Cottage Cheese

I wouldn't let Mommy feed me cottage cheese by spoon and she insisted that I have some. She had to deal with the consequences.

I LOVE feeding Mommy (proof enclosed)

Camille's New Haircut

Today Camille went for a haircut. Here are her before and after pictures!

At the playground...

On Monday night after Mommy came home from work, we went for a bike ride to the playground...

Breakfast with Julie and Sunday Ride with Mommy and Daddy

This morning we went to breakfast at Ronnie's with Aunt Julie. Score! We got to see her twice in one weekend (smile).

And, then this is what we did this afternoon (while I slept!)

My second boyfriend (Hudson)

My first boyfriend is Gabriel from the library...

Ribs for Dinner (and some wine)...

Cheese or Avocado -- which should I have first?

Hanging with my friend, Mystic

Happy 4th of July from your Little Firecracker!

Today is my first 4th of July! We spent some time at the beach, took many walks around the neighborhood and then hunkered down to make sure Mystic, Camille and Murphy weren't too scared because of the fireworks. Maybe next year, we will go see the fireworks, but not this year.




Shopping with Mommy at TJ Maxx.



Hanging out with my friend, Mystic, trying to get out of jail!

Dinner at Aunt Julie's (and Mo's and Teddy's)

Dancing with Daddy...






Tonight, we packed up a picnic and went over to visit Aunt Julie, Moses and Teddy. Before we ate, we checked out their incredible garden .... we even had a huge cucumber (made into cucumber salad) from the garden. Yum. I also tried a rib...well, I sucked on it (see pic above). It was so great to see Julie. It's been awhile because we have been so busy.

More Gym Time...

We went to my YMCA class today, but we didn't know it was canceled for the week. They had open gym time instead of class which was just as much fun. You can see how I say hello to my new friends below -- haven't learned that putting my hand in someone's face is not quite the way to go.

My new toy from Grandma and Grandpa

When we got home today, a new toy arrived. The good news is that I play with it while STANDING. Although you can't hear it perfectly in this video, the toy says "Open" "Closed" "Hello" "Bye-Bye" and every time it said "Bye-Bye", I would wave (even if sometimes I had a delayed reaction).

I like standing....

Here we are at lunch today....I just kept standing up. Now that I can crawl and stand, sitting is no fun. But, today when I was in my high chair, Mommy asked me to sit 3 different times and I sat down. Mommy was surprised that I actually understood what she was saying. Like she thinks I just listen and don't learn! At some point, I may have selective hearing but for now, I am compliant!

Laguna Beach for Breakfast at the ocean...

This morning, we went to Laguna Beach for breakfast and a walk around town. As you can see from the picture of me and Grandma and Grandpa, we had a great view of the ocean and it was a gorgeous day. Mommy and I shared an omelet with cheese, eggs (oh yeah, forgot to tell you I can have egg whites now), mushrooms, potatoes....In the afternoon, we went to a gathering of Duckies and Ducklings from the Ducky board. The pictures below are of me in the jumpy house...

Newport Beach and beyond...

Today, we went down to Newport Beach...we went to a late lunch at a Mexican restaurant. I had some beans and flour tortilla, guacamole....and even had some LIME! Mommy, Daddy, Grandpa and Grandma shared some lobster and shrimp (Mommy said I can't have it yet, but she tells me I will love it later when I can).



Yummy LIME!

Out to dinner with Grandma and Grandpa (oh, and Daddy, too)

Tonight, Daddy took me, Grandma and Grandpa to dinner at Rockenwagner's newer restaurant on Abbot Kinney before we went over to the Venice meeting regarding no overnight parking. Grandma and Grandpa were entertained at the meeting with the "colorful" people of Venice making their opinions known. We had fun!

The NINE month report...

Today, I went to see Dr. Hamilton for my 9 month report card. I was 20 lbs, 5 ounces and 29 inches. 90th percentile for height and 75th percentile for weight. Still growing at the same pace in height and weight. I have officially been outside Mommy's body for longer than inside. Here I am giving myself a nice clap while being weighed.

1st Birthday party for Elle!

Today, we went to my neighbor, Elle's first birthday party. I went in the bouncy house for the first time and loved it. I didn't really want any of her birthday cake. I don't have a sweet tooth, other than for fruit. Mommy hopes it stays that way.





Before the birthday party, I went swimming in the front yard and sat in our new beach chair. Can you see my mosquito bites? They love me.

Swim and Gym

Today and yesterday, I went to swim and gym, my new class at the YMCA. It was so much fun. Here are a bunch of pictures from class (Friday with Daddy and Saturday with Mommy).