You've Got a Friend in Me...

Mommy May is FINALLY done with summer school and her summer class, so now we can relax a little and have lots of fun again! We have a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium planned for early next week, so I'll make sure to post about it soon.

With Mommy and Daddy May busy during the day, and Yin-Yin at home recovering from surgery, I have spent lots and lots of time with Nani... I've also made another special friend:

Meet Mr. Teddy Bear--we love to play and cuddle. Here we are in a nice sequence... Reach:

Smooch:

Snuggle:

13 Months and Counting...

Summer is well under way, and I have been keeping busy, busy, busy! I've read like a thousand books (especially Good Night, Moon over and over and over again):

I've also logged a good number of hours goofing off in the tub:

A very special birthday friend arrived all the way from Costa Rica, and we have been having a blast!

Speaking of long journeys, this kangaroo shirt has been on one heck of a long trip:

My Tía Lu bought that t-shirt years ago while she was studying abroad in Australia. She actually bought it for one of my cousins, but the shirt was too small by the time she got home to give it to him. Nani held on to it and kept it safe all this time, through several moves, and now I'm finally big enough to wear it! Thanks, Tía Lu... and Nani!

A Very Belated Birthday!

I am a bad, bad Baby May! Well, not exactly bad, but I'm so sorry that I haven't been posting!!

First and foremost, I wanted to give an update on my super awesome birthday party! As you can well imagine, it had all of the usual trappings. There was cake:

And presents:

I even made a new friend!

Daddy May was up to his usual antics:

Most importantly, we all had a really great time:

Thanks to everyone who was able to make it, and to those who couldn't make it but sent their best wishes! I definitely look forward for many birthdays to come!

A Full 364...

It's finally here!!! Tomorrow is my big O-N-E! I have been on this Earth now for 364 days... I've enjoyed myself so much, I think I'll stick around! My birthday party is tomorrow, and I will definitely be posting photos.

I have learned so much over the past year; it's really quite remarkable. I can dance, laugh, talk (sort of), crawl, walk (with help), point, clean up, and splash--all in addition to my natural-born skills in drinking, pooping, and crying!! I can even pinch, and tickle, and share! Oh, and, obviously, I can blog like a pro.

And, like all little (and not-so-little) boys, I aspire to being a superhero. Here I am as Super Baby:

Here's an aerial view:

Mommy May would like me to point out that she had no hand in setting this up; I moved the bib around all by myself! Unfortunately, I have a feeling she's not going to let me wear this outfit to my party... oh well.

The Boy of Summer...

Remember my last post, where I was snuggled up in a nice, warm jacket? Not today! Today was a beautiful day. It was one of those rare summer days (at least where I live!) where the sun was shining, the sky was clear blue, and I could actually go outside in a t-shirt. We made sure to take full advantage! Yin-Yin has been working hard on revamping her backyard--with yours truly specifically in mind, of course--and we had some fun today hanging out on the deck and enjoying some sunshine:

You can be sure I did more than just lounge around and look adorable. Daddy May and I goofed around for a while, playing with some of my summer toys:

Mommy May and I also made time for snuggling, as always!

Did you see the little bell tree in the corner? No, we're not celebrating Christmas in June, silly! I learned a new word today, bell, and I was fascinated by the pretty sounds they made. We took it outside with us just for fun. Then I spent time praticing my waving skills while Yin-Yin cleaned up some of Daddy May's toys from when he was a little boy:

After all that, I sure was tuckered out! Mommy May got this neat shot of me taking it easy on the way home:

Today was soooooo much fun! I hope the nice weather holds for my birthday party this Saturday!!

Out and About at the Oakland Zoo...

Mommy May and I continued our summer fun today by visiting the Oakland Zoo. It was actually my second trip there, but, since I don't really remember the first time, it was all new to me! Now, seeing as it's summer in the Bay Area, here I am bundled up in my bomber jacket, with a blanket to spare:

I have recently become more and more interested in animals; I want to stop and meet every dog and cat I see. The other day, Mommy May took me to school with her and I got to see some mice that live in one of the biology classes... I thought they were the best thing ever!! So, we figured now would be a good time to start making some more zoo trips.

Some of the bigger, slower animals are still not that exciting for me; Mommy May pointed out some tortoises, but I still swear they were just big rocks. There were a few animals, though, that really caught my attention. First up, a gibbon (which looks like a monkey but is really an ape):

This little guy (or girl, for all I know) was just hanging out near the fence, watching the kids go by. He seemed as interested in us as we were in him!

Mommy May and I walked around a bit more; I liked the zebras ok, though they pretty much just ignored us. My other favorite were the meerkats... I got sooo excited seeing them run around and watch us:

Before we left, I insisted on getting a shot of Mommy May and I together, to commemorate our day. I guess my portraiture needs some work:

Thanks for a great day, Mommy May!

Been Caught Smiling...

Today was Mommy May's very first day of summer vacation, and I was so happy to spend all day with her!! We had a relaxing morning, playing with my toys and then picking them up... and then taking them out again and then picking them up yet again!

Later, after my morning nap, Mommy May and I went to the store to get some more stuff for my big party. Here I am, with my super grin, after stealing Mommy May's wallet right out of her purse:

tee hee!!