I can hold my own

Cups are fun. I'm learning to hold my own. This picture is from last Saturday's Salt Lick trip. Please visit my friend Keira's website for a picture of me and my friend. I bet Grandma S. has pictures from earlier in the day. Hint Hint Grandma.

More From the Backyard

Here are some more pictures from my great outdoor adventures. We have at least three families in the backyard: the anole, the Red Admiral butterfly (thanks for the correction Grandpa S.), and the mockingbirds. I'm a little concerned for the baby mockingbird in the picture. She's learning to fly just like I'm learning to walk.

Boo Boo

As you may have noticed, I have not posted recently. I assure you there is a good reason for this (besides the fact that Grandma has not sent us the pictures). You see,I have an boo boo on my lips. It all started whenI tried this walking thing. I'm sure you have heard of this walking thing; Its the latest craze in all the babies my age. You should Keira walking like a madwoman. Well, I decided to take the plunge. And that's what I did, face first. Which of course led to a nasty cut on my lip. Naturally I could not be photographed as such. It's not my vanity, I just did not want to alarm you, my adoring public. Anyway the lip is much better and Daddy snuck a photo with the lip hidden by the bottle. I'm still not sure bout this walking thing -- it's scary.

Quack Quack

Mommy and Daddy got me this super book for Easter. I carry it all around the house. They don't mind if I chew this one. That's good because I've gotten in trouble for biting a piece out of the living room blinds, eating one of Mommy's books, and trying to get Daddy's computer cord. I can't help thatI'm finally getting two more bottom teeth; I need the practice.

Easter

Howdy all! Check this out I caught me an Easter Bunny. C'mon Bunny gimme your eggs and jelly beans! I means it, either I get the jelly beans or the bunny gets it!! HaHA. Just kidding, I really did have a good Easter as Mommy and Daddy and I spent the whole day together. We had loads of fun, but I think I will save that tomorrow. I'm tired and need to sleep. Us babies do a lot of that you see.

I got a new hat

Woot check out the new lid on this kid!!! its my new Easter hat! Than you so much Grandma and Grandpa Muller. You guys rock.

EAAAAAAT!

Daddy says I have an insatiable appetite. I don't know what that means, but I know I like to chew. Eat, eat eat all day. I eat the carrots, bananas, steak and snow peas. Eat, eat, eat. I eat the index, cards, the pillows, the living room blinds. Eat, eat, eat. I eat mommy' shoulders and daddy's toes. Eat, eat, eat. What is there left to eat? Hmmm this bathtub looks appetizing... Eat, Eat,EAAAAAAAAT!

Also, look how small my bath has gotten. I think I'll be to big for it very soon. Maybe it's because of all the eating.

The good life

Well Hello from Texas! I realize that some of you may be living in cold parts unknown, but down here everything is great. The weather is so nice. I like to lounge out on my back porch catching some rays. Well not to many rays, Mommy says too much sun is no good for a girl like me. Still I gets what I can. What can I say, the weather is fine and I love this outdoors thing, I just hope it won't get too hot. How hot can it get? Really? Nooooo, That hot? Gonna be a long summer kids...stay tuned.

A Special Vistor

Mommy's friend Allyssa came to visit me all the way from Fort Worth. We had some fresh fruit, hashbrowns, and omelets. Yummy Yummy. I loved Allyssa's shoes because they were all sparkly. Look how happy I am in this picture. It's because I've just tasted my first bug. Mommy didn't let me swallow it though.

First Steps

Well I'm not really walking, but I'm standing quite well on my own. This is the first time I stood in shoes. I'm not sure about shoes, but I love to chew on shoelaces. Don't worry, soon I will be chasing after the green aloes that live in our yard. This is the male. I watched the female yesterday for twenty minutes. This going outside thing is sure neat.

Going Outside

There are just so many interesting things outside. On Sunday, Daddy and I were working in the yard and saw a lizard. Yesterday, Mommy and I were watering the flowers and spotted a squirrel, a tree frog, and several birds. Today Mommy, Daddy, and I went for a walk at dusk. Mommy said "look a snake". Daddy replied, "no, it's just a piece of rope." Then Daddy looked at it and saw that it really was a snake. Daddy said that he thought it was dead, but then it started moving. That snake was longer then me. I didn't get to carefully study it, but I think it was a southwestern rat snake. Click here for a picture and more information about this facinating creature. http://www.mcmartinville.com/chris/reptiles/trips/texas/sp_rat.htm I think Mommy liked it more than Daddy though.

