Grandmas are the best cooks ...

I'm coming off seven days in a row of Grandma cooking. Between Grandma Maggy bringing food over while Uncle Chris and Uncle Matt were visiting and Grandma Kathy feeding me during our visit I don't think I can eat any more! It feels like I put on 5 pounds ...

Chris and Matt were over Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights. We played a lot with the toy set Santa gave me.

We also ate a lot.

Ugh ... the Miller boys. I'm pretty sure Grandma Maggy is going to Heaven cause she already served her time raising Dad and my two uncles.

Wednesday was a fun day. Chris and Matt came with me to my haircut. I was scared at first as I though they may be the ones with the scissors ...

... but Becky stepped in and saved the day as always!

I don't usually call out my own photos, but in the business we call this the "cover shot". An instant classic. A photograph that sells CDs, makes the cover of Rolling Stone, draws in fans and ends up as a poster on the walls of dorm rooms 50 years from now. (If only Chris, Matt and I were in a wildly influential band.)

You know, smart phones are a blessing and a curse. I like to stay in touch, but it feels like I can never get away. This is how we spent much of our time together.

After a great day with Chris and Matt we hit the road. Mom, Dad and I drove on I-80 with thousands of our closest friends and finally arrived at Grandma and Grandpa's place around 8 o'clock. They were so happy to see me that I got to eat in the living room!

Grandma asked me to help her get things ready Thursday morning and I was glad to help.

A spread fit for a king!

The only problem? I worked so hard helping Grandma I fell asleep.

No worries though ... folks saved me some food. After my nap I got to eat my first Thanksgiving meal. Not bad! I even got a card!

Grandma Kathy found this amazing train set. As you can see, it kept four generations of guys pretty busy. Guys never outgrow a good train set.

My phone wouldn't quit buzzing all weekend. People, I love to stay in touch but keep in mind that I pay by the text!

That evening I held court for Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Eric, Tim, Jill, Asa and Lacy. We all had a lot of fun and I even took a couple of steps! Mom and Dad missed the first time but saw me do it again later. Unfortunately they missed the photo so everyone spent the rest of the night trying to recreate what all considered to be a pretty cool thing. I tried to keep everyone entertained and seemed to pick up a new nickname. I'm not sure why, Dad kept calling me a golden nut. I suppose it is my blonde hair and my crazy disposition.

Friday morning I helped Clayton move some things into his new place then we all had lunch. I think it's cool ... both Clayton and I are getting new rooms at the same time!

Grandma Kathy is brilliant. This water heater box was a hit! (I asked Dad not to post all the photos he has of old people's rear ends poking out of the box while they played with me.) If you want to see something funny, watch Dad try and back out of the box ... that was a hoot! Here I am playing with Uncle Eric Friday afternoon.

Saturday morning I wore my John Deere shirt (thanks, Donna!) and teased Grandpa a bit. He got out my Allis Chalmers hat and thought it helped my outfit.

Eric gave Mom and Dad permission to turn my car seats around! Now I'm facing forward and have a lot more room. This was a big improvement ... thanks, Uncle Eric!

When we got home Mom opened her birthday presents from Dad and I. There was a theme ... George and Reba. (Mom says it is going to be the concert event of the century. Dad thinks Live Aid back in the day may have the George/Reba tour beat, but Mom says he's crazy.)

Mom, Dad and I had the whole day to ourselves so we just hung out enjoying each other's company (and waiting for the carpet guy). This afternoon Mom and I did a fun art project. I think her intent was that I draw something on the paper but my muse told me to draw on myself instead. (It was a performance art kind of day.)

Remember gang ... when life gives you lemons say, "No thanks, I'd prefer a nice piece of pie."

Pierce

A week of new things ...

I had a great week! Friday came quickly and after school I got to go meet a special new friend. At first I was a bit nervous but Mom talked me into introducing myself.

As it turns out, I didn't need to be nervous at all. Santa was a cool guy! I crawled right up to him and he read me a book ...

... and gave me a new toy!

Mom, Dad and I even got a family photo. Santa rocked!

Saturday was a busy day. That morning Andrea came over while Mom and Dad worked on my new room. Mom and Amanda spent time together in the afternoon and that night Grandma Maggy came over as Dad's cousin Ellen and her husband Keith were in town. They went out to dinner while I stayed behind and ran poor Grandma ragged.

