HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!

I'm off to LA with Paw paw today. Can't wait. It's going to be so fun. Mommy and Daddy will come down in a few days. I am getting a vacation from them. Mommy is ALWAYS following me around. :)

For a few days, I loved doing Ring-Around-the-Rosie all by myself (and I'd even fall down), but now I refuse to do it. Maybe in a few weeks? I can say Paw paw (but it sounds like bawbaw), and Yehyeh. Recently, I've started letting Mommy and Daddy know when it's time for my bath by saying "ba". "Ba" also can mean bird, or big bird, and bao (bun). I finally figured out what a fish says (smacking/puckering lips). Uncle Ken showed me how to balance on one foot (sometimes I hold onto something). He keeps asking me if my foot needs fixing...so I raise my foot, and he uses the pliers I got from Jenna to fix them. I've mastered climbing on to my little chairs and I can open the doors in our house. I usually nod yes, rather than no. You can ask me almost anything and I'll nod yes. :)

Well, see everyone next year! Thanks for visiting my website and reading this crazy blog. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

XMAS PARTY

Today was our Christmas Party. I had a lot of fun playing with my buddy Tristan. We ran around all over the house and sat on my couch, and sat on my table and pretended to make soup and feed all the Aunties and Uncles. We also got to open some presents, which was awesome! I love opening presents. Thanks to al the Aunties and Uncles! There was lots of yummy food. I ate a lot of pumpkin pie again. And lots and lots of berries. I had to change clothes after eating all those berries. I was really happy all day. I didn't take my nap until 5 something! And then I was a little cranky, but I think all I needed was some more food. We ate all the leftovers for dinner. I ate lots of Mommy's curry chicken salad. Curry? Yup. It was delish.

UNCLE STEVE

Uncle Steve (Mommy's cousin) babysat me this morning. I barely noticed Mommy leaving...I was making a call on Uncle's phone. It was really fun. We played peekaboo and had yummy cookies. Plus, Uncle changed his first poopy diaper....MINE! :) I told him it was time by running to the bathroom and pointing to the diapers.

Last week, I went to Auntie Lydia's house, while Mommy ran her errands. She has some awesome stairs! I could climb forever! And she has a piano too.

CALL ME

Yeah, call me. I can sorta answer questions on the phone. Usually the answer is "yes", cuz these days I'm the "yes" boy. My pal Tristan gave me some bear slippers that he wasn't going to use, and I absolutely love them. I wear them all the time when I am at home and I would wear them out if Mommy let me. They keep my toes nice and toasty! I think my 4th molar is coming in this week too. I have a little cough, but I'm getting better.

I had my 18 month checkup and here are some of the stats. I'm 22 pounds something (10th%), 31 inches something, (20th) and, well, my head circumference is 90th. Mommy doesn't remember the exact info...if she would only tell me, I could probably remember. The dr said everything looks good, but this was an unpleasant appointment. I didn't want to be measured, I didn't want to be weighed, and I definitely didn't want to lie down for my shot! OUCH! But once Mommy held me, all was fine. Phew.

MAMA!

I say "Mama" now when prompted...well, sometimes. Though it sounds an awful lot like..what the cat says. Mommy and Daddy put up our tree today and it's beautiful! They bought a fake tree this year, but it looks very nice. Better than cutting down a perfectly good tree, right? Also, it's about time I switched to size 5 diapers...I've had a few accidents this week....which meant lots of laundry! Oops!

ONE AND A HALF!

Yes, I'm one and a half years old today. Whoopie! I went to check out a preschool with Mommy today, but we were kind of late, so we missed our appointment. Someone backed into my car in the parking lot and made us very late. Don't worry, Mommy and I weren't hurt, though Mommy was a little freaked out afterwards.

These days, I'm helping Daddy out during my bath by getting my hair wet with the shower hose. Plus, I can sometimes rub my belly with soap. I also help Mommy in the mornings and take my pjs off, though Mommy has to unzip them, and sometimes my hands and feet get stuck. It's been rather chilly lately, so Mommy bought me a hat. She had trouble finding one that fit and had to get me a boys hat instead of a baby hat. I have also learned how to climb up on chairs and how to open the closet door. I have to reach and reach on my tippy tippy toes, but I can do it! I can give you five, too! Mommy and Daddy taught me some chinese too. I know mouth, hand, foot, eyes, ears, nose, and head. Pretty good, huh? I have been trying to say "yes" or "yeah", and "trash" is another one. Today, I "talked" to Paw paw on the phone...I said "yeah" twice...much better than hearing my breath. :)

THANKSGIVING

Here I am enjoying my 2nd Thanksgiving dinner! I couldn't wait to chow down. Mommy made really yummy food. Turkey (juicy cuz she brined it), green beans, roasted butternut squash, mashed potatoes, and ritz cracker stuffing. Oh, and of course pumpkin pie! I had a whole slice. I just ate and ate and ate until my belly was bigger than ever. Now that's Thanksgiving! I'm so glad PawPaw and Gunggung came to visit too! Woohoo!

