La Grandmama

Our Family Fourth of July at the Cabin

2008-07-13T09:32:00.000-07:00

Hi Grandma, I felt a little shy since I haven't seen you since January.
But then had a nice little tea party with Grandpa .
And thing were all smiles.
Hi Grandma, I'm still in my pjs but wonder what is under the bridge. Where are the fish? When can I get in there?

At the Park

2008-07-13T09:28:00.000-07:00

Our Dads and Uncle Jon went off motorcycle riding so we went to the park.
Here is Aunt Patty and me on the green bumpy slide. It got pretty hot later in the day.
Grandma, I love the tallest slide...here my Mom is riding with me. I didn't need her but wanted her to have fun too.
Nice place for a photo of us cousins.
We got to play in the sand...Somes time we played alone.

At The Park Continued

2008-07-13T09:26:00.000-07:00

Grandma, did you know sand feels really good on your legs?

Here we are playing together.

We are waiting for the water to warm up to swim.

Hey everyone...it's warm...let's get wet!!!

Time For Lunch After the Park

2008-07-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

Grandma, Would you believe I caught this fish?

Grandma, I'm laughing so hard to see myself on the movie on your camera of Henry and I splashing in the lake. It was sooooo much fun. We were lovin it. It must be true that I'm a water girl cause I sure loved it.

Birthday Kitchen

2008-07-13T09:23:00.000-07:00

After the park we took our naps and while we were sleeping, Aunt Patty and Grandma, with a little help from Grandpa and my Dad, put together my new birthday kitchen. I just had a birthday and I'm 2. I was so surprised when I woke up and found a kitchen to play with.
Here I am on the regular side. It has an oven and dishwasher and microwave and refrigerator and stove and a bunch of neat stuff.

Here is Henry on the out side part of the kitchen. It has a barbecue grill and a table and stool to sit on and more neat stuff.

We can cook together

As we are doing in these pictures

Birthday Kitchen Continued

2008-07-13T09:22:00.000-07:00

Or we can cook apart so we each have our own space. Henry loved the barbecue...it makes noise and glows red. I'm not sure about it yet...it is a little scary for me. I like the regular side....at least for now.

Chef Henri...is thinking about good things he can cook for us to eat.

You want me to cook...what???? Hmmm.

Kori is adding catsup to her burger. Hey Kori...where's the bun?

Other Activities at the Cabin

2008-07-13T09:21:00.001-07:00

Here is Aunt Patty riding
the motorcycle.
She is doing great and
having a fun time.

Me and Dad took the 4 wheeler
for a spin. Not too fast and
very carefully.

Our Dads and Uncle Jon
and Grandpa went to shoot
sporting clays. They needed
to have some fun too.

Look at Grandpa shooting.
He has great form. He is a
good shooter just like he is
a good fisherman.

Some Other Fun We Had At the Cabin

2008-07-13T09:21:00.000-07:00

This is a really good one. Grandpa is fishing and our Dad's and Uncle Jon decided to help him out by watching and maybe giving him some advice. Then we wanted to help out too so joined Grandpa fishing.

Do you think he got a big one or a snag? We will let you wonder. Grandpa is a good fisherman so it could be a nice trout or a not so nice weed.

Aunt Patty is playing bubbles with me in the yard. I'm chasing the bubbles....it is a little hard to see in the picture but we had fun...right Aunt Patty?

Off for a long walk in the meadow. Uncle Tom and my Dad are holding my hands so I don't trip and fall. It was a nice walk. We were looking for the deer Mama and baby that we saw earlier in the day.

2008-07-13T09:20:00.002-07:00

Uncle Jon and I are blowing bubbles while
we wait for the fireworks to begin.

I'm having a shoot out with Grandpa with
the squirt guns.

Squirt Gun Battles

2008-07-13T09:20:00.001-07:00

Grandma, Do you remember the squirt gun battles we had at the cabin?
You had fun too, didn't you?
Getting everyone wet was so much fun. I'm much better at squirting than I was last year when I was two.

Here is Uncle Jon squirting me and I am squirting him.

Can you see the drip of water on Uncle Jon's nose and how wet his hair is? That's cause I'm squirting him so much.

Here I come again Uncle Jon.

Fireworks on the Fourth

2008-07-13T09:20:00.000-07:00

Since it was the 4th of July we went into Cumberland for the fireworks.
Me and Kori think the noise it scary. Maybe next year we will like the fireworks better.

In Sand Creek

2008-07-13T09:18:00.000-07:00

After we had lunch, Uncle Jon and Aunt Patty left for home.
They had a Brewer game to go to on Sunday.
Our Dads took us into Sand Creek to play in the water.
It was cold and moved fast, not like at the lake so it took us awhile to decide if we like it.

Getting used to the cold water but it was nice. Here we are splashing

One of our Dads would throw the big ball up the creek and the current would bring it back to us.
We had fun catching it again.

Splashing in Sand Creek

2008-07-13T09:16:00.000-07:00

I just love being in the creek.
My Dad likes playing with me in the creek.

Uncle Tom and Dad are swinging me
in the water.

I just love it.

Getting all dried off.

