Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Mommy turns 29 again...

We celebrated my mommy's birthday yesterday. What fun! We went to this place where a man came out and cooked our food right in front of us. He threw spatulas and things all over. At first, I didn't really know what to think and I was a little scared, but then I got used to it. I didn't even mind the when he made a little mini fire volcano right there in front of us. What I really enjoyed was all the food. I ate lots of rice, some noodles, veggies and chicken. It was good!

Then we came home and had cake! Cake, people! Who knew it was this good. Yes, I've had it before. But it was strange then. I didn't know how to react. Well, this time I knew what to do. I shoveled it in as fast as I could. Then, I let Emma clean me up. I think having two sisters is pretty handy sometimes.


Here's some video....




Here are some pictures too!


Sunday, July 6, 2008

Wedding

I might have slept through both ceremonies...but it's not a problem, I still got me a new aunt this weekend. Aunt Shrestha has always been an aunt in my eyes, but she and my Uncle Jim made it all legal this weekend. I am absolutely exhausted...and so are my mommy and daddy. I stayed up late, visited and laughed with lots of people, and walked and walked and walked. I really liked for people to let me loose so I could see just how fast I could go. When we weren't at official wedding functions I enjoyed locating every telephone I could get my hands on in the hotel, climbing in cabinets, opening drawers, swimming in the pool, pushing buttons for the elevator and even trying to sneak on it for a ride. I really don't know why my mommy and daddy are tired. I was the one doing all the work!


Here I am on Friday morning with my mom and dad, and here's my Uncle Patrick and Aunt Kathryn.


Here I am before the first ceremony, posing in my outfit, climing in a cabinet, and taking a snooze with Grandpa.


With mom and dad after the ceremony, trying to get away, and check out this speaker!


My Aunt Kathryn, Uncle Jim and my mommy.

Be sure to check out Jim and Shrestha's site for more updates. I'm sure they will have lot's more to share.



Saturday, June 28, 2008

Whales and haircuts

No, whales and haircuts normally don't got together, but they do when you go to the aquarium one weekend and get your first haircut the next. Here are the pictures!


Waiting for the Beluga whales...then turning to check out all the cameras that appear when the whales swim by.


Hanging with dad under the Pacific Coral Reef.


Name that fish...


Sure, dad...a big white whale...but did you see mom? She's got the camera out.



Leaving the aquarium


Before...


During...


After...

Monday, June 16, 2008

Bad Drivers

Yep...we've got one.




Tuesday, June 10, 2008

As promised

Walking!




And just in case that wasn't enough George for you...here are some recent shots of the little guy.



Yes...that's a spare paci in the front of my outfit.

Monday, June 2, 2008

One

It's hard to believe, but you are one. One whole, entire year. One whole, entire, way too fast year. This weekend, we spent some time reflecting on the road this last year has taken us down and thinking about where we will go next. Just tonight we turned and looked at you in the backseat of the car and said, "when did he grow up?" You're doing more walking (although we still haven't managed to get it on video), you're trying to say so much and you still spend most of your time laughing and smiling. Thank you for being such a joy, for changing our lives and for giving so much love. We thank God for you each and every day. What rich blessings we have been given. You are our everything and we love you.

Happy Birthday, little man.

Love, Mom and Dad

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Our boy...

He's growing up and it amazes me what he figures out and learns each day. Here are some of the things he's been up to.

One day last week, Dad had to call mom from the car on the way to daycare and tell her to make another bottle for George and bring it to daycare on her way to work. Why? Because our boy had reached into the bag next to his car seat, whipped out one of his bottles, popped the cap and tipped it back. He apparently laughed quite a bit (with milk drooling down his chin) when dad went to get him out of the car after they arrived at the daycare.

One of the funniest things lately is "stinky feet." All you have to do is sniff George's feet and say, "Whew! Stinky feet!" and he will laugh until he cries. Why is it so funny? We don't know. How long will it continue to be funny? Who knows. Something else that's funny...the words "green beans." Yes...as in the vegetable. One of George's favorites. But also one of the funniest words around when dad says it in his special way.

"Dog" and "cat." These are two words we are working on. George likes to point to them in one of his books and say something like "Gog" and "Ka." Ok...so it's not really the words, but he gets it and he's trying. This is in addition to "mama", "dada" and every so often "bye bye."

Today, mommy taught George to "gimme five." Seems that's a pretty funny game too. Not as funny as "stinky feet" but at least worth a giggle or two. We think he is also starting to learn to give kisses. Or at least George's version. In mommy's opinion, they are a little like wet dog kisses right now, but we're sure eventually they will involve a lot less drool. But drool or no drool, we will enjoy every kiss we can get from our little man.