Audrey's Blog

  October is around the corner and we are practicing for Halloween. Auntie Thu got me this little jack-o-lantern, but instead of carrying it in my hands, I like it in my mouth. I had a lot of fun making all these different expressions and scary faces. Mom says that she'll soon take me on a hunt for my Halloween costume. I wonder what will I end up being?? In the meantime I really like carrying this little Jack-O-Latern like this while walking around the house.

  Happy Birthday Big E! We went to Elijah's Birthday today at the local park. I really like playing with him in the ball pit and crawl through the tunnels. At the end of the Birthday, I even got a little plastic train to take with as a souvenir.

  Today after swim class and Farmer's Market we headed over to the Santa Monica Library. Mom let me explored the Children's section and I even picked out my own book. I really like the shelves here, its really easy to pull up on and walk around. Although I have taken my first steps a couple weeks before, today was different. They have these neon green tables at the sitting area where mom was sitting. It was the perfect for me to walk around and let go to get to the next table. I was so proud of myself when I was able to let go of the table and walk on over to the couch. It was about three steps, but I did it without falling. Mom was so happy she went for the camera and try to document it. Although this new found skill has kept me up at night, I am having a lot of fun landing on my tush. Thank goodness my friends and I all have these diapers on.

Mom says, if I don't start eating soon, she may put me up for sale.  

During playgroup today, we hosted a surprise Birthday Party for our fellow piglet, Jameson. Mom and I really enjoyed shopping and wrapping up all the presents. My favorite were the Mylar balloons, they’re so fun. We really caught Ms. Susan by surprise when she showed up and saw the setup. It was really fun watching everyone play and Jameson so excited to open up his gifts. Sorry to miss many of you and thanks to all those who were able to make it.

After arriving in NYC, we checked in at the W Time Square and parents took me out for a night stroll. Time Square was so exciting with all the lights, people, and noises. I had my first caricature done in the middle of Time Square. The man took a little long, but I really enjoyed watching all the pedestrians who were walking by. The next day, Aunt Diane came by to pick us up and we drove around NYC, had lunch, and visited baby Piper in Brooklyn. That night we met up with Mr. Charlie, and had dinner at the new Lincoln Center near Central park. An hour later we met Aunt Jennifer at the posh Peninsula hotel rooftop bar. Besides the bartender who was about 25, I was the youngest one there. They have a really nice setup with lots of chairs and cushions to walk around. It was a late night for all of us, but we’re on California time. I really like strolling around Central Park and looking at all the trees. Every now and then dad would take me close up to one of the horses pulling the ...

My poor parents who are probably exhausted traveling with me when I am not feeling well. Finally I am better and ready to go out again. After Aunt Lori’s wedding we spent a couple of days to visit family, friends, and tour around. I enjoyed my play date at the Nechlese’s home. We stopped by great uncle Bob’s house to visit and watched Aunt Lori and Uncle Mark opened up all their wedding presents. The next day when the rains stop, we toured downtown Chicago, went shopping, and visited the Children’s Museum. My favorite is playing with the fountains in the water room. We even found a display of the “thung”, a cylinder Vietnamese boat very similar to the one mom left Vietnam in. Mom was pleasantly surprised to find Vietnamese as one of the three languages on all the displays.