2008-07-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

Playing can sure work up an appitite.
Here our Dads are feeding us supper.

And then a little quiet play with Henry's cars.

And finally a good book for a sleepy girl
before bedtime.

On The Way Home From The Cabin

2008-07-13T09:12:00.000-07:00

Grandma, On the way home from Uncle Paul's cabin,
we stopped at two trains.

My Dad let me climb all over them and look at all the neat things.

We saw the boiler and all kinds of levers and the really really big wheels. It was fun and felt good to get out of the car and climb around after riding for so long.

2008-07-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

Grandma, see how big the wheel is! It is huge!!

I have a million Thomas the Train engines but none are this big.

I guess it is time to get on the road again, right Dad?
Could look at trains all day....but need to see what else my Mom and Dad
can find for me to see on the way home.
Bye for now Grandma....I love you.

Sweet Grandma's Anniversary

2008-01-22T07:45:00.000-08:00

Hello Everybody, Me (Henry Thomas) and Kori went to Uncle Jon and Aunt Patty's
to help Sweet Grandma and PawPaw celebrate their 45th Anniversary.
I think that means they were our Grandparents way back in
1963 but me and Kori didn't know it yet.

Like all of our times together, our Mom's love to take pictures.
This is Grandma and PawPaw with the "girls and the stars of the show" (Us).

Hi Grandma...it's me, Kori.....I had a fun time at your party.
Besides Henry Thomas, there were other kids there too.
I really like this picture of you and me together.

Too soon it is time to say Goodbye.
Such a nice kiss... till next time....we are kissing cousins.

Love you Sweet Grandma..........XXXX OOOO XXXX

Kori and Henry Thomas

Christmas Was at Our House

2007-12-31T14:40:00.000-08:00

Hello Sweet Grandma.....you too PawPaw!
Christmas was at our house this year....
Here is our official Christmas picture...Dad and Me and Mom

Here is Uncle Paul, Aunt Sarah and Kori.
They came to our party.
Also Aunt Patty and Uncle Jon.

And of course you and Grandpa were there too
so you know how much fun we had....

Right Kori?

2007-12-31T14:36:00.000-08:00

You are right Henry Thomas....

We got to know each other again....

We ate a bunch of great food....

We opened lots of presents

and we Played .....Played .....Played.

It was a fun day at your house.

While I'm here Grandma, I will show you one of our family Christmas pictures,
My Dad and Me in front of our tree at home.
You can see just how excited I am about Christmas this year.
Do you like my snowflake sweater?
Well Bye for now Grandma and Grandpa.....
XXOOOXX
Henry and Kori

See What I've Been Up To

2007-12-15T15:20:00.000-08:00

Hello Grandma....Wanted you to see some of the things I've been up to so
I asked my sweet Mommy to take some pictures.

You can tell by how much I smile that I have a bunch
of fun playing.

Here I am in my PJ's. I have been helping my Dad and Mom with the Christmas tree.

I'm getting Dad's shoe ready for him to wear.
I also think I'm feeling sleepy.

Here I am all dressed up to play in the snow. My Mom really likes this one.

Just Sittin On My Throne

2007-11-19T18:32:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of me
sitting on my very own personal size recliner.
Don't you think it is really nice. I'm loving it!!!!

This is a picture of me and Dad just hanging out.
He is a bunch of fun to be with.
We're being silly!!!

Trick or Treat

2007-11-19T18:18:00.000-08:00

Hey Grandma, It is almost Thanksgiving and you are just

putting up our Halloween pictures.

Hi Grandma....I guess you can tell that I am a pumpkin.

I'm smiling just as big as the pumpkin is on my costume.
Halloween is fun....I like to dress up.

Hi Grandma...This is a picture of my friend Cameron and me.
I'm the white and black dalmation puppy.
Cameron is Cookie Monster. Are we cute or what??

Newest Kori Pictures

2007-10-16T18:09:00.000-07:00

Hello Grandma.....Mom and Dad took some new pictures
and knew you would want to see them.

I'm just having a fun day at home.
Don't you think my hair is getting long?
I miss you !!!

2007-09-07T18:58:00.000-07:00

We got together at Aunt Patty and Uncle Jon's for Grandma's birthday!

I was really surprised to find yet another birthday present for me!

Do I look like a "real" John Deere guy??

Can hardly wait to get home and do some serious digging and moving dirt,
(as soon as I learn to peddle it).

Henry Thomas Turns Two

2007-08-19T22:04:00.000-07:00

Hey Sweet Grandma, Did you have a fun time at my party? I sure did.
My Mom and Dad sure were nice to plan such a good time with all of the family there to help me celebrate.

This is a picture of my birthday cake. Motorcycles on top and my name....inside was chocolate and white cake....I really like both.

My Mom must have told everyone that I really like hats cause Aunt Patty gave me this one as a present.
Lookin Really Good!!!

I got some really nice clothes and some terrific toys.

Here I am looking at some John Deere toys.
Me and Uncle Jon will have fun playing with them.
Right Uncle Jon? Wanna come over and play?

We were going to be at a park but it rained so we had the party at a Rocky Rococco's...yummy pizza and good stuff. Maybe Grandma will add more pictures when she gets more to show you.

