Christmas Day

Merry Christmas everyone!
I must say, I think I really like this holiday...it's great fun! Not only did I get lots of wonderful presents from everyone, but I got to learn a few things as well.

Tazz started things off by showing me how to open presents. She really has a knack for it, though sometimes she does tend to go a bit overboard and play with the paper more than the actual gift for awhile. I think I can help her with that though. Here she is opening up her frog, which is now her favorite toy (and one of mom and dad's least favorites once it gets all covered in drool...)



After we had opened a good portion of the gifts, I needed a small break, so mom broke out my playmat for a little rest. To add a little Christmas cheer to it, she made a new dangling toy out of some of the shiny/crinkly green wrapping paper. Maybe Tazz is onto something with this whole paper thing.... Right now she is saying 'See, I told you so!'


Eventually we managed to finish up with opening everything. Look at the great mess we made!! Mom was very proud of me, and is giving me a pat on the back to say what a good job I did :-)

I hope everyone had as Merry of a Christmas as I did!! Talk to you in the New Year ... if not sooner.

Christmas Eve, 2 Months Old

It's my party and I'll cry if I want to... Well that seemed to be the theme of my second month birthday. Mom and Dad worked hard to keep me happy today, but it wasn't in the cards. Everyone is taking bets that I am going through another growth spurt. At the doctors visit on Friday I weighed in at 10 pounds and 22 inches. Thats 2 MORE pounds since last visit for those that are keeping track!


On a happier note, the Christmas tree is all decked out and the presents have arrived and been placed with care. Thanks to everyone who has sent packages to help fill our tree. We are looking forward to opening them and making a Surrette style mess tomorrow morning!
Mom and Dad wrapped up my evening with my first reading of "The Night Before Christmas". Fortunately Mom took pictures early, because I didn't make it past the first page before declaring the night done.

So to all my friends and family...

"Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night"

Flying Through the Air with the Greatest of Ease

A big thanks to Gramma for my new swing!

Mom and Dad picked out this swing for me because it has so many variations in the way it can move. So I've been trying each of them out to figure out which works best for me.

But guess what they learned while I was on my second date???



They learned that I liked to swing "old school"! Front to back in a gentle arc where I can pick a spot and look at it until my heart is content!

And who do I have to thank for helping me communicate this to Mom and Dad???






My dream girl Natalie! Would you believe she agreed to a second date? And this time it was for play time and dinner!!!

After such a big evening Dad helped me to settle down for bedtime by reading me a book.

Mr. Brown Can Moo Can You???

Growing Up Big and Strong

Let the playing begin!


Now that I am staying awake after eating Mom has introduced me to my jingle bells. The soccer balls and footballs you see attached to my wrists and ankles are rattles. I have a great time exercising so that they "shake rattle and roll!"

Speaking of exercising, Mom has started us with a personal trainer to help get rid of that last bit of baby weight! We work out just around the corner from the house with a wonderful lady named Mary. Today was our first session. Mary put me to work as extra resistence to Mom's situps. Go Mary!!!



Mom's not the only one with a personal trainer! After her session I took my turn. Tazz put me through my paces on my exercise mat.




But all the hard work paid off when I met this beauty. Mom chaperoned me on my first lunch date with Natalie and her Mom Julie at Park Chow.

Isn't she a dream!!!

Grandma's First Visit

Wow. The visitors keep coming! This weekend was Grandma's first visit to see me. Dad and I picked her up at the airport and after a quick stop to grab mom, we all went to lunch for some yummy burgers. I was particularly happy to see mom get some bacon on hers - mmm, bacon!

It wasn't long before we were back home, and big sis Tazz came over to make sure Grandma was taking care of me properly

Later in the day, we all ventured out to the dog park. Grandma spent most of her time staring at me, while mom and dad played with Tazz. She did take a short break though to give the camera a big smile.

