Busy Boy

Sorry that's its been so long since we posted! We've been very busy...lots of places to go and people to see, you know! Mom says she feels like my agent. :) Let's see. Where do I start with updating you?

Meeting Great-Grandma:

Last week, I got to meet my great-grandma for the first time! She's so great! We had a good time getting to know each other over at Nonni and PaPa's house. (As a side note, this was my first big trip in the car. I hate my car seat whether it is for a short trip to Target or a long one to Gordonsville. My dad says I scream like I'm on fire until I just pass out.) When mom went to pick up great-grandma, I stayed with Nonni -- it was the first time I've hung out with anyone without mom! It was great...Nonni played music for me and we danced around her house. I fell asleep listening and Nonni put me in the special crib she has set up in her room. I'm such a lucky boy.


PaPa stole me from my great-grandma for this shot. He looks guilty, doesn't he? He let me play the piano with my bum and set up the swing for me to take a ride. I loved it, so mom got me one for my house too.


Happy Birthday, Uncle Jeff!


Uncle Jeff's birthday was the same day as the Ohio State-Michigan game, so we had the party at my house. I wore my Jim Tressell outfit, and we whipped up on "That school from up North." We had corndogs, taquitos, cheese dip, pizza, and cake. My dad said it was a State Fair Party and all that was missing were the funnel cakes.

Uncle KC's Visit:


This is my Uncle KC. He came to visit me this weekend, and I really loved him. He knows just how to play with me and make me smile (he's had lots of practice with all of his nieces and nephews)! He's one of my dad's best friends, and I'm so lucky to have him as an uncle.

One Month Old!

Yesterday I went for my one-month checkup. I am now 9.5 pounds and 21.25 inches long. That means I've gained 2.5 pounds in one month and grew 1.25 inches. Can you believe it? My newborn outfits aren't fitting any longer...Nonni said I looked like a little sausage in one that mom stuffed me in. She said I needed to wear it at least once...but I think that's the last time, too.

Stay tuned for the Thanksgiving edition...Happy Turkey Day!

Thank you, Veterans!

Happy Veterans Day! Mom let me wear my USMA outfit today in celebration even though it is way too big right now. My Uncle RJ goes to West Point, so Pa (Grandpa Barnett) got this for me on one of his trips there.

We are so thankful for our friends and family who have served...and for those whom we don't even know, but put their lives on the line daily so we can be free. We have quite a few people to thank:


Todd Barnett (grandpa)
Rita Barnett (great-grandma)
Robert Barnett (great-grandpa)
RJ Barnett (uncle)
Lars Nadig (cousin)
George Buck (great uncle)
Charles Collier (great uncle)
J.R. White (Aunt Ali's father-in-law)
Shannon Taylor (Shamomma, one of mom's best friends)
Conrad "Boss" Jenkins (one of dad's best friends)
Courtney Craft (friend)
Jim Carpenter (friend)
Randolph Collier (great, great uncle)
Dwayne Seay (cousin)
Joe Marchi (friend)
Frank McCAuley (friend)
Kenny Fields (uncle)
Larry Fields (uncle)
Mike Fields (uncle)
Debbie Fields (aunt)

If mom forgot to include anyone, it's simply because her brain isn't firing on all cylinders while on maternity leave! Something about lack of sleep...

Thank you, Veterans! We owe you a debt we will never be able to pay. God bless you, and God bless America.

Go Team(s)!

We love football at our house! You can find us Thursday night, Saturday, Sunday and Monday night in my dad's "Man Cave" watching it on the big screen. Life is good. :) Just in case you don't know who our teams are, we cheer for the Hokies, Buckeyes and Redskins. Most people while doing laundry separate their clothes into light and dark. Mom actually has to do a maroon/red load of laundry too! Check out my contributions to the laundry:






Go Bucks! Go Hokies! Go Skins! :)

Aunt Carlyle

My Aunt Carlyle, otherwise known as Beanie, took some pictures of me and my parents and put them up on her blog. She's a real professional!

Robin's Song

Thank you Beanie for all of your hard work. We love you!

Duncan "The Vest" Collier

For those of you who do not know, my mom graduated from The Ohio State University. The football coach there is Jim Tressel, and he has a signature game-day outfit that is legendary. The vest, tie, and white button-up shirt are so signature that now Coach Tressel is called "The Vest." I think he does a pretty good job pulling this look off, but see what you think about my take on it:

I'm feeling pretty snazzy in this outfit, and mom says I was a good sport while she snapped pictures. Coach Tressel has another nickname in Ohio: Senator Tressel. I like it. You can call me Senator Collier if you want. Dad said that would be a first -- a Collier in the Senate. :) Go Bucks!