After a lot of 3/4 rolls, I've finally mastered the back-to-front roll.
For a while I was only rolling when mom and dad weren't looking (they'd come back into the room and I'd be on my stomach), but tonight they pulled out the camera, so I figured I'd put on a show - enjoy!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Lake Tahoe for the 4th of July
After a great weekend in Washington last week, we headed for Lake Tahoe this weekend to enjoy the 4th of July festivities and spend some time with mom's side of the family.
In this photo you can start to see the differences developing between my prima Myella and me -- she has a wonderful dark complexion, beautiful hair, a very cute little bathing suit, and she's throwing some serious blue steel at the camera. I, on the other hand, am completely dishelved, butt white, none of my clothes match, my hair is a friggen mess, and I'm chattering like a drunken sailor. As you can see, Myella is about to slam my head into her fist and put me out of my misery.
But whatareyagonnado -- sometimes you just have to go with what you've got and make the most of it -- here I am entertaining the crowd (or at least myself) with a little number I call 'Lounging'
Now here's a kid that knows how to party -- this is my cousin Mason. He came out of photo-retirement to snag this shot with me. I'm pretty much just learning from the master here -- no need to pull out my own material when Mase is around.
Here I am later in the day hanging out with Nana -- I just told her my 'two ducks walk into a bar' joke -- she thought it was pretty funny.
For some strange reason, Papa and Daddy find it 'fun' to wake everyone up at the crack of dawn and drag them down to the lake to whiz around in a motorized bathtub dragging each other through the water. They won't let me go yet, but Mase checked it out and said it wasn't anything special.
Here's a shot of Papa getting ready to jump into the cold water at sunrise:30...
and a shot of dad soon thereafter...
I stayed on dry land and gave my stoller a try in big-kid-mode. I look like 5 lbs of potatoes in a 15 lb sack, but I'll grow into it.
So since I keep putting everything in my mouth...
...mom and dad decided to try giving me rice cereal...
Turns out the stuff is pretty good, so I'm adding it to my diet.
We came back from Tahoe on Sunday after a very relaxing 4 days of family, fun, and sun. It was a great trip -- we're already planning our return trip in August.
Later in the week, Mom, Dad and I met up with Casey and Kirsten Acker for a Giants game with Papa. We got to see Tim Linsecum pitch, which was really cool, as well as a few homeruns from the Giants. Here Papa is giving me a snack while dad downs a dog.
and here I am with the Acker sisters - I'm a pretty lucky guy...
In this photo you can start to see the differences developing between my prima Myella and me -- she has a wonderful dark complexion, beautiful hair, a very cute little bathing suit, and she's throwing some serious blue steel at the camera. I, on the other hand, am completely dishelved, butt white, none of my clothes match, my hair is a friggen mess, and I'm chattering like a drunken sailor. As you can see, Myella is about to slam my head into her fist and put me out of my misery.
But whatareyagonnado -- sometimes you just have to go with what you've got and make the most of it -- here I am entertaining the crowd (or at least myself) with a little number I call 'Lounging'
Now here's a kid that knows how to party -- this is my cousin Mason. He came out of photo-retirement to snag this shot with me. I'm pretty much just learning from the master here -- no need to pull out my own material when Mase is around.
Here I am later in the day hanging out with Nana -- I just told her my 'two ducks walk into a bar' joke -- she thought it was pretty funny.
For some strange reason, Papa and Daddy find it 'fun' to wake everyone up at the crack of dawn and drag them down to the lake to whiz around in a motorized bathtub dragging each other through the water. They won't let me go yet, but Mase checked it out and said it wasn't anything special.
Here's a shot of Papa getting ready to jump into the cold water at sunrise:30...
and a shot of dad soon thereafter...
I stayed on dry land and gave my stoller a try in big-kid-mode. I look like 5 lbs of potatoes in a 15 lb sack, but I'll grow into it.
