Today I Am Three

 Song - Paw Patrol Happy Birthday to You

Wow! What a year!!! I have grown and learned so much in this last

I learned that it’s ok to move from our cozy little condo to a home of our own with a big backyard to play in......

...even if I have to help do the work!

I learned it's fun to grow vegetables in my garden and eat them

I learned to go to school and make friends with teachers and other kids

I learned to love little trains and  REAL trains with YaYa and Papa. 

Monkey and  I can even get the conductor to blow the horn for us!

I like to help daddy & Uncle TyTy work on fixing our new house

I’ve learned how to wear a face mask so I don’t get sick or make others sick

I’m learning my colors, my numbers and the alphabet. I love the color “geen” and the number 3.

My favorite people are Mommy & Daddy. YaYa & Papa & Uncle TyTy, Grandpa Party & Kiki. I’m friends with JoeJoe and Uncle Jon who has a funny dog or two.

I like to help mommy when she is working from home

I’ve learned to feed the birds at YaYa’s house and give them plenty of water too.

I like to read books but I especially like it when Papa reads to me.

I’ve learned that I like to put on my clothes and shoes all by myself and I found out that boots go with just about every outfit!

I’ve learned that I love to eat ice cream especially when it has sprinkles on top!

I've learned that I am very good at packing to go visit YaYa & Papa

I love to explore things and see how they work

I like taking long walks especially when I can splash in the rain!

Did you know that I like to drink two things at once?

I try to have good manners when I go to a restaurant

My favorite time with YaYa is in the garden!

Daddy taught me to measure twice and hammer a lot!

Watch out world here I come!

Just watch me Roar!!

What's Up?

 Song - Working for a Living by Huey Lewis And The News

My grandson Henry has been reading to his YaYa......

 

 

 

He has been helping me water my garden, especially the potted plants.....

 

 

and he has been painting all of our outdoor furniture too!

 

 

 

Before you think I am working him too hard.......

don't worry as he also gets to relax in the warm spa with his daddy Andy.

ME?

I decorated for Halloween.....

....and spent some much needed time in my studio to finish this painting of a white Dahlia....

Unfurling  30 x 30

Someone is at My Door - Surprise

Song - I Hear You Knocking by Wynonna Judd

A decorative piece on a door in Provence

I love the patina of the various colors its been painted

 Our hotel door in Avignon including a letter slot and talking grill

Hotel Garlande

This ornate knocker was locate in St.-Cirq-Lapopie

which is a commune in the Lot district in Southern France.

It is a member of the Les Plus Beaux Villages de France association

My grandson Henry has learned to push open doors because
sometimes there is a surprise on the other side!

Little Bit

Song - A Little Bit of Love by Jack Johnson, John Cruz and Friends

My little bit of love is my grandson Henry.  This is a photo of Henry helping his daddy cook breakfast last week.  Such joy!

One Year of Giggles

Song - Teach Your Children by Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

Guess who has had one whole year of discoveries?

My grandson Henry!

He discovered that mommy is pretty cozy....

....and that naps can be refreshing.....

He discovered his tongue....

...and that playing in the pool is great fun!

He discovered his daddy will always have his back.

And he discovered baseball and football.....

...and that Lake Tahoe can be quite cold!

He discovered that sometimes people go away.....

...and boy is it fun when they return!

He discovered that both of his grandpa's are loving and fun!

And that hair cuts don't really hurt....

...and that Pat the Bunny is the best book ever!

He discovered his love for Great-Grandma Betty...

..and how to be gentle with flowers thanks to Grandma J.

He discovered food sometimes has a funny texture.....

...and that he isn't quite ready for a girlfriend yet!!!

For right now mommy will be my girlfriend....forever!

He discovered he has a very cool and funny uncle....

...and that he has a very loving family!

But you know the most important thing he discovered this year?

He discovered what happens when you go to sleep with damp hair....it's a riot in the morning!

"Love you to the moon and back Henry"

--Grandma J