Good Times in So Cal

I had so much fun in Orange County a couple of weeks ago, I decided to go back again. I already told you about the NCAA tournament. Even more excitement followed.


I got to spend a lot of time with my grandfather. We have a lot in common. For example, he likes to nap as much as I do.


Uncle Wael proposed to Ruba! I'm so excited because she's very nice. She introduced me to a new friend. His name is Mickey Mouse and she promised me she would take me to Disneyland some day. I can't wait.



On the night that Uncle Wael proposed, we had a small party in downtown LA where I got to hang out with Uncle Danny and Crissy again.




Then, my grandmother (I know- no one believes she could be a grandma) threw me a huge party. Doesn't she look beautiful?


The party was off the hook- lots of food, music and dancing. Even though I may have appeared to be napping the whole time, I was totally digging every minute of it.


Even my mom dressed up for the occasion.


I was so happy about the whole thing. It was so nice to have a big party in my honor.


I'm back home now. I'm planning just to chill and recover from all the festivities.

I admit it's a little strange...

but then who really thinks it's fair to record somebody up close while they're sleeping? Not cool.

Fancy duds

Future doctor? Lawyer? My dad says he thinks I should be the manager of a dog racing track outside of Reno. Whatever path I choose, it's obvious the future is bright

new toy

Hey Mooks! Looks like you've been breezin through life! You've got this eating, pooping, sleeping and smiling thing down. I just found out about this. It's all the rage! I think my Mommy and Daddy got it just for me...check it out. Hang in there, it's kind of long (Mommy was trying to do two things at once)

My first Sweet 16

So my parents took me to the NCAA Tournament today. Everybody kept saying how lucky I was that I got to go given my age. Honestly, I found it boring.

Eating my Dad's nose on the airplane was much more fun.

Will I smile?

Not for the camera. Sorry Grandma. I am starting to smile now and then. I just try to hide it.

Dad

This is one of favorite places to take a nap. So comfy!

Slow Monday

Mom and I partied until 2:30am last night. I woke up early to help Dad get ready for work but after breakfast I just had to crash.


Mom was thinking about waking me up in effort to get me to bed earlier tonight but I tried to look snuggly so she wouldn't bother me. It worked!

Strides

Today was something of a minor milestone for me. After six weeks of life, I finally successfully took my first bottle. And then, immediately after I drained that I polished off my second bottle.


This is all great because it gives my mom a much needed break. But the guy in charge of meal time when it comes to the bottle is much more easily distracted, especially during the NCAA Tournament.



Dude, pay attention!

Performance art

My latest work starts slowly with some quiet squeaking and sputtering and then builds to some full noisemaking. In the second stanza I make a diversion to some tongue silliness and very nearly (but not quite) start to cry before finishing with a bang.

As always, the crazy arms are present throughout. They're my signature. Enjoy.

Go Blue

Michigan 75 - Tennessee 45

Bring on Duke

Family

Don't I look like one of my cousins here?

My New Digits

I went to the doctor today and had my big weigh in. I now weigh 10 pounds 14 ounces, up from my birth weight of 8 pounds one ounce just over a month ago. And I'm 23 and a half inches tall, which is the 90th percentile for my age! Mom and Dad are so excited about how well I'm growing. Two more feet and I'll be able to ride roller coasters with my mom. I can't wait!

Wardrobe Malfunction

So this is the third outfit of the day. My first one got milk all over it. Mom thinks it was pee but I'm sticking to my story. I had the second outfit on for approximately 20 minutes but after spending all morning eating, I had to go again. That time, I couldn't pretend it was milk because it was too stinky. Oh well.


I was worried Mom was going to get frustrated with me. But once she put on the tiger hat she got so excited she forgot about the trouble I had just caused her. I guess I do look good in orange.

Busy Weekend

Hello everyone. I've been pretty busy this weekend. Dad had to go back to work last week so when the weekend came around, he wanted to make sure we all hung out and had a good time.




On Saturday, Mom and Dad took me to a wedding. I tried not to show up the bride, but I did get a lot of attention. Here's a picture of me with my Dad on the Muni on the way to the wedding. I was so impressed with how handsome he is in a suit, I had to give him a kiss right there on the train.


On Sunday, my parents were planning on giving me a bath in the evening. But early in the day, I surprised them with an explosive diaper so they had to act fast and give me a STAT bath in the morning. I enjoyed watching them run around so much that I thought I would add an additional twist and pee in the middle of the bath. The pee actually landed in a cup that was sitting on the counter- boy were they impressed. I was tired after the whole thing so I took a nap on this cozy white blanket.


While I was sleeping, my parents packed me up and took me shopping for groceries. Then we went out for pizza again. I'm starting to figure out that pizza is Dad's favorite food.


I'm back home now. I have to send Dad off to bed so he can rest up for work tomorrow. I think I might make Mom stay up a little late so I can have a late night snack before bed.

News flash

There are three important news items to report this evening, all of which are very peculiar and almost entirely unrelated.

1. I had a bath. This was long overdue as my hair was starting to smell like stale vinegar.

2. A 17-year-old boy on a field trip jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge today on a dare from his classmates and survived. Full story here.

3. Fifteen years after their affair began, Monica Lewinsky is still in love with Bill Clinton "and would take him back in a second." Full story here.

Mom and me

Dad's officially back to work today. Man I'm gonna miss that guy. Now it's just me and Mom. Here we are going for a walk.

First trip to Grandma Sue's

Now that I'm a month old, my parents decided it was time for my first road trip. So we headed down south to see Grandma, Grandpa and two of my uncles.

Moe and Angie, Uncle Wael's friends, got me this sweet monkey hat (along with yet another pair of monkey pajamas). Strong, right?

I got to hang with Uncle Danny. He's got a one inch eyebrow!

Here I am with Uncle Wael

and Ruba, a new addition to the crew.


Mom's still my favorite, though.

We celebrated my one month birthday with cake and a happy birthday song and Grandpa sent me a shot-out, Syria style.

All the excitement wore me right out. Time for another nap!

My first hooded sweatshirt

Dad bought me this. He said hoodies are a NorCal thing, which must be true because he wears a different one pretty much every day. So I wanted my own, natch.


Fist pump!

Who is this strange person?

He can tell when I'm getting hungry. When am I not hungry?

Turn up the volume...

and listen to the cutest thing you have EVER heard

Visitors from the Midwest

Got to meet some sweet awesome grandparents the last several days. They visited from far far away. We hung out, went to a couple basketball games, dirtied a few diapers. You know, the typical stuff.


Grandpa tried to brainwash me and turn me into a Michigan State fan. I'm sure you can imagine how successful that effort was.


Here's Pop hanging with his parents at Stinson Beach. I guess they didn't swim.


Grandpa is playing a trick on Grandma by taking a goofy picture of her.


But you mess with Grandma, you mess with Mookie and paybacks are tough.