Kori's First Birthday Pictures

2007-08-06T09:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Grandma....it's me Kori. I've just had my
first birthday pictures taken and wanted to
send them to you right away.

Don't you just love my little dress?

My Mom always makes sure I look really cute...even when it's not picture day.

Fun Family Vacation

2007-07-07T12:36:00.000-07:00

We just got home from a week with Grandma at the lake. It was fun to play together and see and do new things. Like the pontoon boat, sparklers, the beach and sleeping in a new house. Here are some pictures of our fun.

Everyone....Moms and Dads and Uncles and Aunts and Grandmas were taking pictures so we
have a bunch....here are a couple to share.

This is the house we stayed at and this is the porch where we celebrated our
birthdays...mine (Kori) and Mom and Dad's too. We shared a cake.
We had party favors...things you blew into. Here I am (Henry) trying to teach Grandpa how to
make it work.
.

Boat Ride and Swimming

2007-07-07T10:29:00.000-07:00

One day we took the pontoon boat to a beach for swimming. I (Henry) liked the boat and even
got to help Uncle Paul drive it.

Here are Uncle Jon and Aunt Patty driving the boat.

Me (Kori) and Henry look very cool in our new life jackets. Henry is trying out my sunglasses but I think they are cuter on me.

Mom is holding me really tight so I am safe and Aunt Sarah is holding both Charlie and Kori to keep them safe.

Kori seemed to like the swimming the best. At least she's thinking about it.

The Falls and Somethings Fishy

2007-07-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

Uncle Jon went fishing a couple evenings and it's a good thing Aunt Patty took her
camera because Uncle Jon put them both back into the lake. The walleye and the
small musky.

Another day we went to Copper Falls on a day trip. It was fun to be with Uncle Jon
and Aunt Patty.

2007-07-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

Our Moms took Grandma and us to the 4th of July Parade in Cable. We liked
watching the clowns and the fire engines.
Some were very loud and scary but we liked the flags.
Kori would like you to please notice her very pretty 4th of July
dress.

Father's Day 2007

2007-06-18T12:28:00.000-07:00

Father's Day at Gov. Dodge State Park.

Three generations...Grandpa Henry, Daddy and me.
It was really a fun time.

Grandpa brought me a floating car.

See me making a right hand turn signal and looking before I back up.
I'm a great driver.

Here I'm telling Grandpa a story and he is listening,
then Grandma told us to get ready for a picture so here we are.
Someone should have told Grandpa to smile.

Grandpa...sez....

2007-06-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

Here is Henry Thomas pulling a Tom.....
Funny how Grandpa remembers the shenanigans Tom used to pull at photo time.

Uncle Jon Tills Up Our Garden

2007-05-30T12:34:00.000-07:00

Uncle Jon brought his new tiller on his big tractor to till us up a garden.
Mom and Dad and me are going to grow a bunch of yummy veggies.

Uncle Jon and me doing one of my puzzles. He is one fun uncle.

My friend Bucky needed a bath and a drink.

He was very good to let me water him

So I thought I'd take him for a ride in my car.

Birthday Celebrations Again

2007-05-29T14:02:00.000-07:00

Today everyone came to my house to celebrate

Grandpa Henry and my Mom's birthdays. It was a nice day so we played out on the deck.
Aunt Patty took a ride on my airplane. I helped her go real fast.

I got to show Uncle Jon my lawn mover. I knew he would like it cause its a John Deere too.

Grandpa watched Uncle Jon and I play in my sand box.

Pictures for Grandma

2007-03-18T14:13:00.000-07:00

Here are some fun pictures that I wanted to show to Grandma.
I always have so much fun.

This is the pink car I got for Christmas. I'm finally big enough to ride on it.

I can go anywhere!!! Just watch me grow up and really get moving.

Vital Statistics

2007-03-14T03:12:00.000-07:00

-----Henry Thomas Landmann------
---Date ---------Weight------ Length
08-20-2005---- 7 lbs. 8 oz. ----19.5 inches -Birth
08-24-05 ----7 lbs. 0 oz. ----
08-26-05---- 8 lbs. 1 oz.----
09-12-05---- 8 lbs. 11 oz.--- 21.0 inches
10-21-05--- 11 lbs. 4 oz.---22.5 inches - 2 Months
11-03-05--- 12 lbs. 6 oz.---
11-23-05--- First taste of solid food. - 3 Months
12-26-05---Emily discovers first tooth (bottom) - 4 Months
12-28-05---13 lbs. 8 oz. ---24.25 inches
01-16-06---2nd tooth. Two front bottom teeth are in. 5 Months
02-20-06---1st successful crawling. Mostly backwards. - 6 months
03-08-06---16 lbs.4oz.---25.5 inches -6 1/2 months

04-01-06---17 lbs. 8 ozs.------------------7 months 2 weeks
04-20-06---19 lbs. 8 ozs.------------------8 months old today
03-14-07--- 24lbs and 31 inches--18 months

Growing, not like a weed,

but like a beautiful little perenial.

Valentine Pictures for Grandma.

