Big Girl Bed

So I finally got my big girl bed all set-up. The crib is the same one that Mom, her cousins, her mom, and her grandma all were in as babies. The painting was done by my Great Grandma Mingi for Aunt Liz when she was born ( That's Dad's sister; 1971). Pretty Amazing!!! Don't worry - Mom's grandpa fixed it when he was a new daddy so no one would get their head stuck in between the bars. So here I am napping one day - Generation #5.

My Nana as "Thelma and Louise"

So Nana Van Hise (Mom's mom) and her sister Bonnie took a road trip from Nevada to Denver to see me. They happened to arrive just in time for Dad's birthday party. Mom went all out and made a carrot cake birthday cake (she remembered that Dad's grandma's made carrot cakes too). It was fun seeing Nana. She thinks I am so cute and big.

I am hearing that a lot these days. Grandpa Ken says "No Kinahora" when Dad tells him how cute I am. That's Yiddish and it means something like "Don't talk about how good things are. You never know what could happen." Mom points at me and says Shayna Punim.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day. This was very special for me since this is the first mother's day I am celebrating - ever. Dad helped me make a drawing for mom. Mom and I also had breakfast in bed. She had eggs and stuff; I had milk. In the afternoon we all went to the Shambhala Mountain Center to go to the shrine of Amaterasu. She is the Japanese Goddess of the sun. I have a painting of her in my bedroom. Mom also took pictures of trees (expect a new painting by mom soon). There's also a cool pic of dad and I here. Can you find us?

Hippy Dippy

So my Dad's old friend Sparkle bought me this tie-dye onsie in Manitou Springs. Mom loves it cause it reminds her of her hippie days in Vermont. So here's a picture of me looking really cute like a "Flower Baby". Sears photo gallery - Eat your heart out!!

My New Toy

So Grandma Barb got me this toy when she was visiting. My parents call it Floor Play. They giggle when they say that; I don't know why. But I love it (and you'll see why when you watch the video). Doctor Lisa says that this is real good for me. That at 2 months old I can do things a 4 month girl can do. I'm so smart. So thanks for the toys!!!

The Matriarchy Visits

Ok, so this weekend I got to meet all of the important women from Dad's life (other than Mom and I), and got to see why Dad is the way he is. Oy Gevult!! No, just kidding. Aunt liz (sister), Granny Val (mother), and Mingi (my great grandma) were all here. They all wanted to hold me, kiss me, take me out for dinner, go for a walk in the park. I felt like a celebrity. I'm not used to so much attention. When I couldn't take it anymore I cried. I cried a lot. I felt so bad, that it made me cry even more. It was really great to meet them all and I can't wait till I see them again. Maybe this summer if I'm not afraid of flying.

Guess who's sucking her Thumb?!!

So, I got the milk thing down, and the Soothie is great when Mom's not around. But I've been pretty frustrated that I can't fit my whole hand in my mouth. Violla!! The thumb, though, that's a great thing to have. I'm using it all of the time; and I never lose it. Oh, the joy of convenience.