Latte Mustache

Daddy left PJ alone in the living room for about 15 seconds with a full mug of hot latte on the coffee table.  Daddy forgets how quickly PJ can move when he wants something and coffee mugs are this little boy's favorite thing, thanks to his G-Ma.  Some would expect that he would spill the drink and make a big mess, but all that practice with G-Ma's empty mug, resulted in a cute little latte mustache and a big smile to daddy who nearly had a heartache when he realized what could have happened!

Latte 'stache

PJ and X-man

We have dear friends that have a son just a month younger than PJ. It's so nice to have friends that are in a similar place in life. We see each other for dinner as regularly as possible to support each other in this fun journey. The boys are starting to play together too, which makes the visits even more fun!

School Picture

PJ got his picture taken by a professional photographer at school. They couldn't get him to smile, but I think they got some good photos none the less. Which photo would you like to see in your mailbox??

We where trying to escape the rain...

Our plan to escape the dreary rain of Seattle's winter, was a bit foiled, yet we still managed to have a great day.
We woke up this morning to pouring rain; this afternoon it totally dumped and as we sit here waiting for our flight the clouds are just finally starting to part...
We spent the morning lounging and then this afternoon we went on a Hollywood tour. We didn't get to see the nice views from the Hollywood hills, but the ride around town was a good plan as the rain just poured down. We saw lots of famous peoples' houses, expensive shops and movie locations for some of our favorite movies.

Beverly Hills sign

Jackie Chan's gate to his home

The back of a house that famous artist Gaudi designed

Fresh Prince of Bel-Air house

Family photo while on the Hollywood tour bus

PJ(he is in the Ergo, with the jacket around him) and Momma soaking wet from 10 seconds in the torrential downpour

Drinks with a Friend in Malibu

This afternoon we went to a late lunch in Malibu to we meet up with R's friend from high school. Matteson is single, but this afternoon he put up with our little mans' antics and may still want a family after hanging with us. We enjoyed sitting on the deck of the restaurant watching the waves and being with an old friend.

PJ happily bouncing in Daddy's lap

K Can Run

This weekend we are in the Los Angeles area, enjoying a mini family vacation. To start off the fun weekend, K ran a half marathon this morning. K didn't get to train much in the last month, so if she just finished that would have been a good accomplishment. She started the race at 7:30am. The plan was to meet K at the finish line. While K ran, PJ and I went back to the hotel for a tasty breakfast and some playtime. Although she had not been training much, PJ and I made it to the finish line at 9:30 just in case she actually was running 10 minute miles. I look down to make PJ a bottle, looked up and there was my amazing wife. She made it to the finish and did it in 2 hours and 15 minutes! Thank goodness for the Jim Hammell genes; I'm married to a physical powerhouse.

According to PJ's Face

Can you guess what we had for dinner?

Italian!

Day Care Pictures-10 months old

PJ has a good time at day care, and we love that they share pictures with us, enjoy. 

Climbing the ramp in the hallway

Playing/Eating GAK (corn starch and water)

Playing with a glove

Offering to share the glove

PJ and his buddy Noah

PJ still hangs out with his tongue out

Teacher Deb and PJ playing with scarves

Latest art piece, made with his feet!

Something New

PJ has been a busy little dude but nothing that new, until today.  Today PJ finally figured out how to open the cabinet doors.  Yep, I will be visiting Amazon after blogging this to find some child locks for the doors!  Before I realized how dangerous the inside some of our cabinets are I captured some cute pictures of PJ pulling all our baking pans out.  He took great pleasure in banging the pans together and pulling them onto the floor.  We had a good time watching him.

