Apples!

After pigging out over Thanksgiving weekend, Mom is making me eat healthy food today. I insisted that I feed myself. I'm almost 10 months old. I don't need anyone to feed me!

Helping Dad with his surfboard

I figured that since Dad had to postpone his purchase of the surfboard , the least I can do is help him wax it.

My first Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving thing is apparently pretty important. I was going to bring a pie but I forgot to go to the store. Instead I just made a fish face.


From what I can tell, on Thanksgiving you're supposed to eat a lot, take a nap and watch football. So I guess every Saturday is Thanksgiving for my Dad.

The other thing, which was more than a little disappointing, is that you don't get any gifts. I kept waiting, but nada.

Mom said that instead of getting a bunch of gifts you're supposed to eat turkey and think about what you're thankful for. Could there possibly be a lamer holiday?

But it got me thinking about this crew. I do love Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandma. And my uncles are super fun. Also, everybody is healthy and even though the economy is really bad everyone still has a job. All in all I'm really pretty lucky, come to think of it. I guess that means I'm thankful.

Happy Thanksgiving!

On my way to Grandma's. I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving.

Are you ready for some football!!!

Mom and Dad took me to the 49ers game today. It was pretty awesome. They're really good this year.

This is my look of grave concern.

I was so excited. Dad let me drive. Sweet jersey, no?

Isn't my Mommy pretty?

Lands End

We've been having some pretty nice late season weather lately so Mom and Dad took me on one of our favorite hikes.

Here's Dad and I checking out the Pacific Ocean.

And the Golden Gate Bridge.

Here's the bridge through a grove of big old Cypress trees. Dad told me all about those.

We're one crazy family.

Bath time

Cruising

Now that I've mastered the art of crawling, I'm getting more ambitious!

Mondays

I hate Mondays. I get to hang out with my Dad all weekend and then Monday morning he's off to a busy week.

Mom took this picture this morning right after Dad left for work. He didn't seem to excited about starting another work week either. Maybe some day I'll be rich and Dad won't have to wake up and go to work on Monday any more.

Peanut is here!

Peanut has been saying for a while that she wanted to visit and she finally made it out to California. I took her all over the place- we rode the cable cars, ate at the Cliff House and spent some time in Fisherman's Wharf. I even let her play with my toys.
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She's back home now. I sure do miss her. I can't wait to see her again in a couple of months!

Hiking in my new backpack

As most of you know, weather in the Bay Area in October can be quite nice. So Mom and Dad took me for a hike the other day. Check out this new backpack they carry me in.

Mom puts me right inside it and zips my legs up like she's carrying a loaf of bread.

All I have to do is sit back and feel the wind in my hair.

And wait for the time to take in the views.

We should totally do this again some time.

This is my Dad's new surf board

Well, technically it's not actually a surf board, but instead of using the money he had set aside to buy one, he went out and bought me this sweet awesome new car seat. I was getting pretty difficult to take places in my old one. I really hate being strapped down, especially when I'm laying on my back. Makes me wanna scream, which is pretty much exactly what I do every time I get in it. The WHOLE time I'm in it. So Mom and Dad decided to get me a fancy new one. Check it out.

It's big, and reclines or sits up straight, depending on what type of mood I'm in. It's got arm rests and even this cup holder. It's Deeee Lux!

Don't worry, Dad will get a surf board soon. Until then, maybe I'll let him borrow my car seat.

So Cal, So Fun

I got to visit my family in Southern California again. I had a lot of quality time with this lady. I think she is my grandmother but I'm confused because I'm supposed to call her Battah. Either way, she's a wonderful woman and I had a lot of fun hanging out with her.

As usual, I ate a lot of new treats while I was there.

And I got to play a lot of instruments.

As you can see, I have become quite the musician.

I got to hang out with Uncle Danny. I was mesmerized by his goatee. Maybe one day I'll have one too.

It was my 8 month birthday while I was there so we celebrated with the traditional birthday knafeh. It was delicious!

Uncle Wael was very busy with working the night shift, but every morning we had a lot of quality time together.

Thanks everyone for a great time. I can't wait to see you guys again!

Go Tigers!

In case you hadn't heard, the Deroit Tigers are awfully good this year. Dad says they might even make the World Series. When I heard all the talk I decided I had to check it out for myself.


Here I am inspecting the bullpen. Phil Coke is getting ready to do some work.


Not bad, Dad. We'll have to keep our fingers crossed and see if they can go all the way.

Photo shoot

I had to get some new publicity shots so I had a few of my closest friends join me for a photo shoot.


This is my Hollywood smile.


Action shot.


Here I am with my cousins. Everybody smile.


This one probably won't make the cut.

All done.