Well, today was mommy's first day back to school (if only for a week until my little brother Oliver gets here from a long vacation from some place that he says there is a lot of water). I digress...my daddy knows today was going to be hard for me. So he took me to Kings Island for "Breakfast with the Characters". It was a lot of fun, although I still miss my mommy. Good News: I'll see her in just 2 1/2 hours from now. Life is good, and so am I!
In just a week or two, my little brother will be here. Some have thought I might be a little worried about the "attention" Baby Oliver might get. But let me tell you, I CAN'T WAIT! I got so many things to share with him!! We are going to have a blast. Like today for example. I had so much fun hanging out with my family tonight. Oliver and I are going to be best buddies!! C'mon Baby Oliver, get here FAST!
When you got to go, you got to go!!! Oliver, this is why you will wear diapers.
If I could, let me spend a few sentences bragging about my Grandma Woods. You see, a lot of people have grandparents. But few have one as cool as my grandma. Tonight, we played in the water, sandbox, swing set, ate pizza, drank juice and played with the chickens. Pretty good night, eh?
This is my girlfriend Sofia. We've been dating for a couple of days now. A lot of people think we're meant for each other. We're taking it slow. Today, I let her have a drink from my sippy cup.
The St. Margaret of York Festival was so HOT. It was 93 degrees when we arrived. But the heat slowly slipped out of my mind when I saw my big sis Elizabeth, big brother Peter and my 3rd grandma Mrs. Hoffman....I love them so much and was so excited to see them after a summer hiatus. You think Mrs. H is ready for both me and Oliver? She thought having David and Peter home at the same time was rough......you just wait!!!!
This is my "Big Sis" Elizabeth. I love her and she loves me!
This is my giraffe named Jeff. He loves me too.
They had a baby alligator at my church festival too! WOW!!
I got to pet him too. He told me he loved me too.
This was Cloey the Clown...She loved me too, but I didn't care if she didn't because she had yellow hair. :)
Blue hair huh? Hope you're married already!
I WANT A DOGGY BALLOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's what I'm screaming...and with a leash too!
We had a great time at the Tompkin house this evening. There was so much to do and so many friends to hang with. What would you have done?
So, you want to come play?
Maybe throw a couple of rocks in the creek with my daddy?
Or hang out with my girlfriend Sidney? P.S.- She's a 4 year-old cougar!
Maybe you want to play with my friend Braden?
Or just sit around taking pictures of me.......UGGGHH! Stop Mommy!
Or sit on the hammock with my friends and my daddy counting birds?
Or talk to my beautiful mommy! It's your choice.
When you're a Cohen, there are inherent privileges that you come to expect. One nice perk, is avoiding the crowds. Since my Uncle Dustin (also my God-Father) played in the NFL, I was permitted beyond the yellow ropes separating your average Joe from the "Superstars". I attended today's morning session with my daddy and papa.
This is me with 3rd round pick Michael Johnson out of George Tech. He's got tremendous size as a D-End with a lot of upside and looks to get some action early in the season. Look for big things from this quiet leader.
This is me with Daddy and Starting RB Cedric Benson. A lot of people have been impressed with his slender build at camp and incredible work ethic. Cedric told me that he's out to prove a lot of his prognosticators wrong. I like the way he thinks.
This is Frosty Rucker. Apparently no one has ever given him a "Good Game" slap on the butt. He appeared somewhat surprised. Frosty is in his 4th year out of USC. Frosty looks to stay healthy and contribute to a young defensive front four. He played in a career high 11 games last year before being sidelined with hamstring issues for two consecutive weeks. The injury bug has been the achilles heel of his young career.
This is me with Rey Maualuga. Widely rated as one of the major steals in the 2009 draft, Maualuga is a second-round choice with high promise for first-round results . He carries a reputation as one of the hardest hitters the college game has seen, and he covers the field with great quickness . Three-year USC starter who helped lead Trojans to a 46-6 record over his four seasons. Consensus All-American as a senior last season, he was leading tackler on a unit that led the nation in scoring defense (9.0 per game) and finished second in fewest yards allowed (221.8). Won 2008 Bednarik Award as nation’s top defensive player and was named National Defensive Player of the Year by CBSSports.com
He was VERY HAPPY TO MEET ME!
I did NOT like it when he took the jersey off, from over his head! Everyone else appeared to though!!
I also got an opportunity to speak with Chad Ocho Cinco. Or as my Papa calls him, "Chad Ochinko." He signed my jersey too. As did Domata Peko (I love him)
I see a lot of potential with this team. If they can stay healthy, develop a discipline that we have yet to see under a Marvin Lewis team and create a little attitude in the Jungle, I think we got a chance to make some noise in the division. Keep an eye on that Rey Maualuga. He reminds me a lot of myself in about 20 years. He is the future of this Bengal Franchise! Impressive.
My Papa and I have a special kind of bond....We build blocks.
....and watch Nemo at the same time. It's called Multi-Tasking.
....and eat corn on the cob at the same time
By the way, this was my first time eating corn on the cob.
Hide and Seek is fun too.
Then it's time for a little rest. A great night!!! I love my Nana and Papa