So since I keep putting everything in my mouth...
...mom and dad decided to try giving me rice cereal...
Turns out the stuff is pretty good, so I'm adding it to my diet.
We came back from Tahoe on Sunday after a very relaxing 4 days of family, fun, and sun. It was a great trip -- we're already planning our return trip in August.
Later in the week, Mom, Dad and I met up with Casey and Kirsten Acker for a Giants game with Papa. We got to see Tim Linsecum pitch, which was really cool, as well as a few homeruns from the Giants. Here Papa is giving me a snack while dad downs a dog.
and here I am with the Acker sisters - I'm a pretty lucky guy...
Keep an eye out for my upcoming movie -- Rolling Over -- due out later this week!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Dan & Adrienne's Wedding - Olympia, Washington
Mom, Dad, and I went to Dan & Adrienne's wedding at a farm in Tumwater, Washington. It was a wonderful trip -- the weather was beautiful, the wedding was a blast, there were lots of fun people, and best of all -- I got to hang out with Grandma and Grandpa again!
Here are Dan & Adrienne getting married. I missed this part because I was sleeping under a bush. That's Brother Barry doing the honors.
Here's Dad, Barry, and me after the ceremony -- Barry did a great job and he was pretty psyched about it. Dad's favorite part was when he interpreted Corintheans to espouse "...love is an action... so when you're having trouble with love, get some action..." You should've seen the look on Adrienne's face -- it was priceless!
I hung out with all sorts of cool people -- here's me with Dad and Ty Bookman -- this is the smartest guy you'll ever meet. He was also just inducted into the NYU Athletic Hall of Fame, which was pretty huge. He gave a great speech at the reception. He's an all-around talented guy.
After things calmed down, I got to hang out with the bride. Here we are making funny faces for the camera. She's really nice -- I like her -- I hope her and Dan move back to SF soon so we can hang out more.
Here's me with Ty's mom, Betsy -- she's an awesome lady. You will perhaps notice that I've found my feet -- I checked that off my list a week or so ago.
Here's a beautiful shot of the farm -- the land used to belong to Dan's uncle, who lived on the farm and raised cows for milk. Dan's uncle has since passed and left the small stone house to Dan and the farming land to the neighbors, Mel and Deb (who are really nice). This is hay, which they grow to feed the cattle (22 head). The Deschutes River runs through the front of the property and down into Olympia, where it cascades in a waterfall made famous by the Olympia Beer label. You can kayak/canoe from the house all the way down to the waterfall (I'll have to save that for a subsequent trip). I have a feeling we'll be going back to the farm when I get a little older.
Here I'm saying to Dad "put me in the hay, put me in the hay"
Dad does everything I tell him, so voila, here's me in the hay!
Grandma and Grandpa, who you may recall where at our house in SF last weekend, were on a trip through the Pacific Northwest and just happened be in Olympia at the same time as us -- great timing! They came to the farm with us on Sunday for brunch.
On Sunday we toured more of the farm -- here's Grandpa and me checking out some equipment -- this thing spins around and aerates the cut hay so that it dries in the field before bailing .
Here we are at a cool little (or should I say tiny) sitting shack in the hills overlooking the river. That's me in the front-pack, in case you couldn't see me.
It also just so happened to be Grandma & Grandpa's 40th wedding anniversary, so to celebrate we took them to an early dinner in Olympia. On our way we passed this cool little plaza that spits water up in the air. Despite my best efforts, neither mom nor dad would take me through, but they promised to bring me back when I'm a little older.
After a very nice dinner, we packed up and headed for the airport. We unfortunately didn't account for traffic and had to hussle to make our flight. Here's a photo of Mt. Rainier from the freeway as we sat in traffic. Fortunately, we just made the flight.
Here are Dan & Adrienne getting married. I missed this part because I was sleeping under a bush. That's Brother Barry doing the honors.
