Playtime

Hmmm, what should I play with?

This rattle looks good.

But Bryce is better!!!

Surfs Up

I finally talked Mom and Dad into letting me take surf lessons.

If Dad and Uncle Eric can do it, so can Bryce and I!

Weekend Getaway

This weekend Mom, Dad and I took a little trip to Portland, OR. It is only an hour away by plane and Dad had to be there for work on Monday, so we decided to make a weekend out of it. I really enjoyed the sunny skies, beautiful scenery, great restaurants and the shopping!

We stayed at a hotel called The Nines. It was decorated beautifully. And as the bellhop noticed, the decor matched my diaper bag.

Here I am checking out the comfy bed.

Catching the football game after lunch on Sunday afternoon.

My Mom and her twins - they came for Seattle with Dave and Maggie to hang out with us on Saturday and Sunday.

Overall, a great relaxing getaway!

What a surprise!

Dad no longer holds the title of Nelson with the Biggest Belly.

But between you and me, I think he is sucking it in.

Terrific Tri-State Trip

How do I sum up almost two whole weeks on the East Coast?

Amazing. Fun. Exhilirating.....Exhausting.

We arrived on a Wednesday evening. It was a long flight and of course I didn't really sleep on the plane. After spending some time with Grandma and Grandpa mom gave me my nightly bath and massage and it was off to dreamland.

On Thursday Mom's friend Kerri came over with her son Devon. He is my East Coast Bryce....sshh, please don't tell Bryce...Or Devon. I am trying to keep my West Coast and East Coast life separate and I don't think they would really understand.

The day after we arrived it was Grandpa's birthday. Lookin' good Gramps!!!
After I helped blow out the candles I got to spend lots of time with the fam....

Great Grandma Nettie

Great Uncle Joe

Great Aunt Karen and Cousin Mikey

The following day we packed up the car and took the LIE to Mom's, um, I mean, Grandma and Grandpa's beach house. We stayed for 5 nights so we did get to relax a bit.

Me and Grandma on the hammock in the backyard.

The Triplets came over the night we arrived with their friends. We had a little excer-saucer time.

Spending some quality time with Bosco

ZiZi Lisa, my godmother came by for a visit! You can't even tell by looking at this picture that she is going to have a baby. I am so excited for another girlfriend!

Getting ready for a trip to Aunt Susan and Uncle Frank's to go for a swim with the Triplets. Trying to look cool as usual.

Here I am with Aunt Susan and Madeline.

Uncle Tommy and Natalya

Sunday we spent some time at home doing more visiting. Bobby and Robin came by - why didn't I take more pictures? On Monday we went to the beach with the Triplets before the left to go back to the city. That was my first trip to the bay.

On Tuesday we did my Mom's favorite activity - we laid on the beach! We drove down to Mecox, set up an umbrella and caught some rays.

I love the wind!

The water was really cold!
Heaven.

After all our fun in the sun it was time to head back to the city to hook up with Dad. He was supposed to be working in NY this week, giving Mom and I the perfect excuse to make the trip, and then at the last minute his plans changed and he had to stay in California. Dad was worried that I would forget about him but how could I. He's too cute.

After an evening of hanging out and catching up after being apart for so long, it was off to start visiting again.

On Thursday we took a drive to beautiful New Jersey to visit the Fischetti's. You may remember that on our last trip hope Mom and Dad's friends Lisa and Dave were expecting a baby. We were lucky to get to meet Ella Lee Fischetti! What a cutie!

Me & Two Bald Guys

After a delicsious lunch it was time to back it up and head back to Queens. Aunt Karen was having a birthday diner for Cousin Danny so we dropped in to say hello.

Happy Birthday Cousin Danny!

Looking up to my Couin Matthew, just like my Mom always has.

My generation...Little, Little Matthew

Before we left, Grandpa Tommy made sure to write down all the things that Mom and Dad swear they will never do....DVDs in the car and jarred baby food - just to name a few.

Next stop, New Cannan, CT....

Friday morning we got up earlier for our trip to visit Auntie Ann, Uncle Pete and my Favorite Canadians!

I finally meet Dad's cousin Teran. Yay! I am so EXCITED! And I love her just as much as Mom said I would!

Clair-Bear holding me in the pool. She held me so much, it was like we already knew each other.
Getting a kiss from Sophie

Dad hanging out at the beach with the Charron kids.

Girl Power!

I also got to meet Cousin Thomas - isn't he handsome!

Mom and Dad's friends Lauren and Mike came by for a visit on Saturday.


I love the water and I love Cousin Mimi!

Hanging with Daddy

Our lovely hosts, Auntie Jewels and Uncle Broke

We spent all day on Saturday lounging by the pool. John and Amanda Dawson came with Carolina and Owen. We had so much fun with all the kids. At the end of the day it was time to head back to Little Neck so we could pack it up and get back to California.

We spent Sunday at Grandma and Grandpa's house, a few last visits with friends and family and a few tears as we got ready to say goodbye.

And before I go, I forgot to tell you that I turned 7 months old on this trip. I also got my first tooth.

And now that it has taken me so long to write this, I am now 8 months old. I've gotten another tooth and I am pretty sure another one is on its way.
I am growing up fast but not missing out on a thing and enjoying every second.

Life's a Beach

It is Tuesday morning, after the long Labor Day Weekend. Back to the usual daily grind. After our morning run, Mom and I hosted our Pacifica Mother's Club Playgroup. Here I am with 13 of my closest friends.

After everyone left, I had my nap and then Dad, Mom and I packed up our dinner and had a picnic on the beach.

Night Folks.