Saturday, January 31, 2009

Mommy and me (a haiku)



I love my mommy





May-warm shoulders to cry on




Loving arms for sleep







Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The Fort Bragg Wagg

Mom, dad, big brother Bowser and I packed up the new station wagon and took a family road trip to Fort Bragg, just north of Mendocino on the coast.




the view outside of our room at the Beachcomber Motel


I took a moment to reflect upon it


The weather was fabulous, if a bit windy . . .



Bowser almost took flight, we think he might've been a little too heavy.


Mom and I did a little bit of shopping on Main Street


I enjoyed the road trip mostly when we stopped and I got break from my car seat


Mom tried to get to know some of the locals . . .

But they were a tad standoffish



Me and dad in a family vacation photo op

We took some photo booth pics too. Perhaps soon we'll get them scanned in and share them.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Great Grandma





On Sunday January 18, Great Grandma Marla passed away. We love her and cherish every moment that we were able to spend with her right up until the very end. On her last day, she was able to hold me and say good bye to me one last time. My mom and dad and I will miss her very much. This picture above was snapped four days after I was born, on her last trip to visit my parents in Pacifica.

We spent most of the last two weeks in Tracy with great grandma. When we would come home, we mostly just messed around the house.







my reindeer outfit finally fits



me in my new kicks




bathtime



spying over Great Grandpa Ruben's shoulder.





I went to the doctor's last week. Weighed in at 13.25 lbs and about 23.5 inches.
I'm smiling pretty regularly now with even a few rare giggles, which have yet to be captured on camera, so this will have to suffice:





Mom and dad bought a new (that is to say used) car. A 2002 VW Passat Wagon with a busted back seat cupholder. After they signed the papers with the car salesman, I heard dad mutter a goodbye to his reckless youth and a hello to his sensible fatherhood.





Well, me and the old folks are off to Fort Bragg for a few days. We'll check in to let you know how my first trip went.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz . . .

Sam and his Dad sleeping in the rocking chair

. . . Mom caught dad and me in an afternoon siesta on Saturday . . .


Great Grandma update: After a difficult weekend, great grandma Marla seems to be doing well enough. Mom and dad and me went up and hung out with her this weekend. I guess the glow of a certain baby helped perk up her spirits. We love her and dad thinks we'll be ok to go back to Pacifica for a few days.

Friday, January 9, 2009

Just A Few Pics and a Couple of Videos

Hello everyone.


Since the beginning of the month, my dad has been taking his paternity leave from work.



It's been nice having the old man around as a pillow







We spent a few days in Tracy visiting Great-Gramma and her sisters Aunty Judy and Aunty Tina. When we came home, mom and dad caught me in fit of smiley squealy happiness --











Well, hope your new year's going ok. Mom and dad say to call if anyone needs anything.

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