Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Theo biking!
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
O Tannenbaum
Ok, the real reason for my post. Theo told us when we were preparing for this big adventure today that he wanted an orange Christmas tree. Naturally. Not sure what planted that seed in his head but we assured him that we wouldn’t be able to find an orange one and that he should be prepared to get a green one. Well not less than 10 yards from where we parked our car we stumbled upon this little gem. And while we didn’t take it home, I am pretty sure Theo enjoyed an “I told you so” moment at our expense.
guest appearance featuring:
Pictures from the whole weekend are here:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=245932869703%3A1360114611Wednesday, November 11, 2009
halloween pictures
Mental prep on game day:
All set to go with Mommy:
pasta sauce, aka.....
Thursday, November 5, 2009
theo digital art
Monday, November 2, 2009
a baller?
Thursday, October 15, 2009
word choice matters
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
fleece snuggie - scary
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
imagination at work
Sunday, October 11, 2009
grocery shopper
We took Theo to the Greenwood Market the other day because they have mini shopping carts meant for kids to use. We thought he would get a kick out of it and we were right. He took right to it, steering his little cart around and stopping to pick out item he wanted and putting them in his cart. His first item? An avocado. Second? A green apple. Of course he quickly moved on from fresh produce to ice cream. And of course this garnered all kinds of attention and cute comments/looks from our fellow shoppers.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Dinner conversation & new video
Theo: "Theo get some new ears"
Penny: "Really, where do you plan to get them?"
Theo: "Cinceenati"
Penny & John: "Naturally"
Theo: "Theo get new sunglasses"
John: "Where are you going to get new sunglasses Theo?"
Theo: "Cheecaaagooo"
Penny & John: "Ahhh, of course."
A recent romp in Theo's crib:
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
The Boy Likes Bulk Items
Penny: Lola, Bappa, what?
Theo: Lola Bappa...live Chicago!
Penny: That's right! Lola & Bappa live in Chicago!
John: Where does Theo live?
Theo: Theo...live...Costco!
Friday, August 28, 2009
ice cube juice
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
how to not maximize blueberry picking yeilds
We arrived at the farm and got a large plastic bucket (10 gallons maybe) and three smaller aluminum buckets (1 gallon). Un-stated goal was to fill up the large bucket I suppose. We walked about a quarter mile to the bushes that were ready to be picked. We chose a row and started picking. All of the excitement apparently stimulated Theo's colon and of course the fresh diapers were a quarter mile away in the car. So after filling two of our small buckets half-way, we realized we were done. We took our harvest back, returned our empty 10 gallon bucket with humility, paid, and changed Theo's diaper on the gound next to the car. We ended up with about 3 pounds of good, fresh blueberries. Lesson learned for next year.
On the drive home we went past a small air-strip where a skydiving operation was in full effect. Theo liked watching the parachutes come in for a landing and would impatiently tell us "more" whenever there was a lull in the action.
The walk out:
Working the fields:
The diaper change:
Thursday, August 13, 2009
"squishy mulch, huh"
Anyway, all this brings me to how Theo’s mind works. After spreading a thick layer under the trees, he and I walked around in the mulch and I said “Squishy mulch, huh?” He thought that was funny and repeated “Squishy mulch, huh” several times. Then later at dinner we were telling Penny about the mulch and at some point I said squishy mulch. Without pause he followed up with “Huh.” It took a second for me to realize what he was saying and then it clicked. Several days later (today) we finished moving the mulch pile and we walked around on the mulch again and he said “Squishy mulch, huh” (emphasizing the huh and I think realizing that he was being funny). His ability to recall such specific things amazes me.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Theo's faces
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Before and after
Before:
Theo also decided that it was fun to kick a soccer ball this week! And he kicks it pretty well I must say. For the longest time he just wanted to throw the soccer ball. He liked to throw it regulation style but as you all know his head is big and his arms are short relative to his head's size. So he had a hard time getting the ball to clear his head as he wound up (and as he threw it) and just about fell every time he tried. Kicking the "hoccer" ball is much easier for him.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Father's Day Dance Party
We haven't uploaded our own photos yet, but here are some pictures from Father's Day from the
KEXP Dance Party Blog Post. You'll see us if you look closely.
(photos of the Dance Party by Chona Kasinger and Tracy Cilona)
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
theo's latest tricks
Calling role while walking down the street with people (Da Da, Mommy, Me Me, Pa Pe – check, check, check, check)
Exclaiming “GOOOOOOOOO” as he starts down the sidewalk
Sort of getting the concept of Stop and Go
Walking in circles on command
Walking backwards (on command)
Flapping his arms like a bird on command
Running
Winking (or very close to it anyway)
Reading books or playing quietly by himself occasionally
Climbing onto the ottoman himself
Looking at us in all seriousness and repeatedly raising his eye brows until a breaking point of his own laughter
Saying “two” and sometimes seems to get the concept of having two grapes, or two hands, or two balls, or two whatevers
Walking in the grass or on rocky surfaces
Saying “weee” when he goes down hills (even the slightest) and saying “up up up up up up” as he goes up hills of even the slightest incline
Building his own lego “trucks”
Eating halibut & salmon
Using a spoon to eat his own yogurt and applesauce
Using his yogurt and applesauce as hair product
Doing a routine that involves crossing his arms, pointing at his cheeks, covering his eyes, and shrugging his shoulders (some sort of act)
Not enjoying baths as much
Swallowing grapes and other fruits he usually sucks on and spits out
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
October - January in 2 minutes
At the Pumpkin PatchWhistling for the band
"No, YOU look ridiculous wearing all those clothes!!"
Learning to use a straw. Note the mullet.
"You are coming with me. Now. And we are going to drink Cokes."
Sippin' on water and juice...laid back.
Dinner with Emma
Drooling on a Ralph Lauren sweater.
There is nothing like seeing the joy on a child's face on Christmas morning.
Lola!!! Bappa!! Hat!
Hangin with Bappa.
"Look Uncle Pete, Lola lets me play with chewing gum."
The Haircut.
Monday, February 23, 2009
theo in portland (in hat)
obsessed with balls again
It all came to a climax this weekend in Portland. We went to the Nike employee store and there was a container of foot, basket, and soccer balls in different colors at the front of the store. He quickly got obsessed with the balls. He would point at the compartment of pink footballs and say ball ball over and over again until we handed him one. Then he would point at the green ones until we gave him one of those. He generally held one for a second and then threw it down and then pointed at the next one until he got one. He then settled in and decided he really liked the soccer ball. So he walked around the store for 20 minutes with it. Occasionally he would stop and throw it toward me or drop it and kick it. And on a few occasions a friendly store employee would coax him into throwing the ball to them. A group of about 4 guy employees wanted to see him throw it. He got stage fright and never did. But a minute later he did for one of the cute girls who wanted him to do the same thing. A natural ladies man. In the end we bought him a small basketball and soccer ball. He was still obsessed with them when we got home and had to sleep with the basketball in his crib. He got so worked up every time Penny took it away that she finally conceded and let him sleep with it and Dougie.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Counter-Blog
And, I think I need to dispute John's claim that maybe his attempts to make hats look cool were a factor. Here is photographic evidence: