A diverse dinner...

So, I just thought I'd share what Cyanne had for dinner last night because it amuses me in its randomness.

She had a nice selection of the following:
Clementine segments
Banana bits
Shredded Colby cheese
Little pieces of a "finger food" composed of broccoli, cheese, egg and bread crumbs (thanks mara!)
Black olives (sorry Blabeys... she's an olive eater! =) and black ones too, even!)
Bits of day-old garlic bread
A nice blend of oatmeal, sweet potato, and corn "mush"
and ...
topped off with a nice sippy cup full of cold water.

She seemed to enjoy the cheese, olives, and garlic bread the best. She'd emphatically point to the olives (which I then removed from our pizza and gave to her) and the bread (which tom then shared with her) until she got some to eat.

Even better yet - she kept doing the sign for "more" in relation to those foods.
And then, when deciding she was done, proceeded to do the sign for "all done".
Fantastic!
We're all communicating! =)

She seemed to quite enjoyed herself.
She ate while we prepared our own dinner (not nearly as diverse), enjoyed a glass of wine, and asked her all about her day.

She then helped us wrap some Christmas gifts.
That, however, was short-lived as her idea of helping was to either grab the paper we were trying to smooth out or to sit right on top of the box we were wrapping. (my apologies to some of you in advance for smooshed boxes. Cyanne sends her love =)).

So... all in all a fun evening at the Blabey house.
I gotta say it - my girl's quite a cutie! =)

Addie and Matt's Wedding, November 22, 2008

Addie and Matt were married the weekend before Thanksgiving in Albany. Luckily, we were able to attend as were planning a trip back east to celebrate Thanksgiving with Tom's parents in Cooperstown. Congrats Addie and Matt! We had a great time and Cyanne definitely enjoyed all the extra attention from family and friends.

Cyanne in her festive wedding finery.


Mart, Tom, and Kristen.


The Blabey family.


Uncle David and Aunt Susan accompany Addie down the aisle.


Wedding party and Chuppah.


Kristen with Cyanne.

Cyanne looks a little skeptical of her playmate.


Playing with her stuffed elephant party favor.


On the dance floor with Daddy.


Our little dancing machine!


Tom, Cyanne, and Mart cut a rug.


Our table.


Aaron and Anna.


Liz and Matt.


Jeannette and Brittney (?).


Cake.


Brian Taft, Betty, and David.


Time for bed. But, as I recall, sleep did not happen. After several gallant attempts by Kristen to put Cyanne down to sleep, Nanna and her friend Martha played with Cyanne in a lounge away from the main reception area of the club until the party was over and we could all return to the hotel. Cyanne was not a happy camper by that point, but I think Nanna enjoyed the babysitting duties...maybe? :)


Back at the party, cousins Jeff, Charlotte, Kim, and Heather.


Some family photos...


Bustin' out the Electric Slide. The party would not be complete without it...

The happy newlyweds.

Mommy's new haircut

Mommy decided to cut her hair today.
I'd done it before in Boston but had been several years since I'd "chopped it all off..."
So... the hairdresser cut off approximately 7-8 inches. =) She kept asking if I was sure: "Are you sure? You really want to do this?!" Ah, yes...



It feels much lighter!
Still, bizarre and strange to get used to!
Tom seems to approve as well =)



Thankfully, Cyanne wasn't too surprised and still recognized me =).

Visit with the Gustafsons - November 7-9th (Part II)

Sunday, we hung out at the Gustafson's house and then we walked around the cute town of Pleasanton and had brunch at a tasty restaurant.



C and Anna had a great time sitting in the their chairs right next to each other as well as sharing Anna's books and taking apart her alphabet mat in their living room. Yummm... tasty, chewy foam! Cyanne was also quite taken with their baby gates - she kept trying to shake them... No such luck in opening them!

Here are some photos from our morning at home and then our brunch:

Visit with the Gustafsons - November 7-9th (Part I)

Cyanne had a wonderful time visiting with Anna and her parents, Karen & Zach.
We drove up Friday night (an interesting drive... C did pretty well... napped some... played with her toys but unfortunately, when we were in traffic near San Jose, threw up all over her carseat and me in the back seat. Thankfully, she fell asleep in my arms shortly thereafter...)
We arrived Friday night - put C to sleep - and enjoyed a great dinner and margaritas w/K&Z. Then fell promptly asleep after the long day!

Here are some photos of our trip to the playground Saturday morning:





Cyanne LOVED the swings. This was her 2nd time on the swings. We obviously need to take her to the playground more... She spent more of the time laughing with glee.



C and Anna on the swings.





Daddy pushing C on the swings.







I love this photo...
Anna practicing her expert walking skills.



Mommy & Anna =)



The happy family. (Note Z and Anna in their ND gear - was a 'game watch' Saturday). =)







I like this one a lot too...
Cyanne watching Anna.



Karen trying out the playground equipment.
=)