More Thanksgiving Week events

I'm finally recovered from Thanksgiving week with Ah Mah and Ah Gong. Here are some of the other things we did besides eating and getting sleepy:

On Sunday, I was eating breakfast with mommy, when daddy walked in the door with Ah Mah and Ah Gong! I hadn't seen them in so long, I was so happy. Plus they brought presents. This one is from Great-Uncle Noi, Great-Aunty Tim, and Aunty May who got it in Japan.


A Very Hungry Caterpillar bowl and tray for Very Hungry Owen!

That day they napped in the morning then we went out to see some big balloons. They were really big. It was for some kind of "May Cee's" parade, whatever that is.


Big pig or pink hippo?


This is what I thought of the whole affair

Monday was lazy because daddy had to work. In the evening Baby Ronak came over and we modeled our matching vests together.


I think they want us to form a boy band

On Tuesday we went on a "Duck Tour." It was cold, and there weren't any ducks, so I was disappointed. I fell asleep. Later, mommy told me while I was sleeping, the driver drove into the river and let some little kids drive the boat! You wake me up next time, mommy! I would've wanted to drive it!


Why didn't she wake me up?

On Wednesday we went to the aquarium. Again. And I missed the jellies. Again. So sad. Another thing I slept through. But I did get to see lots of other fishies and Myrtle the Turtle in the big tank.


This is me at the top of a 3 story tall salt water tank

Then it was Thanksgiving, and in the morning we went to the Buddhist temple. Some of the monks had gone out for a special event, but there were still 3 guys left. This one gave me another bracelet to wear.


Nice monk

Then it was home for dinner...


Yay!


What is that thing, and why aren't you feeding it to me?


On second thought, maybe I'll pass

Okay, you know what happened after this. Next time, I'll write about what we did after Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Ah Mah and Ah Gong came all the way from California this week for Thanksgiving, and everyone had a yummy time. I will keep the post short since I am very sleepy now for some reason. More Thanksgiving stories later...


Our Thanksgiving table. I wanted to look at Ah Mah instead of the camera, so daddy turned on the TV. Too bad. Now I look at TV instead and no smile for you.


Full. I go sleep now.

Lexington and Plymouth Redux

Last week, our friends Uncle Greg, Aunty Susan and Alana came to visit from LA. We went to visit them in Lexington on Thursday.

It was raining, so we hung out in their uncle's house. He has lots of cool things to look at. This big ball for example. Aunty Susan rolled me up and down on it. I liked that a lot. I also liked playing with his humidifier, but mommy and daddy wouldn't let me do that much.


Whee!

On Saturday we went out to Plymouth to see the Thanksgiving parade. Here we are with Uncle Sameer and Ronak.


I am applying some "product" to daddy's hair

Uncle Greg, Aunty Susan, and Alana came down after the parade. Here's Alana dressed up as a cheerleader. Too bad her cheering didn't push Michigan to a win on Saturday.


Uncle Greg and Alana striking a pose

Uncle Greg, Uncle Sameer and daddy all went to med school together, and they were all in Boston for undergrad too. None of them knew each other before then but they're all still following the same path today...


Baby parade: Ronak, me, and Alana

Picture time

Mommy and Daddy got me all dressed up over the weekend to go to the park. Aunty Karna also came with us. I thought we were going to the playground so I can play in the swing. It turns out that we were there to take pictures with Aunty Karna acting as the photographer. The adults kept telling me to look at the camera, but there was a family flying a kite there that captivated my attention. I had fun anyway since Daddy and Aunty Karna kept me entertained. After over 100 pictures, here are a few good ones.


Higher, Daddy, higher!


My hair is standing up!


Picture perfect

Temple time

Since it was mommy's birthday recently, we all went to a Thai temple this weekend. Actually, this was the second time we tried to go to temple. The first time, mommy looked it up and we drove all the way out to Malden. It was just a house though, and nobody was around. It turned out that the temple moved 3 years ago!

So we gave up on that temple and this weekend we had a second try. We went the other way, and headed way down south to a different Thai temple, Wat Nawamintararachutis. I don't know how to pronounce it and neither does daddy. Mommy can barely say the name!

Anyway, this location just opened this summer on an old farm, and they're building a brand new temple there. For now, the monks live inside the farmhouse and the people go to the barn for the services.


This is us in front of the barn. A couple of young monks are in the back talking to people. They dress like this all the time. Even on cold days, but it was actually about 55 degrees out.


Inside the barn, there was this stage. All the monks sat up there and chanted. When I tried to chant with them, daddy picked me up and took me to the back of the room. So mean, huh? I was just trying to help!


The head monk gave us all these bracelets. Mine is just white cotton string, but mommy and daddy got colorful ones! We're supposed to wear them until they fall off. I don't think mommy and daddy's are ever going to fall off.

Last Zoo of the Season

Mommy took me to Stroller Fit at the Zoo on Friday because it was supposed to be the last time we'll be there for a few months. She said it's supposed to get really cold so even the animals will have to go inside. I can't believe it because it was so nice out that day.


Even Daddy got to come and play because it was a "holiday"


The lion came to see me and said "Hi" really loud


We saw these lemurs, Emma and Lulu, eating crickets. They're the bosses of the male lemur, Shorty, because that's how lemurs are.


At lunch daddy discovered how much I like string cheese


More cheese please!

Strollering for a Cause

Sorry I have been behind with my posts. My editors have been too busy this last week to help me. I will make sure they update with more posts in the next few days.

Last Sunday, I took Mommy and Daddy out to Coolidge Corner for a Stroll-a-thon to raise money for moms and babies in Darfur. We met up with my friends from StrollerFit class to lead the warm-up for the 2.2 mile walk. It was a chilly day, but the sun was out... and we had a great time.

