Baby 007

I got my passport photo taken this morning. What do you think? I went with the purple argyle sweater. It says, "I'm serious, but with a sweet, playful side."

Soon I'll be all set for a life of international intrigue!

Two-fer Tuesday!

Quiet Moment, Mesmerizing Hands
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

The past two days have been all about my hands, particularly trying to shove my whole fist in my mouth and wrangle those thumbs so I can suck on them to my heart's content.

He's a video from last week of me admiring those fantastic fingers. And once my mom catches a thumb-sucking attempt on camera, she'll post that, too. It's pretty amusing stuff.

Pretty in Peacocks

Pretty in Peacocks
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

In case you didn't catch that in my last post, my Great-Grandma Shirley just turned 90! And yet she has more vitality, spunk, and style than nearly anyone I know.

Speaking of style, check out this video of me looking cute in my peacock outfit. Though it's a couple weeks old, it's still an oldie but goodie. (Since I'm not even 90 DAYS old yet, 2-week-old videos can be considered "oldies.")

Birthday Wishes

Birthday Wishes
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

Sending a belated birthday hello to three of my wonderful grandmas: Grandma Sue, Great-Grandma Shirley (90!), and Grandma Cathy!

I love you bunches and bunches. :)

The Makings of a Laugh

The Makings of a Laugh
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

Happy Weekend! Today I worked on my laugh, and Mom caught a little of it on video. I'm in bed right now though, so Mom is posting this for me. Which begs the question: Why is this in first person then? And why isn't Mommy in bed, too?

Play Firsts: The Rings

Play Firsts: The Rings
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

Hi, everyone. Just thought I'd brighten up your Thursday morning with this little video of me playing in my crib with my toy rings.

And wait until you see my PJs. They're a hoot.

The Big 2 (Months)

Yep, I'm 2 months old. Really getting up there.

I can smile at my funny parents, grab my toys, keep an eye on Pavlov, roll over, and make little noises (besides crying, burping, and farting, of course).

Rock-a-Bye Baby

Play Firsts: Swing Toy Bar
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

Happy Friday! I'm chillin' in my swing. I've always liked it for sleeping, but recently discovered it's pretty entertaining, too.

Take the face of the baby girl in the mirror, for instance. She copies everything I do. Fascinating. And then there's that silly giraffe. He really cracks me up.

Toys That Jingle Jangle Jingle

Play Firsts: ShiKai & Laurel Toy
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

I'm feeling a little yucky today, due to my vaccinations yesterday. But Mom's taking good care of me, and I have my favorite blue bunny toy to cheer me up.

Know what else cheers me up? This video of me playing with a toy I got from my Uncle ShiKai and Aunt Laurel. I posted it before, but it had some sort of silly error, so I'm posting it again.

Tot Shots

I had my 2-month doctor's visit this evening. And you know what that means: SHOTS. Not just for me neither. Mom and Dad had to get flu shots, too.

Surprisingly, I'm in great spirits. Apparently nothing can keep these legs and arms from moving and this face from smiling!

And by the way, I'm 2+ feet long now. But my parents are short. What's up with that? Guess I'll be the one fetching stuff from the top cupboards...

Follow Me

What kind of a baby would I be without having a blog? Not a very nerdy one, I'll tell you that much. And if you know my parents, you know that's not likely.

So here I go. I'm starting my own blog!

Want to see videos of me and keep up to date on the fun I've been up to? Just add yourself as a "follower." I'm not exactly sure how this all works, but I think you'll get updates whenever I add something new (and undoubtedly cute) here.

I've already added a bunch of videos of me playing with some of my toys for the first time. My mom loves them, and she tells me you will, too.

The Amazing Zebra Blanket

The Amazing Zebra Blanket
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

Uncle Ramsey and Aunt Jen down in San Francisco gave me a really trippy zebra blanket. I love to look at it and swing wildly to swipe my hand across its soft texture when I'm lying in my crib. My sister Pavlov stands guard while I check it out.

Play Firsts: Rattles on Hands

Play Firsts: Rattles on Hands
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

Now that crazy duck and cuckcoo cow are on my hands. What is my silly mom going to think of next?

Play Firsts: Rattles on Feet

Play Firsts: Rattles on Feet
Originally uploaded by The Hyllands

Check it out ... I have rattles on my FEET! Wait, what? I have feet, too? Sweet.