Here's Dad, Barry, and me after the ceremony -- Barry did a great job and he was pretty psyched about it. Dad's favorite part was when he interpreted Corintheans to espouse "...love is an action... so when you're having trouble with love, get some action..." You should've seen the look on Adrienne's face -- it was priceless!
I hung out with all sorts of cool people -- here's me with Dad and Ty Bookman -- this is the smartest guy you'll ever meet. He was also just inducted into the NYU Athletic Hall of Fame, which was pretty huge. He gave a great speech at the reception. He's an all-around talented guy.
After things calmed down, I got to hang out with the bride. Here we are making funny faces for the camera. She's really nice -- I like her -- I hope her and Dan move back to SF soon so we can hang out more.
Here's me with Ty's mom, Betsy -- she's an awesome lady. You will perhaps notice that I've found my feet -- I checked that off my list a week or so ago.
Here's a beautiful shot of the farm -- the land used to belong to Dan's uncle, who lived on the farm and raised cows for milk. Dan's uncle has since passed and left the small stone house to Dan and the farming land to the neighbors, Mel and Deb (who are really nice). This is hay, which they grow to feed the cattle (22 head). The Deschutes River runs through the front of the property and down into Olympia, where it cascades in a waterfall made famous by the Olympia Beer label. You can kayak/canoe from the house all the way down to the waterfall (I'll have to save that for a subsequent trip). I have a feeling we'll be going back to the farm when I get a little older.
Here I'm saying to Dad "put me in the hay, put me in the hay"
Dad does everything I tell him, so voila, here's me in the hay!
Grandma and Grandpa, who you may recall where at our house in SF last weekend, were on a trip through the Pacific Northwest and just happened be in Olympia at the same time as us -- great timing! They came to the farm with us on Sunday for brunch.
On Sunday we toured more of the farm -- here's Grandpa and me checking out some equipment -- this thing spins around and aerates the cut hay so that it dries in the field before bailing .
Here we are at a cool little (or should I say tiny) sitting shack in the hills overlooking the river. That's me in the front-pack, in case you couldn't see me.
It also just so happened to be Grandma & Grandpa's 40th wedding anniversary, so to celebrate we took them to an early dinner in Olympia. On our way we passed this cool little plaza that spits water up in the air. Despite my best efforts, neither mom nor dad would take me through, but they promised to bring me back when I'm a little older.
After a very nice dinner, we packed up and headed for the airport. We unfortunately didn't account for traffic and had to hussle to make our flight. Here's a photo of Mt. Rainier from the freeway as we sat in traffic. Fortunately, we just made the flight.
It was a great weekend -- I'm definitely looking forward to another trip to the PNW.
By the way, I turned 5 months old on this trip! For those who are interested, I'm starting to grow a lot of new hair (to replace the mullet that Dad cut off), I may be getting a tooth soon, and I'm starting to make some sounds that resemble actual words. I still have a lot of work to do, but I'm transitioning from a baby to a little boy and it feels great. I've got my sights set on crawling, but I'm taking it one step at a time...
Love to everyone!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Father's Day 2009
Remember when I spit up all over Dad at the McCallum House in Mendocino? Well, he didn't think that was too funny, so to make up for it, I pooed on his foot for Father's Day.
Turns out he was looking for something more traditional, so I also gave him this nice card -- I'm seen here adding the finishing touches (i.e. drool, bent corners, milk smell) to the envelope.
Grandma & Grandpa Scott came up to visit this weekend -- here's three generations of Scott boys, Father's Day 2009. You will perhaps notice the strong resemblance I have to Grandpa.
I also went to a really fun wedding this weekend for my Great-Grandfather's step-son -- John Vinton, and his lovely new wife Karen. Here I am with Dad, my prima Myella, and Tio Leyder. Take a good look at my cute outfit, because it didn't last long (yep, you guessed it -- I pooed through it!)
Here I am with Papa Gibney, still in my cute outfit, but you can tell from the look on my face that I'm working on something.
