Sunday, November 22, 2009

Months 10 and 11


As Adora eased into her tenth month, she started to show a lot more emotion, and preferences for certain toys and foods -- fortunately there are a lot of things that make her happy:



Winnie the Pooh,



Playtime at the Grandpa Fongs,


and, of course, Mom! (Dad, too, just not pictured here.)


At the start of her 11th month, we moved to our new home, which would be plenty reason for her to get tired or confused...



but she seems to have settled in well,


and is getting ready for the holiday season.

Months 8 and 9


It's been so long since our last posting, we're catching up on almost the entire fall. But, it's important to get it all in before the holiday season photo-ops start!


Adora had some great summer days with the Fongs, exploring the swings at Greenbrae Park, and cooling off in the pool during those hot August afternoons.






Of course there was also time to socialize with Uncle Doy...




In August, Adora also attended her first few weddings. They were both on the Barnett side, which meant lots of time with Nana Lynne and Grandpa Steve...






And cousins Joshua and Hannah.





And somebody (Mom) set her up for an Anne Geddes moment:


Thursday, July 30, 2009

Aloha from Maui!


Adora's first trip to Napili Kai, Maui, introduced her to the unhurried way of life. Time spent on the beach was a daily treat with repeated sunscreen applications.


Adora also learned about the history of the Hawaiian people, including tea leaf leis. Although her cranial size measures larger than average, she still needed some help with the crowns. The lei brought out the warrior face!



The first venture into the ocean was less successful than we had hoped for, but the loud crashing waves make even the most seasoned beach-goer nervous.


However, the maitai party was a huge success... perhaps, a little more successful than we had hoped.



Look out, boys- this wahine is on the prowl!



Thursday, July 16, 2009

Pastimes

Much like her father, Adora enjoys spending her down time with friends and watching baseball.



Although it's questionable how much of the game Adora saw, the A's beat the Tigers that day.

Here's Adora with Chuck Javernick and his daughter Amy Will...


And meeting (boy)friend Eli Olifson and his parents (I know, meeting the parents on a first date... a lot of pressure).



These are photos from Adora's first baseball game, but since we're A's fans we're burying the pictures at the bottom of this posting. Thanks to Jim Newman for the great tickets, and we even got a free bear!





June 2009 (month 6)

In her sixth month, Adora has begun to show more signs of her own personality, including endless curiosity.

She seems also to be getting tired of her baby toys, and loves to grab grown-up items like plates and glasses, coasters, blankets, really anything that happens to come within reach.

She'll also get frustrated when she gets bored (cue angry grunting sound), which can be a bit of a challenge. But when in doubt we often take her for a walk to the park, which seems to be her favorite activity.




Friday, May 22, 2009

Sleep to Dream


We've found that some sleep cues are easier to read than others.




























Sometimes parents fall asleep in the wrong places and wrong times, too.










But finally this month, Adora has moved into her own crib in her own room... and is sleeping through the night.

May 2009

Bath time became more fun as we moved into warmer weather. Adora fits well in our bathroom sink.
Mothers' day inspired Adora's first picnic at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park.

Life is a Highway!
Happily surpassing 14 pounds.