Big Day Out!

Well, today we got out of the house and did all kinds of exciting things. We actually made an effort to be up and out of the house at 10, and missed that goal by only a hair. We were off to brunch at Savor in Noe Valley. We got a cozy corner table with enough room (barely) for the 5.5 people in our party. Then we walked around Noe for a bit, doing some very relaxed shopping. By relaxed I mean that it was nothing near a shopping trip that would require Brent and I to
bail out and find a bar. After some time, we piled back into the car and headed up to Twin Peaks to get a view of the city, which was great, but man was it cold up there today! Then we came home and Korin gave Charli a bath - she needed it bad. Meanwhile I established a successful video link between our living room and "jerryschair" back in St. Louis.

Now, we are all back in the car to drive Kim & Brent to the San Jose airport. And we are stopping for Bi Bim Bap on the way!

Here is Charli's take on the day...


-B

A little musicality!!

We piled into the car on Saturday afternoon and went to a music store down near Fisherman's Wharf. Brent tried out his violin skills on this Strohl Violin. Korin & Charli listen on in fascination...


The banjo is ok, but I think the bagpipes are really where its at!

-B

Chillin' on Christmas Eve...

Kim has been designated to be Charli's caretaker while Korin finishes up her shopping. She's doing a pretty good job!

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1 month checkup...

Well, today was Charli's 1 month checkup. Korin went it alone this time, as I went to work and tried to get something done before the holidays. The two notable items from today were:

• Korin found out first hand that Charli really hates shots. She got her Hepatitis B shot today and was none to pleased...

• We have a weight update! Last night we had a little "guess the weight" game. The low guess was 7lbs2oz, the high was 7,7. We were all blown away to find out she is at 7lbs. 12oz!!!

So it looks like everything is going pretty well! We also have our webcam set up for Xmas tree visitation, so hopefully the Schweisses will come through with their side of the bargain!

-B

Auntie #1...

The rest of the Yangs have begun to stream in! Sam is tentatively holding Charli, but they seem to be hitting it off pretty well so far.

-B

Grandpa's here!!

Ray arrived at Oakland airport this morning just in time to join for another trip to the farmer's market. It wasn't until we finally got home that he was able to properly introduce himself though. As you can see from this picture, they hit it off pretty well.

-B

So sorry for the delay!!

Well, now that I am back at work, the frequency of iPhone powered emails is certainly on the downturn. I can assure you that the quality of photos being taken is up, as is the number, but alas they are all sitting on the memory card in Korin's camera. Just the extra step of getting them off there to send is enough of a barrier to cause the drought that you have all been forced to endure...

At this point we are all starting to settle into a routine that has a whole lot to do with spoiling Charli. She is turning out to be a good eater, a good sleeper, but a tad fussy in the evening. I will gladly endure the latter in exchange for the former.

Korin and Shirley have been going on daily adventures. Nordstrom yesterday, Ikea today, and I am proud to report that Charli hates them both! Maybe some of my genetic footprint snuck through after all (clearly hating Ikea is a dominant trait)!

The attached photo is my current perspective on my daughter - looks like she may be down for the count! We'll see what happens when I put her down...

-B