Meet the Cousins

You know those little big kids I talked about in my last post? Well, here we all are. Meet Ashlee and Brittney, my cousins. They came to stay with Grandma and Grandpa S on their spring break. We had a lot of fun. It's really neat to watch and then play with someone who isn't all grown up once in awhile.

Standing . .. .Almost

The past week has been full of vistors and fun adventures. First, my little cousins came for a visit. Well, everyone else said they were little but at 6 and 7 they seemed pretty big to me. I also talked and played with Rebecca, but Mommy got mad when I tried to climb in the bouncer with her. Mommy, I thought there would be room for two.

I also had fun greeting folks. I greated Daddy with a dirty diaper when he got back from his trip. That part wasn't special, but saying the word dirty for him was. Aunt Breana was also suprised when I told her the food she gave me was yummy.

Finally, I showed Mommy and the rest of the bookclub that I could stand up on my own. Mommy sure was suprised because it was the first time I did it for her. Here is a picture of me gettting ready to stand. It's hard to take a picture of me standing because I fall over quickly. But I hope to be running soon! Then it will be easier to have more adventures.

Karate Kid

People keep making faces at me, and of course I want to make faces back. Here's my newest look--Karate Kid Victoria. Grandma S taught me the face, but I made up the stance all by myself.

my posse

You looking at me? Are YOU looking at me? Aint no one else here, you must be looking at me.

That's right I'm a tough guy and don't you forget it! You see de other day we wuz playing at the library, the Mommy and I, when a big bully came over and try to steal everyone's toys. Well I couldn't stand for dat. So I get me two other kids, yuh see, and when I gave the signal all three of us pounce on the girl. Oh we didn't hurt her I assure you, but she'll think twice before stealing toys again.

I REALLY like carrots!

Hi, everybody! I know you've been reading about how much I like to eat lately, and that's the truth. It's like my leg got hollow or my stomach became a bottomless pit. Earlier this month Grandma S was visiting and Mommy decided to feed me carrots. My Mommy and my Grandma were talking and before they both knew it, Mommy fed me the entire jar. Of course, as you can tell by the photo, I helped her along a little. Yummy for the tummy, they were really, really good.

A Long, Long Time Ago..

There lived a giant. A Baby giant , who liked to sing a song:

Crush , crush, crush your bones
And make them into stew.
I'm the baby giant!
And I will eat you.

She lived in the land of Giants, where everything is big. The land is known only as Texas. There, in that big land, she had many big adventures. She would crush bowls of cherrios and devour entire chickens. Her hunger had no end. Well no end until she ran into the Mommy. You see only the Mommy could appease this giant appetite. Only the mommy could keep the giant at bay and keep us all safe.

The End

P.S. Thanks to Aunt Breana and Uncle Matthew for watching me while Mommy and Daddy went out. They have been married 3 years.

Giggles

Hehehehe. I've been giggling all day. Oh what a day it was. Aunt Breana and Mommy took me to the library and we got to sing all crazy songs. That Aunt Bre is so sweet. Next Daddy came home and he tickled' me, and tickled me and tickled me. The man has no mercy. He just wanted to see me giggle. So I did -- well I had to appease the man. Anyway -- I learned its a pretty good day when you can laugh all the way through it.

For the Children

Hi Folks. No I know we have lots of fun on this website, but I'd like to take a moment to be serious. Now I'm a pretty lucky baby, healthy and all that jazz, but there are babies who ain't that lucky. Sometimes they are born before they are ready and this can lead to so many problems. Now I don't like this one bit, so Daddy, Mommy and I are gonna do something about it! On May 13, just 1 day after my birthday, we're planning to walk. You see the good folks at March of Dimes are holding a walk in Austin to help these poor kids, and I'm all in even if I do still need to be pushed in my stroller. Now Daddy has taught me not to beg, but please help me help these kids. Below is link to a website where you can donate. It doesn't have to be much, every little bit helps. I thank you and Mommy and Daddy thank you.


www.walkamerica.org/amuller33

Hungry Baby

Hello, Don't really have too much to say, except I am back in health and eating like there is no tomorrow. I have discovered a great love of the snow pea. And there's always my old favorite chicken. Mommy says it is to get my weight back. Daddy says I have inherited the Muller appetite. Either way I sure do enjoy eating lately. By the way, whats's this picture have to do with my appetite? Nothing, I just like it! Talk to you later...Baby out!

The future's so bright I gotta wear shades

Hello all you loyal readers. Good news, I am feeling so much better. Just yesterday, Mommy and Daddy and I went for a walk all the way to the park! can you believe that? Yeah I even rode the swings. I wanted to play in the sandbox, but Mommy said maybe next time when there aren't so many other kids. I tell ya with this virus behind me The future is looking bright. Watch out world, here comes the Victoria!

