Is That Jaden Under All That Hair?

HA HA HA!! My cousins thought it would be funny for me to share this picture of myself with a wig on. Trust, this will be the first and last time you see me like this. Sorry it's so blurry, but my mom couldn't control her laughter as she was taking the pic.

Spongebob Jaden Pants

Well as you can see, I was Spongebob Jaden Pants for Halloween this year, and I was an absolute hit. My mom took me downtown to trick-or-treat. Every person that passed me, be it either a child or an adult, had to stop and say "Look It's Spongebob. Hey there Spongebob." I even got requested to come into one of the local salons in order for all of the stylists and clients to meet me. I also went inside of the Haunted House that they had and wasn't scared one bit. If you ask me, they should have put a little more effort into it. I also had such a good time with Alex the Devil, Brad the Ninja, and Nuri the Princess. If you haven't done so already, be sure to click on my picture above to see me in action.

Lil Drummer Boy

I had a blast today playing with my drum and wanted to show all of you some of my skills. Watch out Questlove 'cause I'm comin 4 ya!!

Lil Drummer Boy in Action Video

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The Resemblance Is Uncanny!!

OK now, people tell me all the time how much I look like my Uncle Jeremy when he was a child. I knew we had to have some similar features because good looks run in the family; however, when my mom put these two pictures side by side, I wouldn't have known who was who if it weren't for the style of clothing and the fact that one was slightly aged. I told her that we have to put this on my blog so that others could see. Boy oh boy!

Well, We're Movin' On Up!!

Today was my first day in the Toddler room at school. They're already got tons of activities planned for me. This week alone, I have water play, a slumber party, and an ice cream treat. My mommy is amazed at how fast I'm growing. I can sign the phrases mommy, daddy, eat, baby, more, and ball. I can tell you the sounds/expressions/movements that cats, dogs, horses, fish, cars, trains, tigers, butterflies, cows, sheep, ducks, and more do. I'm trying this potty training thing out, but enjoy playing with my potty more that I do using it. They only sold the musical potties in the store, so mine sings to me everytime I use it and flush it.

I can't wait for next month though. College football season starts then, and I hope my mommy will take me to a few games this year. In order to get me prepared for the 2007 football season, my aunt has even taught me how to say "War Eagle!" You know I gotta support my Auburn Tigers. I'm their Biggest Little Fan!!

My First Flight & Core Family Reunion

On last Thursday, I boarded a plane for the first time and headed to Syracuse, NY to attend my first Core Family Reunion. Before takeoff, I was mesmerized by all the other planes I could see out of our plane's window. Then as we became airborne, I sat back and listened to all the noises the plane made as we climbed higher and higher into the sky. Oh Boy!!! All that excitement tired me out, so I decided to take a little nap. We had a short layover in Washington, D.C., and then it was on to the next plane. Would you believe it? The same thing happened again. When we finally made it to NY I was so tired that I slept all the way to the hotel.

The reunion was a blast also. I got to meet tons of family members that I had never seen before. I ate plenty of good food, listed & danced to some great music, and even found time to go swimming. Oh yeah, my mommy and few other relatives had to bring a little down south flavor to upstate NY. They couldn't touch us on the dance floor. I also got to room with my cousin Andrew for one night and we stayed up longer than the people who were supposed to be watching us. Don't worry though, my Uncle Jeremy made sure we didn't hurt ourselves.

All in all, I had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing all of you and more in 2009!!

Happy Juneteenth!!!

The History Behind Juneteenth:

Though the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued on September 22, 1862, with an effective date of January 1, 1863, it had little immediate effect on most slaves day-to-day lives, particularly in Texas, which was almost entirely under Confederate control. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union General Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived on Galveston Island to take possession of the state and enforce the emancipation of its slaves.

That day has since become known as Juneteenth, a name derived from a portmanteau of the words June and nineteenth. Former slaves in Galveston rejoiced in the streets with jubilant celebrations. Juneteenth celebrations began in Texas the following year.

On Juneteenth we come together young and old to listen, to learn and to refresh the drive to achieve. It is a day where we all take one step closer together - to better utilize the energy wasted on racism. Juneteenth is a day that we pray for peace and liberty for all. Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures.