i'm a big kid now

eliana and i decided to try out the "big kid" chairs and table after storytime at the library on wednesday. we had fun sitting there playing with the puzzles. i think i'm gonna like this getting older business.

washington, d.c. - day 5

day five of my trip consisted of a trip to one of daddy's favorite places in d.c., the air and space museum. there were all sorts of things to look at and i did my fair share of pointing throughout the day. we even stopped by the gift shop where mommy and daddy bought me a book titled "i wish i were a pilot". it was a wonderful day...especially since they had family rooms with baby changing stations, which made mommy and daddy happy. in the evening, we had dinner with mommy's friend, michelle. she was great with me and i gave her lots of smiles - my crabiness was on its way out.

a castle on the way to the museum

apparently, i was sleeping when we walked by this (one of
the few times you'll ever catch me sleeping in the stroller)

i can see myself!

look at that! (boy I love my pointer finger!)

super baby lifts the plane

more pointing

washington, d.c. - days one through four

here are some highlights from our recent trip to d.c. we went for a conference daddy had to attend, and mommy decided she didn't want to be left behind again. luckily, his conference was at a hotel that was all suites, so it was perfect for bedtime (if only there weren't so many sirens!)! it was really hot and humid, so i drank a lot of water, and needless to say, ended up leaking a lot! it made for "fun" memories, and a few changed plans. but we still got to see a lot.

day one consisted of a half day of travel (where i did sleep about 2 of the 3+ hour early morning flight!), hotel check-in and nap, and a lot of walking. we spent this day seeing the white house and the various memorials.

the grand ol' house...we wondered if the prez was even there??

the monument from afar

a look down the vietnam veterans memorial wall

always with my lovie close by...even with hot cheeks!

the lincoln memorial -
he really is larger than life!

the korean war memorial -
no names this time, but lots of faces

the world war II memorial - we only saw this in
passing as i was in dire need of a diaper change!

unfortunately, daddy didn't take his camera with him for any of our outings for the next three days. so here is a rundown of what we did.

on day two, we took a nice, long (& hot!) walk through dupont circle and down p street to the whole foods. we also indulged in some pitango gelato. yummy!

day three was another evening walk to georgetown for dinner and another indulgence - georgetown cupcake (from tlc's "dc cupcakes" show). after waiting in line for a bit, we all shared a red velvet cupcake. later, mommy and daddy shared cookies n' cream and banana split cupcakes. although the cupcakes were good, we were disappointed that we didn't get to see the two ladies from the show (and their "mommy"!).

on day four, we went to dinner at founding farmers with one of mommy's friends from high school, michelle, and her hubby, mark. the food was really delicious (totally the kind of place mommy likes), but i was a bit fussy, didn't really want to eat, really didn't want to be strapped into the chair, and started my diarrhea issue (of course, things like this always happen in places that don't even have changing tables!!). but other than my out-of-the-ordinary-crabbiness, mommy and daddy really enjoyed spending time with their friends and catching up.

the rest to come in another post...

more walking...and fun music

a little persistence and hard work goes a long way.

taking my first steps

mommy and i got to go with daddy last week to washington d.c. while we were there, i started doing some serious stepping (read: pre-walking). although i was taking a few steps prior to the trip, i was able to walk longer distances while we were in d.c. since we've been home, i've been practicing more and more so mommy and daddy better get ready for some serious chasing.

A side note from Mommy: I was so sad that the great shots we got of his real major first steps were of him in a disposable diaper!! Traveling with cloth is a little difficult when not staying with friends/family and having a washer/dryer handy. So we had to use the less-desirable alternative (and much less attractive!). It worked out in our favor, though, in the end, as O developed a case of diarrhea towards the end of the trip - definitely easier clean up in a sposie (but leakage was much worse since I didn't know what size to use...memories!)!

my ride got pimped!

now that i'm 1, i finally got my own wheels...way better than the big baby stroller!

ridin' in style...and looking chill while doing it (even in my pj's)

i'm so lovin' this!

now i've really got it made!

happy birthday grandpa!

my grandpa's birthday was on wednesday. he was here to help celebrate my 1-year birthday and we had so much fun together. happy birthday grandpa, i love you and can't wait to see you in november.

happy 1st birthday!

here are a few highlights from my 1-year birthday celebration. thanks to everyone that helped me celebrate. it was so much fun!

A Word from Mommy and Daddy

To our dear, sweet Owen,
It seems like just yesterday we were painting your room and wondering what life was gonna be like once you arrived. We made all our plans, attended our classes, stocked up on supplies, and then waited...and waited...and waited. And then you were here. We held your tiny little body in our hands and cuddled you close to our hearts. We rocked with you and read to you and snuggled with you. We watched you grow and grow and grow. And now we can't believe that an entire year has passed. You turned 1-year-old today. In a matter of minutes, you went from being a baby to being a toddler, even if you aren't officially "toddling" yet. We thank God every day for blessing our lives with your laughter, your smiles, your "will", your life! We love you more than you will ever know - right up to the moon and back!

you're a crazy ham

no need for a sign this month...your shirt tells
it all (thanks to lula, mo, and your cousins!)

we partied hard all weekend long...and tuckered you out

you're officially 1-year-old...and silly as ever!

We love you, O!

  

My, how you've grown...