Monday, June 28, 2010

Random photos

Here are some random photos from the last couple weeks. Julian is weighing in at 18+ pounds and is growing fast. As usual, he is very happy and laughing all the time.
Julian and Mina.
Julian and Mikey at BLAH.
I was tickling Julian, and he loved it.
Julian likes carrots.
Julian with Aunt Becca.
Whenever Julian is around, Tully finds her baby.
Julian hanging out at Myles Furtado's house. He was very serious.
Myles, Walter and Julian.
Julian and Rick preparing to washer chunk.
Boone was there too.
Julian with Uncle Chacho.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Getting Caught Up-June 2010

June has brought some fun events so far. Thia turned 4 years old, we went out to Ponce's, and had our first Saturday night out without Julian. World Cup 201o also started on the 11th and Julian was ready to see the US National team take on England.

Julian and Jacquie at Thia's birthday party.
Julian with Rod at Ponce's. Rocio took Julian and showed him the restaurant. All of a sudden we see Julian behind the bar! I think they were teaching him the secret margarita recipe.

Julian sleeping.

World Cup 2010 started on June 11th and Julian was ready! He and Boone had their US Soccer onesies on and were ready for the big game on Saturday vs. England. Greg and Tara showed the game on their brand new, super huge, TV. Even though it was a tie, it was almost like a win.
Julian and Boone watching the big game.
Later that night Julian went to Jeff and Clea's house to hang out with Tuesday. It was a big night for Rick and I since it was our first Saturday night out without Julian. We attended my Ai work party at House of Blues. While we were there Tuesday dressed Julian up in some of her favorite outfits. Here are their photos, with Clea's commentary.
He fits in with Tuesday's collection of stuffies.
Best western shirt ever on the cutest boy ever.
he was only in it a minute. man i wish the photo would have come out better.
He fell asleep the first time before we could even get the jammies on. Tuesday thought this was about the cutest thing EVER.

May 2010

May was a big month for us. We celebrated Christmas with the Herman's at La Quinta, Julian started eating solids, and I went back to work.

Luckily Mina and Popup (Grandma & Grandpa Herman) have been so helpful and are taking care of Julian while we are at work. The first day back was very difficult for me (lots of tears) but it was very reassuring knowing he was safe with them.

This is the 2nd year we have gone to La Quinta to celebrate Christmas with the Herman's. It was tough to get everyone's schedule to work, but we made it happen. Rick, Julian and I went out Thursday and were able to maximize our pool time on Friday, before the masses arrived for the weekend. Everyone else arrived throughout the weekend and we were able to get everyone together for a nice dinner on Saturday night at The Hogs Breath Inn, which is Clint Eastwood's restaurant in La Quinta.

Julian "Elvis" Herman with Mina. Thank ya, Thank ya very much!

Julian's first time in a swimming pool. La Quinta Resort & Spa.
Swimming with Uncle Chacho.

Julian and mom.
Julian liked being able to lay around in nothing but a diaper.
Julian and cousin Jacquie sat together at dinner.

Julian had his 4 month check up and got some vaccines, and a clean bill of health. At his check up he weighed in at 16 lbs 12 ounces, and 25 inches long. When I asked the doctor how Julian compares to other babies his age Dr. Cohen responded, "he's huge!".

Dr. Cohen said we should probably wait another week or two to start solid foods, but when I told him that Julian stares at us as we eat, he said it's probably better to start sooner than later. We waited until the end of that week (about 4 1/2 months) and then gave Julian rice cereal. He has since moved on to homemade pureed green beans, carrots, sweet potatoes, apples and bananas. The only thing he hasn't liked so far was the squash. But Rick and I tried it and we didn't like it either.
Julian eating rice cereal for the first time.

Julian is almost 5 months old and barely fitting into 6 month clothes. Luckily we got a photo of Julian in the onesie that Tina P. brought back from NYC.