Just because my Mommy turns the big 3-0 today, doesn't mean I'm getting older, too....or does it?!
Check out all of the "big boy" activities I've been up to lately (including my not-so-little-guy new hairdo)!
Check out the Purple Banana I tried from our home garden (or, as Mom and Dad like to call it...eggplant)!
I'm not the only one that got to taste a piece of the fresh garden goodness!
(Special shoutout to my Uncle Alex for planting the garden...come home and visit so you can enjoy the fruits -- and vegetables -- of your labors)!
Cherry and I prepare for some "outside" time. I love being outside, and I especially love Nanny "Che Che."
After time outside, there's nothing better than a dip in the pool. That's why I've continued my swim lessons!
Of course, after all of that swimming, I like to spend some "down time" in my bedroom:
I'm very curious,
Goofy,
and Silly...
when I play in my room!
Here are some still shots from this great new hair-cuttery Mommy and Daddy found near our house!
Before
During
This is cold and wet...not sure I'm liking it!
Oh wait, what's that?! Nemo on TV?!
And, a car! This isn't so bad!
Lastly, some "product!"
They said I was SO good, they gave me an icy AND a balloon!
Naturally, after getting my hair done...I had to do something "manly" and make a trip to a hardware store:
Telling Daddy which hook is best for his needs.
After a great haircut, I had to see Papa to show his my new 'do.
I was tired...
But he always knows just what to say to make me laugh!
Naturally, I had to shop for a "Boca Appropriate" old-man hat!
I was proud to honor all of our fallen soldiers during Memorial Day:
I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free!
I also LOVE hanging out at Grandma and Papa's house:
I get to watch Elmo on a computer...
Try out all of the teddy bears and beds....
Get tickled by Grandma, Aunt Susie, and Papa...
And, help Papa do his work!
But, my most fun events of the past week were celebrating! There are SO many birthdays this week! Not only is it Mommy's birthday today, but it's my Cousin Matt's b-day, AND my Godfather Aaron's birthday!
So, naturally, I celebrated with homemade cake made by Annie Glick (Matt's Mommy)! DDDDDDDDD-licious!
I also helped my friend Sophia celebrate her FIRST birthday!
Leaning in for a birthday hug!
I loved Rudy, their little doggie!
But the music-lady was especially fun (She told all of the parents she takes requests...so I shouted out "Wheels" and she played Wheels on the Bus)! I even cheered after each song...she was great!
AND she wore me out!
But, after all of this partying (Did I mention Daddy threw a great SURPRISE birthday party for her Saturday night?!)....there's nothing quite like a nice cuddle with Zaide:
Mom and Dad finally helped me upload some of my latest videos to YouTube. (I didn't have a whole lot of time to edit them, but I hope you enjoy them all)!
More, Bubbles, please.
Two things I LOVE most: water and being outside!
Recently, I've become pretty good with numbers...and I've always been good eating blueberries...so why not combine them?
My Daddy is so buff...it's mostly because I push him to do the best he can...always. Oh, and because I try not to let him eat all of the cookies, all of the time.
Lastly, a few still shots.
Don't anybody move...I have a hose, and I know how to use it (well, not really, but it looks good, right?)!
My Grandma made the most amazing bedspread set for me!!! I'm not really sure what this whole "bed thing" is all about, but my parents say I'll need to figure it out soon. So, at least I'll be learning in style!
Bed bugs will help keep me company!
I LOVE sitting on my bed.
Ahhhh, BED BUGS!!!
I'm getting pretty good at spelling my name...I wonder why?
A day after my Auntie Rachel's birthday, my Cousin Laila Millie became a big sister to Adaya Faye! That's right...I have another cousin! I cannot wait to meet her!!! (You can find out all of the great updates about the Margolis side of my family at their blog: http://manymargoli.blogspot.com/ - I highly recommend it)!
A few weeks ago, while at Mommy and Me, we went around the circle and they asked us what our names were. Only two kids in the whole class knew their names, and I was one of them! When they asked me what my name was, naturally, I answered, "Barbag!" Of course, if you ask me what my first name is, I say, "Derek." Then they got to my friend, Lila. She was a little confused when they asked her what her name was...so I helped her out, and shouted, "Lila!!!" It was pretty cute!!!
In the mean time, I've had visits from my Great Aunt Sandy and Great Uncle Sam. They are so much fun, and I always have a great time when they come to visit.
Aunt Sandy is a great story teller!
Helping Uncle Sam connect to the "internets."
I love the new cars they brought me, too!
I also have been busy learning my letters, numbers, and colors.
Two Yellow O's!
I still enjoy eating...especially in the nude (hey, spaghetti is messy)!
Can you say, Spaghettiiiiiiiiii?
Yummy!! I usually say, "Deee" and wait for the table participants to respond with "Licious!"
It really is very good.
Getting ready to take my post-dinner bath.
But, I don't just eat things...I also like to help cook (or, at least, eat the food while it's being prepared)!
Helping Dad with the Peppers.
Helping...eating...same difference, right?
No daddy, slice that one!
Not the red, not the yellow...
THE ORANGE! Thank you!
All in all, I'm just plain busy. Busy trying to be like Daddy:
Finally, this past weekend, while Daddy was away, Mommy and I had some fun together! While she tutored, my friend Elise took me to the park! And, after the park, we went to an end-of-the-year party with all of the residential students at Mommy's school. They were SO much fun (and hopefully they'll share all of the pictures they took of me for the blog)!
In West Philadelphia Boca Raton...
Elise, my Bball coach!
Practice makes perfect.
But, play is more fun!
I was really fond of Elise's doggies...but only one was fond of me!
Daddy returned in time for Mother's Day, but Mom had to fulfill duties for an event she offered for the school's online auction. She and another teacher got to attend a Marlins game. It was a great game, and they got to sit 4 rows behind 1st base and just next to the dugout! Oh, did I mention they had cushion seats and full service all you can eat/drink?!
Fancy catered event before a great Marlins Victory!
Just before Zaide went to visit his new Granddaughter, he came to visit me:
We had fun blowing bubbles and playing in the water!
But, I miss Bubby. She's away helping out with new baby Adaya and visiting with Cousin Laila. So, once in a while, I call her and speak to her on the phone:
Bubbyyyyyy
"Ah" - it's how I say hello on the phone.
Every time the phone rings, I say, "Bubby!"
My Nanny, Cherry, always takes me for great walks. And, we always protect our faces with hats...but, today, I got a hold of her hat, and loved it!
Che Che's Hat.
Can you tell it's me wearing the hat?!
I get to see Grandma and Papa a lot. Just this evening, I had dinner, bath, and book time with them! But, first I wanted to ride around in my new set of wheels:
That's it for now, "EYE" look forward to seeing you at our next post:
Well, if I can ever figure out how to get my pictures and videos off of Daddy's camera I will have some really cute shots and footage of things from the past 3 months!!! Wish me luck!