2007-02-12T14:27:00.000-08:00

Hi Grandma...it's us...your sweet grand babies...we have some pictures for Valentines Day for you. XXOOXXOO

And even more XXOO XXOOs

Love you, Henry and Kori

Me and Uncle Jon

2007-01-22T07:10:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we went to Uncle Jon's and Aunt Patty's to help Grandma and Grandpa celebrate their 44th Anniversary. .....Just like all of the other times we get together, it was fun and we shared the football game, good food and my toys.

Everyone likes to play with me so it is fun fun fun.

Before I forget, I want to show you the flowers Grandma got for her anniversary...after that, I will tell you about the BEST thing that happened.
Here are Grandma's flowers from Uncle Jon and Aunt Patty.

Now for the good stuff......After dinner, we went out to play in the snow.

My Mom, Aunt Patty, Uncle Jon and me. Mostly it was Uncle Jon and me and of course Bucky.

He is my friend and also Uncle Jon's dog. We went sledding!!! It was so much fun.

2007-01-22T04:53:00.000-08:00

Then Uncle Jon let me see the tractor. He let me sit on it and someday when I'm bigger, he will let me find out what that lever is for.

I guess you can see that I wasn't kidding. It was a really fun day!!

Hope Grandma and Grandpa had as much fun as I did.

An Evening With Daddy

2007-01-11T16:47:00.000-08:00

Hello Grandma........Just wanted to share some pictures of how Daddy and I spend almost every evening. He is in charge of my bath so here we are just after my bath. Then we do a bunch of playing until we get tired. And then its time to go to sleep.

Well at least one of us is sleeping. I really love my Daddy...he is a sweetie.

Another Worthy Christmas Photo

2007-01-11T16:41:00.000-08:00

Just rounded up one more photo Kori and Henry and I would like to share. We are a happy threesome waiting for the last of our group to arrive before Christmas festivities begin.

Grandma, See My Half Year Photos

2007-01-07T08:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Grandma,

Mom and Dad
took me
to have
my 6 month photos
taken.

I hope you enjoy them.

Hugs and Kisses......Kori

Grandma.....Please Hurry!

2007-01-06T19:03:00.000-08:00

Kori and Henry have been waiting patiently for me to get the Christmas pictures ready so they can tell you about our Christmas. Christmas was in Roseville, MN.
Kori...Christmas was at my house and my Mom and Dad got the house pretty and cooked a whole wonderful dinner. It was pretty exciting to see our tree with the presents underneath and then more presents arrived with Grandpa and Grandma. Soon after Uncle Tom and Aunt Emily arrived with Henry Thomas. There was so much excitement and hugs and kisses.
Henry Thomas....After a really long and scenic ride, we arrived at Uncle Paul's house. Kori and Charlie were waiting to play with me. Their Christmas tree had all red lights and bulbs, it was very pretty. Almost everyone was there...wait a minute....Uncle Jon isn't here yet but he is do to arrive very soon and thats good cause I'm hungry and everything smells good.

After a great dinner was enjoyed by all it was time for presents. The smile of the day was that Tom and Emily had been telling Henry Thomas that their tree and the presents under it were to enjoy looking at but not to touch. When it came time to open the gifts, we had a bit of a time getting Henry Thomas to touch his gifts so we had to help him tear open the paper and get him started.

Kori.....So many new toys
and cute clothes.

There were many books and and lots and lots of puzzles.

Henry Thomas.....

Toys that make music...
drums and a saxaphone
like Uncle Jon used to play.

Big Trucks......... and

Tools complete with a

tool belt and gloves.

Aunt Patty and Uncle Jon gave me the tools.

Here Aunt Patty is helping me
put on the work gloves so I can
be the Tool Guy.

Kori....After things settled down a bit, I got to play with Henry Thomas and our new toys.

Then it was time for a bottle and Aunt Emily
held me and we had some together time.

Henry Thomas....Grandma says
her best two presents are right
here on her lap....
I think she means me and Kori
as she is bubbling over and
keeps hugging us.

Grandpa looks like he is having a
great time too.

And so the very busy and exciting day was coming to an end. Sleepy children and pleased and satisfied adults were thinking about relaxing and just visiting.
As the saying goes:

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight! (sigh)

Boy I Just Love Birthdays

2006-12-11T16:24:00.000-08:00

This time it is Uncle Jon's birthday and we have gone out to eat again. It is so much fun to help celebrate someones birthday. I get to try so many new tastes. This is a picture of Uncle Jon and Aunt Patty before we had our dinner.
After dinner we visited and pretty soon it was getting time to go. I had fun with everyone and hated for the party to end. Here I am giving Grandma a goodby kiss. She said it was the sweetest most gentle kiss on the eyelids she had ever received. I like giving them and she sure likes getting them.

Thanksgiving at Grandma and Grandpa's

2006-12-02T18:21:00.000-08:00

Here we are at our Grandma's house and the table is set for dinner. It smells great.

Kori and I are sitting with my Mom (who is also Aunt Emily) waiting to be called to eat. We are going to have turkey and all of the yummy stuff that goes with it.