BUSY BUSY BUSY

Wowsers! Mommy is sure keeping me busy. Now, my schedule is M - Gymboree, T - Playgroup, W - Gymboree, Th - Library Storytime, F - Children's Discovery Museum. My weeks are packed with lots of fun stuff to do. Gymboree is loads more fun now. I realized that following the teacher's lead isn't so bad. And storytime is way cool too. I can sit still for it! Aren't you proud? The library is also a great place to practice removing books from shelves. I've learned to nod "yes" and sign "thank you" (at this time, by request only). I can also sign "eat". Eating is okay, I think playing with the food is much much better. Move the food from this bowl to that bowl, and then back again. I can drink from a cup and from a water bottle, though I usually end up soaking my t-shirt at some point. The excitement is too much for me. I sometimes let Mommy know when I'm going to make poopoo by sitting on my little potty, or signaling that I'd like to sit on the big potty. BUT, I'm still not ready to poop on either potty. Sometimes I tell Mommy afterwards too. Oh well, I'll figure it out soon.

AH, THE JOY OF KETCHUP!

Mommy introduced me to ketchup this week. Turns out, it makes everything taste really good. (almost everything) Yum!
I've also taken two naps this week without making a sound when Mommy puts me in my crib. But I usually end up chatting to myself a few minutes later. Hey, it's better than crying.

MAMA! DADA!

I think I finally have it down! Well, on occasion. Other "words" I say...juice, meow, woof, neigh (like a horse), maa (like a sheep)...My new sign is "please" (circle hand on chest). Paw paw went home this weekend and I was sad to see her leave. She spoils me and I like that! Mommy, Daddy and I recovered from our colds. I don't like having a stuffy nose. Tonight is the 7th night I went to bed without making a peep! Mommy is so proud of me. I still fight taking those naps, but by bedtime I am completely pooped. I'm pretty good at eating my oatmeal with a spoon these days too! Oh, and I've become quite the "Linus" with my blankie! I drag my blankie everywhere (almost!).

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

It's Halloween! Mommy and Paw paw took me for a little trick-or-treating. We only did a few, and I didn't get to eat anything I got. I'm so glad Paw paw is here for a visit! We're all recovering from colds, so it's extra nice that Pawpaw is here!

I'M A FROG!

I'm a frog for Halloween! We visited a pumpkin patch today in Mountain View with my friends Mimi and Melinda. It was fun playing with the pumpkins and the hay. Ribbit!

I know what the cat says....meow...only when I say it, it's more like "mau mau". And I know what the dog says...woof! I'm getting pretty good at using a spoon. I've been practicing on my yogurt yumsters. Mmm..good.

HAIRCUT

Wow! I got my haircut today! Mommy says I look like a boy and not a baby. Thank goodness. I'm glad it's over because I cried the whole time. I'm also glad that Daddy came with us. :) Check out the before and afters in month 17.

I've been drooling a lot these days, which means I must be teething. I think I've got 14 or so teeth now. They just came out of nowhere. My third molar came in recently, and some of my canines are in too. Yippeee...more food for me please! Yesterday, I got my flu shot and was really really mad afterwards.

OKTOBERFEST and Auntie Lilly

We went to Oktoberfest in Campbell. There were vendors and bands playing. And the best part of it all? Bratwurst!!!! Look at me chow down!

Auntie Lilly came into town for a visit too.

Lemos Pumpkin Patch

Tristan and I went to the pumpkin patch! It was great fun, but Mommy forgot my costume.

L.A.

