just another spring day

in the hood. No gunshots or auto vandalism, so all is quiet.

Mom came back last night and when I saw her this morning I did my shy face! we played a little and I really like small household appliances, like her hair dryer and also her hair brushes.

Here are some pictures of me and Dad at Berkeley Bowl.

Cheers, SMF

When Mama's away.....

Dada and I just pretty much do the same old stuff. Mom's in LA for work and she is going to come back tonight. Yesterday Dad and I played in the yard and the bath. Nothing much else to report. Here are some shots of us at breakfast yesterday.

XO

Saturday, I'm napping

Mom and I went to the park again this morning, but unfortunately the resolution on Mom's camera got reset so this picture isn't clear when you blow it up. Anyway, I'm taking a nap and then Dad, Mom and I are headed to Tammy's house in Dublin for a couple of hours this afternoon. I'm hoping we might see Uncle Cyrus and Aunt Lili, too.

Best, SMF

Friday, I'm napping

Mom is taking a day off today and we went to the park this morning. This isn't the best picture of me with her new phone but it's better than nothing. We went with Jason and Coen and I got so dirty and sandy! Mom is cleaning the house now, and she's going to take me to Henry's later so SHE gets some play time. I really had fun on the swing this morning and had a lot of blackberries (my FAVORITE).

XO

my little baby

Mama's camera is broken and also her phone-- so no pics. But I am up to lots of funny stuff. My little baby doll "baby" is so fun... I like to put him in my Tonka truck and wheel him around (or at least Mama does it for me). I stick my fingers in his eyes and say "baba" (instead of "baby"). I am in a crushy mom stage and act real super weird and hyper and cry and dance when she comes home, because I missed her a lot during the day.

My dad put his new glasses on today and it was super confusing. he put them on my face, though, and that was really funny. Wearing adult glasses is one of the funniest things ever!!

XO Silas F.

A little sick but I had fun anyway.

Mama and I both have a yucky cold. When I sneeze, big strings of snot go everywhere but then I hate when Mama wipes my face! Dada is in Chicago and so Mama and I did a lot today. We went to the store, then we went to the park with Aunt Lili and Uncle Cyrus, and then later we went out for ANOTHER walk to get Mama her Indian food fix.

I said "ow" when I was mimicking Mama today and it was really cute.

I'm sleeping now, sucking on one of my little animals. XO

You can't always get what you want

but sometimes you might find you get what you need.

So much excitement, and so little time.

Where to begin? The last month was a whirlwind. Highlights included: a trip to see friends in NC; two visits to the Discovery Museum; a trip to the zoo; more teeth (and some tears); Mom's work trip (again); and more showmanship on my part. PLUS some time with the Farhang relatives.

I am certainly growing to be a big big boy! Sometimes I say "hi", and sometimes "mama" or jumbled baby talk. I really know how to throw a tantrum now, especially when I want electronics that I can't have. I take a few steps here in there, but on my own terms, when I am pushing a chair, etc.

Here is a picture of us at Duke, although we all prefer Carolina.

Silas F.