I Heart the Holidays

Not just because of all the presents! But we saw so many people this week! We visited with the DiGiorgios, the Gasparris, the Platts - everyone is off from work, it's great. And of course, I love being up Mommy's butt all day, every day.

The Gasparri Girls came over yesterday...that's Julie (the mom) and Kate and Olivia. Here's a picture of us having fun.

Tomorrow we go to Chapel Hill to see my BFF Ava. She is 11 days older than me. It will be my first trip on a plane. I hear it's a pain...especially during the holidays. I never fly without my lucky hat...ha ha.

Sloth? Greed? Gluttony?

So exhausted. So overwhelmed. It's been non-stop holiday action with the Kiernans. Went up to Rhinebeck on Monday night. Then everyone was at our house last night. Dad cooked: Ham, Leg of Lamb, Meat (on a stick no less). Grandma made Turkey. Mommy made crabcakes. I got a ton of toys. Toys. Toys. Toys. I dont even know what to play with first. Then Mommy started to pack up like 90% of the toys and she put them away!! How does she know which ones are my favorites??? Oh yea - I got TWO rocking horses!! I got a ton of instruments. Daddy's going to get me prepped for a music scholarship.

Thank you everyone for my gifts. I finally understand the true meaning of Christmas.

Water Cooler

Do you like my new outfit? Sara Kleinberg bought it for me! Her friend made it. You can buy your own at www.monkeyfootdesigns.com!

Daddy! Come Back!

When Daddy goes outside, I stand at the window and wait for him to come back in. If you ask me "where's Daddy?" I will point to him. Or I will point to his office.

If you ask me to clap my hands, I will. On Demand! I can also point to your nose when prompted.

I did not nap today. And I am a monster. Now that Hanukkah and my birthday are over...I can focus on Christmas.

Happy Birthday to Me

Here's a picture of me with Melissa. I had dinner with her last night. She took care of me while Mom & Dad went to the Grey Christmas party.

Today is my birthday!! One year ago today - at this exact time - Mom's epidural was wearing off.

Do you think I can have some cake today?

Tribute to my Grandmas

I have four grandmas...here's me with two of them. They love me even when I'm a brat. Dont I look like Grandma Gabay?

I will see them all over the next week. If you've forgotten - it's my birthday this week. And there's holiday celebrations to come.

Go Shorty...It's your Birthday

I went to Aunt Jacqui & Uncle Julian's house yesterday and it was a present extravaganza. Lots of gifts from the Gabay family!! Not only were we making up for Hanukkah - but it's also my birthday!

Nicole's crying because it was her birthday last month. Now it's my turn. So many presents! And next week is Christmas with the Kiernans - so more presents???

I will be one year old on Wednesday. I can totally pull myself up now. And I know how to get my own water from the water cooler.

"No" means "Yes"

I am totally fabulous. Here's what I learned this week:

- How to point to my nose when asked.
- How to shake my head "no".
- How to pull myself up to a standing position.
- How to walk while holding on to sofa.
- How to sip Grand Marnier from a snifter.
- How to pick my nose (see photo).
- How to burn myself on a Menorah.

We have eight crazy nights...

Happy Hannukah everyone! We've been lighting these fun candles every night this week. And then dad says some crazy shit I dont understand... Barukh ata Adonai - what?? It's hard enough understanding English - now we're speaking Hebrew? Huh?

Then we spin the dreidel - which is really like playing craps. I see how this family works now.

So drink your gin-and-tonic-ah, and smoke your mara-juanic-ah,
If you really, really wanna-kah, have a happy, happy, happy, happy
Hanukkah.

C is for Cookie

So...this weekend we had grandma tootsie's big birthday bash. It's been one family event after another and I'm pretty wiped out. Between thanksgiving, Mickey's christening and both great grandma birthdays - I'm exhausted. But - no rest because there are many holidays ahead - Christmas and Chanakah and of course - my birthday.

Mommy gave me a cookie!! See the picture? I have no idea why you would give a kid sugar when you dont have to - but she did. Crazy mom and look at her crazy part...maybe it's time for a haircut mom? Oh and hey - you can view a video of me: http://www.youtube.com/user/PappaSocka