Grocery Shopping

Panda and I went grocery shopping at whole foods for the first time...with some help from Grandpa Jim and Auntie Colette! We got everything we needed and had a great time! The Panda Bear slept through it all.

Babe in Toyland

We got Chloe some new toys and they were a big hit! She was perhaps a bit overstimulated by them though as she had no interest in an afternoon nap yesterday...she only wanted to cry and be carried around. But look at that big smile!

Office Lunch

Chloe and I had lunch with Cookie, Grandpa Jim, Auntie Barbara and Auntie Colette at J Alexander's on Thursday. Chloe really enjoyed herself, and Barbara held her the whole time which meant I had my hands free to actually eat! It was wonderful! We even walked there and back from Kenmore, so we got a little exercise after those heaping portions. Good times...

Spring Has Sprung

A Dress From Auntie Sashi!

Now that Chicago is warming up we get to experiment with Chloe's spring/summer wardrobe! Her purple dress/onesie is my new favorite! She looks so cute in purple!!

Lunch and Public Indecency!

We went out for lunch today with Jill (aka The Baby Whisperer), Simon and Harry in Oak Park. Chloe woke up when a very loud ambulance blew by us honking it's horn. She was inconsolable and seemed hungry so I tried out breastfeeding in public for the first time. We were eating alfresco since the day was so fine, so I was literally on the street for this first try. It worked out well in the end (I was worried it would be a challenge as I'd never even fed her without the Boppy let alone under scrutiny!) and Chloe felt much better after she had lunch. After our meal we had a nice swing at the neighborhood park. It was a great adventure! I think we all had fun!

Panda Loves Slinging

Here we are in the kitchen at Kenmore in our new favorite position in the moby sling. So nice for Mommy to be able to use both hands!

Louis Vuitton Panda Bear Barcode

Clearly Panda is all the rage in the Fashion/Art/Technology realm.

That Panda is so hot right now...

Sitting Up

Chloe is gaining impressive neck strength! She loves to sit up and look around (supported a bit)

Peek-A-Boo

We found a new sling we like better than the Moby wrap! Chloe gets to sleep in a snazzy hammock all day...sweet Panda

sling = Serena and Lily Market Sling in Grass/Marigold

New Photos on Picasa

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Rain, Rain Go Away

We had dinner at Cookie and Grandpa Jim's this past gloomy Saturday. Chloe enjoyed listening to the Grateful Dead in her bouncy chair. Marley longed to go outside. Regardless of the weather we all enjoyed our long weekend...wish it had been even longer!

First Restaurant!

We had lunch at Uncle Julio's and Chloe surprised us by being quietly alert the whole time. Until she dozed off at the end that is! She absolutely loved it there!

No You're never fully dressed without a SMILE!

Chloe loooves bouncing!

Panda Hangs On

Panda hangs onto Cookie...adorable!

Happy Friday!

TGIF!!! So happy! It's a beautiful day and it's the beginning of a three day weekend!

When Panda wakes up I'm taking her for a walk in Lincoln Park with Cookie and Grandpa Jim. HOORAY for sunny spring!

Panda Paws

Tiny hands. Tiny feet.

Wakey Wakey, Slopey Slopey

Chloe is waking up from a long nap next to me on the couch.  She can't get enough sleep (during the day).

Someone's Got a Case of the Mondays

Mommy and Panda miss Daddy and his crazy weekend hair!

Fun in the Sun

We aired out our diaper rash in the sun today. It was nice.

Sleeping Off a Big Meal

Look at that full tummy!

Daddy and Panda

There was some good father-daughter bonding going on over the long Good Friday-Easter weekend including, but not limited to, tummy time, napping, diaper changes, story time (The Cat in the Hat, and ArtForum), sun bathing, bouncing, rocking, singing and late night cuddling.

Baby Lounger!

A big thank you to my wonderful friends Lauren, Samantha, Catie, Emilie, Ellen, Esley and Lauren's Jetta for this incredible lounger! It has made our long weekend lovely and Chloe adores it!

New Album on Picasa

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Cookie's Knits

Cookie has been knitting up a storm (hey, Cookie, your name is Cookie, not Knitty! Where are my cookies?) and Panda has been quite well dressed for her recent outings! Adorable!

Chloe Makes A New Friend!

Chloe and Susan Venturi were introduced yesterday. We all had a nice sleepy visit!

PS. Thanks for the chicken dinner, Sue! Yum!

Auntie Sashi!

Chloe finally got to meet her Aunt Sasha on Friday afternoon! Sasha got to come to Chicago for a long weekend to meet her new niece and they got along famously! It was wonderful to have you here, Sasha! We all miss you already!