After dinner we are going to go to a tree farm and ride on a horse drawn wagon out into the fields to choose a Christmas Tree.

We, me and Kori, are not sure what this is about but some one will explain it to us

2006-12-02T18:20:00.000-08:00

Here we are waiting for the wagon and the horses. It is very exciting.
Grandma is holding me, or trying to, and the horses are coming.

My Dad put me on his shoulders so I could see better. Sorry, no one took any pictures of the horses...but they were "Big" and their names were "Ding", "Dick" and "Doc", I think. After riding on a bumpy lane for awhile we got off at a field of trees that looked good to everyone.

2006-12-02T18:19:00.000-08:00

My Dad explained to me that it was my job to find the "perfect" tree for our family. I thought they all looked perfect. I looked for Kori to help me but she had gone off with her Mom and Dad in search of their "perfect" tree.

So, I started looking

and pretty soon I found the one for us.

My Dad sawed it down so we could take it home.

2006-12-02T18:15:00.000-08:00

Meanwhile.....Uncle Jon and Aunt Patty found their "perfect" tree. They sure look happy.

Grandpa helped Uncle Jon saw it down so we would be ready when the horses came back to pick us up on the wagon.

2006-12-02T18:14:00.000-08:00

We saw the horses coming back so hurried to the lane with our trees. Hey there were Uncle Paul, Aunt Sarah and Kori. They had found a perfect tree too. We got on the wagon and had a ride back to the warming house/gift shop. What a fun time we had.

2006-12-02T18:00:00.000-08:00

After getting the trees, we went back to Grandpa's. We had walked around enough that we now had room in our tummy for some dessert.

Yummy homemade apple and pumpkin pies, cranberry bread and cookies.

Warm drinks and dessert, I can hardly wait..

This is Grandpa and Kori and Dad and me. Can you tell we've had our dessert?

Grandma is enjoying holding Kori while Paul and Sarah visit with Grandma.
Everyone is getting ready to go home.
What a perfect way to finish a day I will remember for
lots of us being together,
eating turkey and getting the tree.
What a nice way to celebrate Thanksgiving!

Grandma's Visit

2006-11-17T09:03:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone...it's me Kori Jean...I'd like to tell you about my Grandma's visit. My Mom had to go to Colorado to take care of her Grandma, so my Grandma came for a visit to take care of me and my Dad.

Here I am taking a nap so Grandma could take one too......I think she needed one..... but pretty soon..... I was awake again and..... ready to play.

The next really fun thing we did was take a tubby. My Dad usually bathes me so he showed Grandma the way we do it.....the way I like it.... so Grandma got to bathe me. We had a splashing good time!
After I was dressed again it was time for a bottle and more play time. I can't decide what I like the best. Food, bath or play. I have a pretty good life. Plenty of hugs and kisses too.

Amazing Three Generations

2006-11-05T08:42:00.000-08:00

Everyone thought it amazing how much the Grandpa to be (Henry) and the Daddy to be (Tom) looked alike at about 18 months of age. Now we can add Henry Thomas to the trio. He is only 14 months but there is still a strong family resemblance.

Kori and Henry Have Photos To Share

2006-11-03T13:47:00.000-08:00

Here it is November and the babies have sent pictures to share.

Hello Grandma...Miss you...I'm growing and learning many new things. Can't wait to show
you. XOXO....Kori

This photo is another one my Grandma
slipped over from my Mom's blog.
Shhhh! Maybe Mom won't notice.

Tom and Henry Thomas carve a
pumpkin.

Ready to give Aunt Patty her Birthday Kiss. I love giving kisses. My Mom taught me how. We are out to dinner to celebrate.

Today I received the most darling Christmas address labels from my sweet grandkids. Love you both. XXXOOO Sweet Grandma

Getting Ready for Halloween

2006-10-01T08:33:00.000-07:00

Hi Grandma......Here it is October. My Mom and Dad are getting me ready for Halloween. Do you like my cute costume?

We had fun getting my picture taken.

Hi Grandma Here Are Picutres From Our Weekend at the Cabin

2006-09-17T15:05:00.000-07:00

My Mom and Dad took me to our cabin for the weekend. This is a picture of Mom and Dad.

Grandma and Grandpa Landmann came to visit us there. Dad hunted, Grandpa fished, Mom and Grandma visited and Mom rode the ATVs. I had the best time though...I got held and played with my everyone. Sometimes they were waiting in line to hold me and make me smile. It was a fun time.

They all call me by different names at different times. Like this time they were calling me "Princess", I guess cause I looked like a fairy tale princess.

Sometimes they call me "Pretty Girl"

and other times they call me "Piglet"......

but only my Mom and Dad call me that and I think it is a term of endearment....hmmmm?

One Year Portrait

2006-09-12T07:51:00.000-07:00

My Mom and Dad took me to a photographer for a one year portrait.
It was fun and I got to hold all kinds of neat toys. Smiling is easy for me.....I do it all the time.

From Henry Thomas - Guess Who Just Turned "One"

2006-08-27T11:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday after my nap, my Mom took me to the park and guess what....there was a birthday party for me there.

