Have you ever tried to take a Passport photo of a toddler?

Well, it ain't easy. . .

*Sigh*

Happy Hannukkah 2009 - Night 8

Paul is a huge fan of Mommy's "happy hat." And of wearing his yarmulke on top.It took 8 nights, but Paul finally got the idea of presents. . .and he loves them.
Happy Hanukkah!

Tickle!

Happy Hannukkah 2009 - Night 5

Tonight, Paul got a present from Grandma Shelly and Grandpa Steve. . .which Daddy spent a few hours assembling (and swearing at profusely) this morning. . .

With Grandma Shelly on Skype, the kitchen set was revealed to much delight. Then Paul opened some presents from Mommy and Daddy - what a surprise, they go with the kitchen theme!

Paul loved putting pots, pans, and lids in the different cupboards. . .

. . .and after checking the oven. . .

. . .Paul and Daddy had pizza! Time to do the dishes!
Now, where did I put that spatula?

Happy Hannukkah 2009 - Night 3

We went to visit Uncle Eric, and Cousins Jacob, Sophia, and Asher for the third night of Hanukkah (Aunt Andi was away on business - we missed you, Aunt Andi!!). Candles were lit, songs sing, dancing was frenetic, and the present opening ecstatic. . .

Here are pictures of the carnage. . .

We ate a lot of Chinese food, had a very good time, and left just Uncle Eric was about to begin the daunting task of assembling Asher's Playmobile Pirate Ship.

Going to a Baby Naming

This morning, we went to our new friend Ilan's baby naming (he was very premature, and had his bris at the hospital to be safe). But first, Paul needed to get some texting done. . .
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Happy Hannukkah 2009!

Paul did NOT like seeing his friends, the candles, being set on fire.
Paul did, however, love his Hanukah present!

Foam floor tiles with the alphabet and numbers 0-9!

Paul also enjoyed a latke dipped in applesauce. But not as much as he loved having "eye keem" for dessert. (That's "ice cream" for those not fluent in Toddler.)

One night down, 7 more to go! Happy Chanukah!

Big Boy Bed!!

After much frantic scrambling and gathering of miscellaneous debris, Mommy and Daddy finally cleared out and set up Paul's new bedroom!

While the decor is still lacking finesse, the room is functional and reasonably safe, so we experimented this afternoon with a nap in the Big Boy Bed:
Despite some initial jumping out of bed and rattling of the baby gate across the door (placed to prevent him from rummaging through the non-child-proofed upstairs half bath and falling down the stairs), Paul settled down to a short, but decent, nap.

Tonight, while climbing upstairs, Daddy asked Paul if he wanted to sleep in his Big Boy Bed or in his crib, and Paul clearly said, "Big Boy Bed!"

Can you find Paul under all his blankets and toys?

Fingers crossed for a good night!

Less than impressed with Aladdin

(With apologies to Robin Williams.)

More videos than in 24 hours on MTV

Animals!


New Food: PPJ


Thanksgiving Chaos


Peek-a-Boo!


Ernie

Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

Weils gathered at Uncle Eric and Aunt Andi's house for another epic feast of fried turkey and amazing accouterments. . .but first, some T-ball!

Happy Thanksgiving 2009!

Sophia made a special dessert!

Grandpa Steve assists Uncle Eric in carving the turkey.

What Thanksgiving is really all about - electronics.

Paul loves Sophia's musical birthday card. . .everybody loves it significantly less so. . .
Paul "helped" Asher make Thanksgiving decorations, and by "helped" I mean mess up Asher's crayons until Asher had to declare his Ouiji-desk a "Big Boy Only" zone. . .

So, Paul sought solace from his blues with rhythm.

And cake. Lots of cake. And this was after consuming nearly a pound of turkey all by himself. . .

Following the festive meal comes the traditional playing with the tinker-toys. . .

. . .and a visit from SpiderAsher. . .

. . .and. . .this. . .

Blog Post Catch Up!

It has come to our attention that we have been remiss in updating the blog (I've heard your nagging, Bubbie Barbara!). We beg forgiveness on the basis of constant and exceedingly strenuous gestation, and are proud to present the following pics.



Thanks to Grandma Shelly and Grandpa Steve for some additional pics from our family outing on November 11th, and the rest of the month. . .

Cousin Asher loves ribs, and Uncle Shawn loves. . .braaaaiiiiinssssss!

Paul is also partial to the ribs. . .brains must be a taste he'll develop later on. . .

Chaos himself would surrender to the combined forces of Paul and Asher. . .

(November 12, 2009)

Paul always gets a lift from Cousin Sophia.

(November 13, 2009)

What Paul learned from Cousin Asher:

And what Paul has learned from the cat. . .

(November 20, 2009)