Barbag and Beyond

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.

Grandma Safta Raba Mildred feeding me yummy cereal!

Uncle Alex playing "Hungry, Hungy, Hippos" with me as the Hippo!

Uncle Alex might think I'm a hippo, but Grandma thinks he's a fish (here we are working on his kisser fish face)

What cuties!

Playing with my Uncle.

Safta stop tickling me and come roll around the floor with me!

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?

Ugh.

Not so bad.

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!

Hanging with Max, waiting for class to start.

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!

Luke and I enjoyed "sharing"

My final masterpiece -- I think Mom was smart to strip me down to my diaper before this "discovery"

One of the weeks, we had "water water everywhere" as a theme. I prefer REAL water...not loud, crinkly cellophane FAKE water.

Music Time!

I'm so glad Cherry will be joining me for Mommy and Me sessions this fall.

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)!!!

Zaide Shermie, you're right...Oreos are the BEST!

I even took one from the kid next to me!

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!

Hanging with Zaide before I head up to Boston.

There's nothing better than a little time with Aunt Susie!


My mom works with Carolyn and this is her daughter, Dessa. Don't we all look cool in our shades?!

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:

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!


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!

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!

Grandma said it was hard to stroll me around on the cobblestone, so Mom suggested I be "toted" everywhere.

Pick-a-boo.

It was fun!

Mom was SUPER EXCITED to meet an educational rock-star like Howard Gardner (seriously, look him up....amazing)!

Schmoozing with "Howie."

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Grandma and I were hard at work, too.

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!!!

Being tickled by the tickle-monster.

AaaaaKAaaaaa BubbeeeeeeeeeeeHEHEHEHE.

And Zaide was there, too!

"Squint" smiling at Zaide (I picked this smile up from my Cousin Laila)!

I haven't seen the Holzman's for a while!


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):

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):

I get to try Ice Cream...and I didn't even finish my greens!

Bubby insisted Zaide share his ice cream CONE with me...

Oh yeah, this is what I'm talking about!

Brain Freeze

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:

(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):

Here comes the cookie....Oatmeal Raisin!

Mmmmmmmmmmm

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)...