I just came back from LA! Paw paw and Gung gung brought me to the Long Beach Aquarium where I saw lots and lots of fish! It was an awesome aquarium. We visited Redondo Beach and played in the warm SoCal sand. Mommy and Daddy took me to Auntie Karen and Uncle Andy's wedding. When I saw the bride and everyone stood up, I said, "Whoa!" It was amazing! The reception was fun, but Mommy and Daddy looked anxious. I guess they weren't sure if I would last...but I did! :) I met lots of Mommy's high school friends. Other than that, I took some really long naps (some on Pawpaw) and ate lots of Paw paw's Beef with Onion dish. I discovered that I really like onions. Yum! I can also sort of eat with a spoon...well, let's just say that I try!

I'M 16 MONTHS OLD!

So, Yeh yeh, Mah mah and Auntie CC went back to New Orleans. And Paw paw and Gung gung went back to LA. I miss everyone a lot. Hope they visit me again soon. :)

I guess you could say my first word is "fish", but when I say it, it sounds more like "ssss". I've been saying that for a month or two. When asked, "What does the lion say?", I sometimes respond with a "roar". And when asked, "What does the cow say?", I'll sometimes say "mmmmm" for moo. I've been known to say "Ma ma" when asked, "Who's that?" (picture of Mommy), but not very often. I also say "dah" a lot. "Dah" has many meanings....duck, dog, that, well, pretty much everything else. :) I know my nose, ears, toes, mouth, eyes, head and belly. I'm not drooling as much. Mommy even stopped putting a bib on me, except for chow time. I also walk a lot now, I'm pretty good, but I do fall sometimes. It's okay, I'm tough. My favorite thing to eat now is dried blueberries. I could eat a lot of them. Yum!

OH, CANADA...AND RITA

Vancouver and Seattle were fun. I spent a lot of time with Pawpaw, Gung gung, Yeh yeh, Mah mah, and Auntie CC. It was an amazing trip! Boy am I full! We just ate and ate and ate and ate! Shark's Fin soup is really yummy. I also like dim sum, especially the sesame balls. I could eat a few of those!

Now we are back in San Jose, and Yeh yeh, Mah mah and Auntie CC will stay here until Hurricane Rita passes. These storms are horrible, but I'm glad that I get to spend time with them.

Other than that, I've learned to throw a few tantrums. And I love to shake my head...no no no no no. Mommy says I need discipline. I sure hope that's some kind of toy...:)

MORE VISITORS

Well, I've had a busy few weeks. After the Hurricane, Daddy went home with Yeh Yeh to see the damage. Luckily it wasn't too bad. While Daddy was gone, Auntie Jen came to stay with us. I had fun playing with Auntie Jen. Uncle Ryan and Auntie Lydia came too. And the next day, Tristan and his parents came. We splashed around in the water!

Then Yeh Yeh and Mah Mah and Auntie CC came for a visit. We are heading up to Gung gung and Paw paw's house in Seattle. We're going to go to Vancouver again for the yummy food! I am such a lucky baby!

PS. Last time I asked you to figure out what was different with me....I wasn't wearing a bib!! Too bad more teeth are coming in and the bib is back!

15 MONTHS OLD

Today I am 15 months old! I went for my check up and here are my stats...
I'm almost 31 inches tall (Mommy forgot exactly) and I'm 21 lbs 2 oz. I'm still in the 15-25%ile for height and weight, but my head circumference is in the 90s...whoa!

I've learned a lot of things so far...like my nose, my head, my ears, my toes. I understand "sit down" too. That's a new one. I love playing in the sand, even though I get dirty! Oh, it's so fun! I love taking my nightly bath and I'm still sleeping great at night (around 12 hours!) Grapes, oranges and blueberries are my favorites now. After dinner, I could eat an entire bowl by myself. Yum.

Can you believe I've taken 16 plane rides (8 RT, 5 of which were cross country)?? That's crazy! But even with all that flying, I still don't like the plane very much. Not much room to roam.

SEATTLE AND VANCOUVER

Mommy and I went to Seattle to visit Paw paw and Gung gung. We had fun at the playground and playing with bubbles. We even went to Vancouver (mostly to eat good food) for the weekend. My first time out of the country! Whoo hooo!

Do you notice anything different about me? Check out my new 15th month pics....look closely....and I'll tell you next time!!!

Ha ha

TOUR DE PENINSULA

Here I come Lance! Check us out at the start of the ride. I've got my own seat and I am driving. Daddy is just the motor.
My new favorite thing is to climb into Mommy or Daddy's lap to sit and read. It's a comfy chair.

