is my silly boy. Brent was watching the Red/White Razorback game on TV today, and you can tell that this child is from Arkansas. Own his own now, he throws his hands in the air and says, "Whoooooooo". He never makes it to the Pig Sooie part, but hey, we are working on it. In the next 2 pics you can see his little lips doing the "Whoooo" part. Don't ya just wanna smooch them???

Look at those shiny chompers!!

Brody's absolute favorite place to be is outside. He can have a hayday with a leaf and a rock. No toys required. So, on rainy dreary days like today, when we can't go out and play, this is where I find my boy quite often - daydreaming about all the fun he has in the great outdoors.