Rolling out 2006

I just celebrated my birthday on the 27th and am now 1/3 year old. I decided to go for a milestone and start rolling over today. I'm not sure what the big deal is, but Mommy and Daddy sure seem proud.

Merry Christmas!

Wow, my first Christmas. I got to spend lots of time with my cousins Emma and Ian, plus I got all these great presents. I like Christmas!

Oakland Zoo

Yesterday I went to the Oakland Zoo with Mommy and Daddy. These tortises were fun to watch. As Crush would say- it was totally awsome, dude.

MTV Cribs

Yo, check me in my new crib, chillin' with my homies. This is how I roll - or at least it will be as soon as I learn how to roll.

Flower power

After a bath, I like to dry off in fine San Francisco style. Talk about a flower child!

New Hat!

Check out my cool new hat! Juniper made it for me, because she knows how much Mommy likes hats with ears. In this picture, I'm actually laughing at Daddy-- he's very amusing.

Dinoland

OK, one more picture from Disney World. This one's at Animal Kingdom in Dinoland. Here I am on the flying stegosaurus with Juniper and Mommy. I didn't know that these dinos could actually fly, but I guess if Dumbo can...

City girl

Here I am riding the San Francisco Muni train with Daddy. We learned all about the safety procedures in case of an emergency!

Hello Mickey!

I just got back from Disney World, and boy did I see a lot there! I was brave enough for Pirates of the Caribbean, Mommy finally got to ride some roller coasters, and I met Mickey Mouse. He seemed really nice, and he wants me to come back real soon.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi everyone! I'm here in sunny Fort Lauderdale, partying like a rock star and having a great time! I haven't been around this world very long, but I sure have a lot to be thankful for--especially friends and family like you!

Poppy the goat

I went to visit my friend Poppy at Mommy's zoo yesterday. She was very nice! Do you like Mommy's new haircut? I find it to be much more difficult to grab now that it's shorter. I bet Mommy didn't think about that when she got it cut.

Thar she bowls!

I had a whale of a time at the bowling alley this weekend! It was a fund-raiser for rhinos, which is pretty cool. They're much less likely to think that I'm lunch than those crazy hippos. I found a ball that weighed the same as I do--10 pounds!

Hippo time

Here's a picture of me and Daddy on a giant hippo statue at the zoo! The real hippo seemed to think I might be lunch, so we went with the statue. Oh well! In any case, I love my tiger-striped socks!

Coulrophobia

My friend Dee has a clown phobia. I tried to cure her with some shock therapy, by disguising myself as a clown. I think the results speak for themselves-- mission accomplished!

Scary Halloween

Today I went to the doctor for my 2-month check-up. I thought it would be fun to show off my cute punkin hat. Nobody told me that I'd be getting FOUR shots! I did my best to scream and scream, but nothing seemed to stop that needle-wielding nurse. My little legs are covered with bandaids, and I'm planning to fuss all night just to make a point.

Moo!

Last night we went to a Halloween party at Martin & Dee's house. Me and Mommy were cows, and Daddy was a cowboy. Yee-ha!

Presidential hopeful

Maybe I'll be so famous they'll carve my face in a mountain! To give you the idea of what that would be like, I stopped by Mount Rushmore to pose.

Dresser drawer syndrome

Nonie always talks about dresser drawer syndrome- where new parents have the urge to just "stick the baby in a drawer for a while" once the novelty wears off. I found another use for a drawer that's not quite so bad- it can be a comfy bed in a pinch!

My first cross-country drive

Last week I went to Chicago with Mommy and Daddy. We visited my Great Grandma and got all 4 generations of Holmans together. I also got to meet a bunch of my 2nd cousins, who were all very fun to play with. After that, we took about a week for a scenic drive home in my new car. More about that later...

iPuke

I've discovered that what goes down can also come up-- especially milk! I'm enjoying my new skill, although it does mean that I have to change clothes a lot.

The Plane Truth

I don't know why people have trouble sleeping on planes- I found it quite pleasant. And there was plenty of legroom, too.

Cousin Emma

Hey! Who's that big baby stealing the spotlight! Oh, it's my cousin Emma- she's actually pretty cool. So I guess it's OK if Daddy spends a little time with her, as long as he remembers who's number one.

Worst day of my life (so far)

Yesterday I had a really bad day. I'm not sure why, but it was probably gas. Or maybe I was just in a bad mood. I did my best to communicate my discomfort... all day long. By the end of the day, Mommy and Daddy looked pretty uncomfortable, too!

Go Giants!

Today was the last baseball game of the season. The Giants lost to the hated L.A. Dodgers, but I still had a good time at my first ballgame. I slept through the boring parts, so the game went quickly. Can't wait until next season!

Happy Birthday to me!
I'm one month old today, and boy am I exhausted. I just went to the doctor and weighed in at 9 pounds, 1 ounce. I'm in the middle of a growth spurt, so I'm always hungry!

I love books!
Whenever I get fussy, I like to look at books. The patterns they make on the shelves are just mesmerizing. Daddy says that the insides of books are pretty cool, too, but for now, I will just judge them by their covers.

Here I am spending some time at the San Francisco Zoo. I took Mimi and Papi there to show them where Mommy works. I especially like my cow socks- aren't they cool?

Love that Baby Bjorn!
This is my first trip around Stowe Lake in Golden Gate Park. Riding in the Baby Bjorn carrier is great- Daddy is nice and warm.

Burrr! San Francisco sure is cold and foggy! Luckily, Auntie Michelle and Uncle Bob gave me Emma's parka to wear. It's warm and toasty, just the way I like it.

Tummy time!
I started "tummy time" today- it helps me exercise and learn. Here I am playing with my blocks. I found the time pretty relaxing, and Mommy and Daddy seemed amused, too.

Now that I'm over one week old, I've developed a lot of skills. I'm very good at sleeping, crying, eating, pooping and looking extremely cute while doing nothing. I'm trying to get the hang of smiling, but sometimes I think I'm just gassy.

Nonie came to stay with me and help out for my first days home. She was great, and I think Mommy and Daddy really appreciated the support!

Casey's Blog

I'm here! After some severe squishing, I emerged into the world at 6:34 am. It wasn't that bad, really. Although it's cold out here. Mommy and Daddy seem nice.

I weighed in at 7 pounds, 11.4 ounces. The nurse said I'm 19 and 1/4 inches tall, but I prefer to stay curled up rather than stretch out.