These Boots Were Made for Dancin'

These Boots Were Made for Walking!

Nancy and I couldn't wait to get a picture of 'little Reid' in his new boots. Susannah brought them over and is definintely delighted with the fashion statement they make - even with the tags still on!

More Than a Baker's Dozen

Trash Obsession

Well, my oldest son has a trash obsession. Most of you witnessed it over the holidays. Whenever a trash truck is even close to our street he can hear it and runs to the door yelling "dash duck" over and over again. I have to say it's pretty cute and I have a new appreciation for our trash men. Especially when they wave at him and honk the horn. That can really make a 2 year old's day.

Well, I'm only fueling the obsession, I'm afraid. I finally ventured out to the grocery store by myself on Monday, not thinking I had a lot to get. I stuck Baby Naniel in the carrier on top of the seat in the buggy and plunked G-Money in the back. When I was about half-way through with my shopping needs, I hear "mommy, help me" coming from the back of the cart. I look to find sweet G-love under boxes of cereal and cans of soup trying to make more room for himself. I had no option but to take him out. (That's a pretty frightening thought, having a two year old running loose in the grocery store, especially for me who loves to be in control.) Well, have no fear, I preyed upon his love for the trash trucks. G-Money became a trash man and rode on the back of the buggy (remember how we used to love that? Hanging on and wanting mom to push us faster??) He helped me put various items of "trash" into our "dash duck" and hasn't stopped talking about it since. I'm so thankful for this little trick. We used it again today at Wal Mart and he LOVES it. Hope it lasts!!!

How in the world did mom shop with 5 of us under 10?? I don't even think the 2 carts we had to fill up could handle us. Yikes.

Two of Four Generations of Baker's

Hey Everyone!
I'm hoping this could be a fun way to stay in touch. It kind of reminds me of that "note" notebook mom used to keep by the lamp on the table by the back door. Do ya'll remember that? We had to write down where we were going, and when we were coming back, and whatever else we thought was important. I know mom used it for job assignments for all of us when she was out running errrands. I wonder what happened to that? Anyway, I just thought it would be fun to keep up this way, plus it's a fun way to share pictures and stuff.
It was so fun to have ALL of you over the holidays. It wasn't the same on Christmas not being at 101, but I'm just glad some of us could be together. I'm thankful for all of you.


love,
boone

Maybe we should each post in our "colors"...just for old times sake. :) ha!!!