Today Uncle Chris from California and Uncle Matt from Texas came to visit! I hadn't seen them in a long, long time and. They brought me new toys and greetings from the people of far away lands.

Uncle Chris and Uncle Matt were a lot of fun to play with. They got down on the floor with me and we had a blast.

You're never quite sure what may happen when Dad and his brothers get together. In this case, drawing on Dad's love of lyric opera, Uncle Matt's classical training and Uncle Chris's extensive experience in international musical theatre the three broke into "The Barber of Seville" by Rossini. Figaro! Figaro! (Nothing new here ... once odd always odd I say.)

We had a wonderful meal together and it was good to catch up with everyone. (Aunt Emily - I wish you had been here too.)

Grandma Maggy baked Mom a birthday cake and we all shared some great laughs at the table. Uncle Chris and Uncle Matt couldn't get over my new "throwing things" trick. (Sorry guys, I hate to tell you but holding my arms down won't help. I've got freaky-strong pipes.)

The evening ended with a tour of my new favorite room.

That's it for now. Have a great week, all!

God save the Queen ...

Pierce

This week was nuts!

Suffice it to say loyal readers that I had an odd week. Some new experiences, some time at home with Mom, some TLC and some rest and I've made it through.

The week started off with my first order from the kid's menu at a restaurant. Mom and Dad took me to Mustard's and I got the grilled cheese sandwich. (Dad ate all my fries.)

Thursday I discovered the simple joys that come with work around the house. Who knew that unloading the dishwasher would bring me such pleasure?!

Another thing I discovered this past week was climbing up the stairs, taking a right, then a left and making my way into the guest bedroom. Dad's keeping a few of his putters there while work goes on in the basement and there is a great big basket that is fun to open and close, open and close, open and close, open and close, open and close, open and close and open.

Sometimes I touch things I shouldn't so I have to shoot Mom or Dad a cute look to get out of trouble. (They always fall for it.)

Saturday we had brunch at the Fletchers. Grant and I got to eat first.

Grant was so nice, he shared his Legos with me.

After Fletchers I got taken to a scary, scary place ... the fabric store. YIKES!

Our next stop was ...

... yep, you guessed it ... Home Depot!

After such a busy day I was pooped. Grandma Maggy came over to spend the evening with me as the parentals had plans.

Mom and Dad went to see Dead Horse Trauma and support the band at their CD release party.

Dad said that they were probably the oldest people in the room. Both said they were impressed, but their ears hurt. The band's drummer is a friend of Dad's from Flynn Wright who is a very talented guy.

Finally, I want to send a big "shout out" to my Uncle Matt who ran the San Antonio marathon today! That's a very impressive thing ...

Tootles!

Love, Pierce.

A random kind of week ...

Hello, all ... it's been a busy week and this post will be a bit random. Please bear with me ...

Tuesday was election day and Mom took me to the polling place so I got to watch her vote. (She didn't choose who I would have gone for, but what do I know ...)


Grant came over Wednesday! Mom said that it was really hard to get a picture in focus with both of us playing so hard. We started off with trains and Grant showed me everything he knew.

After trains we played a something new ... the "Under the Table and Dreaming" game. Let's just say, we were having active dreams and this was the best photo Mom could get.

By the end of it I wore Grant down. Pierce 1. Grant 0.

Saturday. Home Depot. Enough said.

To spice things up we also went to Target where, for the first time in awhile, Mom and Dad actually bought stuff for Mom and Dad!

After we got home and I rested a bit Mom took me to the park! It was AWESOME!

I don't know if any of you have been to a park before, but I think you too would find great pleasure in a visit. Give it a try. Tell them Pierce sent you.

There has been something I've wanted to share for awhile but have hesitated. I know my loyal readers will understand, but it doesn't make it any easier. Okay ... I'll be honest ... my parents are very, very odd people. After breakfast, before moving on to other things, they often play the "Dancing Condiments" game and it just freaks me out. (I feel better getting that off my chest.)

It was beautiful all weekend so I got to play outside. I played in the leaves and had a blast.

Dad gave me a ride around the yard and I had a bird's eye view.

I got to crawl across the whole yard! (There was a lot of ground to cover.)

Finally, Grandma Maggy came over this afternoon. She took me on a walk and we hung out while Mom and Dad worked on my room downstairs. (I think I wore her out.)

Have a great week, everyone. Remember ... Deputy Don Su Amigo!!!!!!!!

Pierce.