Sushi

Hi Granny! This afternoon my Mom, Dad and I went to meet Aunt Liz and Uncle Ryan for sushi. My Mom and I had chicken teriyaki because I'm not allowed to eat raw fish and my Mom is a wimp.

I got to spend lots of time with Aunt Liz and Uncle Ryan. They sure do make me laugh a lot.

I think the store behind us should have hired us to stand in the window. We look much better than the headless mannequins.

I love you, Granny!

Daddy and Me

Hi Granny! Ever since my Dad got home, he and I have been practically inseparable. We've been reading books.

Doing our calisthenics inside,

And outside.

We've even been doing some house hunting.

Checking out kitchens,

And getting locked in a garage!

I love you, Granny!

Daddy's Coming Home!

Hi Granny! There are two very exciting things that are making me happy today. First, your surgery went well! Second, my Dad is coming home today!

I thought I would show you some of the things I did while my Dad was gone. My Mom, Punky and I hung out on Aunt Liz's hammock.

I hung out under my highchair for a bit.

I mastered the child lock "protecting" the cabinets from me.

And I attempted to dine with my cats.

I did a LOT while he was gone. I just can't wait to see him.

I love you, Granny!

Improving Myself

Hi Granny! Today is my 10 month birthday. Since I'm starting to get old, I decided to take some steps to improve myself. It is the mature thing to do. Naturally, I started with reading. Reading is a great way to improve the mind.

Then I went to Kindermusik class because everyone knows that music is very important.

I ended the day by trying to learn to feed myself. I still have a little bit of work to do on that front.

My Mom told me that your procedure went well. Good luck on your surgery tomorrow.

I love you, Granny!

Hawaii is Overrated

Hi Granny! My Dad left this morning for a business trip to Hawaii and I miss him a LOT. I don't know much about Hawaii, but I'm sure it can't be as cool as the day I had at Aunt Liz and Uncle Ryan's house. Look - Uncle Ryan got me some new teeth!

Then I shared some of my blueberries with Punky.

Aunt Liz and I practiced walking. She is already pretty good at it, but I still need some help.

Then I helped Aunt Liz load the dishwasher. I'm pretty sure that pulling out all of the spoons was very helpful. Spoons don't need to be washed, right?

I love you, Granny!

House Hunting

Hi Granny! Today we went house hunting. My Mom and Dad brought me along because my opinion really counts. The first place had a very nice fireplace.

I wasn't entirely thrilled with the bathroom at the second place. It was a little small.

The third house had lots of room to lounge, but was otherwise yucky.

The last place had a nice long hallway for me to crawl.

I don't know whether we found the house that is just right today, but we sure had fun looking.

I love you, Granny!

Darn Ears

Hi Granny! I went to the doctor today to check on my ears and the bad news is that I still have two ear infections. The darn medicine failed me! The good news is that I got a new prescription which gave me an excuse to visit my favorite pharmacist. I love her. I see her all the time when my Mom and I go shopping at Ralphs.

I haven't been feeling well for a few weeks now and haven't been in the mood to have my picture taken. So I thought I would show you this video instead. I think it shows how imaginative and creative I am - I turn a bottle of soda into a toy!

I love you, Granny!

Books!

Hi Granny! I love to read. Sometimes I can't even wait for my Mom to get me dressed to get started.

It is always important to find the right book to read.

Even if it means checking every shelf.

But once I have all of my favorite books, I'm ready to read.

I love you, Granny!

Happy Anniversary!

Hi Granny! I just wanted to wish you and Grandpa a very happy anniversary.

The three of us sure do have lots of fun together.

I love you, Granny!

Fun at My Expense

Hi Granny! Sometimes I think my parents have a little too much fun at my expense.

Just look at what they've done to my hair!

I love you, Granny!

I'm Very Helpful

Hi Granny! My Mom has been feeling a little under the weather, so I decided to be very helpful today. First I helped her unload the dishwasher.

Then I helped her change the sheets in my crib.

Of course I was there to help her change the channel.

And then I took care of the iPhone during my Mom and Dad's business meeting.

I love you, Granny!

A Little Better

Hi Granny! Today I was feeling a little better so my Mom, Dad and I went to see our cousins Neil and Patti. There were lots of my friends there - Gabi and Todd, Heath and Benny, Russ and Jutta and Aunt Judy! Here I am with Aunt Judy and Jutta.

I was very happy to meet Aunt Judy. She is a lot of fun. I misbehaved a little and pulled her hair.

Heath and Benny are so much fun. We played for a long time.

I love you, Granny!

Sick

Hi Granny! I'm sorry I haven't written in a long time. I've been sick.

I have a yucky cold, a cough and ear infections. Boo! I've felt too crabby to write.

I love you, Granny!

Time to Measure

Hi Granny! It is time to do some measuring.

But first I have to pick the right size.

This one seems just right.

I love you, Granny!

Toasting the New Year

Hi Granny! I toasted the new year with my first piece of toast! It was delicious.

Since we are Californians now, we watched a little bit of the Tournament of Roses Parade. I have to say, it was a little lame.

I also spent some time playing with one of my new toys that Uncle Ryan and Aunt Liz got me. It is way cool.

I love you, Granny!