14 MONTHS

I turned 14 months a few days ago. Pawpaw came for a visit, but it was too short. She trimmed my hair. My walking is getting much better. Daddy says it looks like I had too much to drink...I still fall and wobble, but I get around. And, I've been doing my "squat-ups". It's really really hard, you try. My new favorite food is oatmeal baked into little nuggets. They are super yummy and way less messy. Mommy likes that. I can eat a whole bowl all by myself!

Here I am with some of my friends!

DRUMMING

These are from early May 2005, but I had to show you my skills....will I be a drummer someday?

SQUATS?

I stood up on my own today! Mommy and I were hanging out on the lawn. I tried to stand up and I did it! So, I did it over and over and over again. I tried to take a step, but couldn't get it. I guess my feet were too far apart. Mommy said it looked like I was doing squats. :) (13.5 months)

MY NEW BIKE AND SOME BDAYS

Here I am in my new seat on Daddy's bike! We rode thru Golden Gate Park all the way to the beach!
Oh, and here we all are...Happy Birthday Uncle Ken and Auntie Lydia! See my pal Tristan?
(13.5 months)

MORE STEPS

I can take a few more solo steps now. Just sometimes. I also love to dance! I used to just shake my head as dancing, but now I can move my whole body! And I am starting to use the fork more. I can usually poke the food with a little steering. My favorite food is probably tofu...and cheese and fruits. Rainier cherries are in season now and they are the best! I am now drinking whole milk instead of formula. Milk tastes SO much better than formula. Daddy has started work, so I miss him a lot. But he plays with me all weekend! :) (13 months)

HAPPY 4TH AND MORE!

We had a bbq party at our new home over the weekend. It was so fun that I skipped my first nap entirely. But boy was I pooped! I had a great time showing everyone my toys.

Mom and Dad finally took me swimming in the pool. I had lots of fun splashing around.

Did I tell you that I know where my toes are? I traded in my ducky tub for the real thing for my baths now. It's so much bigger! That fork thing still eludes me, but I like to make juice from the fruits Mom gives me! Squeezing is fun! And now I will let Mom feed me oatmeal on a spoon. It tastes yummy and it's less messy when Mom feeds me. (13 months)

BABY STEPS

I took two steps today! I've been practicing walking with my hippo vacuum and then today, I took 2 steps to Gung gung! It was amazing! I'm also eating like never before. I get "super bao!"

Gung gung and Paw paw came to visit me in my new home! They are driving up to Seattle and I hope I get to visit them there soon.

Plus, I turned 13 months yesterday.

SFORK!

I used a sfork today! Yup, Mommy helped me skewer the chicken, and I used the sfork to put it in my mouth. I tried to skewer it myself, but I can't seem to get anything. I can fit a lot of chicken in my mouth with the help of the sfork. Yippee! Plus, I love drinking from Daddy's water bottle - as long as he's holding the bottle. I'm getting good at it. :) (almost 13 months)

HELLO CALIFORNIA!

So, we finally made it. Mom and Dad found a great place for us. We are still getting things together in our new home, but so far so good. I am enjoying my new car and all the places we go in it. I've gotten quite used to sleeping in the car, but I still prefer my bed. The weather here is very nice. Sunny pretty much every day. I love it. Come visit me soon! (almost 13 months)

I'M ONE!!!!!

Whoohoo! I am officially one year old. What am I going to do today?

We've been really busy these past few weeks. After Grandpa came for Daddy's graduation, Mommy and Daddy have been packing and getting everything ready for moving. Last week the apartment was all packed up. We flew out to California to look for our new place. Looking for a place is hard work. I am pooped.

Yesterday we went to SF and had breakfast with all my aunties and uncles and my pal Tristan. It was a blast. I think I got a tummy ache from eating all those muffins. Oops.

Other news....my favorite food is chicken. I am eating mostly food from Mommy and Daddy's plates. If I knew food was this flavorful, I'd have been eating solids long ago. Who wants just boiled carrots?? I still can't walk yet, but I let go of the furniture more. I love pointing....in the direction I want to be carried....:) I can comb your hair and mine. I love to play open/close and in/out. Books are still a favorite, and I can't live without my Snack Trap.

We'll be updating the website shortly. Mommy hasn't had time to do it. :(

DADDY GRADUATED!

He did it! Daddy graduated today! I had fun playing in the grass during the ceremony. And Grandpa came to visit too. It was fun!

