Sushi Servers

To top off our busy day of going to Chicago and seeing Santa, we went to get some sushi for dinner. All those pretty little ladies were totally digging me! Oh yeah. Check me out. I'm a ladies man, yes I am!

Lying Santa

This guy tells great stories. He told me something about flying reindeer and some such thing. Who ever heard of reindeer?

We Caught Him!

We did it! We caught the elusive Santa at Macy's in Chicago. It took two of us but once we had him we weren't going to let go. He isn't as big as we thought he would be but feisty all the same. Even though it took two of us to take him down, we each had a chance to hang out with him.

Waiting for Santa

It took us two hours of waiting in line to get a chance to see the big guy. Oooh, what is that? A toy? A cup? Can we have it?

Indecent Proposal

The names have been removed to protect the innocent. And the personal bits have been covered as well! Who gave the chaperones a camera?

What about me?

Hey! I'm back here! Look at me! Sophia is stealing all the shots!

Dada

OK, OK, I finally said it. I said Dada. Mom was able to get a picture of me actually saying it so now I can't deny it. At the time of this posting I have also said Mama, but you can't prove it with any pictures!

Fun with the Elder Vladika's

Meme and Grampo had me laughing until I squealed! That Grampo guy sure is funny. And even funnier wearing my hat!

Tryptophan

Following dinner we had to do a little resting. Dad was helping me understand the benefits of naps.

Thanksgiving

Meme and Grampo came up to celebrate Thanksgiving with us in Milwuakee. I like this holiday, it has all you can eat mashed potatoes.

Froggy Mommy

This was my Halloween costume that mom is getting some serious mileage out of.

Isn't my mom great?

Two Teeth

I guess I got my Christmas present early this year. I now have two teeth and they are fantastic. It was a little painful getting them but they are worth it. I can chew on mom's hand and make her squeal. I never knew teeth would be so great.

Rock Out!

I rock! Even in my sleep I rock.

Julia's Birthday

I visited my cousin Julia to help her celebrate her Birthday on November 10th. (that date sounds familiar, hmmm, oh yeah, that's because it is cousin Talan's birthday too) We had a great time partying together. I can't wait to have one of these Birthday things, they are a blast.

Mr. Nastymind

My Aunt Linille gave me some cool new onesies. Check this one out. I think she is trying to get back at my dad for the onesies he made for my cousin Talan. Either way it is pretty funny.

Kitchen Sink Bath

What are you looking at?! This crazy lady keeps trying to get pictures of me naked. Take your paparrazi tendencies and get out of here. Can't a guy take a bath in peace?

Apples and Prunes

I am a big boy now, and bigger by the day. I saw Sophia eating bananas and convinced my mother that I am ready for real food too. Baby can't live on booby juice alone!

We tried peas, not a big fan. Then we tried apples and prunes and those aren't half bad. The more I eat, the more I like them. What other yummy stuff is out there?

35th Annual Clambake

Finally, my first clambake. We travelled to Cleveland with my girlfriend Sophia, Mike, Thu, Tony and Molly to party like movie stars with Meme, Grandpo, Cousin Talan, Aunt Linille, Uncle Todd and a host of other regulars. The picture shows me with Meme and Talan with Grampo.

I think Dad had a bit too much of the clear stuff because he took a nap right after breakfast and didn't have much to say on the ride home. So we obviously had a great time!

Thanks Grampo and Meme for a fantastic first Clambake!

Ali Baby

My mother just can't help herself. And it isn't even Halloween yet.

Rub my belly and I will give you three wishes!

Fishing at Clear Lake

Dad and I went fishing when we weren't out on the boat or playing Uno. Xavier won the fishing tournament and caught a fish that Nate, his dad, prepared for his dinner. As it may be apparent from the picture, we weren't the most successful fishing duo and as a result ate mexican for dinner.

Clear Lake, Iowa

Clear Lake? Here is the secret, it isn't really clear. We went to Tawnya's family lake house over labor day weekend and had a great time. They gave me a vest that matched my hat and let me be captain for a while. All in all, a pretty slimming outfit, don't you think?