Friends and family all came to help me celebrate my first birthday. I'm a big boy now.....boy we had fun!!! Here are a couple pictures of my special day.

2006-08-27T10:43:00.000-07:00

Grandpa gave me a really cool tricycle. I tried really hard to reach the peddles but my legs need to grow just a little bit more. I wanted to make it go go go!! Vrrrroommm!

2006-08-27T09:18:00.000-07:00

We got to drink "root beer". It came in a big red tub...not sure how it works, but it was good. My Mom wouldn't let me have much. I had a great time opening birthday gifts. I'm a lucky boy to have so many friends and family.

Komments from Kori

2006-08-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

Hello Grandma......Sending you some pictures so you can see how I'm growing. In this picture I'm smiling because my Mother and I are happy that I'm sleeping more and crying less.

2006-08-27T05:40:00.000-07:00

See how cute my Mom dresses me?

In this picture I'm smiling because I "Know" how much my Daddy loves me.

Saturday, July 29th Visit - Aunt Patty and Uncle Jon

2006-08-13T08:14:00.000-07:00

One day Uncle Jon and Aunt Patty came for a visit.

Uncle Jon and my Dad were doing something in the garage so
I got to play with Aunt Patty.

I showed her how smart I am
with my shapes box. I love it when family come
to visit with me and Mom and Dad.

Henry Thomas Tells Us About Sweet Gramdma's Visit

2006-08-04T15:50:00.000-07:00

Today Grandma Landmann came for a visit. I woke up from my morning nap and there she was. I'm glad I was rested because we got to play and eat lunch and it was so much fun. She liked to play with my toes. She called me her "Pretty Boy" and " Handsome Little Man"...I hope those are good things. She brought me
Toddler cheese crackers, just my size.

After lunch we played and I showed Grandma how I can walk just about anywhere there isn't some barrier my Mom sets up to slow me down. I took her out to meet the puppies and I helped my Mom and Dad show
Grandma our new landscaping.
She took a "few" pictures.....
she always does....
We will share some with you today.

Grandma brought me a couple new
books. Me and Mom couldn't wait
to read them. I like the counting
book the best. The other book
was supposed to make
me want to go to sleep..(smile)

Kori Shares a Photo

2006-07-16T05:45:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of my Mom and me that we sent to Grandma. We were having a quiet moment and just enjoying being close. Grandpa thinks I look like my Dad in this picture.

HI Grandma...It's Me, Kori...Telling About Uncle Jon and Aunt Patty's Visit

2006-07-05T16:19:00.000-07:00

Uncle Jon
and
Aunt Patty came to
visit me.

I slept part of the time as I do a lot of sleeping.

2006-07-05T16:17:00.000-07:00

Here I am wide awake and enjoying our guests !

Cousin Kori

2006-06-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

Here is my new cousin,
Kori Jean Landmann.
Keeping with the
Landmann tradition...
she is gorgeous.

Here is Aunt Sarah with
Kori....she is such a cutie.

Sharing the Blog With Kori

2006-06-29T15:53:00.000-07:00

Here are some posts from Kori....

This is my Dad Paul....I Love Him Already!

Here is my Dad giving me my first bottle.

And my Dad giving me my first burp!

Getting My First Bath

2006-06-29T15:50:00.000-07:00

Here is my Dad giving me my first bath.

He was very tender and careful with me. It felt good.

Getting My first Bath

2006-06-29T15:40:00.000-07:00

Here I am letting the world know that I have great lungs.

It is pretty startling to be newly born and then get a bath.

Feeling much better here. My Grandma Landmann says I look like my Dad in this picture.

Here I am...

All dressed

up and in the

Pink!

Taken Directly From the Henry Thomas Blog

2006-06-22T16:59:00.000-07:00

Monday, June 19, 2006

First steps!

Henry took his first unassisted steps -- four of them -- yesterday, Father's Day. He will be 10 months old tomorrow. Sorry I wasn't coordinated enough to have had the camera in my hands when he decided to take off. :)

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2006-06-19T09:08:00.001-07:00

Here are Uncle Jon and Patty on his new tractor. He will probably give me a ride when I'm older....if I'm a very good boy.

During a rest break,
Patty held me
and played with me.

Uncle Jon's Roofing Job

2006-06-19T09:08:00.000-07:00

On Friday, Dad, Mom and me went to Uncle Jon's house to help put on a new roof. It was kind of fun as there were lots of people there so I had many different people to play with.

Most of the men were very busy doing important stuff on the roofing job. See there is my Dad working real hard.

I got to play with Bucky. He is Jon and Patty's lab. He is a BIG dog but he is very nice and we got to know each other much better than last visit.

It was a real hot day but I got to have my own puddle of cold water to play in. When I splashed, it sprayed all over me and it felt real GOOD.

Grandma As A Babysitter

2006-06-07T08:57:00.002-07:00

Last night me and my Dad went to Grandma's to install a ceiling fan in the studio. As soon as we arrived, there was Grandma with her arms out to take me. That was the beginning of a fun evening. Dad was pretty busy so Grandma and I got to play with a bunch of toys that Grandma keeps at her house. It was fun for awhile but I wanted to crawl around and investigate.

