Pai Pai Soh

For those of you non-mandarin speakers, that funny phrase I keep repeating ("Pai pai soh") means "Clap your Hands" in Mandarin.  I know there's very little hope that Dillan will be fluent in Chinese (I wouldn't even call myself fluent) but for some reason, I have a propensity to teach him little chinese phrases.  Maybe it's an effort to instill *some* chinese culture in him.  Or maybe I just think it's cute.

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Springtime Weather

Last week, we had some beautiful spring weather, and we took advantage by visiting the Dallas Arboretum. Apparently, we weren't the only ones who thought that was a good idea - it was packed! We fought through the crowds and were able to enjoy the beautiful tulips and daffodils and got some good pictures and great family time with Pau Pau.

 
Exactly seven days later, we had snow!  And lots of it!  Hopefully it will be the last snowfall of the year - we want to enjoy the outdoors some more before it gets to be 100 degrees here :)

Eight Months

Dillan continues to delight us with his sweet, giggly personality. He is definitely starting to show us that he is all BOY - with his mischevous grins, dislike for being smothered with kisses, and love for banging on things. We are so enjoying this age, and it's fascinating to watch him learn and grow at lightning speed. At eight months, Dillan:

- weighs 21-ish pounds
- has six teeth: four on top, two on bottom
- likes drinking water from a sippy cup
- eats lots of pureed veggies and fruits
- is working on the pincer grasp - about 1 out of 5 cheerios successfully make it in his mouth
- may have some food allergies: peanuts and shellfish (just a theory)
- is always babbling - first pseudo phrase: "Heyyy Dada!"
- starting to respond to "ching ching" (chinese for kiss) by giving slobbery open mouth kisses
- hair is getting long...but just on the sides. we think it's quite fashionable :)
- loves being on his feet still
- really hates being on his stomach, so we think he might skip crawling
- can't get enough of the exersaucer (thanks, Sus!)
- had his first plane ride and met his girlfriend Penny in California
- loves when mom sings and dances with him
- enjoys getting lunchtime visits from mom now that work is only 2 minutes from Grandma's house!

Cheerios...nom nom nom

Penelope + Dillan = PeneDillan

These babies are just too cute - I just had to devote an entire blog entry of pictures of just the two of them. Julie and I even had a "photo shoot" with all their matching outfits. Yes, we are crazy mommies, but hey, we had to take advantage of their cuteness and the fact that we don't get to see each other that often. Get ready for some baby overload...

First meeting - they love each other already!

Morning Playtime

Imagine them in a hot air balloon...
...it was funnier when we thought of it

Small Paul Monkeys

Chillin' in their shades

Surf and Sand Fun




Relaxing by the Water

Naptime!

Silly Hats

Life is Good :D



All dressed up for a night on the town



Ready for a Swim



The Bibs say it all :)




Birthday Suits!