Oz and Pan

Dearest Oz,

 This is a picture of you and Pan . You are wearing your "Kitty Shirt" that I gave you.

 You have two kitties, Pan and Juno. Juno is a shy cat and loves to hide under the bed.

 Pan is very protective of you. He likes to sleep under your crib or by your door. He likes to be around you and your parents.

 He is a really big cat. I wonder if Pan thinks you are a big Kitty too?

Love you Buddy, 

 your Diva 

More Pictures of your Halloween costumes

Dear Oz,, Here's a picture of you and I.

 Your Mom had your jack-o-lantern shirt on you with matching socks. We took a picture of you and your little pumpkin. You were so cute. 

 This is one of my favorite pictures of you and I. I'm sure I will have lots of favorite pictures of us together. I have really enjoyed being here with you and your Momma this week.

 You and I have been getting up early (about 4 or 5) and having early morning conversations over your bottle. You have given me sweet smiles and cuddle close.

 You sleep while I pray over you and kiss your little head. I will miss our early morning chats. You are growing up so quickly. I know you will be glad to see your Daddy at the end of the week. He misses you and your Momma. I love you little pumpkin boy......Your Diva

Uncle Andy Comes Over to Play

Dear Oz, Your Uncle Andy came over to play with you today. Uncle Andy loves pizza and will eat a whole one by himself.

 Did I mention that Uncle Andy doesn't like to share? Uncle Andy is your bachelor uncle so you are his experimental kid. 

 He finds you totally fascinating unless you need to have your diaper changed or you spit up after eating.

 He will play with you and wants to take you to your first Mets game. He will make you laugh with his funny faces and I'm sure will be easily talked into giving piggy back rides. I'm sure he will be a big buddy to you. He is your Mommy's little brother (even though he is over 6 feet tall.) I hope you always live close to him because he would be very lonely without you and your parents.

 Uncle Andy will probably come over frequently (especially if Taco Bell is involved) he can eat 5 half pound burritos at one time. I can hardly wait to hear about all your adventures with your Uncle Andy. I love you, Diva

The Mummy loves his Mommy

Dear Oz, 

 Your diva brought you a glow in the dark shirt that says, "I love my Mummy" and has a mummy on it.

 Your very talented Mummy decided to make the look complete and wrapped you up in toilet paper to look like a mummy.

 Your mom loves Halloween and made an outfit for you for every day of the week.

 The little pumpkin is one I bought for you shortly after you were born. You are so kind and patient to let us dress you up and take your picture. 

 I'm wondering what kind of outfit she will have for you next year. Your momma had so much fun dressing you that she didn't even try to dress up the cats this year. Remember I told you about the smoke alarm going off. Well Diva put in two pizza's in the oven and one of them was against the oven wall so it burned and set the smoke alarms off again. Your mom killed the power and it kept ringing. Your shirt was glowing in the dark....so we could use you for a flashlight.

 Know I love your sweet coos and smiles. Your poppa and I pray for you every single day. I love you, Diva

Your Cowboy Outfit

Look at your Cowboy outfit Oz.

 Your shirt says I'm the boss around here! Do you see your cowboy items in the background. Your Mom made you the coolest Cowboy room that any kid has ever had.

 This picture was taken right before your Dad left for Settle. He is pretty proud oh his buckaroo! I've got a secret to tell you. Your daddy really is going to miss you.

 I made some muffins for your mom right after your dad left and while you were asleep. The smoke alarm went off and we couldn't get it off. We opened the windows and blew on the sensors and your mom finally turned off the breaker and the electricity. You slept through the whole thing. What a good sleeper you are.

 You and I have the early morning shift. We have had some really good conversations. I love you very much and am having a great time watching you grow and soaking up your smiles.  I love watching you grow.  Diva

Back in my arms again!

Dear Oz, Here's your Diva! My goodness just look how you have grown. You were 8 pounds 4 ounces and over 22 inches long. You are really strong too.

 You met me as well as your mom and dad. Your daddy and I went to the grocery store so we could buy some groceries for the week. You know I'll be fixing your momma's favorite dishes and baking some muffins and cookies for your uncle Andy.

 Your momma has been busy making up some Halloween costumes for you. I think she has one for every day of the week. It's a good thing you are so photogenic! I can play with you for a whole week. What fun we will have. 

 Your Poppa misses you and calls every day. Your sweet daddy leaves for Seattle tomorrow. Your momma will be sad so we will have to be really sweet to her ok? I am so glad to be with you this week.  I will give you lots of hugs, snuggles and late night chats.  

Your Diva

Meet the Divine Miss Em

Dearest Oz, Allow me to introduce you to your cousin from the frozen north....the divine Miss Em.

 She is a little dare devil and I am sure she will teach you many new tricks. She loves to dance and clap her hands. She loves to watch Blues Clues (I'm sure she will tell you all about it!) and is a good little momma to her doll babies. 

 She can teach you how to stack blocks, how to knock them down, how to train Poppa to build things for you, pull you in the wagon and where Diva keeps her cookies.

 She loves to swing and loves to go higher. She is the reason your Poppa bought a swing to hang in the shade tree in our back yard. She loves rocks, leaves and lady bugs. She adores her friend Jack and will teach you how to pick strawberries at Diva's house.

 I'm sure she will show you where the toy stash is kept and how to wrap your Poppa around your little finger. Your Poppa and Diva are already making big plans for both of you to come spend a week with us at "Diva Camp" but you will both have to do a little more growing first. Emma has a great laugh and smile that lights up the room. I think you will be great buddies.