I can crawl faster than Grandma can chase me so pretty soon I got picked up and carried around for the rest of the evening. We had a nice dinner...pork chops and wild rice but the best was applesauce...yum! Dad held me while we ate and Grandma kept a close eye on what Dad was giving me.

Pretty soon it was time for the ride home. I look forward to the next visit to Grandma's.

A Trip to Uncle Paul's House

2006-05-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

This weekend my Mom, Patty, my Grandma Landmann and me went on a trip to Uncle Paul's house. They were having a party there because Uncle Paul is going to get a new baby....
kind of like me but real little and a girl.

Uncle Paul held me and played with me and let me try to get the balloons.

See how the balloon makes my hair stand up. Very strange.

This is a picture of Sarah, Paul, Charlie and me. We are getting to know each other.

There were lots of people at the party and gifts for Sarah, the new baby's mama.

I got to play with Uncle Paul's little dog, Charlie. We were pretty careful not to scare each other. Making friends with a new little doggie takes time. He was
real little and looked like a stuffed animal. He was cute. Hey check out Charlie....over there on the left side...he is cute isn't he?

We had a real long car ride but I think I did good. Right Mom??? I'll probably get to go again since this trip went well. Maybe next time Dad and Grandpa will go along and maybe the new baby girl, Kori, will be there and we can play. She will be my new cousin.

Mother's Day Card for Grandma

2006-05-15T18:30:00.000-07:00

Sent Grandma this cute picture of myself for Mother's Day. I'll bet she was thrilled to get this mail. I like to surprise her. It is fun for me and my Mom to think up ways to make Grandma happy.

My Mom and Dad took both of my Grandma's to dinner for Mother's Day. It was fun and I got to sample more new food. I think my Dad likes to see my expressions when he offers me new stuff. Let's see....I tried a taste of a lime slice. It was good but my face didn't like it much as my eyes squeezed shut and I kind of shuttered.

His theory is....if he likes it...I'll probably like it. Pay attention Mom...I think a Corona may be next.

Bunny Day Bunny Day

2006-04-17T13:20:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was Easter Sunday and we went to Jon and Patty's to spend the day with the family. I got to meet some new friends as Patty's Mom and Dad were there too. Patty's Dad played with me and we had fun.

There were a bunch of new toys to play with and I had to keep my eye on them as Dad and Uncle Jon seemed to like them alot too.

2006-04-17T13:18:00.000-07:00

2006-04-17T13:17:00.000-07:00

Dad seems to be having a great time too....I know I had a great time.

Woweeee! What a Fun Day!

2006-04-06T06:51:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to Madison with my Mom and we met Grandma Landmann at the mall. Me and Grandma got to spend time together while Mom got her hair cut. Then it was so exciting.....we went to visit with the Easter Bunny! Wow! He was huge and furry and real nice. I had fun. They took my picture. We ate at the food court and in addition to my usual bland stuff, I got to taste tiny pieces of strombolli. Ohhh! Yum!

We saw lots of people and they all smiled at me and I smiled back. I got to try on clothes and we bought my first beach wear. Shade hat, swimming diaper and matching tee shirt. Can't wait for warmer weather.

Spent time in different strollers as Mom was shopping for a new jogging stroller. I just had one adventure after another. Finally in one of the stores Grandma saw something she just knew I needed. So take a look at this:

2006-04-06T05:12:00.000-07:00

My New Jeep

2006-04-06T04:15:00.000-07:00

My cool new red jeep has a horn and motor noises and all kinds of colors and shapes on the dash. My feet touch the ground so I can walk it around. I got it figured out in the first couple of minutes and the sounds made me laugh out loud. We had a really nice day...me and Mom and Grandma.

My Mom Made Grandma Very Happy Today

2006-04-01T06:48:00.000-08:00

My Mom is a sweetheart. Today she sent Grandma some new photos. Grandma always gets excited to see my changes and progress. It is easy to be great when you have such a good audience.

So here's Henry Thomas!

Me trying to feed myself and enjoying every minute of it. Me trying to show off my new teeth. Aren't they great? I wonder if all kids are this happy?

The Birthday Visit

2006-03-23T08:43:00.000-08:00

Last night we went to Grandma and Grandpa's Landmann's house for dinner to celebrate Grandpa's birthday and my Mom's birthday. They are two days apart so we usually celebrate them together.

I had some real mashed potaotes and carrots and got to taste some homemade apple pie. Ummm! Good Stuff.

Jon and Patty were there too and after dinner I got to play and everyone was so nice and smiley.

Don't You Just Love Birthdays

2006-03-23T08:34:00.000-08:00

Grandpa Landmann is having a birthday and me and Mom decided to send him a photo birthday card. I got to be the model and Mom got to be the photographer. It was fun. Check out these great shots Mom got.

Some New Things About Me

2006-03-20T08:28:00.000-08:00

My Mom sent Grandma some new pictures of me because I just keep finding new things to do. I've been crawling, first backward and now forward....at speed. My knees are getting real pink from the carpet. I have teeth coming in and am enjoying all kinds of new things to eat.