Here I am with Mom in my backup outfit -- I'm much happier now.
Also, here's something I thought you'd enjoy -- this is my cousin Cody, though we just call him Hollywood. He's hilarious. We have the same nose, so I hope that means I'll be hilarious too. In this photo he's dancing on the table in his tux (which I hear may be mine soon). He sleeps in those sun glasses. He's the coolest guy I know.
Mom is pretty proud of this photo -- she thinks it may be her best ever. Hollywood likes to make quick getaways (usually from the paparazzi) -- he moves so quick, his pants sometimes can't keep up with him. it doesn't seem to bother him. like i said, coolest guy I know.
Turns out he was looking for something more traditional, so I also gave him this nice card -- I'm seen here adding the finishing touches (i.e. drool, bent corners, milk smell) to the envelope.
Grandma & Grandpa Scott came up to visit this weekend -- here's three generations of Scott boys, Father's Day 2009. You will perhaps notice the strong resemblance I have to Grandpa.
I also went to a really fun wedding this weekend for my Great-Grandfather's step-son -- John Vinton, and his lovely new wife Karen. Here I am with Dad, my prima Myella, and Tio Leyder. Take a good look at my cute outfit, because it didn't last long (yep, you guessed it -- I pooed through it!)
Here I am with Papa Gibney, still in my cute outfit, but you can tell from the look on my face that I'm working on something.
Here I am with Mom in my backup outfit -- I'm much happier now.
Also, here's something I thought you'd enjoy -- this is my cousin Cody, though we just call him Hollywood. He's hilarious. We have the same nose, so I hope that means I'll be hilarious too. In this photo he's dancing on the table in his tux (which I hear may be mine soon). He sleeps in those sun glasses. He's the coolest guy I know.
Mom is pretty proud of this photo -- she thinks it may be her best ever. Hollywood likes to make quick getaways (usually from the paparazzi) -- he moves so quick, his pants sometimes can't keep up with him. it doesn't seem to bother him. like i said, coolest guy I know.
You can see more photos from their wedding on mommy's Kodak Gallery page:
This weekend we're off to Seattle for Dan & Adrienne's wedding, and then the following weekend to Tahoe for 4th of July -- hopefully we'll get some more great photos to share.
J-man.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
June 13/14, 2009 - Mendocino
What!? We're going to Mendocino? Can lamb come?
First stop: Anderson Valley Brewing, Boonville for a picnic under the oak trees.
How is the pale ale at this place Dad?
This is our quintissential Mendocino shot -- under the oak tree with the vineyards in the background. That's me in the Bjorn.
We're also checking out the disc golf course. If you're too drunk to stand on your own, they have these convenient boots to stand in while you tee off. You're on your own after that.
Dad test-drives the 16th tee.
Our first encounter with hops. Apparently they grow really tall.
On to Mendocino and the Big River. This is Mom and me hanging out on the headland. I'm sticking my tongue out at daddy because he keeps making fun of my hat.
This is the mouth of the Big River down below. Next time I'm bringing my boogie board.
This is Mom and me with our cheese and fruit plate on the patio at the Mendocino Hotel. This is a great spot to look out over the ocean and watch the sunset.
This is me, looking cute.
This is Dad and me sipping on our bottles.
This is me in my after-dinner jacket. Thumb in the mouth, finger on the nose, looking cute -- better take a photo.
Dad and I got up early this morning and did a surf check. The surf was good so I went back and quietly waited for mom to wake up while dad paddled out. Mom and I came back later and watched him.
This is Mom and me strolling downtown Mendocino on our way to breakfast.
This is Dad and me at the McCallum house waiting for our (okay, his) cornmeal pancakes. Shortly after this photo I spit up all over dad and the floor. I thought it was funny. so did the lady next to us. dad failed to see the humor. he gave me back to mom.
