Monkey Love

I knew it would happen one day. The Bean would find his soul mate, his true love.

For some wee ones this first love is a pacifier or a blanket or a little animal. The Bean digs his paci still, but only at nap time and really could take it or leave it. He's a sucker for a soft blanket, sometimes 3 --- two small square ones that he clutches or puts over his head and one for his little arms and legs. He even had a rather intense infatuation with a 1/2 plush, 1/2 plastic teether toy named Blizzard the Wolf. Oh...but all those flings are nothing in comparison to the love he has for his new Monkey.

The Bean first knew there was something special about Monkey when he saw a little stuffed toy at his friend's house. He would even try to take other kid's monkey toys if they were not paying attention or holding on tight enough.

Oh the joy...now that the Bean has his own Monkey to love!

Bean Birthday Glamor shots!

Oh how delightful this little man is!

Dressed in his Einstein b-day suit --- because he's just that smart --- the bean enjoyed a fun and fabulous day with family and friends. He cruised around, ripped open a few gifts, and had his first taste of sugar (aka - baby crack). So what if he didn't make his nap --- it was a great time!

He missed his grandparents but will see them very very soon!

The Bean's Birthday Bash

September was birthday month for the Bean!

Lots happened this month...
- we moved, again!
- the Bean starts to walk
- visitors arrived for the bean's big day
- Oh ... and he's now 1 year old!

Auntie/Uncle Visit the Bean

Aunt J and Uncle B had a Texas visit in August!
Oh joy!

The Bean loved family time...
and did not let auntie and uncle sleep in too much!

Bean in LaLa Land

The Bean had a fabulous time in LA this past weekend!
He had his first overnight with the best auntie, uncle and cousins a wee boy could ask for! We found out a few things this weekend...
1. The bean is a tool user, preferred tool = spoon
2. Cousin Z is the baby whisperer and his effects on the bean are amazing
3. Cousin M will - some day - teach the bean how to kick a** in Halo
4. Auntie and Uncle are not the young bucks they used to be and it is safe to say the bean rocked their world.
I hope you are all sleeping more soundly now that the early riser has left. We look forward to making this an annual thing!

Texas BBQ

The Bean tries Bar-B-Que....

We think he likes it!

Say Peaches!

Ah the donut peach!

Now that we have discovered it, there is no turning back! 

The Bean wishes you all a happy July and requests that you get thee to a grocer and try this delightful, handy, perfect-teether-shaped fruit!

Swingin'

Dad put up a new swing in the backyard. Good times.

Ducky

A little bean joy for the masses. He's really into his mini rubber ducky lately.

The New Nook!

Can you believe it? The bean has a real room. Yes, the hallways of yester-year, the small little San Francisco nook has expanded into a full Texas room... I mean... ranch!

There is a crib, grandpa's cradle (now a toy box), and much much more. The bean hardly knows what to do with himself these days. Getting into things is his primary occupation. 

The Night Before...

So... our last night in the temp housing was... well... nice. No tears were shed as we left the well appointed but sterile one-bedroom townhome out in west Austin. 

The boys partied late into the evening, trashing the place in a way that would make Uncle Steve proud. Bottles were everywhere. Then they had dreams of our new little house waiting in central Austin.

Baby's 1st Blog

He's coming to get you!

Yes ... the bean is movin' and shaking these days. Here he is coming after dad because there were not enough cheerios and blueberries on his breakfast tray! The nerve!

Oh, hello ... and welcome to our blog. It's new. We're thinking it will be a fun way to keep in touch, share photos, etc. I hope we can keep up with it. 

We are currently in Texas. It's hot and it's late. Of to bed but once again... WELCOME! More postings to follow as life in Austin unfolds.