Next it was time to decorate the Christmas Tree. I wasn't sure what that meant at first, but was soon quite entranced by the whole operation

Once we were done with all of the decorating, it was time to open the first round of presents. Tazz showed me how to open my own gifts, as well as how to steal the used paper and make sure that it was properly shredded. You can see what a good job she did with some of the colorful tissue.

Grandma got me all sorts of new outfits - I can't wait to wear them. I think I'm going to see how many I can make mom and dad put on me in one day. I have my ways....

I did make sure to get in one more really good snuggle before Grandma had to leave. I must say, she is a quite comfortable napping pillow!

Growing Up is Hard to Do

Seems changes are afoot at the CA Foy household. Both Mom and I are working our way to new acomplishments. For me its all about sleeping flat. While Grampy and Nanny were out here they got this brand new bed for me. Seems that sleeping in my car seat is not to be a long term solution. Mom seems to think I need to learn to sleep flat on my back instead of curled up in a ball. And now that my acid reflux is under control I'm okay with that. So we are starting out with the basket in bed. Next comes the crib. Wish us luck!

Here is a close up of me in my snazzy new bed. I'm staring at the treds of Dad's sneakers. They look pretty cool to me with their black and white lines against the red ottoman.

As for Mom, today marked the first day she took Tazz and I out to play together without Dad since I was born. We walked all the way down the hill into the Presidio to throw the ball for Tazz. We took a break so that Tazz could have some chew time. I bet you can imagine what Mom did with me while Tazz was occuppied...

That's right, more pictures! So in my sleepy state I was introduced to trees and dirt. The giant pine tree made a nice background. Can you believe how tiny I am???

Farwell to Nanny & Grampy

Today marked the last day of Nanny and Grampy's visit to San Francisco. We had some more alone time this evening, as Nanny and Grampy graciously offered to babysit while Mom and Dad went out to dinner. Grampy has the pictures which document our last night together, so Mom has provided some pictures she took during the afternoon to mark my 6th week in the world.

Nanny & Grampy Visit Part 2

Yesterday was the second day of Nanny and Grampy's visit. They came to have dinner with Mom and stay with her while Dad went to volleyball. We ate pizza and watched Monday Night Football. We had lots of fun watching what ended up being a very close game.








During the game Nanny graciously allowed Grampy to hold me for a while. He has a warm and comfy belly to snuggle on!

Nanny & Grampy Visit Part 1

Today I met Nanny and Grampy in person for the first time. They traveled all the way from VA to come meet me. Nanny was quite excited to meet me and gathered me up from Mom as soon as she came in the door! We had a good cuddle before heading out to exercise Tazz at the park.

Once Tazz was tired we headed back to the house to pick up Grampy, who opted for a nap instead of visiting the dog park. We then headed down to the Marina neighborhood to select a Christmas tree. I was so overwhelmed with excitement at getting my first tree that I slept through most of it. But never fear Mom found a way to have pictures taken anyway! With Grampy's photographic help we have a question for you all...


Do I make a better present...

or angel?

1 Month Old; Week 5

This week marked a big change in my life. Not only did I turn 1 month old, I have out grown my snuggly bed. This left Mom with quite a dilemma regarding our sleeping arrangements.










So I said goodbye to my lounge chair bed and hello to...

my crib! Isn't Mom funny. I successfully slept in my crib for about 2 hours before explaining to Mom that sleeping across the room on a flat surface just wasn't going to work for me. Being as "strong willed" as Mom is, she tried to hold out.

But we all knew who was going to win this battle of wills...

So we compromised. I gave up the snuggly bed in exchange for my snuggly car seat. The car seat works great for me. I can keep curled up and cozy and I let Mom sleep just a little bit longer. All in all a good deal for us both!






On another note, here is a picture of us on my birthday at Alta Vista Park, aka the Dog Park. I'm proud to note that I have put on over 2 pounds so that I now weight 8 pounds 2 ounces.