February 14, 2016

Happy Valentine's Day!

Love you all very much! Guess what- my A-gong came to visit me. 

He's very strong. 

We have the same nose, can you tell?

We ate lots of yoghurt together. 

We practiced putting on shoes. A-gong is getting really good at that skill!

We had some good chats. My new words this week are "octopus," "jacket," and "teacher."

I can follow two step instructions now!

We went to feed the ducks. Mom says the ducks are really scary when you give them bread. 

Reading in my awesome chair. 

Dad calls this extreme handsome. 

Oh and here are some throwback pics. Look at mom's haircut!

Here's another throwback!

Finally, here are some pics from San Diego last week. This is Auntie Lis, Uncle Burt, and Uncle Matt's hotel slide. 

Look at these baby seals- or are these sea lions?

Goodnight everyone! I've been under the weather so I'm off to bed!

Marky

February 7, 2016

Hi, everybody!

Mom went to San Diego this week for work, so mom put Ender and me in charge of taking care of dad and getting him to work on time. 

Unfortunately, Ender isn't much help. 

So dad took Friday off of work, and I took him to the park to entertain him. I'm filling the truck with mulch here to give dad ideas he could take back to R&D at work. Very proud of dad- he just got his second promotion at work!

I'm taking this time to teach dad life skills like how to use a scale. 

Dads been a little sad that mom is away, so I've tried to entertain him with physical comedy. 

That only kept dad entertained for a little while. So, here I am modeling good coping mechanisms - when you feel sad, take a bath! Also, make sure to cover your bikini zone in pics. 

Lucky mom is hanging out with Uncle Matt, Aunt Lis and Uncle Burt. She is having a blast, and they taught her how to play a new game, Codebreaker. But she misses us terribly and will be home tonight. 

Love you all mucho!

Marky 

January 31, 2015

Hello, everyone!

It's been a big week for catching up with old friends. 

I got to hang out with my friend Alice today. We've missed her!

We played bumper cars in the park. 

My buddy Jacob turned 1.  He brought cupcakes for the big kids (pictured here in my green bowl). Jacob had already finished his, so he snagged my banana bread. It made me sad, but it was ok since it was his birthday. 

Dad calls this "lord of the flies."

We were all goofing around in the park. 

This was my first uphill run. 

I had to stop for a snack. 

I've figured out how to stand on furniture. And my new favorite word this week is "ok."

I'm rounding out my palette- I am now a fan of almost all fruits, especially berries. 

Mom thought people might want to see what it looks like when I wake up in my sleep sack. 

Much love to you all! 

Marky

January 24, 2016

Hi, everyone!

I've decided to stick with blogging a little longer, but I'm going to pass the baton on in depth blogging to my younger peers (a la Prudie in Slate, if you read that column).  

So guess what- my very first first cousin arrived. His name is John Michael Henry. Great name!  He is super cute, and I know we are going to be great friends.

Leo the scale lion is going to be making appearances on John's blog in NYC, so you'll only see him occasionally in ATL from now on. 

 I saw Dr. Roe for my one year visit. I am 22 lbs, 9 ounces, 32.25 inches tall, and my head size is 19.25 inches. The doc says I am "off the charts" for height and head size. Mom would like to note that adult small hat sizes start at 21" for head circumference!!!

Mom took a creeper shot of me through a two way window at school. I am eating at the big kid table now and using utensils. 

I am still working on neatness, but I'm doing pretty well with a spoon. 

Had my first snowpocalypse. 

And got to stomp around in the snow. 

Dad also taught me how to go under water in swim class!

Love you all so much! Big shout outs to my new peeps Penelope and John- year one was an awesome and wild ride! Mom and dad said it was the most magical year of their lives so far.

Mark

January 17, 2016

Hi, everyone!

It's been a huge week for me!

I had my first birthday! Thank you all for the well wishes!

I had my first cupcake to celebrate.  

Mom and dad thought this card from great gram looks just like me!

And super big news- my cousin Penelope arrived! We love her! And don't you think London hospitals have fancy sheets!

I started my swimming lessons! Thank you, grandma and grandpa!

I also tried smoked salmon- delicious!

I'm getting better at napping. Mom pretends to fall asleep next to me to get me to nap.  I know she's pretending though so sometimes I pat her with a book. 

Mom and dad say I'm a little boy now.

 I took a bath in the big boy tub today, and I'm doing my one year checkup tomorrow. 

Love you all! 

Marky

52 Weeks!

January 10, 2016

Hello, everyone! Really big week for me coming up- it's going to be my very first birthday!!! Mom says she will post the pics next week. 

So this completes the 52 week cycle! Thanks for following along for 52 weeks (plus my in utero time).  We tried to recreate my 1 week pic. 

What do you think of the difference!

Mom says I'm very grown up now. This is a thinking face. 

I got an upgraded stroller! My favorite words this week are "dance," "cow," and I understand the word "book."

I've suddenly figured out napping (keep your fingers crossed).  This is me passed out on the floor in my playpen. 

Mom and dad made my playpen smaller so I would fall asleep on a mattress. 

I even fell asleep while eating!

Dad flew out to the national championship game. Tigers! 

See you all next week!

Marky