December Randomness

We spent Christmas eve and morning with the Millions, and the day and a couple afterward with the Goldens. It was sooo much fun. We spent some of the eve at a petting Zoo near Jordan's sister's (Angi's) house. That's where these pictures are taken. We also got to meet Asher's cousins on his dad's (Peter's) side. You'll see Noah and Kate showcasing their cuteness alongside Asher and Boaz.

It's OK, they're not blood related. It's his cousin's cousin

A pregnant goat, eeeew. Or a serious muffin top. Give this goat some control top spanks

a little unsure

Noah and Asher

Lots of nibbles

Hey Kate, you have something on your shirt

Made you look!

AAAAAAAhAHAHA, you fell for it!

Now, gimme some sugar

Testing out his humor on some guinea pigs, no animals were harmed

We had a great Christmas. It was so great in fact, that I have few pictures to show for it. I'm realizing that I used to be a crazy picture-taker, but now that Boaz tends to want mommy most of the time, I find my hands full. I'm sure once he begins walking I'll pick that camera up again.

And, speaking of Boaz walking, he's beginning to stand unassisted for a few seconds at a time. He is thrilled when he realizes that no one is holding him. So, I'm sure that "he's walking" post isn't too far off. I'm willing to bet he'll walk by his birthday. I guess most boys average about 13 months. But super kick ass rock star boys tend to beat that mark, so we'll see which type of boy Boaz declares himself to be.

Elf is his favorite movie, so he begged GoGo to make him an elf costume.

He likes it so much, he can't help but dance. Not a very long video, but we must share a glimpse of Boaz, the Elf.

The Boaz Dance

Boaz has a new dance move. It used to just be the head tilt/shoulder sway, but now we've added the hand wave. He combined his two killer acts: waving and dancing into one genius concoction that is sure to impress Millions... and Goldens.

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My little Narcissus

This is a daily (or at least biweekly) occurrence. Boaz really likes that cute baby he keeps seeing in our closet, but he can never find him. He keeps trying to make contact. I just can't think of why he'd be so interested in him. Perhaps it's the mystery of who he is, or how he always manages to disappear just when he thinks he's got him.

9 months and dancing. Took him long enough.

Just in case you were wondering what he's looking at behind me, it's the windows media player laser/light show that is on the screen whenever WMP plays a song. It's mesmerizing.

Boaz making waves!!!

Boaz would like to say "hi" to you all.

He's Crawling!

This child has been crawling backwards for at least three weeks. I thought that maybe it was just the direction he'd chosen in life, and it was time for us all to get used to it. But, as of earlier this week, the boy is going along with the crowd! Hasn't taken him long to perfect his new skill either, he's all over the place and it's pretty cute.

He likes kitties

St Phinean (GoGo and Captain's cat) is thankfully declawed and just about the most mellow cat I've ever seen. Boaz was happy to get baby-slapped by him.

The videos are working again! Sorta...

Boaz likes to play things like a harmonica
but forgets to put on his yamaka

Disneyland and Seattle

Boaz's first trip to Disneyland! And now, thanks to a very generous early Christmas present from the Millions, we have passes! I have a feeling Boaz is going to see this place MANY times in his life and only love it more and more. I'm in my early to late twenties and I'm pretty sure I like it more than I did when I was little. But, that might be because they added Jack Sparrow to Pirates and I can feel close to Johnny Depp.

Shouldn't have pre-partied so hard

Angela Patrelli is scary, as scary as Boaz's outfit

Harper was screaming about how happy she was

Always the cynic

Eastlake is pretty

Such a pretty day. I love this picture

My favorite outfit EVER

He thinks he can crawl

He likes ties, what a nerd

I love those cheeks

My dress had another day of glory, Lauren looked goooood

Thank goodness that ceiling was so high

Colorful bridesmaids and dresses

Mom, I don't look as good without my sweater!

Liked the way pumpkin felt, but didn't like how it tasted

Look at those teeth

Boaz was attacked by a baby who was jealous of his clothes!

Josh and Boaz

Funny game of dance floor limbo

Boaz Specs and some Tahoe

Just remembering turtle old man Boaz for funzies

Wow, that baby has filled out!

Thiiiiiiighs!

Happiness is behind you

Looking good in terrycloth

This picture really accentuates his double chin

So, at 6 months:

4 shots today! 3 Vaccines and a flu shot. SO sad, but tonight has been better than the night after his 4 month appt (he was super fussy after his 4 month vaccines). But, they are always impressed at how quickly he recovers after they give him the shots, he's quite the tough boy.

He weighs 19 lbs 4oz, which is the 80th percentile, 26 inches (although I noticed the nurse didn't straighten him out enough b/c he wanted to bend those legs), and his head is 18 inches (93rd percentile, there's those Million genes). I was really hoping we could boast 20 lbs, but I'll take almost 20.

New skills:

eating solids (well... purees), smelly farts/poops, rolling from front to back, doing push-ups, staying on his hands a knees for a few seconds and sometimes even rocking back and forth, sitting up by himself (although he will face-plant if you leave him alone and he reaches for something he likes), passing objects from one hand to another, screaming at the dogs, drinking from a sippy-cup, and scooting backwards and/or in circles.

I'm sure there will be a "he's crawling!" update soon enough. I'm excited, but I'm sure the one after it will read, "Michelle is exhausted and wishes Boaz was still immobile." Ah, the boy is growing up. But, WOW he keeps getting cuter and more fun (if you don't believe me, refer to older posts of old man turtle boaz).

6 months already

Sorry it's been a while. There are many updates to be made, but we took most of the pictures on GrandBob and Janma's camera. Soooo, until we get those, here is a video of Boaz eating.

He started solids about a week ago. So far, he's had rice cereal (above), bananas, applesauce, and sweet potatoes. He hates most of it. Sweet potatoes actually caused what I would characterize as a SEVERE gag. And I even made it at home and mashed them myself! Maybe that's the problem. He might be his father's son and ONLY like processed food. Rice cereal mixed with applesauce is acceptable, and that's about it.

So, enjoy this. Soon we will have pictures from Lake Tahoe and more from Arizona. And, we're off to his 6mo appt with his ped so I'll give you his spec's next post.

Chronology is overrated

Arizona, Michnia Birthday, Dodger game, Painting Party

Not sure what to do with his hands

Blue Steel

He likes soft things

Don't be so happy, there's a tiger behind you

Don't be so happy, there's a kelly on you

You just won't heed my warnings of Kelly danger

Misty Misty

So, Janie, what you got in here for me?

He didn't even notice the camera was rolling, he was that focused

Honk Honk GrandBob

Hovering over his first Dodger game

He was nervous that Manny would continue sucking

Thanks friends! House looks amazing

It's my turn? I sound like a banshee when I sing

Auntie Twin Sonia turning 26!