Signs

Well as some of ya'll know I've been sick. Mommy and Daddy and I went to the emergency room on Saturday morning because I had a 103 temp. and was quite sick to my stomach. My follow up visit with my own doctor revealed that I lost almost a pound. That's about 7% of my body weight. That rottavirus is no fun.

However, I'm now on the mend. That's good cause I've missed my friend Rebecca's visits. She was ill also, but not as bad as me.

Since I haven't felt like standing or crawling much I've decided to work on my communication skills. I've been able to say hi, momma, and dada for quite some time, but now I can make the signs for bottle, eat, and more. Momma thinks I might have made the sign for dirty also, but mostly I just crawl to the changing table when I want a new diaper.

As evidence of my signing abilty, this picuture is me making the eat sign. Aren't I cool?

Check this out

I learned how to use the cup holder on daddy's 'puter. I just press a button and out it pops! Hmm I wonder if it can hold my bottle. Better test it first. Lets see what happens when I pull down hard on it. I see.. daddy gets upset when I pull down hard. Hehe he sure is funny. Oh well I best let his toy be. I wouldn't want him to play with my toys...

Daddy's Birthday

Daddy had a birthday about a week ago. We went to eat at his favorite restaurant in the Austin area. It has a really funny name--The Salt Lick. Now correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't a salt lick a big block of salt you put out for cows? Hmmm--does that mean we only got to eat salt? Not what you'd call a healthy diet, for sure!

Anyway, we had to wait and wait and wait to get a table. It was cold outside, too. Aunt Bre and Uncle Matthew were there and so were Grandma & Grandpa S. Marta joined us later. Most people ordered the family style meal which meant they just kept bringing the food. Mommy got a turkey sandwich and she was nice enough to share with me. They got dessert, but I didn't get any of it, much to my chagrin.

Afterwards we all went outside and it was dark. Since it was my first trip ever to the Salt Lick, we got our picture taken out by the sign. Daddy said we should celebrate my birthday there and that way we wouldn't have to wait another year to go back. The turkey was good, but we'll see. I have a little time left to make up my mind where I want to go for my birthday.

Got Formula?

MMM O love the Cheerios. Mommy just starting feeding them for my 9 month birthday and I loves um! Just the other day I ate over 75. What's this daddy gave me? Well... its an awful big box, but I'll try. Hmm anyone got any formula to go with um?

These Darn Teeth!

Let me tell you, these teeth are the bane of my existence. All I want to do is chew and bite and gnaw and drool. It isn't much fun and even gets in the way of my sunny personality sometimes.

I did, however, find a new way to ease my mouth a bit. You know those funny plastic things that they try to stick in your mouth and make you suck when what you really want to do is howl when you are a baby? I think they're called pacifiers. Anyway, they didn't fool me long and I wouldn't suck on them, but now that I'm almost nine months old they make GREAT chew toys! There's a plastic ring to bite and a nipple to bite and a plastic mouthpiece to bite. Relief!

Monkey Business

Daddy tried to scare me today with a talking monkey. Yeah you heard me right, a talking monkey. Well he must not have been vey nice to the monkey, cause he pulled a string and it let out a scream. But instead of scaring me it made me laugh. I ask you, what's funnier than a talking monkey? Nothing as far as I'm concerned.

I'm bad, I'm Nationwide

Many of you have commented on my lack lack of posts lately. Well, i've been cranky as of late and did not feel like posing for pictures. Don't believe me? Just look at what I did to Mommy in our last session. Yeah I'm bad allright. Mommy says I'm cranky over growing pains or teething issues. I say its something a whole lot easier. I need sleep!!!!Just having been getting enough lately. Oh well don't worry fans I'll be back soon with more pictures and stories to share.

The Olympics are coming

Well There is some excitement here in the old homstead. It appears that the Olympics are coming in just over a week. To celebrate I made the design of 5 interlocking rings. But then my teeth started to hurt and I needed a teething ring. Oh well so much for the 5 rings of peace! Anyway Mommy and Daddy seem quite excited since its only a week away. I'll keep you posted. Don't worry I'll keep you updated on yours truly as well. Since I won't stop growing up for noone. Oh, and I can kneel now See -------------->

Old Friends...

Why, No it can not be. But wait....No. Yes! It is, it is my old bouncer. Oh how I have missed you bouncer. We used to have the best of times together. Remember when we learned to eat real food together (See: Nov 17) Seems so long ago. But wait Mommy said you were too small and had to go bye-bye. How could you be here? Have you come back for me?

