Not only are they a great band, but it definitely fits the bill for this summer's weather! I know I haven't posted in a loooooooooong time, but, don't worry, I'm making up for it with this SUPER LONG post!
Last time we spoke, I was awaiting a visit from my Great Grandma Mildred and my Awesome Uncle Alex.
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| Grandma Safta Raba Mildred feeding me yummy cereal! |
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| Uncle Alex playing "Hungry, Hungy, Hippos" with me as the Hippo! |
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| Uncle Alex might think I'm a hippo, but Grandma thinks he's a fish (here we are working on his kisser fish face) |
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| What cuties! |
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| Playing with my Uncle. |
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| Safta stop tickling me and come roll around the floor with me! |
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| Uncle Alex = Great Fun to Climb On! |
Grandma Candy has been working on some beautiful works of art...but, do I really have to be the model?
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| Ugh. |
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| Not so bad. |
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| Really, Grandma?! |
Since I've last posted, I've been to several more Mommy and Me classes. I'm so excited when I'm there, my parents have signed me up for a class in the fall! My Mommy and Daddy won't be able to join, but my new Nanny Cherry (who is SO much fun) will play along!
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| Hanging with Max, waiting for class to start. |
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| Splashing away during water playground time (how we start every week). |
At Mommy and Me, we have a different snack (and texture) each week. Here I am enjoying Vanilla and Chocolate (Bubby L wants this to be my first word, by the way) pudding on bubble paper!
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| Luke and I enjoyed "sharing" |
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| My final masterpiece -- I think Mom was smart to strip me down to my diaper before this "discovery" |
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| One of the weeks, we had "water water everywhere" as a theme. I prefer REAL water...not loud, crinkly cellophane FAKE water. |
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| Music Time! |
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| I'm so glad Cherry will be joining me for Mommy and Me sessions this fall. |
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| I LOVE MOMMY AND ME! |
More food adventures (this time 4th of July Publix sprinkle cookies and apple sauce):
Finally, my favorite snack time (this was during FAMILY and me...so Daddy was there to witness this -- which, by the way, he never wants to go back to...he said there were baby germs everywhere)!!!
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| Zaide Shermie, you're right...Oreos are the BEST! |
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| I even took one from the kid next to me! |
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| But, it's hard trying to get all of the crumbs out of my gums. |
Not only have I been busy playing at school, but I have also had many visits from friends and family, too!
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| Hanging with Zaide before I head up to Boston. |
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| There's nothing better than a little time with Aunt Susie! |
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| My mom works with Carolyn and this is her daughter, Dessa. Don't we all look cool in our shades?! |
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Before we left for Boston, Bubby and Zaide came for a good-bye visit. We went to a Deli and I had my very first pickle:
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| But I think the sugar cookie was a totally different taste.... |
Yup, you heard me right, I went to Boston! My Mom had a week-long professional development at Harvard's Graduate Education school (featuring extremely prominent educational figures and researchers). Grandma Candy was excited to watch me, while Mommy worked. I even got to meet some of the nurses and friends she had from her time living in Boston!
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| Alex just had a baby girl, so I'm letting him hang out with me, a guy...and a bit heavier than his newborn! Do you think this made his day? It was his birthday, afterall! | |
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| During the flight, we played "Pass the Baby." Mom was traveling with 9 other co-workers. So it was fun! Good think Grandma decided to take me back on an earlier flight, though, because Mom didn't end up getting in until 4 in the morning! |
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| Grandma said it was hard to stroll me around on the cobblestone, so Mom suggested I be "toted" everywhere. |
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| Pick-a-boo. |
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| It was fun! |
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| Mom was SUPER EXCITED to meet an educational rock-star like Howard Gardner (seriously, look him up....amazing)! |
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| Schmoozing with "Howie." |
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| Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Grandma and I were hard at work, too. |
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| Can we say, "Pillow Fight?!" |
So, while away, Mom realized a trend in my sleep habits. Here's me sleeping at home:
And, me sleeping in Boston:
I dunno, I don't remember seeing any trends!
Upon our return, I met up with even more family and friends. Boy, I tell ya, go away for one week, and come back to lots of great visitors!!!
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| Being tickled by the tickle-monster. |
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| AaaaaKAaaaaa BubbeeeeeeeeeeeHEHEHEHE. |
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| And Zaide was there, too! |
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| "Squint" smiling at Zaide (I picked this smile up from my Cousin Laila)! |
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| I haven't seen the Holzman's for a while! |
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| And I'm really working on pulling myself up to stand. This toy helps....but it's way more fun with big furniture (not suitable for babies): |
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| Mom and Dad decided it was time for me to use a plate (let's just say...that didn't last long)! |
On the first Monday back, I got to meet Dad for lunch...and he shared some Ice Cream with me! My first ever (obviously not as good as Laila's first time at Jaxson's...but we'll save that for a special occasion):
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| I get to try Ice Cream...and I didn't even finish my greens! |
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| Bubby insisted Zaide share his ice cream CONE with me... |
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| Oh yeah, this is what I'm talking about! |
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| Brain Freeze |
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| Even cousin Sandy came out! I LOVE her new hairdo, don't you?! |
I've continued with my swim lessons, but this past week I had a REAL SPECIAL lesson with the instructor who taught my Mommy how to swim, Faith:
Then I went to my second lesson that afternoon, and Mommy's Assistant Headmaster (and friend), Elise, came to check me out:
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| (I think by this point I was delirious because I swam SO much that day) |
After a good nap, we did what all families must do once they come back from a week away....GROCERY SHOPPING! And, since I've been eating practically everything...Daddy really wanted me to get a cookie from Publix (free for kids):
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| Here comes the cookie....Oatmeal Raisin! |
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| Mmmmmmmmmmm |
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| Of course, Mommy thinks the only reason Daddy wanted me to get a cookie was so he could steal it from me. Here's the photo-evidence he had some...(he said it was like stealing a cookie from a baby)... |
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| Whatever that means...all I know is, I got to finish it up...YUM! |
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| I even helped put the groceries away! |
Had a nice meal with my family:
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| Stole Mom's water.... |
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| ...what? it tastes better this way! |
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| What?! Bananas are for monkeys?! |
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| Hmmmmm, I dunno about that! |
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| Nah, I think they're for EVERYONE! |
And took a nice bath before going to bed:
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| What? I can't play naked all day long :( |
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| Fine, Bath Time, Let's do it! |
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| One last play-sesh before bed! |
Enjoy the end of summer everyone!
