The New Playground

The new playground next to our place is pretty cool. With my new winter suit, I'm just the right size for the swings and slides. Mommy even let me ride on her swing with her, and Daddy gave me my first flying lesson, but he said not to tell you to look too closely at that picture, so I won't.

SUPERMAN

Uncle Johnny let me wear his new hat. (Daddy doesn't know that I'm chewing on his new wrench, and Mommy doesn't know I'm getting the grease on my new dress.)

Another Christmas Dress

Leslie Mauck got this for me. I probably got the most gawking in this outfit, especially for the headband.

Haelley's first experience at the table was interesting. She didn't know what was expected of her. The fragment of green bean that she tried only ended up on the bib, not in the tummy. In fact, she gagged on it as it sat on the tip of her tongue. Maybe we'll try again later. We'll just stick with the bib for now; it's tasty enough.

Trip to Tennessee

Daddy and Mommy took me to Tennessee 'cause Daddy went there for work. This is me and Uncle Johnny. I wanted to go swimming at the hotel, but he just wanted to gawk at my cuteness. (Photo used by permission from John W. Dineed)

Here's where Elvis lived. The locals call it Graceland. There's a lot of room inside.

Here's a swing set that his daughter Lisa Marie used. Mommy says it looks just like the one that Great Grandma used to have at her house.

Elvis had a lot of cars. I thought kings were supposed to ride in carriages. I don't think this guy has ever seen cars before 'cause he was really excited to be there.

This one's supposed to be famous or something. They call it his pink Caddy Lack. I guess he wasn't very good at golf.



We even got to ride in one. Actually, it was just a booth at a restaurant that looked like a car, but don't tell Mommy and Daddy.

My Winter Suit

Mommy got this for me at the store so I can stay warm when the wind blows. You know you're jealous!

More presents from Aunt Stacey

Thank you for the wrapping paper, . . .

. . . and the book's nice, too. Mommy and I love to read together (at least for a short time).

Presents!!!

What did Grandma send for me? I don't know yet, but it sure tastes good!

New books! I love books! And they're covered in crinkly wrapping paper--my favorite! Thanks Grandma!

This is Daddy and I a couple of weeks ago. Look what I got when Daddy was at work! Ten whole dollars--whatever those are. I'm sure it's something good, though, 'cause they came from Great Grandma and Granddad. Thank you very much!!!

Christmas Eve--Before and After

Haelley is ready to go to Great Nana and Papaw's house, new dress, tights and shoes-she couldn't be happier!

This is coming home from Great Nana and Papaw's-at 11:00pm. You can tell she had a busy day. Note the brand new hat from Great Aunt Nancy!