Big Boy Bed!

Gary graduated to a big boy bed last night.  Mommy and daddy picked out the bed, sheets, and quilt.  Gary picked out a special pillow!

So excited that he wasn't letting
mommy and daddy make the bed!

The finished product

Snuggling with daddy (and pillow)!

 

Happy Fourth of July!

We spent a nice Independence Day weekend in Virginia Beach.  Here are some photos of Gary at the beach (plus one from afterward).

 

 

Paparazzi

Hey, mama -- put that camera away!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thank you, Gary, for being a good boy today!

Gary's plate (minus the cranberries from
mommy's plate)

At the dinner table!

 

Post-dinner hug

Grandma coming in for the cheeks!

Another moment with mommy



One attempt at taking a Christmas card photo

"I'll give you a hug, if you give me a hug."

Thankful for cousins!

Holding the mic for an end-of-the-day song

 

Brunch at Los Tios

Last weekend, we ate brunch at one of the local restaurants. Gary wanted daddy to share his beverage, but daddy refused!

"Can I have a taste please, daddy?"

 

"Okay, I guess that chocolate milk will have to do!"

 

Just The Dudes

So, mommy left for Minneapolis to attend a work conference earlier today, so Gary and daddy are holding down the fort for the rest of the week.  This will be the first time that Gary and mommy have been apart for more than a day.  One day down so far, and the house hasn't burned down yet!

Dinner time:

I could eat one Cheerio at a time...

Or I could shove them all in my mouth!

Wait, no pictures! This is man time!

Bath time:

This water feels good...

Wait, no cameras! I'm naked!

Daddy, you are crazy!

At the Game!

Gary went to his first baseball game this weekend.  The Nationals came from behind to beat the Orioles in the last game of a three-game home stand.

A thoroughly unflattering picture of everyone, but with
the Nationals Park sign!

A slightly more flattering picture.

Will Gary grow up to be a Nats fan?

Or an Os fan?

View from our seats.

Right before flinging mommy's
sunglasses on the ground.

Talking stats with our neighbors.

Taking a break from the excitement.

Rocking the Red

Gary finally fits into his Ovechkin jersey (thanks, Kim and Chris!) and wore it for the first time yesterday.  He didn't get to watch the game, which was on after his bedtime, but the Capitals -- as they have done all too frequently this season -- lost anyway.

Jam Session!

After a long day at work/daycare, Daddy and Gary decided to rock out a little to unwind:

Breakfast at Bob & Edith's

We celebrated the second day of a three-day weekend by going to Bob & Edith's -- a diner near our apartment -- for breakfast.  We went early to beat the post-church rush and sat in a booth smack-dab in the middle of the place.  Gary had a great time smiling at our neighbors and trying to grab everything within arm's reach.  His hand made it into a few things, including mommy's bacon and eggs and daddy's corned beef hash.  What can we say?  The kid already has good taste.  Here are some photos and a video from the outing.

Daddy's appetizer. "Tastes like chicken!"

Reaching for the silverware.

"No bacon?  No eggs?  No corned beef hash?
I suppose that this blanket will have to do."

Lazy Saturday

One of our favorite weekend activities is napping together.  Look at the snuggly baby (and proud daddy)!

Commuting with Daddy!

Today probably will be the last day using the Baby Bjorn because our new Ergo should arrive today!  Hopefully it will be more comfy for the little guy.

Merry Christmas!

We spent Christmas day with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Michele, Uncle Paul, and Cousin Henry.  Gary loved his presents, particularly the special picture of him and Henry.  (It already is on display in his bedroom.)  He also had so much fun that he made his way through three sleepers.  What a party animal!

Ready for Christmas in outfit #1

Obligatory family photo

Hanging with Grandma in outfit #2

A resting elf

Happy Christmas Eve (and Four-Month Birthday)!

Gary's four-month birthday coincided with Christmas Eve.  We had celebrated both events in Virginia Beach with Grandma, Aunt Shannon, Uncle Matt, and Buster.  Gary received very nice presents -- his favorites were Tommy the turtle, Ozzie the octopus, and Scout the puppy.  It was a fun day, and he was pretty tired at the end of it!

Opening presents

Checking out his new toy

Showing off his outfit

Having fun

Getting tired

Also tired!