How I Spent Mother's Day Weekend, by Ish

Here I am with my cousins Alex and Ashley at dinner on Friday night - don't I look thrilled!

Mom kept making a big deal about this outfit she put me in on Sunday - I have no idea why.

Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa and Auntie Dana took me to this restaurant near the water where they wouldn't give me any of the food they were eating. Kinda rude if you ask me, but whatever, I totally puked my baby food on them later!Here I am looking oh so "too cool for school" - this is right before dad turned me around and made me look at screeching birds (like that was supposed to be fun!)

Ok, see that bird next to Grandpa'a head? It totally tried to eat me. One day I will have my revenge!

Where in the World is Matt (Lauer)

In the grand tradition of finding where in the world Matt Lauer is on The Today Show, try to find baby Matt in these pics.

There's a baby here somewhere....

There he is!!!

The Weekend in Pictures

What's that? I've got food on my face? Where???!!!

Um, Auntie Dana, I'm a little dizzy. Can you help me out here?
OK, I'll sit in this swing, but I will NOT nap.

Ahh, cardboard-flavored puffs - my favorite!

Mom, what did I say about pictures while I'm in my playpen!!!!!!!!!

The Weekend in Pictures

On Saturday Ish and Daddy practiced their routine for the next big dancing tv show - Dancing with Babies. Once Ish masters standing for more than 5 seconds, he's a shoe-in.

Every future dance champ needs his nails taken care of. Good thing Daddy does manicures. Blank stare from Ish courtesy of Noggin TV.
This picture was taken right after Ish insisted that he was not tired and would not be taking a nap anytime soon.

Ish got his first driving lesson this weekend. Note the monkey hanging on for dear life.

Here he is with Ernie (also holding on for dear life). The pattern here suggests that if you see baby Matthew driving, get off the sidewalk!

Random Cuteness

Getting a taste of his first Peep - this one was a little too fuzzy for Matthew's taste.

First self-portrait attempt. Must try again later.
Hanging out with Grandpa and his catepillar at the mall.

Giving Bubba Bear his first bath at Build-A-Bear.

Getting his "Gangsta Lean" on - baby Matthew says "Let's Go Mets!!!"

Ish's First Easter

First time visiting the Easter Bunny at the mall. No fear of the bunny!

Coloring Easter Eggs with cousins Alex and Ashley, Auntie Dana, Grandma and Grandpa.
Matthew's new friend.

With his Easter Loot!

Dinner at Grandma's house, posing with mommy.

The Ish Trip Report - As Told By Ish

Mommy and Daddy took me on a car trip last weekend to see Nana and Granddad. Here I am on the way there - mommy packed all my toys to keep me busy on the long trip. I insisted on stopping for diaper changes and snacks.

Daddy let me play on him in bed - just like at home!
Oddly enough, my bouncer followed us to DC - when we got to Granddad's house, there it was waiting for me! Such a loyal bouncer I have.
I made some new friends on this trip - Smokey and Blossom. Mommy says they are doggies, but

Smokey was much more hyper than Sasha and Blossom was HUGE (I think she might be a bear in disguise).Upon closer inspection, I concluded that Blossom is indeed a bear. I decided to taste her to be sure - tastes like bear.

Some other stuff happened on our trip - including meeting Nana for the first time, hanging out with Granddad at the house and meeting Great Aunt Sally. I'll save those pictures for another day - I really wanted to show off Blossom and Smokey today.