Another Milestone in Life

2006-03-08T20:30:00.000-08:00

For awhile now, I have been hinting, reaching out and actually trying to grab the spoon to let my Mom know that I want to help out with this eating thing. If I help, I get to choose what I eat and sometimes I may get it faster.

Well yesterday my Mom let me try to master the "Cheerios Grab". I got some in my mouth. Not is this picture but I did, really! I know this is the beginning of some good times with Mom and Dad. Eating is social and I'm a pretty social guy.

Also went to the doctor today and he said, "He's a healthy and happy baby". Weighed in at sixteen pounds four ounces and I've grown 6 inches. Let's see, in baby math thats about an inch a month. I wanna be tall like my Dad. Bring on the Cheerios and let me get to eating and crawling.

Uncle Jon and Me Having Fun

2006-03-01T08:05:00.000-08:00

Well, after our outing to lunch with Grandma's friends, my cold got a little worse but now I've gotten over it.

Jon and Patty stopped to visit our house on Sunday afternoon so I got to play with them. They are fun.

Jon held me for a long time. Patty brought me a really awesome camo fleece top.

It was great to see more family. Grandma and Grandpa on Friday and Patty and Jon on Sunday.

I'm one lucky guy....well I suppose they came to see my Mom and Dad too.

Me and Grandpa

2006-02-24T16:58:00.000-08:00

Boy oh boy did I have fun today. Mom took me on a road trip to Grandma's house and we went to visit friends and have lunch. There were kids there and they were really nice to me. They were facinated with my drool and watching me eat my special food.

We went back to Grandma's and I spent some time with Grandpa. He is super nice but worries too much about dropping me. I tried to show him how strong my legs are but he held me too tightly and worried too much. Next visit I'll be even bigger and maybe he will relax.

Excited About Henry's Visit

2006-02-23T08:35:00.000-08:00

Henry Thomas is coming to visit tomorrow. I'm beyond excited. His Mom tells me he is crawling backwards and sometimes forward. I look forward to seeing that.

We are going to lunch with some friends. They are excited to meet Henry for the first time. Must remember the camera this time so I can share our fun.

A Day Spent With Henry Thomas

2006-01-31T15:00:00.000-08:00

Today Grandma spent the day at my house. She came to visit me and my Mom and Dad too, of course. We had a good time playing. Grandma got to see all of my nice toys and books. She could see how much my Mom plays with me and makes me laugh.

2006-01-31T14:10:00.000-08:00

I'm getting stronger every day. My Mom helps me exercise when we play.

It must not have occurred to her yet that she is going to be chasing after me when I can crawl and walk.

She should think this over.

I'm really sweet and easy to play with now.

Grandma's Being A Little Naughty

2006-01-19T17:13:00.000-08:00

Today Grandma thought and thought about how bad it would be to "borrow" a picture from my Mom's baby blog! She decided to go for it since the photo is "so" cute. I'm sure my Mom won't mind....right Mom? If you check out both blogs, you shouldn't mind seeing it twice as it is really "so" cute.

At Uncle Jon's Again

2006-01-18T09:59:00.000-08:00

Last weekend we went to visit Uncle Jon again. He was cooking brats on the grill but I couldn't have any...yet! Grandma and Grandpa were there too. We got to see Patty's Christmas decorations before she took down her tree and put away all of the "good" stuff that made the house look so nice.

This picture is a "little" soft but you get the idea. Loving my toy. It is noisy and makes laughing sounds and lights flash.

It is a butterfly. I'm chewing on the antennae to help my new tooth get through. Won't be long till I can have steak.

Christmas Eve at Grandpa Landmann's

2005-12-25T19:51:00.000-08:00

I'm going to Grandma and Grandpa Landmann's house for Christmas Eve. I'm wearing my special "Santa" suit that Patty gave me, don't you think I look cute? We've just arrived and everyone is very excited to see me again. This should be a really fun day. Something always smell good at Grandma's. Ummm! I think I smell ham and cookies.

2005-12-25T18:55:00.000-08:00

Dad, Mom and Me. This is my family!

2005-12-25T18:30:00.000-08:00

Opening my first Christmas Presents! Fun!

2005-12-25T18:20:00.000-08:00

Patty gave me a bunch of "Big" books. I like this one a lot.

2005-12-25T18:08:00.000-08:00

This is Uncle Paul! He held me and let me drool all over his arm and he didn't even care. Some people don't seem to like my drool.

A Real Together Family

2005-12-13T13:49:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday night December 7th, we all met at a grill your own steaks place called "Hookers". It is a nice place on the Wisconsin River, not that it matters at this time of the year. The occasion was Uncle Jon's birthday. It smelled marvelous in there but I had arrived with a full tummy so just smiled and cooed and drooled for everyone. And now to the "together" part, they all knew it was an occasion, and they all knew that I would be there but no one brought a camera. Now this together family has five digital cameras but no pictures that night. Anyway, we had a great time. My Grandma was so pleased as she got to hold me while Mom ate, at least part of her meal, and I didn't cry or fuss or anything. They had a great time and I did too.

Mom knew Grandma would want some new photo so she emailed her one of my up to date shots. I'm having a good time here too, playing with my "Paddington".