Nicky-Pooh's a Jerky (maker)

Nick borrowed Eric's dehydrator and made us some fancy Elk-Jerky from the boy's trip out to Wyoming. It turned out very good, and my niece Jolie seemed to be the biggest fan by far. I think she ate a THOUSAND pieces (just kidding!)

Captain's Blog: Firewood Fun!

I have to say thanks to Ken for letting me pilfer his pile of firewood. And of course, thanks also to Jay for the trailer. It only flipped over twice, and the tail lights don't look as bad as I thought busted out (I need to get better going in reverse). The real good news is that I think the witnesses got the license plate on the trailer that backed over those two little skateboarders...let me know if you hear anything about that! I've still got a bit of unloading to do, but I was able to do most of my splitting early this morning.

Peanut Post: Cousins Avery & Mackenzie

What role models I have! I was having a pretty good time watching these two. Mackenzie likes to have plays going on and I'm competing with the handsome fellow next to me for the handsome prince. I hope I get it!

Captain's Blog: The Ever-Expanding Pottmeyer Gang

We added a couple of new members to the family this year. This is at the annual Thanksgiving day eat-down at Bob and Betty's house. We finally got a picture of Connor and Great Grandma. She's so nice and warm!

Peanut Post: Hangin with Mom and Grandpa P!

We went back to Marietta and I got to hang out with Grandma, my aunts and uncles, and of course Grandpa P! I tried to keep a straight face, but in the end, he got me! He's so silly!

Pupdate: Snugglin With Cousin Elmo

"Puppy it's cold outside!" We came in after a good day running, jumping, chasing, sniffing and exploring and grabbed some warm, soft bedding for the night. We even made room for Cousin Elmo to snuggle up with us.

Big Pine Cattle Co, (Indoor Division)

Wednesday and Thursday found Big Al, Derrick, Nicky-Pooh and Ryan down in the basement doing some slate tiling on the wall. The slate has great colors ranging from gray to green, to red. We went through a number of pennies to hold the tile up as they proved to be more sturdy than staples (sounds like a well run outfit doesn't it?).

Peanut Post: Grip of Steel!

Mom gave me my first toy while I was swinging away. While it is in my left hand, I am just trying to be am-bu-desterious....i haven't mastered that word yet. I'm trying to use both of these hand thingies.

Morning Fun in the Bjorn

Connor got to hang out for a few in the Baby Bjorn before Dad had to go to work. It wasn't the greatest ride, but something he seems to want to get used to.

Pupdate: Oh No, I Did a Bad Thing

Peanut Post: Zameer & Haley

It was a toasty evening by the fire, and the night before GMAR (grandma ramage) came to babysit me, that I got to meet Zameer and Haley from Kansas City. They brought me 3 new books, and i got to snuggle up and nap for like an hour with Haley. Thanks for my books and the visit!

Lacey, My Hands ARE Freeeeezin!

It wasn't one of my better ideas, but we decided to brave the cold and head down to the OSU campus for a little tail gating with some friends of ours. Needless to say, the day ended up with everyone in a different car, Michigan looking like a bad high school team, and Mattie and Mya trying to bite me for bringing them with me.

Connor Da Frog

Connor really seems to like bathtime, but we think the real fun comes when he gets to dress up like a frog!

Captain's Blog: My Man is 'Strong Like Bull'

This kid has some stronf! At 6 weeks old, he's already rolled over from front to back like 3 times, has thigh muscles like a runner, pinches like an 8 year old girl, and holds his head up with some basic 'bee-bopping'....check it out!

Pupdate: A Fall Walk With My Friend

We love the fall weather...not too hot for me and not too cold for my little sister. You can't see, but behind us is our brother Connor...and our old good, good friend Lacey. Now, it's just Mya and me...two sisters with attitude, heading to the park to strut our stuff!

Peanut Post: Vote!

I snuck into the polls today and had a write in....Binky for President! Monkey is Binky's VP on the ticket! Noone even noticed I wasn't old enough to vote as I've went from 7 lbs. to 9 lbs. and grew to a Shaq-like 20.5 inches! Look out basketball rim!

Captain's Blog: Learnin 2 Chill

If you don't have one, my son has informed me that a Boppy is the way to go. While I have not found one in my size, I must say it looks like the place to say 'wuzzzz up' to the passer bys and take a siesta when you're feelin sleepy.

Peanut Post: Cremeans Visit!

After a long wait...the Cremeans family came over to meet me. They were VERY nice with some gifts that had my names and nicknames embroidered on them. I just learned what embroidered means, ask me if you don't know. I met my dream girl (sorry mom) and her name is Addison. I was a bit jealous because Aiden and Addison got to pet Mia and I have yet to gain full control of my arms. Thanks again for my gifts!

Election Fun

Ken woke up Sunday morning to a nice little prank in his front yard by some oh-so-clever, yet unnamed individuals. If any of you reading this aren't aware, Ken has a mild hobby in the world of politics. Ken is most likely not in favor of Obama, but you wouldn't know that by the 30 or so Obama/Biden signs in his yard. Ken was not going to be outdone though and used this chance to make his own political statement. "In a world of Obama, there is always that 1 Maverick that stands against the masses."

Peanut Post: Cousin Avery!

I got to meet my cousin Avery this weekend. On Saturday, mom and dad loaded me up in the car again and we drove down to Charleston, West Virginia. I have no idea where that is because I was sleeping. Avery was very cool and I can't wait to hang out some more...maybe back in the country we can get our own 4-wheelers!

Real Country

Of course, the real country member of the family has always been Lacey. She shows us the ways of the country Jedi and was able to take sling-baby on a little walk.

Peanut Post: Uncle Eric and Aunt Marilyn

I got a couple of visitor's on Friday night...Marilyn and Eric! While I wasn't too cuddly, I did take at least a couple of moments to show them that I can be quite the charmer!

Peanut Post: I Went Country Too!

Well.....maybe not so much. Other than trying to eat anyone that would hold me....see GMaP below...I took some baths and tried to stay awake as long as I could.....mission accomplished.

Gone Country: Day 3

Moo cows and 4-wheelers...oh, and more bush-hoggin! I love this stuff...there's almost not enough time in a day to work on all of the chores Ken has planned out...luckily he carries refreshments to make sure we're not too parched...un-luckily....it's of the Beast variety :-(

Pupdate: Introducing 'Country'

Mia got her first taste of multi-day outdoor time...and she took advantage. When asked how she was doing........"she's gone country!"

Gone Country: Day 2

Friday morning brought a decent sleep by the little man, as well as some more work 'down on the farm'. I finally got to learn a bit about the tractor as I did some Bush-Hogging...is it an adjective, a noun, a verb???? Well, I've learned that it's a way of life...and Ken tells me I'm the quickest/best he's seen. Perhaps ol' Ken has a few more areas that need some bush hoggin and these compliments are not completely altruistic.

Gone Country: Day 1

Wednesday afternoon, we loaded up the family truckster...dogs, kid, wife, luggage, diaper bags, camera's, computers, etc., and headed down to Marietta to hang with Grandma and Grandpa Pottmeyer. Mya and Mattie enjoyed the next five days in the great weather outside (yes, Mya went country too...in fact, that is her new nickname when she goes down to Marietta. Lacey and Connor got to know each other and GMaP around the house. GPaP and Ryan had some chores...this was the first.

We headed down to the new property and removed some old fence posts and put about 7 new ones in. The ground was needless to say VERY hard so it took a bit of time, but in the end we won.