ALMOST ONE

This month was super busy. I spent some time in LA visiting Pawpaw and Gunggung, and a couple days in the Bay Area. My friend Tristan (and all the B.A. Aunties and Uncles) threw me a surprise early First Birthday party. It was a blast! Thanks Tristan for helping me open presents...I couldn't have done it without you. :)

I've learned how to climb stairs, thanks to the many many stairs at Auntie Lydia's and Uncle Ryan's. Today at the playground, I even remembered how to go down backwards. Can't quite stand on my own, but I try many times a day. My new favorite fruit is strawberry! I can eat 5 or 6 big ones in one sitting. I also love raisins. Cheese and bananas (not together) are still much preferred. And chicken apple sausage for breakfast is a huge hit.

Mommy and Daddy are very busy packing up the house. We're getting ready to move back to the Bay Area. I can't wait. :)

FREE STAND...

I was free-standing today...for a few seconds anyway. I was playing with a toy and I didn't even realize it til I fell on my bum. I did it a few times, but of course, they all ended with me on the floor. Oops. I'll get better at it soon!
(11 months)

I DID IT!

I've officially weaned. All by myself. Yup, thanks mom for all the food. But I'm on my own now...:) Formula and milk for me please. (11 months)

TURN ON, TURN OFF

the lights! It's super fun! On! Off! On! Off! So many new things to learn these days. Plus, I can give Mommy a "kiss kiss". I even know how to give Mommy's picture a "kiss kiss". Mommy and Daddy put my cup on my coffee table so I always know where it is. And when I am thirsty, I just crawl over there for a drink! One more tooth coming in too. On the bottom. I've been drooling a lot these days.

I went to campus today to hang out on the grass! It was a gorgeous day. I played barefoot on the grass - really pokey carpet!

PUT IN, TAKE OUT

I love to put the little toys in my cube, and then take them out! And I really can clap my hands!!! Sometimes. See my cube? Look at all the stuff in there! I did that. :) (10.5 months)

SHAKE AND CLICK

I can shake my head (neither "no no" nor "yes yes", but something in between) when Mom and Dad shake theirs. And, I can "click" my tongue! I think I clapped my hands today too...but I'm not sure how to do it again. (10.5 months)

NEW ORLEANS

We went to New Orleans again! It was a fun visit with Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie CC. Even Grandpa/Gung Gung and Uncle Chris made it. I finally had a taste of China Doll's famous Lo Mein. Chicken is really really good! (10 months)

I learned how to wave bye bye...sometimes. :)

Here's a picture of cousins Donovan, Lydia and me!
And here I am with Mommy in the pool. My first time in a big pool!

I'M 10 MONTHS!

Yup, 10 months old! I went to my first job today. It was a photo shoot for Fisher Price. Some new toy for crawling and pulling up. It had 3 arches that you could crawl through, with toys and stuff hanging down. It's a fun toy. I had a good time. They even put blush on my cheeks! I think I did pretty good, but we'll see if my shots get chosen. Hey, at least I didn't cry. Be on the lookout! (I was wearing an orange T-shirt and shorts)

DRINKING

I can drink from a straw! Yup, Mommy got me a new sippy type cup with a straw! It took a little practice, but now I've got it. Aren't you proud? (10 months)

SANDBOX FUN

I "played" in the sandbox today...well, actually, I just sat there. But it was my first time, plus I was busy watching the big kids. I even got to cruise on the jungle gym (just a few steps) and a quick ride on the swings. It was a busy day! Phew, I'm tired....(almost 10 months)

NEW MOVIES! AND MORE!

Mommy just made a couple new movies. Please check them out!

I've been a good boy. I eat lots and lots of good food, new on the menu is steak, chicken, and ravioli. My favorite thing to play with is books! Yup, books. I love flipping pages. As you can see, "pat the bunny" is fun. Daddy started brushing my 4 teeth. I like it a lot. I am now very good at drinking from my sippy cup.

STEAK ANYONE?

I had my first steak! Well, not really. More like a specially prepared beef/tofu/oatmeal pattie. Yummy! Don't worry, I still love my veggies! (9.5 months)

CHECKUP

I had my checkup today and here's the stats...

I weigh 18 pounds 12 ounces
I am 27 1/4 inches tall

Either way, I didn't gain a whole lot. Guess I've been too busy moving around to pack on the pounds. :)

Plus, I went to my first audition! It was for DKNY. I hope I did a good job, but since I just woke up from my nap, I wasn't in a smiling mood. Oh well. I'll let you know if I get the job. (9 months 1 week)

NEW MOVIE RELEASES!

