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July 29, 2006

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted

This time there's a good reason nothing has been posted in over a week: We took our first week-long family vacation, a relaxing sojourn to a beach house in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Asa had fun observing his parents barbecue, read, and sit on the deck. He also enjoyed a car ride to Mystic where he watched mommy and daddy eat pizza and ice cream. (Next year, when he's old enough to be slathered in sun block, we'll actually take him to a beach.) The camera didn't come out much during the low-key trip, but here are three choice images.

Tucked in, ready to escape the city, Alli G. along for the ride.

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Still life with Asa.

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"Who needs barbecue? My fingers are delicious!"

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In other news, we're pretty sure Asa is teething. (Exhibit A: the photo above showing his favorite new activity.) Stay tuned.


Posted by Dorie at 4:22 PM

July 21, 2006

Borrowed Bumbo

Asa had a playdate this afternoon with Hudson, a fellow baby. While Hudson napped, Asa had a chance to try out his Bumbo seat.


"There are those striped things again."

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"Wait, I'm not lying down, and no one is holding me."

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"Whee, this is fun. Look, ma. One hand!"

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Needless to say, Asa P. is getting a Bumbo of his own ASAP.


Posted by Dorie at 12:01 AM

July 20, 2006

Daddy's Jeans

With the weather nearing 100 degrees the other day, mommy and Asa passed the time indoors with a full-on photo shoot. Here's Asa in vintage Wranglers circa 1970, once worn by none other than daddy. Thanks to Bubbe Cookie for saving these jeans, and anticipating the hipster trend.


"Nothing comes between me and my Wranglers. Except my diaper."

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"Here's my kissie face."

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"I can do cutesy in my sleep."

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"I know, get a picture of me doing push-ups."

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"Why hello. I didn't think anyone was watching."

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Posted by Dorie at 9:59 AM

July 18, 2006

Barbecue Redux

After visiting Grandma, Asa went to New Jersey for an impromptu second barbecue, this time at Aunt Gail's.

A few rare photos of Asa and mommy.

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Mommy exercises her right to crop herself out.

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Another rare sighting: the Jersey Conejo.

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Posted by Dorie at 11:07 AM

Rap Emperor

Emperor Asa in his carriage.

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Wait, maybe he's more of a Rap Star in his convertible.

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Who's the little Rap Emperor visiting?


Grandma Hilda in the park.

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Posted by Dorie at 10:58 AM

July 10, 2006

Sweetie Head

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Posted by Dorie at 12:10 PM

Alli G.

Asa made a friend in Florida.

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Posted by Dorie at 11:52 AM

Firsts, at Last

Hello, dear readers. Sorry for the two-week silence from Asa land. A lot has been going on in his world, including a few notable firsts: first airplane trip; first July 4th barbecue; and first 8-hour stretch of sleep. Guess which first we're most excited about?

The morning before his first flight, Asa took a nap on the big chair.

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What, you can't see him?

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"Yeah, the plane was okay, but this hotel room is really fun!"

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Asa, Daddy, and Papoo: The three Ps.

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Boy talk back at the hotel.

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Guess who came to visit....

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Back home, a barbecue. Happy 4th!

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"I can't believe I ate the whole thing."

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Posted by Dorie at 11:31 AM