thanksgiving filter

There's plenty for us to be thankful for this year: visits with family, a great dinner with friends, a rousing game of ring-around-the-rosie, hugs from grandma, impeccable fashion sense, the chance to lay back with a good book, a trip to the zoo, some ducks to feed, and a sweet and lovable (if occasionally willful) little child.

go ask alice

Here's some belated Halloween pictures for your enjoyment. We took Cassidy over to the Oakland Zoo to meet Freya, Mike and DD. They had a very awesome set of Alice in Wonderland costumes. Cassidy decided that he didn't want to wear his giraffe costume, and instead went as a stubborn toddler. Nevertheless, he had fun holding hands, seeing animals, and sharing his French fries.

my favorite things

(to the tune of my favorite things)

Spontaneous leg hugs while washing the dishes
using the potty to scale the bookshelf
cuddling with dinos and flashing a smile
these are a few of my favorite things

lifting the big ball, much bigger than me
reading with froggy and also daddy
looking through cabinets and striking a pose
these are a few of my favorite things

when it's bedtime
when I'm hungry
when I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
and then I don't feel so bad

on returning

dear entire universe -

sorry for the lack of updates - it's not like there haven't been big goings-on in my busy toddler life - ticklings, cuddlings, dapper-looking bibs, delicious lunches, haircuts, riddle books, overnight stays with Barb and Grandma, and so much more.
The most plausible explanation I can come up with is that my dad must be slacking around - I'll get on him to put a more proper post together if he expects to be allowed to play 'hide' anymore.

love,
Cassidy

i'm an animal

The California li'l bear (ursus adorablicus californicus) is a small, friendly species native to the San Francisco Bay Area. It is known for its mellow, easygoing nature, love of literature, and its willing smile. It is easily approached, and sightseers are encouraged. It is extremely omnivorous, but its preferred diet is milk, graham crackers and hot dogs. It can often be found rolling in hallways, examining its feet, or charming visitors. The li'l bear loves tickling, but novice ticklers should be aware that once a tickling session has begun, the bear will insist quite forcefully that it continue for long periods.

The California li'l bear has a dominance relationship with several similar, larger animals whose primary role seems to be to provide for and entertain him, and occasionally to publicize his existence.

p.s. i love you

Dear adoring fans,

It's been great having my aunt Barb out here to spend time with me. She reads me books, helps bounce my animals on the exercise ball, and suggests to mommy and daddy that they take me to kite festivals and buy me French fries. I like having yet another person to comment on how cute and sweet I am and admire my impeccable fashion sense. I think I'll let her stick around.

Love,
Cassidy

alphabet city

our weekend, from A to Z...

A- Adventure
B- Barb
C - Cassidy
D - Damon and Meriel
E - Elephant
F- Freya
G - Giraffes!
H - Hat
I - Interested
J - jamming
K - Kids
L - love
M - Muppet Show!
N - nature
O - Oakland
P - Petting zoo
Q - quality time
R - riding the carousel
S - sunny
T - Tiger
U - Ukelele
V - verdant
W - weekend
X - x-citement
Y - yawn!
Z - zoo!