Dancing Again to Rick Astley

The keyboard is one of Bailey's favorite things at Grandma and Grandpa Gloe's house, althought it is pretty annoying to everyone else around. This time Bailey added the guitar! Bailey adds a crazy twist to a Rick Astley song.

Musini - Falling

Yes, I taught him to fall during this part of the song.

Distance Runner, Camping... Strike 2

Bailey ran almost non-stop for about 30 minutes today around his Musini. He stopped a couple of times long enough for me to see that he was really sweaty and to get a drink. We estimate he ran about a mile. I'm not sure why he decided to go on a run, but he had a good time.

Just in case you are wondering what the heck he is doing at the beginning, the Musini got stuck on a note and Bailey was trying to match pitches.

We were going to go camping this weekend, but the park once again said the trails were closed because they were still to wet. Hmmmm. We may just have to go to another park. Travis wants to write an article about the Woosification of America.

Drum Solo

Before this video was taken, Bailey had three cymbals (aka pot lids) and the tambourine held up around him. Since both Travis and I had our hands full, we weren't able to get a video. This is the drumming that following. Bailey is quite a musician.

Fun Day Inside

We had a lot of fun in the house today since it was wet outside.

I was cleaning in the kitchen and peaked around the corner to find the cushions off the couch and a little boy running back and forth.

Later Bailey did back rolls on our homemade "cheese."

He ended his day with a bath complete with Mickey ears.

Future Baseball Star?

Rolling Pin Wheelbarrow

Bailey loves being a wheelbarrow. Here's a new twist on it.

Broom Guitars

Bailey ratted out Daddy while he was in Amarillo. Grandma Gloe asked Bailey if he was a good dancer. Bailey replied "No. Daddy is."

Here's a video of Bailey and Daddy playing broom guitars. Before Daddy got the brooms out Bailey was playing the air guitar at the kitchen table.

Dad's Retirement Party

I didn't think this time would ever come, but my dad (aka Papa) is actually retiring from John Deere after 33 years. The dealers that he works with all pitched in to throw him a surprise party with the help of his coworker Chad and his wife Julie. Lindsey put together a great slideshow of the past 33 years.

Bailey and Lindsey (aka Tin Tin).

I'm not sure why he was compelled to start kissing Lindsey at the party, but he was starting to cause a scene.... and he made Tin Tin cry. Everyone was laughing at this crazy boy.

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After the party we headed back to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Aunt Lindsey told Bailey that these were race goggles...

... when in fact they are VERY old ski goggles with that are decomposing.

We had a great time in Amarillo. Congratulations to my Dad for 33 years of service. I hope you have a relaxing retirement! We all love you!

Fun in the Water and "Hiding"

Bailey went to a park with Austin (Bubba) on Saturday.

He was "hiding" on Sunday.

Alphabet Flash Cards

Travis found an alphabet flash card game on the internet. The site, Boowa & Kwala was designed by a "Franco-English" couple for their daughter back in 1997. Some of the letters aren't how we say them in the U.S. (Z = zed), but Bailey doesn't care too much.

He doesn't do it in this video, but sometimes Bailey repeats the letter after the character. He is so smart!

Oh Nice!

This is Bailey's new thing to say when he's doing something or thinking about doing something he's not supposed to.

Question of the Day...

Should a little boy wear a helmet and body pads to protect himself from himself?

On Wednesday Bailey was driving his tractor around the yard and turned too tight around Travis's truck and smacked his forehead into the bumper. He appears to have a slight diamondplate pattern on his forehead. He cryed for less than a minute then wanted to go back outside and play.

Today Bailey had another run in with the entertainment center. He sliced open the side of his face, right by his left eye. Travis took him next door to get a nurses opinion and she said it wasn't deep enough for stitches. Steri-strips seem to be doing the job. I'm not sure when Bailey is going to learn that he is going to lose out when running full speed at the entertainment center.

Here's videos of how Bailey runs around like a crazy guy. He won't slow down!

Bailey was in his pajamas all day, chilling to keep his mind off his boo boo. By the time I got home from work, he was excited to play with Austin, then came inside and chased Stinky around.

Welding

Backhoe

Travis saw Bailey sitting on his tractor like this yesterday and just thought he was being silly. Today Bailey told me he was using his backhoe.

Here's Bailey telling me what he is doing.

We got about 30-40 loads of dirt dumped in the bottom area of our yard yesterday. I'm sure a few neighbors aren't too happy, but most of them don't have standing water in their yards for 10 months out of the year. It's either due to a city water leak of a natural spring (which is an urban legend in the neighborhood that still hasn't been proven to be true or false). We'll probably hydromulch it after it is graded.

Happy Birthday Papa!

Here's several clips of Bailey saying Happy Birthday to Grandpa Gloe. Today was the first day that Bailey said "I love you."

Dad, I hope you had a great birthday! We all love you!!!

Dancing to Candlebox

Travis must have been dreaming about the old days today and got out a Candlebox CD. Now we have another generation that likes that music too. Bailey is quite the dancer. He must have learned from his Dad!

Familiar Tune/Tractor vs. Da Du

Bailey's Alphabet Pal has a different tune for each letter of the alphabet. He stopped when he heard the familiar tune of "I've Been Working on the Railroad." He never ceases to amaze me.

Bailey's language skills are growing every day (and he can even read some words), but there are two words he refuses to say correctly: moi = more, da du = tractor and rabbit, frog and grasshopper = hoppy.

Front Roll

Happy Eater

I'm not sure what was so funny this morning while Bailey was eating breakfast, but he sure wanted to laugh.