Solids?

Nope. Not yet, but man I cannot wait until I get to eat potato chips like Dad and Grampo. For now the shiny, colorful and noisy bag will have to suffice.

Nickel's Housewarming Party

We visited Sophia and her parents this weekend for a housewarming party. Tony, Molly, Tawnya and her kids and friends (Ambrose, Xavier, Lauren, Ava, Manuel), David, Amy and two of their boys (Geoff and Kevin), Ray, Molly and their two boys (Jonas and Jackson) were all there. It was a big party.

I thought Sophia was a bit small before but now I am sure of it and I know why. Feed her for crying out loud, would ya!

Look ma, no hands!

We went to the doctor on Monday for my four month check-up and I now weigh 17 lbs 1 oz. I was shooting for three times my weight but didn't get my last meal in before we went. I will have to try harder next time.

The doctor says that I am not using my hands and arms enough so now mom makes me sit like this where I look like a gorilla. It's hard work holding up this much beef with these small arms, you try it!

A Hot Day at the Beach

We went to the beach a couple of weeks ago and it was really hot and fun because we took the stroller off-roading for the first time! After the beach we went back to the Klein's for a cookout and cooling off in their olympic sized swimming pool. Fun was had by all!

Sleeping Post

I had a really hard day today with Dad. So we decided to take a little break on the couch and get some serious together time. Unfortunately I don't remember a whole lot about it.

Bugaboo

This is me hanging out in my sweet ride. Dad thinks that it is his toy but we all know who it is really for.

Fun in Florida

This is me just chillin' with my Aunt Linille and Cousin Talan down in Florida. Talan is a funny guy who is just about ready to walk. He also has a white thing in his mouth that will let him eat some hard food soon. Will I be able to do that in 5 months?

3 Days Older?

This is my girlfriend, Sophia. Now do any of you really believe that she is older than me? Ok, so it is only three days.

Baby Fat

What? It's my freshman fifteen, or twelve. It appears that I have doubled my weight in two months. I am now a buff 12 lbs 8ozs. I swear that it is all milk weight.

All Dressed Up

Why do I have to get all dressed up? I am not going anywhere! And why the hoodie? It's summer for crying out loud!

Mom and Me

Why the pouty face?

Visit from Sarah

Mom's friend Sarah came over to visit and thinks that I eat fingers. She is my first babysitter and it allowed mom to go get some food so I will play along, for now.

Pig Roast

I went to my first party at Joan Hittinger's house in Cincinnati. We had a great time. Who brought the rug?

Me and Molly

Tony's better half is less willing to put up with the mobile rug. I get all the attention. How do you like me now Stoli!

All Things Pitiful

My buddy Tony came over to see me and of course the mobile rug had to butt in and infringe on my territory. Does that thing ever go away?

First Bath

I wasn't a big fan of my first bath. But I love them now. Thanks Meme for teaching me about the finer things in life!

Little Angel (or Devil)

Do you think that my mother is trying to tell me something? Thanks to my Aunt Linille I have to put up with these types of pictures.

Just a Little Yellow

I am feeling sleepy.... A little nap in the sun should help.

Grandma Hinrichs

Grandma and Grandpa Hinrichs came to visit today. The came in all the way from Iowa just to see me. Grandma promised me bacon next time!

Grampo thinks he is pretty funny putting his glasses on me, like I don't already look like a bubba! Now they call me Calderville. Thanks Grampo!

Meme and Grampo

Meme and Grampo came to visit me on my birthday. They called from the road right as I was being born and got there just in time to see me all cleaned up.

Fat Momma

This is me about 8 hours before I was born. OK, OK, it is really a picture of my mother. But I am in the picture too!

My First Day

Hello World!

I couldn't wait to get here and meet everyone so, unlike my parents, I arrived early. Three weeks early. And it is a good thing since I was already 6lbs 4 ozs and 19.5" long. I did shrink by the next day since I came out with a conehead!