Daily Grind

We are finding a grove, its pretty routine during the week.
We start the day by getting up before PJ, shower, dress and generally get ready for the work day.   Around 6ish, we get PJ up dressed, bottle fed and ready for daycare.  We leave the house about the same time; R heading off to work.  I drop PJ off at daycare and then off to work for me.  We work 8-9 hours which gets us to about 4pm - 5pm and I go pick up PJ.  I get to hear how PJ's day was from his sweet teachers and then we head home.  At home we get dinner on the table while entertaining PJ and Cheyenne.  These days they entertain each other a lot.  PJ's latest is watching Cheyenne eat her food outside while he bangs on the door, singing and hollering the whole time.  Then once Chey is done eating she wiggles and barks to come back in so that she can bring her toys to PJ.  PJ loves to investigate all of her toys as she brings them to him and then PJ hands them back to Chey.  So much fun and gives me just enough time to make dinner, while Ry gets PJ's bottles ready for the next day.  After we eat dinner, PJ gets a bath, then a book if he is not starving, then a bottle and by 7ish PJ is in bed for the night!
Lately we have not been sleeping through the night but we are confident that won't last much longer.
Well since we are finding a groove, I am pretty sure its all going change....

Sunday Lunch

 

 

 

Sunday we went over to Aunt Amy's parents' house to celebrate her dad's birthday.  We had a delicious salmon meal and talked a lot about bike riding, flying and how awesome PJ is developing!  

PJ exploring the single step.  He kept going down and then crawling back over it

PJ climbing over the step to get to Sammy girl

Eating rice with Aunt Amy, using the serving spoon and Auntie's spoon!

Wearing Green

My boys in green! Celebrating St Patty's Day at a Greek breakfast place. We love diversity.

Sleep...

PJ has been recovering from his ear infection, amoxacilin "body cleanser", 4 teeth coming in, and a fluctuating appetite.  All of his changes equate to terrible night time sleep.  He is waking up with either very full diapers, gassy tummy grumbles, ready to be awake for a little while just because he can't sleep, loss of binky, or because he is starving.  With all these reasons for the wake ups, we are not sure when we should have him cry it out or when we should go in and give him a hug/change diaper/feed him.
Looking forward to the next phase, until then we are going to sleep when he does to maximize the shut eye.
Good night!
-K

Playing with Momma

PJ and momma got some time to play and be silly.  Nothing makes PJ happier to be upside, tossed sideways and about.  He also just likes hanging out in your arms.  Look how long PJ is in the second picture.

Teasing Cheyenne

PJ, Daddy and Chey playing this evening.

10 Months Young

PJ is 10 months young and I think the pictures we got of him this afternoon show how big he is getting!

Sippy Cup-Mastered

PJ is now successful with a sippy cup. He uses it like a pro!

Unexpected Milestone

We are slow to post any blogs from this weekend because well its been one of those weekends...
This weekend marks the first ever projectile vomit and serious diaper overflow. PJ has had the diaper overflow before but NOT like this weekend!
I must say I never expected my reaction to being puked all over, would be to hold my son tighter and tell him its ok, as the warm wet mess set in down my front. By the third occurrence I thought the shock would be less, but nope, just as surprising as the first time.
Needless to say we don't have too many pictures from this weekend although a picture of PJ in the tub seems appropriate.

A Picture of Our New Favorite Sound

We got to talk to Uncle T-Roy tonight. While we chatted, PJ was getting ready for his bath, which he loves getting undressed for. Uncle T-Roy got to hear the best laugh ever, but since we were on the phone (no video) you all get a photo of the best sound in our world.

Looking Back

Daycare teachers sent us these two collages of PJ from January and February. He has had a great time there these last two months. If he can't be with G-Ma full time Bright Horizons is the next best place.

Yogurt Face

PJ loves yogurt.  Tonight he decided he was going to use the spoon by himself, which always makes for some cute pictures.  Cheyenne even got a taste or two in.

Yogurt is serious business

Cheyenne getting in taste, while PJ is not looking

PJ caught Cheyenne, but didn't mind sharing

Helping with the Chores

PJ has found another way to get around...the vacuum!  While I vacuumed the floor, PJ cruised behind me, helping push it at times, other times just chatted about how exciting the blue light is on the vacuum. The entire cleaning time he was a happy little boy!

PJ using the vacuum as balance practice

PJ pushing the vacuum

PJ cruising with the vacuum

PJ practicing his balance again