Visit with Uncle John

My Uncle John came to Redding this weekend. Here I am sitting on his lap at Great Gramma and Grampa's house. We had a nice meal together.

I'm going to be a Big Brother!!!

Guess what?!?!? I'm going to be a big brother. My baby sibling is due July 1st. Of course, Mommy made him/her a blog. Check it out at http://www.babystripling.blogspot.com/ Please vote in the poll because I want to know if you think it will be a "Willie" or a "Dolly"

Finally Home

My Great Gramma and Grampa Church are finally home. They went to the East Coast on a 2 month trip. They went to visit their son, Uncle Dave, and his family. I missed them a lot. They brought me a football from the Navy football tailgate party. They went to a few Navy games and even got to see Navy cream Army. Grampa and I played with the ball for a while. I also showed him how I learned how to walk while they were gone.

Meeting Steve and Karen

This weekend I met Steve and Karen Lopez, Mommy and Daddy's friends. Mommy and Daddy met them at Outback when they lived in San Jose. They stayed with us over the weekend. I think I may have reminded them what it is like to have a toddler in the house. I tried to wake them up pretty early in the morning. We had a good time while they were there. We went out to eat and we took an intersting trip to the Jolly Giant Flea Market...what an experience.

I Stole Daddy's Do Rag

If you're smart... you won't mess with me! :)

Here I am riding my "hog".

Look at me standing tall. I'm proud to be an American!

Visit from Papa Ray and Great Gramma Mary

Papa Ray and Great Gramma Mary came to see me all the way from Stockton today. We played a bit, read together and ate pizza. YUM!!

Daycare Pictures

Today I'm having a Christmas picture taken at daycare. Don't I look great in my outfit from cousin David back on the East coast!! Daddy takes me to daycare every morning.

Today I Met Santa Claus!!!

I met Santa Claus today. Mommy thought I would cry, but I liked him.

My cousin Drew Shaboo got to talk to Santa, too. They talked for a really good time. They have met before, so they really know eachother well.

While we were at Sugar Plum Cottage, I played on my favorite radio flyer. My friends and I have played on this before.

Here we are on Santa's lap. I wish my new cousin Nathan could be here, too. Drew told Santa about him, so Nathan will not be missed!!

We got to meet Santa!!! Hooray!

Introducing Cousin Nathan Henry

Introducing my little cousin, Nathan Henry Stripling. Born at 3:54 pm this afternoon. 8 lbs, 1 oz. 20 1/2 inches. Here he is just a few hours old. Can you believe my cousin and my friend were both born today? What a special day!!!

Introducing Landon Renz

Introducing my newest friend, Landon Renz. Born this morning at 3 am. 9 lbs 22 inches. Lots of blond hair and blue eyes! Congrats to the new parents. I can't wait to play with my new friend!

Big Boys Face Forward

Now that I'm one year old, Daddy changed my carseat to face forward. I LOVE it!!!!!

49ers Win!!

I was hopeful, but there were a few worries that the 49ers might not beat the Cardinals (since they were on a losing streak).

Touchdown!!!

Woooo!!! 49ers WIN!!!

Turtle Bay with Drew Shaboo

Since today is my birthday, I got to choose what we did today. I really wanted to go to Turtle Bay Museum, so Daddy called Drew Shaboo to go with us. We checked out the museum before heading to the playground.



The playground was so much fun. I got to swing really high on the swing. I had a blast. So did Drew Shaboo!

Next I climbed onto this moving log and rode like a cowboy.

Next, I played in the water, but not for too long because it was really cold.

Next we hit the rock area. Mommy let me get really dirty. I even got a few rocks into my mouth when Daddy and Mommy weren't looking. They tasted a little bit icky. Daddy, Mommy and I filled the dump trucks with rocks.

Before we headed home, we all played chase in the maze. It was so much fun. Playing chase is my favorite game to play. It really gets me laughing.