thanks for the xmas pressies #1

G got a lot of really neat stuff for xmas this year, and he's already having fun with them. Thanks to you all for being so generous. It was a great time opening them with G. He even helped with the unwrapping by holding onto the paper while we pulled.

Adonis and Rali got him these great ear protector thingies, just like the dudes and dudettes at the airport wear. He looks really cute in them, and like sunglasses, doesn't mind wearing them at all. Now he can go to an occasional band practice or big political rallies without fear of hearing damage. Also featured in these pictures are a favorite new sleeper from Grams & Pawpaw that has alien feet (very cute).


Next, Allen, Suzanne, Adrian & Jacob got G this awesome little dj set-up. It's supposed to be for older kids, but it's really a great toy for a little dude who's just learning about cause & effect and how to work his hands. It's totally rad (I confess, A and I have had fun playing with it ourselves.)

thanks for the nice visit, Grams & Pawpaw!

We're happy you spent xmas with us. Sorry for the nasty weather. We'll see you soon!

the silver present on xmas eve

there was a silver package under the tree that G was just fascinated by. The tree is a good attention getter and we've been encouraging G to stand up in front of it (since the couch is right up by it, and it's in the picture window). While he was standing he reached for several things, but the one that he liked the most was the silver present with crinkly paper.

snow, the sound & presents on xmas eve day

happy 50th anniversary mom & dad

Fifty years ago tonight on a cold and snowy night (much like the one we're having in Seattle tonight) my mom and dad got married. I hope they have many more years together, and I'm happy they're here to spend it with us.

Because of the horrible snow we had to cancel or reservations at the Palace Kitchen, but Amos and I are cooking for them instead. Even though we're snowed in we're lucky we have lots of food and a cute baby to entertain us.

Here's a picture from that night 50 years ago. I love you guys!

li'l g's li'l xmas tree

we put up a tree a couple of days ago, but I forgot to post a picture. G likes the lights.

6 months old

Happy half birthday to G, happy half birthday to G, happy half birthday to Gee-eeeeee. happy half birthday to G. G went to the doctor today. He's growing like a weed. He weighs 17 lbs 5 oz (about 50th percentile), is 27 inches tall (about 70th percentile), and has a big head (is about the 80th percentile). Because he's grown so much he's almost grown out of his laryngomalacia. He makes noise when breathing very infrequently. Dr. O. thought he looked great all around--he turned on the charm for her and showed off his raspberries. (We really like her a lot--I really feel good about our doctor choice.) To celebrate we went out to Jak's for dinner with 1/2 of his grandparents. Oh, and his head has this nice downy covering now, it's nice and fuzzy.

wakey wakey snow flakey

Tonight it's snowing in Seattle. We took G out to have a look.

hiccups

I had this hiccups this morning, and Garrison thought it was hilarious.

santa sunday at cupcake royale

today we went to the junction in west seattle (I love our neighborhood). They have all kinds of things going on there for xmas. Last night was the tree lighting and some performances before the lighting (we didn't go, maybe next year). Today and the next 2 sundays santa is at the cupcake royale. For a donation of $10 a professional photographer took pictures of G on Santa's lap (the donations go to some great west seattle charities, like westside baby, a great organization that helps make sure babies in our area have the basic necessities). The photog spent a good 5 minutes trying to get him to crack a smile, but he was a tough customer--at least there was not screaming or crying. I think there was too much going on for smiling, so I had to resort to the tickle (cruel, I know). Eventually, I think she got a good one. We'll get to see them on Tuesday, when she posts them to her website. Much better than waiting in line at the mall! The little boy who went after G was a cutie. He was born on June 1, and his middle name is Garrison too. It's funny. I never realized how popular that name is! This is the third kid, including our G that we've encountered with the name Garrison. Anyway, the crappy picture that I took will have to stand-in for the real deal. Oh, and that's his "reindeer jumper" (Bridget Jones reference) that my sweet mom sent to him. (he didn't wear the matching hat for the picture).

From G at 5 months old

OH-LEE-OH-LEE-OHS

That's what I used to call bananas when I was just a wee girl. Apparently I loved them. Now, I'm not a big fan, but Amos is and so I gave him the task of trying them out on G (didn't want to subconsciously influence the boy). You can see in the pictures below he was not a fan either. He had this look on his face that said, "why would you do this to me? do you hate me? why are you putting that nasty stuff in my mouth?" I thought he was going to cry. Like mother, like son, in this case, unfortunately. Oh, and the super cute computer keyboard bib is from our lovely friends, Brian & Christina (they got us 3 super cute handmade ones from etsy--such a great place for handmade gifts!)

what's new in G-town--HIGH CHAIR

Today we finally got G's high chair. It's a Chicco Polly that folds up very flat (essential feature for people with a tiny house). I'm really happy with it--it looks perfect in our crazy clown house. The tray is HUGE! G tried it out after I put it together and seemed pretty happy in it.