"Meme" - The Tagging Blogger Game...?

So, this 'game' is courtesy of Mia's mom, Mara.
I'm always up for things of this type so here ya go...

The Rules
-Link to the person who tagged you.
-Post the rules on your blog.
-Write 6 random things about yourself.
-Tag 6-ish people at the end of your post.
-Let each person know he/she has been tagged (or let them get tagged by reading your blog).
-Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

6 Random Things about Me:

1. There are three things I've always wanted to do as a job. So, if I was not an attorney, I would love to do one of the following: 1) Professional Photographer; 2) Florist; and 3) Meteorologist. Random mix, I know, but I love all three.

2. My heart stopped for approximately 7 or 8 minutes when I was 7 years old when I had my asthma attack. A big thanks to my Dad here... because if not for him and his actions during those several minutes, I'd likely not be here writing this.

3. I like to dip bread in liquids... Diet Coke, coffee, tea. Sounds not so good, right? Really, you should try it. Hard to beat a piece of San Luis Sourdough dipped in fizzy Diet Coke. =)

4. As most of you know, I love the wind. My perfect kind of day involves the wind. A slight breeze, a strong wind, gusts... warm or cold. An ideal weather day includes the following: clear air, sunny, blue skies, high, white clouds, anywhere between 50-60 degrees, and very windy. The kind of wind where the branches move on the trees and it lifts your hair when you walk outside.

5. I love to travel. I have had, I believe, 5 passports so far during my lifetime. Every time I go through customs, I request a stamp - even if the person behind the glass appears surly. The stamps are good records and mementos of each trip. I hope to make Cyanne as much of a world traveler as her father and I have been fortunate enough to be...

6. I have big feet and long fingers or as Tom likes to call them, my "spindleys." I often joke I should be considerably taller for my shoe size. But hey, there are often shoes on sale in my size. As for the fingers - long fingers always made it easier to play the piano. I took lessons for 16 years. Octaves were simple; I always tried to reach for 3-4 keys beyond the octave. That is fun.

And now I get to 'tag' others of you though as Mara said about her friend, Mara has taken some of my prospects as well!!

1. Devon (of the Powell Family Blog, aka, Henry's Blog)
2. Lara (of the Baby Days Blog, aka the Mislang Family)
3. Ann (of the Felton's Blog, aka Baby Feltone)
4. Jenny (of jenredstar blog fame, aka Baby Devo's Blog)
5. Allison (of All things Baby Gagnon blog, aka Grace's Blog)
6. Victoria (Of Gwendolyn's Blog, aka Gwendolyn's adventures)

Not that you all aren't already busy enough... or have enough to do! Perhaps this will provide some nice procrastination or distraction =)!

Have fun!

15 Month Pediatrician Visit

Last week, Cyanne, Tom & I took a trip to see Dr. Brennan for Cyanne's 15 month well-baby visit.
He said she looked good and was progressing just as she should.



Here are the stats:
Weight: 23 lbs. ("50-75%")
Height: 30 1/4" (50%)
Head: 47 1/2 cm (90%!!!) (Our girl's still got a big noggin'!)

We discussed weaning her off of bottles, words and talking, teeth and dental care (we really need to work on that) as he said she had "a lot" of teeth for her age, which she does..., the best diaper rash cream (triple paste, apparently) and a host of other fun topics...

Then, poor Cyanne had to get 3 more shots. 2 in one leg, 1 in the other and of course, as I feel like there always is, the 3rd one is quite a "stinger." So, I held Cyanne in my lap while Tom held her arms. She was a good sport really. She did cry but stopped within a minute or two after it was done as she became quite taken with the green sea turtle painting on the wall.

So - we shall see what changes until the next visit - her 18th month check-up.

Here are some photos taken two days before her doctor visit:

On the Menu Today: Cat Food

Well, it was bound to happen some time or another.
Tom and I were in the dining room trying to organize Christmas decorations to put away and we noticed... No Cyanne!
Where, oh where, was Cyanne, we asked...

With a quick glance around the dining room, living room and kitchen, Tom walked into the back bathroom or the "cat's room" as we call it, off of the kitchen and voila!

He brings Cyanne out with hands covered in wet cat food and dry cat food bits and a good smear all around her mouth.
Someone had been having a morning snack of 'Ocean Whitefish'!!!

Tom & I were thoroughly grossed out... but she seemed to have enjoyed it and was fine.
But ewww...
Now she knows what it's like!

Here's to hoping we 1) pay more attention to her current location, 2) remember to put up the barrier into the cat's room area, and 3) make sure she doesn't acquire a penchant for cat food.

Yay Friskies!!

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.
=)