Rainy Day Games

It rained all day today so we stayed inside. Mommy and I played lots of games since daddy had to work all day. I kept her busy! Here's some of what we did.

Stand in the place where you are...

Mommy and Daddy got a new toy today. It was a brand new camera that takes longer video clips. It came just in time since I am now able to pull up to standing by myself!



A big thanks to Aunty Leng, Aunty Kathy, Uncle Jimmy, and Aunty Irene for their generous donations.

Happy Birthday, Mommy

Today is mommy's birthday! Mommy, thank you for feeding me, playing with me, picking out nice clothes for me to wear, getting up in the night with me, taking me to classes, and being the best mommy in the world! I love you mommy! Did I remember to thank you for feeding me all the time?

To celebrate her birthday, I let mommy go out with daddy for dinner at Oishii, a sushi restaurant. I said I would stay home by myself since I'm a big boy, but they made Aunty Karna come over to watch me and make sure I didn't get into any trouble.

They weren't gone for very long, so I was fine. Maybe now they'll let me stay home by myself! I've got lots to do here, plus maybe then I can catch up on my blogging! Happy Birthday again Mommy!

More Pre-Halloween celebrations

This weekend we went to a couple of pre-Halloween parties. The first was at the store where mommy and I take our classes. There were tons of people and lots of babies in funny costumes. Daddy got excited because there was a baby dressed up like some guy named Yoda. He said he wished I could have been Yoda this year so he could carry me on his back. This guy must be really cool if daddy wanted me to be him.

Baby Ronak was there too. He was dressed up like a Hershey's Kiss.


Me and Ronak in our costumes. I am trying to eat the leaves.

Later we went to a MOMS club party at the Brookline Senior Center. Vanessa Trien sang for us. Mommy and I saw her sing at another party and we liked her music so much we bought her CD. Baby Grant from last week's birthday party was there too. He was a monkey, but it was too hot so he had to take off his costume.


We both got Halloween medals

Today we went to two more Halloween celebrations. I dressed up again and went to our stroller class. That's Baby Grant in his monkey suit next to me.


Halloween, StrollerFit style

After lunch and a short nap, we went to our mommy and me class. Here are my friends in their funny costumes. Baby Jackson's grandma made his elephant costume (3rd from the left). Pretty amazing huh?


I wasn't paying attention because I'm surrounded by the ladies.

Tomorrow daddy promised to take me "trick" or "treating." I wonder which one we're going to do?

Curious

On Saturday, I was in the mood for some reading. The baby faces book was out on the floor, but I'd read it so many times already I wanted something new. While mommy and daddy weren't looking, I crawled over to the bookshelf and pulled out some books. I got out all my Curious George books. When mommy came in to check on me she was so impressed!


Curious me

Dress up time

Today mommy put me in a new outfit that I haven't seen before. She was smiling at me so much afterwards! Then she took me to a gathering and everyone smiled at me there too! I guess they must like my new outfit. What do you think?


I can stand and look at what's on the table now. Apparently some big orange apples have taken over...


What are these fruit? And why are they so hard?

Pumpkin Festival and a Birthday Party!

After a few days of rain, I woke up today to a beautiful sunny day. Since the sun was out, I thought I would be able to go outside in my t-shirt, but Mommy and Daddy made me wear a huge coat! I couldn't even move my arms since it was so thick. I guess it was a good thing that they bundled me up since it was COLD and windy.

We went to the Life is Good Pumpkin Festival and, boy, there were lots of pumpkins there.


Mommy and me in front of the pumpkins

Mommy and Daddy decided to help the people there break the world record of lighting 30,000 jack-o-lanterns in one place. They each carved a pumpkin, and I got to wait for them.


Waiting for Daddy to carve his pumpkin


Mommy and her pumpkin

Here are some more pictures of the festival.


Lots of pumpkins


Even more pumpkins!


These are some neat looking pumpkins that we saw. The ones in the upper left hand corner belong to Daddy and Mommy... they're not the greatest artists.

After the festival, I got to rest a bit before going to my friend, Grant's first birthday party! I had lots of fun playing with Grant's toys. We sang "Happy Birthday" and had cupcakes (but none for me, as usual).


I've got my party hat on... let's get the party started!


Me and the birthday boy

Studying

For the past few months, Daddy has been spending a LOT of time with these books. He says it's for a big "board" exam he has to take this week. I got to look at some of the material today, and I don't know why he spends so much time on it. It's so easy!

Another visit to Walden Pond

We went hiking on Sunday at Walden Pond. Mommy and daddy wanted to see "the fall foliage", but I really don't know what the big deal is all about. I still can't figure out why the leaves outside my window are turning orange and red, then fall off. And I don't know why they would want to drive so far to see "leaves" when we have them right outside our door.

When we got there, it was really cold, so mommy had to put my warm hat on me. Even though we thought it was cold, there was an old man swimming in the pond! We met him later after he came out of the water. He said he must look like a strange fish to me.

There were also people fishing for trouts and kayaking in the cold water.

All in all, we had a good time. I even got in a little nap while Mommy and Daddy had a picnic by the water.

Here are some pictures from our visit.


The main beach at Walden Pond


More orange leaves by the pond


Last time we came to Walden Pond, we walked for hours trying to find this place... the original site of Thoreau's House. This one's for you, Uncle Nicky.


The three of us at Walden Pond


Me riding in Daddy's backpack

On the way home, we stopped at Hammond Pond.

This is the view from the Bloomingdales parking lot 2 miles from our house.