Daddy: Actually Victoria, we brought that out for our little visitor, Rebecca.

What? Whatchyou talking bout Daddy? this is my chair. who says you can give it away? Hmph....

Of course on the other hand it is kinda small and I got really cool new toys to play with. And sharing is a pretty neat, Besides I can always play on the ottoman...

Grean Beans and Galletas

Ahhh Grean beans what can be said of this garden deliticable?

They are fun and I like to eat them! Sure, but there is so much more. I mean have you ever eaten grown-up food? It's a trip. The flavors, the textures, the crunchies. Oh I like it so much more than plan old baby food (bananas are yummy thoug). I know I'm just a baby, but I loves to chew on the adult stuff. I have six teeth, how many more do I need? I think I have more than Grandpa M. Gimmie my veggies and meats. Oh I love the meats even more than I love green beans.

And those Girl-Scout things that Daddy keeps eating what does he call them -- Coookies? I wonder what they taste like. Think they are any good? Lucas, el monstruo comegalletas, who I watch on Plaza Sesamo sure thinks so. I don't get to eat any of those though. Sigh. Maybe someday.

Blocks

I love to knock them down. They make good chew toys also.

What a Day!

Oh boy what a day, What a day! I'll tell ya all about it but first a TMOOVM world Premiere. Its me, with a proper crawl. That's right no more squirming for me I got up on my knees today and just started to crawl!

Anyways, Mommy and I had a long day. We went out to breakfast. And then Rebecca came over, though she just wanted to sleep, not play. But then Grandma S came over and OHHHH boy did she wanna play. All four of us took a nice walk and I got to sit in the big girl stroller. Grandma and I played so much I nearly missed saying bye to Mommy. Then Daddy came home and I wanted to sleep. Poor Daddy he had no one to play with. Oh well as that song from the before my time goes:
Talk to you later, just save it for some other time.

The Odd Couple

So this afternoon I was, taking a nap after a fine meal from Daddy. And what do I hear? A crying baby! So I'm like " What? I'm the baby around here, how can some other baby be crying. I woke up to see Rebecca, my new friend, lying on my changing table. Well that's all fine and well but I had a wet diaper!! I mean how can I wait for a diaper change? Do you ladies out there have to wait in line to go to the potty? Anyways it turns the kid doesn't like the dark. She won't sleep unless the light is on. How Silly, I love the dark. I refuse to sleep if a light is ON. Furthermore what's with these chubby cheeks she has. Sure they're cute, but they are not my baby blues! And she seems so quiet and lady-like. Not me I gotta speak my mind and play the tugs-o-war with the Daddy. I wonder, " Can these two opposites live together, without driving each other completely crazy?"

My Favorite Food--Duck

Life is pretty good here at the old homestead. I get to do so many of my favorite things everyday like eat, play, nap (well, maybe that shouldn't be on this list), but taking a bath sure is! Grandma S is here visiting so she decided to give me a bath today. As you can see when you compare now to earlier bath pictures, I'm all grown up now since I can sit up by myself and I don't have to be in the hammock anymore.

I already mentioned it, but I really like to eat now. Mommy says the grown up people food I liked the best so far is duck. Today I decided to try rubber duck for a change. It really doesn't taste as good as the real thing, but who cares when it makes the three new teeth I'm trying to cut feel better! Guess rubber duck is a good addition to my food repetoire.

We be Jammin!

Ohhhh boy, Check it out! A new toy and it makes all sorts of music. Thats right it plays a banjo and a trombone and a piano. It was a sweeeeeet gift from aunt Bre. With this thing I can jam all night. Mommie, how does that sound? Mommie? hey mommie, whay are you taking the batteries out???

A New Friend

Look at this! I have a new friend. Her name is Rebecca, and we are gonna be spending loads and loads of time together, as Mommy watches her from time to time. Now she is just a youngin compared to yours truly, so I think I have much to teach her. You know, the important stuff like flashing that cute smile when you've done something naughty. Or getting Grandma to do the wee--booms for you. Whats a wee-boom? I'll have to save that for a future post. All in all I can't wait to hang out with my new friend, it promises to be another grand adventure.

Standing

Let me tell you readers. I can't wait to walk. I mean I know you have to crawl before you can walk, but I can already crawl. I wanna walk! Just today, I took a nasty fall and I have a small cut on my lip from trying to stand by myself on the coffee table. Mommy was worried, but I only cried for a minute or so and then I was back on the floor trying it some more.

