Cloud at 12 Weeks

Mom went to the doctor the other day (routine visit).  When she came back, we had new pictures of Cloud at 12 weeks old.  Mom says we won't know if I'm getting a brother or a sister for a little while longer.  Everyone asks me what I want.  I don't know, since I've never had a brother or sister.  Girls are nice, they have long hair (and cooties).  Boys are nice too, they like cars (and steal with mine).  Whether I have a brother or a sister, I know it will not be nearly as cute as I am. But it will be fun to have someone to boss around...grr, I'm your older brother (I'm a tough guy).

Peace Out,

Phin

You can see a good side shot of the head (towards the right - Cloud's in the fetal position)

Looks like a cloud to me

Cloud on its back, with the legs in the air (on left)

Pictures from Thanksgiving by Cousin Lisa

I am a photogenic guy.  People always are taking pictures of me.  It's not just mom and dad, but strangers on the street (it's creepy, I know).  So it is no surprise that while we were in St Louis for Thanksgiving, Cousin Lisa from Chicago insisted on taking photos of me (again).  This time I put my foot down.  I insisted that if she's taking photos of me, she better include mom and dad, and Nana and Papa.  While no one could tire of seeing photos of just me, I figured it was time to diversify the photos on the wall at the new house (we should have at least one with the family in it).

Cousin Lisa met us at a park (I love parks, what can I say) and brought out her new camera.  Once the lens cap came off, my smile went on, and she just couldn't stop shooting (and I couldn't stop tooting, hehe).  Check out the entire album here and some of my favorites below (she took the shot used in the holiday card).

Having fun on a bridge

Playing in the leaves - this was before my haircut

All smiles with my snack container

Beautiful Day to Visit a Cool Park

I like parks.  I know it's no surprise.  But everyday it's nice outside (and we're not too busy), Mom takes me to one of our neighborhood parks to play and hang with my posse of big guys and little ladies.  Last weekend it was so nice out (it has since snowed - go figure), we went to a really big park.  It was a big park, but not like Death Valley big.  It was big where it counts - playground-wise. 

While we were in St Louis for Thanksgiving, we went to some big playgrounds, but the playground at Clemynjontri Park was huge!  It was bigger than the park's terrible and big name!  There were ramps, swings, bouncy things, and even a maze!  They had all sorts of things to touch, bang, and play with.  Here are a few of my favorite picks from the park.  I liked it so much, mom tried to take me back Tuesday, but the snow hadn't melted so we had to leave.

Taking dad for a spin in my race car

Jumping on a bridge with Dad

Taking a break from jumping to smile at the camera

Blowing a kiss to the bouncy whale I was riding

My red sports coupe, it's a bouncy ride (not smooth at all)

Being a big guy and getting off the bus

Tea Time with My Friend

The other day mom went to get a picture of picture of Cloud.  I went to my friend's house.  She and I had a great time.  We hung around her table and had snacks.  We played with her toys.  She let me borrow a toy with shapes and a string (sweet).  Some of the wood shapes look like the letter O, I let Dad know this morning that it looked like an O.  Check out the pictures below, including the one of Cloud - you can see why we call it cloud, that's what it looks like.  Mom says it is the size of a kumquat. 

Cloud @10 weeks

  

Having 'tea' with my friend Z

Playing with Z's toys

Happy New Years from all four of us

Thanks for reading the blog, from:

• Phin (author)
• Mom (picture uploader)
• Dad (typist)
• Cloud (future contributor)