Mom's been busy this weekend editing my movies. 2 new movies have just been released! Enjoy! And do let us know what you think.

CRUISING

I'm cruising! Well, just 3 or 4 steps at a time, but at least I'm moving. When will I be able to let go of the coffee table? (9 months 1 week)

9 MONTHS OLD!

Yup, a big boy! What's new? I'm getting better at crawling and standing. Not yet cruising...I can get everywhere by crawling. Mommy and Daddy have to chase me around. It's fun! :) I like to feed myself, so no baby foods for me. Only finger foods. So, Mommy has to make it for me. She's always baking or steaming something. Course, cheerios are my favorite - anytime, anywhere. My favorite books are Goodnight Moon (read twice to me every night) and Where's Baby's Bellybutton (love the lift-up flaps). That book is the first thing I pull out of my toy box....that or stackable cups.

MY PLAYGROUP and DAH! BAH!

Here I am in the middle of my playgroup. There's Jack, Charlotte, Maya and Me....and our mommies, of course!
Dah is my new sound! I said it all this morning. Bah is another sound I like saying. Is Dada going to be my first word?
Plus, I can finally drink water from my sippy cup! I guess I won't be needing any more bottles. The cup is heavy, so Mommy still has to hold it for me. :)
Am I growing up fast or what?
(9 months)

YUMMY YOGURT!

My new food of the week is yogurt. I like Yobaby yogurt. Normally, I don't like mushy foods because I like to feed myself, but this stuff is delicious! I also eat string cheese, green beans and graham crackers.

RADIO CITY!

Here I am at Radio City Music Hall!

SLEEP

My new sleep schedule is awesome....now that I have my own room! Yup, I kicked Mom and Dad out into the living room. Now, I sleep from 9pm til 6 am-ish (up for a quick feeding) then down til 8. Then I take two naps somewhere around 11 and 4. Pretty good, huh? I sleep so much better on my own. :) (8.5 months)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

I spent my first Valentine's Day with Mommy and Daddy! Mommy was my valentine! (8.5 months)

PAWPAW AND GUNGGUNG VISIT!

So fun to have PawPaw and GungGung visit me! They gave Mommy and Daddy a break from taking care of me. Thanks for visiting me.

We visited the Gates!

AUNTIE JENNIFER!

Auntie Jennifer comes to visit me! Here we are catching up!

SNOW MOVIE!

Another movie? Yup. And it's good. Check out the past few weeks...I've been very busy!

I'M 8 MONTHS OLD!

Finally, 8 months old! Here's what I'm up to...
I can crawl and sit. I can pull myself up to stand, but I can't walk. I have two bottom teeth, and one coming in on top. I like eating avocados, cheerios, sweet and regular potatoes, white rice, carrots, and gerber puffs. I don't like rice or oatmeal cereals or any baby foods, those are yucky! My pincer grasp isn't so good, so mommy and daddy have to feed me. I can't drink from a sippy cup, but the bottle is okay. I like playing piano, and turning the pages of books. When mommy says, "poe poe", I raise my arms up...I know she's gonna pick me up!!!

I CAN STAND! AND I CAN CRAWL!

Daddy found me standing in my crib this morning! It isn't easy, but now I can pull myself up on the couch too. And, I'm crawling too! On my hands and knees! (7.5 months)

NEW MOVIES! AND MORE!

I've got new movies, please check them out! I did so much over the holidays, that we had to make 4 movies. Enjoy!

NEW YEAR UPDATE

This past holiday, I learned how to wiggle across the floor and to snack on tiny rice puffs. The oatmeal cereal mom gives me isn't that great, but I can usually get it down. Sometimes, I can go from sitting to semi-standing! And sometimes I can go from tummy-lying to sitting - though that's a super tough one. All this activity makes me hot!

We spent the New Year in New Orleans, hanging out with my Grandparents and Auntie, and checking out the local sights. We went to the zoo and the aquarium. I saw lots of funny animals and brightly colored fishies. We even ate beignets by the river! (ok, I didn't eat them, but I was there). I had fun. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma! (7 months, 1 week)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Happy New Year Everyone!
Here we are in New Orleans with my Grandparents and Auntie Cecilia. And of course mom and dad.