Please excuse the formalities (heehee). Mommy was too funny today snapping pictures of me wearing a regular play outfit with a checked tie (haha). How cute am I though? I think I should wear this tie wherever I go. It might attract some ladies.... Hmm....



Anyway, mommy asks that you please excuse the mess in this picture where, yet again, I'm wearing the tie, but I'm trying to comb Pepper's fur with a fork!



I don't know who mommy thinks she is, but she decided to take a picture of me when I was peacefully sleeping! I let it all "hang out!"

Today, mommy was taking my picture like crazy. For some reason, she loves me in my big boy pajamas. I think she's a nut and a half. I'm really independent lately. Every time she goes to pick me up, I whine. I just want to do my thing lady! I enjoy taking long walks in the living room, dining room, and sometimes, even the kitchen when the gate's down! I can't wait to get a pair of shoes so I can go walking out in the real world. I sometimes try to walk out the door with mommy, but she's quick to scoop me up. Anyway, here's a pic of me hamming it up with my cutest mangel smile for mom.



Also, she can't help but show off my walking skills by taking video of me walking! It's great. I love walking, it's actually my preferred mode of transportation. Crawling is so two weeks ago (heehee). Mommy's camera isn't the best video taking machine, and the first part is dark. Sorry you don't get to see the cute me as clearly as possible.

I want to begin my blog by giving a shout out to my buddy Miles. My mom is making me do a blog too buddy, and she's making me write it! She is a copier that's for sure.

Anyway, I want to introduce y'all to the "Mangel Squad." You might ask, what the heck is a mangel, I mean, I've never heard of a mangel. Well, a mangel is this: take one part man and add one part angel, and you get a MANGEL! I am the first ever mangel to be born.



My first ever wingman and partner in crime is Quinn. He is the first of my friends to receive his "mangel wings". He's a ham that's for sure.



After a while, my buddy Miles joined the fold. He's a ham too. He looks like a little football player. His mom is really sweet. She makes my mom happy all the time. I like to take Miles under my wings and show him the goods that get the ladies swoonin'.



After Miles, along came Benjamin! He's a really laid back mangel. Mom always says, "Ben's so good, Ben's so well behaved, Ben's so calm!" What are you trying to say anyway lady??? Well, anyway, Ben likes to shake his money makers.



The next mangel to join the fold is Alexander. His parents couldn't decide on a name, one wanted Alex, the other Xander, and so they compromised by combining the two together. He's still pretty young, but we're all trying to influence him in our own little ways.



Last but certainly not least, we have the ever popular Carter. It's scary when Carter's mommy Courtney and my mom get together. Sometimes, it's like they are long lost sisters. Carter is really cool.



Okay... So the squad isn't complete unless we throw a few chicks in the mix. I mean, the testosterone in the room would be stifling if we didn't invite the ladies. So, we let a few slip past the gates. The first women to be inducted is Lily. She's actually my girlfriend. I like the older women. She was born on July 3, and I was born on July 6. She teaches me all sorts of great things. However, she started walking way before me, and kind of left me in the dust. I'm a little hurt by it, but now that I can walk, we might get back to business.



Last but not least, is Katie. She is gorgeous with her blonde hair and bright blue eyes. She has quite the personality too. Mom loves her cheeks.



Just don't forget, I'm mangel numero UNO.