After breakfast we went for a walk up the bike trail along the Big River and then headed up to Fort Bragg to scope out the Skunk Railroad and North Coast Brewing Co. I haven't been on a train yet, but I hear it's cool -- kinda like me in these shades. If you look close, you can see mom's reflection :)
I liked Mendocino -- there's going to be lots for me to do when I get bigger -- playing on the beach, riding my bike, flying kites, paddling in a canoe, whale watching, riding the train -- all sorts of great stuff. I can't wait until my next trip!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
June 7, 2009
Current age: 4 months plus 1 week plus a few days
Here's me in my pajamas:
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Here's me trading kisses with daddy:
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Hanging out at China Beach looking for sandcrabs:
Pit-stop at the Legion of Honor Museum (aka Big Alma's Junk):
Now get outta here and go do something fun!
Here's me in my pajamas:
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Here's me trading kisses with daddy:
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Things I'm currently working on:
1. sitting up
2. high notes
3. figuring out whether I'm left or right handed (dad thinks left, mom is undecided)
4. choosing a hair color (dad thinks red, mom thinks blond)
5. working formula into my diet (so mom can get something done during the day)
6. finding my feet
7. neck strength
8. Jordan Pale Ale #4
Check out my latest film (low resolution so Grandma & Grandpa can watch!)
Now that Dad is on paternity leave and taking care of me a few days a week while mom is at work, I've had to develop my communication skills beyond 'crying = give me a boob.'
Here's what I have so far:
a. smiling and laughing = i'm happy and entertained, keep up the good work
b. intense continuous crying = i'm hungry, break out the bottle and it better be 6 ounces
c. hat pulled down over my eyes = it's bright out, can you put the shade up
d. crying while tugging at my collar = i need to burp, give me a few whacks on the back
e. thumb in the mouth, finger on the nose = i'm feeling cute, take a picture and send it to mom
f. intermittent crying with squirming = i need to poo, i hope you installed the diaper correctly
g. guilty smile = i just pooped -- my job is done, your turn
h. fussy = i need a new diaper, this one's finished
i. fussy still = i need some new scenery, let's go for a walk
j. crying while rubbing my eyes = i'm tired, break out the lullabies
1. sitting up
2. high notes
3. figuring out whether I'm left or right handed (dad thinks left, mom is undecided)
4. choosing a hair color (dad thinks red, mom thinks blond)
5. working formula into my diet (so mom can get something done during the day)
6. finding my feet
7. neck strength
8. Jordan Pale Ale #4
Check out my latest film (low resolution so Grandma & Grandpa can watch!)
Now that Dad is on paternity leave and taking care of me a few days a week while mom is at work, I've had to develop my communication skills beyond 'crying = give me a boob.'
Here's what I have so far:
a. smiling and laughing = i'm happy and entertained, keep up the good work
b. intense continuous crying = i'm hungry, break out the bottle and it better be 6 ounces
c. hat pulled down over my eyes = it's bright out, can you put the shade up
d. crying while tugging at my collar = i need to burp, give me a few whacks on the back
e. thumb in the mouth, finger on the nose = i'm feeling cute, take a picture and send it to mom
f. intermittent crying with squirming = i need to poo, i hope you installed the diaper correctly
g. guilty smile = i just pooped -- my job is done, your turn
h. fussy = i need a new diaper, this one's finished
i. fussy still = i need some new scenery, let's go for a walk
j. crying while rubbing my eyes = i'm tired, break out the lullabies
Here are some recent shots of my best work:
Practicing my 'old man' face:
Trying to draw milk from Daddy's chin (self portrait while cracking up):
Braced for high speed maneuvering on the Streets of San Francisco:
I've had enough of Daddy's driving, my turn! Where's 1st gear?
Hanging out at China Beach looking for sandcrabs:
Pit-stop at the Legion of Honor Museum (aka Big Alma's Junk):
Passed out in my swing after a long day of fun:
Now get outta here and go do something fun!
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