baby step

a week of tribulations

Got the first stomach flu of my life. Ran the whole gamut of symptoms. And ya, there's nothing pretty about it. Sent Daddy on his first midnight run to the pharmacy.

Survived a headlong dive from the bed to the carpeted floor. (It's Daddy to blame.)

Had an insect bite on face. Swelling is gone. Worries are not. (Again...you guessed it...it's Daddy to blame, according to Mommy.)

(p.s. Passed on the stomach flu bug to Daddy. It's only fair. )

a tough baby

Lost balance near the coffee table. Chin hit the lower edge of the table and got a contusion. (Daddy said sorry!) Cried for 30 seconds.

Got my first flu shot today. Didn't cry at all.

a natural born ballerino

on the internet, noboby knows you drool like a dog

1-year check-up

length: 97%
weight: >90%
shots: 3
rambunctious boy: 1

got 1 under my belt

pumpkin pumpkin everywhere

my playmate Lisa

I like my tricycle

swing, swing, swing

I can stand up to anyone...well, almost

right on track

length: > 97%
weight: > 75%

budding tooth #3

I can sit up now

drink, eat; hand, foot

esculent? no; chewable? very

6-month check-up

Weight: 90%
Height: > 97%
Shots: 3
Healthy boy: 1

thank heaven I'm a tough boy

Had 1st cold of my life. Had 1st prescription of antibiotics of my life.

Had 1st bump on the head of my life. (No, it's not Daddy, or he'd never hear the end of it from Mommy.)

Had numerous self-inflicted finger-nail scratches on the face to enhance a rugged look...or as people wish to believe, it's due to a want of fine motor skills. Whatever.

I believe I can traipse

spring is coming

a lean, mean growing machine

Height: >97%
Weight: >90%
Immunization shots: 3
Crying: < 1 minute

my new quilt

whew-hoo! many thanks to Auntie Marcia!

titivate in red sweater

what, I'm 100 days old already?

...and happy V-day everyone!

stick my neck out

Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart): I stick my neck out for nobody.
--Casablanca (1942)

backyard picnic

my trees,

my clouds,

my sky

so smile smile smile

Powder your face with sunshine
Put on a great big smile
Make up your eyes with laughter
Folks will be laughing with you in a little while
Whistle a tune of gladness
Blue never was in style
The future's brighter when hearts are lighter
So smile smile smile

--Frank Sinatra

my ambrosial fingers

closest to Daddy

mere coincidence?

Texas Stuns USC to Win National Title

Texas Longhorns won its last national championship 36 seasons ago. Daddy was born 36 years ago.

Voila, I came out and Texas won again!