A New Direction

The 15th Dalai Lama?

A New Home for Cate

The last couple times we went to Costco, Cate HAD to play in this playhouse. Well, we couldn't bring Cate to Costco every day to play in their house, so as they say, we brought the mountain to Mohammed. Is that what they say? Perhaps we have it backwards.

Anyway, it's really cool, and Cate loves playing in and on it.

It even has a window planter for real flower pots!!!

Doesn't it look like Cate is in an old-time schoolhouse in this picture???

Here is a picture of Cate stretching, just like Mommy. Really, that is what she is doing. Maggie and Cate do their stretching exercises after Maggie works out, and now Cate does it on her own, even if Maggie isn't stretching with her.

Happy New Year!

It's been a while since I posted anything on/in Cate's blog.

Cate and I are at home playing with Daisy today. Maggie is getting her hair spruced up. Maggie has a big race tomorrow and wants to look especially sharp crossing the finish line. She knows that her husband will be snapping away on his camera.

So here we are, Cate, Daisy and Dad, playing in the backyard today. It is really awesome how wonderfully Daisy plays with Cate. Dogs (boxers in particular) really have a gentle streak in them around babies and small children. Rarely does Daisy knock Cate over anymore.

Cate plays catch with Daisy all the time, and as she is growing up, she is becoming more attached, and more affectionate with Daisy. It is really sweet. I'll have my camera on me one of these times that Cate walks up to Daisy and wraps her arms around her with a big hug.

Party at Rachel's Wedding!!!

This picture was taken in the park behind the hotel in Pasadena. It was a little chilly, but we hade a really nice time running around with Cate. Sara even did the exercise trail!

Here is Cate practicing being a wife. It looks like her little man had too much of the punch.

Cate and Dad finish off the night with a duet.

Everyone in our crew had a GREAT time at the wedding. It really was a fun time had by all! We even enjoyed the Best Man's toast. In a sociopathic kind of way.

Cate Learns about Hills

It doesn't look steep in this short little video, but you'll see that Cate has trouble with simple tasks like standing up, standing still, and walking towards her father.

Cate Models "Hat" Couture

Princess Cate - Halloween 2007

Cate became Princess Cate on her first dress-up Halloween. Of course, we don't think she was actually "in the moment", but it was fun for us to see her all dressed up.

Princess Cate and her mother, The Queen prepare for a night of trick or treating (aka smash and grab).

I have no caption for this one. It leaves me breathless. My GOD I make beautiful children (Maggie helped).

Princess Cate has completed her duties, and is heading back to the house. Do you see the wave? The smile? It's all rehearsed. She performed beautifully. See below if you want to see the "man behind the curtain" (so-to-speak). Don't scroll down if you don't want to see "the dark side" of royalty.

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I told you... I warned you. But you didn't listen. Behind all the glitter and makeup we are all the same. There are no heroes, no superhumans. Just real people. *sob*

Sea World & the San Diego Zoo

All of the girls from our house (and Maggie's mom too!) went to San Diego over fall break. They went to the beach, the San Diego Zoo (I (Bruce) flew in for the zoo-day), Sea World and other fun things. I wasn't there for most of it, but Cate was great, the girls had a blast, and Maggie's mom was a great help, and says she had fun too (bonus!!!).



These are pictures of CATE since this is Cate's blog... You can find more pictures in the P-O blog.

This picture is from Sea World. I have no idea what Cate finds so interesting, but it must've been cool.

This, of course, is from the Zoo. She is sitting on a turtle statue, I think. The zoo seemed to be a bit much for Cate. There really isn't a lot to touch, and the activity is generally much lower than at Sea World. You know, the bears are hibernating, the big cats sleep about 22 hours a day, and the monkeys, no matter what time you are there, JUST got done putting on a show. But Cate saw some fun stuff, nonetheless.

Here Cate sees the big pond (ode to cousin Brian) for the first time.

Mommy & Cate on the Beach. I like this picture..

Hi there...

Not much to say... Cate is getting more hair, so that's always exciting. She still doesn't say much, but is noisy pretty much all day nonetheless.

She is getting better at eating, and now will try to hand her plate or bowl to Mommy when she is finished, rather than just toss it on the floor. However, Maggie had better be close by, because Cate will still toss it on the floor if Mommy doesn't respond quickly.

I lost A TON of pictures from the last few months in a computer crash (I hadn't backed up lately... STUPID). So I will try to be better about posting pictures (as a form of backup).

Bruce

Cate Puts On A Show

Cate put on a show for us the other day. Jess recorded it all on film (in a manner of speaking).

Cate calls her friends over to see the show.

Cate picks out her nail polish. Here she is stealing some of Jessica's polish.

Cate on stage...