Family Photo

Aren't my parents cute? Notice how I managed to kick of my shoes! That is one of my favorite activities. Grandmas, please rest assured that I was wearing very cute matching red sandals just before the photo was taken!

Likes and Dislikes

Well, these days I have decided that it is about time I clue Mommy in to my likes and dislikes. Generally, I'm a pretty contented baby, but I do have a few things that really push my buttons...

First, I don't like to be hot or even too warm! I think I get this from my mom! If Mommy puts me in anything that feels overly warm to me -- I let her know! The evenings are still nice and cool here, but the days are starting to warm up. Mommy has to put a light blanket over me so that the locals won't worry about me being too cold. But, underneath she puts me in cooler clothes -- it's our little secret! Shh! :)

Second, I don't like it when Mommy leaves the room. I am very happy to play with strangers and let them hold me, but I have recently decided that I don't like it when I can't see my Mommy! Last night we went to a friends house and I was happily playing with an Azeri lady until I noticed that Mommy had gone in the kitchen to help with the tea. I put out my bottom lip and started to whimper -- which all the Azeris thought was so cute! But, when Mommy came back I gave her a big smile!

Also, I don't like to take a nap when there are people around. I think I'm a pretty easy baby from this perspective. Once I'm fed Mommy just cuddles me and sings me a song and I go right to sleep for my nap. But, when we have guests around I am very restless becasue I want to be where the people are! I hear I got this trait from my Daddy! :)

Okay, well here are the things that I truly love...

First, I love to go outside. When Mommy puts on the baby carrier I smile and wiggle my arms and legs to show her how excited I am! I love going to the park, shopping, or basically anywhere that people are...

This brings me to my next love which is people! I love to smile at people on the bus or metro. I have made friends with all of the shop keepers in our neighborhood (at the deli, bakery, butcher shop, etc.) People just fascinate me!

And, finally, I love it when Daddy comes home! I know it's him because he knocks a certain way (besides everyone else rings the doorbell)! When I hear his knock I just about go crazy! Mommy takes me with her to unlock the door, and I always give him my biggest smile!

My Good Friends

These are my good friends. As you can see I have some friends of the furry variety. Eeyore is my best friend! I take him everywhere and sleep with him!

I have also made friends with Nana Meyve Satan (that's grandma fruit seller in English). She is the fruit seller in our courtyard. She loves to see me, and I always give her a smile. She likes to bounce me on her knee!