The discovery of YouTube on the laptop

Miles has discovered that he can watch endless videos of trains on YouTube and it's his new favorite pastime (in addition to watching Curious George on Tivo). Of course we don't let him watch TOO much, but he just loves it. He doesn't care what kind of train it is - steam train, passenger train, or freight train. And, he even started calling the home laptop "his laptop". He has quickly mastered the touchpad mouse and is able to navigate pretty well. We just have to keep a somewhat close eye on what he's watching because he's stumbled upon a few crashes and things we really don't want a 3 year old watching.



This morning Oliver sat next to him and watched, too. Of course Oliver had a big stick in his hand. He really loves to have something like a stick in his hand at all times. And, he loves to beat things with that stick. Have I told you that he reminds me so much of my father? LOL. At any rate, please don't ever think of taking that stick out of Oliver's hand. He gets SOOOO mad. He's got a serious temper!

1 year stats

Oliver and I went to see Dr. Lan for his 1 year check-up this morning and all is well. :)

He weighs a healthy 25.2 lbs (75th percentile), he is 30.5 inches tall (75th percentile) and his head was ?? (75th percentile).

It was a quick appointment as I didn't have a whole lot of questions (funny how much more relaxed you are about almost everything the 2nd time around). Just the standard... try to stop the bottle, no peanut butter until he's 2 and no shellfish. Cool. He is a happy, healthy baby.

Dr. Lan asked me if he was saying any words... and I said yes "momma" (that's my boy!) and "cool" (that's daddy's boy!). haha.

Poor guy got 3 shots - he was not happy about that.

Happy 1st birthday, Oliver

Our sweet little Oliver turned 1 on Saturday and we had a big celebration in his honor!

We had a western party with cowboy hats, bandannas, and badges for everyone. Lots of food, cake, and pinata fun.

Happy 1st birthday, sweet little man.

First steps...

We were up and at em early this morning (5:30am... thank you, daylight savings) and we were all hanging out in the playroom and Oliver stood up and took a few steps and then lunged into Derek. Even though it was only a few steps... they were his first steps!!! Very exciting for me and Derek!

What a happy halloween

Miles wanted nothing to do his costume and trick or treating last year, so we were ready for the same this year.

Well, what a difference a year makes!

Miles had a blast cruising the bustling streets of Westchester manor with his buddies Brent and Mateo. I think the fact that he understood that he was going to get candy at each house was a huge incentive for him. And, he even braved the (lame) haunted house that was in someone's garage. (Well, I had to hold him, but I was very impressed that he went in). It was so much fun watching him get so excited at each house and he was so good about saying thank you. :) And, Oliver was in the stroller and loved watching all of the action. But, it started raining and Derek took Oliver home early. But the rain wasn't going to stop Miles!

Another great part of the night was was trick or treating at the houses where we are friends with the neighbors and they invited us in for something to drink... a juice box for Miles and a glass of wine for me! We both arrived home with a nice buzz... Miles from sugar and mine from a few drinks. :) Everyone was happy.

35

Last Friday, I turned 35 and while I made a few jokes about turning 29... I have to say that I am honestly not in denial and I am very ok with being 35.

While 35 does seem (or sound) like a very "adult" age (god forbid I say old), the fact of the matter is that I am very adult now. Well, I am definitely 35 on paper - when it comes to owning a house, having two kids, a husband, two car payments, and a full time job. HA. But, I still do consider myself 29 in spirit - I still like to get out and do and try new things, fire it up, laugh a lot, and ignore my aging skin.

But, 35 feels like a good age. I feel like I get respect at work and at home (the two boys next door call me Mrs. Lu which I think is HILARIOUS and I always tell them to call me Angie) and I don't get carded when I buy liquor anymore (I mean, really, I sure hope I look older than 21!)

I also feel like I've done the things I thought I would do by the time I was 35... I've traveled a bit, I am married to an awesome super model husband, I have a house, I have two amazing kids, I have a handful of best friends who I can rely on for anything, and I have a Honda Pilot (LOL).

Life is good. Speaking of live is good... I spent a wonderful weekend in Tomales Bay with wonderful friends, great food, amazing weather and hiking. Good times.

Simple cuteness

What's up with the tongue, Oliver?