the life of baby jude

Well, Mommy & I took a trip to Long Island on Saturday! My friend Natalie turned one! The weather was really crappy, so we hit a lot of traffic getting there. We were really late-- how embarrassing! I don't think that Mommy counted on 3 hours worth of traffic, though. I was a good boy, though. I slept most of the journey and woke only for snacks! I brought Natalie some flowers, so I think that made up for our tardiness!

The party was a blast! I felt really bad for Natalie and her M&D, Melissa & Matt. The party had a barnyard theme and they had wagon rides, pin the tail on the donkey and hay bales outside! It was all a wash, though. Mommy and I feel partially responsible. This is the third time we have gotten together with them and it's rained all three times! So even though the party had to be moved indoors, it was still great fun! I got to play with all of Natalie's cool toys and schmooz with Natalie's family. They were all so nice to me. Of course, there was a ten month old baby boy there who was walking. I didn't let it get me down, though! I'll get there!


Natalie got some really great presents ( I even gave her a picture of yours truly, who wouldn't want that??) and had a great time. When we first got there, she was in full cowgirl regalia! How cute!I didn't really sample much of the food, but Mommy said the pulled pork was "to die for!" The cake that her mommy made was delicious, I really enjoyed it. After getting all messy, I got to take a bath with Natalie. She's pretty friendly, though, and after a long day I was not in the mood for her kisses. So we made it a quick bath! I had to borrow a pair of Natalie's PJs because Mommy forgot mine. But, they were quite cute and not too girly at all. After all the action, I passed out in the car ride home-- a very pleasant hour and fifteen mintues. Much better a trip, said Mommy!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Natalie!!!!