Monday, September 06th, 2010
In my first three months I was born in Florida, lived in NYC for a month, visited Washington DC, and moved to rural Virginia. I thought my life was slowing down a bit, but once my 3 month birthday came I was on the move again. As you know I visited my grandparents in Phoenix. I came home and went to C-ville to visit one of mom’s very bestest friends who helped shop at local Goodwill stores for our big trip.
We started our trip in Asheville visiting Great Grandma and my Great Aunt, Uncle and Cousin. While is Asheville we went to the Apple Festival in Hendersonville…mmmm…I love apples. It was HOT HOT HOT though and so after a while I had to get out of that heat. Second on the stop was Columbia, TN. We visited mom’s friends the Joiners and had so much fun. We played games, took walks, and I even started to roll from my stomach to my back. Now I can roll and roll and roll. Tonight we arrived north of Atlanta to visit some long-time Japanese missionaries. They let me take a dip in their pool. Brrrr…it was COLD! Tomorrow we’re headed to Athens and then back to my birth place. Lots of car time, but I’m handling it pretty well!
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Mom realized we had a free week so we hopped in the car, then the plane, then the train, and then the plane and we finally ended up at Grandma and Grandpa’s house after 20 hours of travelling. Whew, I was tired. After catching up on some sleep I have been reading, sleeping, eating, unmentionable, swimming, reading, sleeping, eating, and unmentionable.
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
I can’t believe I am already three months. My last weigh in I was over 17 pounds.
3 Months!
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
Dad caught me on video!
Monday, August 09th, 2010
We started the week in Washington DC with mom’s friend Libby. Then we worshipped at a Japanese Church which was really neat. After church we headed to G’ma & G’pa’s house in Virginia. Oh, what fun. Mom and Dad took me to the river one day. Later in the week my mom’s friend Lauren came to visit me all the way from Ohio. She took me to the river and this time I actually swam and floated. The water was a little chilly at first, but I warmed up to it. I was pretty tired after my day in the river and took a great nap.
On Sunday I wore my new digs…I was stylin’! Thanks Aunt Boni and Uncle Tim!
Saturday, July 31st, 2010
During our last week in NYC we tried to have a few more adventures. We had dinner with a friend from Lakeland and my cousin, one day ate lunch at the Chelsea Market, said farewells to the City and had a lunchtime celebration with the CCMI group. I was a bit sad to say bye to NYC…I mean I have spent half my life there…perhaps I can claim to be a New Yorker.
After leaving NYC we headed to DC for the weekend. It was fun hanging out with friends and having a leisurely picnic in the city. Amazing how much I have been able to do in my first three months.
Friday, July 23rd, 2010
We headed into the city around lunch time. We first went through the Grand Central Terminal.
Grand Central Terminal
After walking for a while we had lunch where I needed a change of clothing. Then we strolled through the Chrysler Building. Afterwards we headed back to the subway in the rain to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
When we first arrived at MoMA the place was absolutely crazy. On Fridays you can get tickets for free after 4pm. We arrived at 3:45 and had no idea the line would already be wrapped around to the back side of the building. Mom decided to wait in line while I chilled with dad. Overall I enjoyed the museum. Parts I couldn’t help but nap through and other parts I was quite interested. I made the museum guy a little nervous when I rolled my stroller a little to close to Starry Night. He smiled though and motioned his hand politely for me to back away a little more.
Starry Night
On the way home mom insisted on stopping in at American Girl for Grandma. How embarrassing!
American Girl Doll
I was pretty worn out by the end of the day so I began my nap in the subway. The sounds were perfect noise to help me sleep!
Asleep in Subway
When we arrived home I awoke to discover my tongue. I am loving my new discovery!
Discovering My Tongue
Sunday, July 18th, 2010
Today is my two month Birthday. Yes, I’m big…as big as some at six months!
Two Months
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Today we were able to sleep in for the first time all week. Around lunch time we hit the subway to take the Staten Island Ferry. First we walked through Battery Park where I had a late afternoon snack. We then boarded the ferry and took pictures of the Statue of Liberty. After our ride we headed through the financial district. We went by the NY Stock Exchange, Trinity Church and had a quick stop in at Dunkin’ Donuts so dad could get a Coolatta. Our last stop was Ground Zero. I did a lot more strolling then I thought we would, and we all came home ready for dinner.
Saturday, July 17th, 2010
Yesterday we toured around 5th Avenue. I went with my allowance in my stroller, but left with nothing. Hard to believe I was not lured by all the fun shops. Beyond the shops we stopped in at 5th Avenue Presbyterian Church and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Both were amazing churches!