Luckily Daddy and Mommy have been real helpful in holding me up as I do practice standing and walking. Just now Daddy has his arms around me as I use the jungle gym to keep me steady. Hey! Wait a minute... If Daddy is talking the picture, then who is holding me up? Daddy are you holding me??? YEAH, I'm standing with a little help of my jungle gym. You watch I'll be walking soon.

Daddy: this picture was not doctored in any way. Mommy: Happy 8 month for Victoria!

No Mas

Whew what a relief. I'm finally back at home and no more of those holidays. They were tiring me out. Wait... What's that? Oh no it can't be... one present was forgetten!! Well I s'ppose I could open this one... And what a present it was! A pot & pan set that makes all sorts of noises, loud, really loud. Daddy just loves it, he accidentally turned the volume down, but I showed him how to turn it up again. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa M.

A big shout out to Uncle Mike -- Happy Birthday!

Surprise, Daddy!

Well, I'm on my way back to Austin now. I have a surprise for my Daddy. I cut a new tooth the very first day I was at Grandma's. The way I'm slobbering right now I probably have another one waiting in the wings to make its appearance, too. This cutting teeth is really hard work, and as you can see I'm taking a well-earned rest. Of course Mommy and Grandma decided they had to show off the tooth to the world, so they took my picture and I didn't even get to smile.

I had a great time at Grandma's. We played and played and played. I learned to pet Mortimer better and ate lots of great grown up food. I think I'll wait till I'm older to go back, though. That car ride is a killer. Can't Scottie just beam me there?

Another Busy Day at Grandma's

What a busy day--I spent most of it eating! I had such a surprise this morning because when I got up Grandpa S was here--along with Mortimer. Maud and Artemis arrived last night. Auntie Bre Bre and Uncle Matthew dropped them off so Grandma could dog sit while they went to visit friends. Grandma fixed papas huevos (potatoes and eggs, for those of you who don't speak Spanish) and I ate lots of scrambled eggs today and a third of a jar of applesauce.

Later today Auntie Bre Bre and Uncle Matthew came back and there were so many of my favorite people and animals. What a surprise. Oh, I ate a fourth of a jar of carrots and drank a bottle.

This afternoon Courtney and Kylie came to visit. We had so much fun. They played with me and my toys and gave Mortimer lots of attention, too. Mommy and Courtney and I took a walk. We got to see some little puppies that live around the corner. It was so warm I didn't even need a jacket. We all went out to dinner at The Jalepeno Tree. I had peas as an appetizer and then the REAL food came to the table. I ate half of a tortilla and a whole strip of Mommy's chicken. I drank another bottle, too. Come to think of it, I've eaten pretty good today.

We Meet Again!

Today was really great! My friend Keira and I finally got to play. We went to visit Keira and her Mummy at her house. We got to play with her toys. She even has her own set of keys, and do they ever make good teething chews. Grandma said she might have to find some for me.

Keira and I both like to bite things. She has two teeth and I have more. She is starting to walk. I think that really looks cool. I want to do it, too.

I'm away from home!

Howdy, everyone! I'm visiting Grandma S this week. So far we're having a pretty good time--well except maybe for the ride to her house. I played in the car, then I slept, then I played--and we were only halfway there. We stopped in Hillsboro and changed my diaper and I got to try some lemon pound cake. It was really good. . .but I digress.

Today we had to get up really early and go with Mom to see the eye doctor. He told me I had pretty, big blue ones. Then we ate, napped and visited Grandma S's office. Boy she's got a neat place and the wallpaper background is my favorite color--red.

There's one problem, though. My high chair isn't here, so it's hard to eat my food. Grandma has this chair that fits on a chair, though, but they had to tie me in. I'm here trying to escape, but maybe I don't want to escape too much cuz they fed me sweet potatoes. Yummy, yummy, yummy.

The Best Game Ever!

We are the National Champs! Some people were worried, but not me. My Longhorns never lose, not while I've known them anyhow. My only complaint was that the Mommy made me wear pjs instead of my Longhorn outfit. Well it's orange anyhow.

Now on to the National Figure Skating Championships. It's not as good as football, but you have to work with what you've got. Then there's this thing coming up called the Olympics. I don't know what that is, but I think I'm gonna find out.

Put me in Coach - Im ready to play

Silly daddy! He put my bonnet on backwards, making me look ridiculous. On the other hand, it kinda looks like them old-time Leather helmets. Thats right check out my 3-point stance. I'm ready for that Reggie Bush, he won't get by me Coach Brown. Put me in!!!!! GO Horns!

New Years

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