update

So ...

we are going to do a similar format as before.

Update first and then another update later once. Daryl can get all the pictures in order.

Last we left off our intrepid trio Daryl was going to go to a competition. Thats since happened and boy was it a learning experience.

First off Daryl has learned a thing or to about the food services at the competitions sponsors hotel.

For one, the parking structure is close enough that a trunk full of ice chest full of food is a great idea. Luckly they had not so crazy expensive salads (as long as you exclude the $38 champagne brunch they had going on). Secondly, its more of a gaming comp. (ie nerds galore and thats saying something coming from a mini painter) thirdly, no matter how you prepare for the event its still 12hrs gone.

The last thing i learned is, when i enter next year, im entering in the masters class. They had 2 classes. one being the open class (i entered this one) and the other the master class(this was new and very ominous sounding). Daryl was nervous as all get out and it was even worst when they announced that the comp would be judged also on a website, Cool mini or not, which is internation.

Gulp.

Turns out Daryl was too late for the CMON thing, but he did win a speed painting event which netted him $10 bucks and a limited mini. (ohh ahhh) Daryl also won a silver and a bronze for the minis he brought. Being in the open category he got Medallions instead of the busts, but its still a silver and a bronze. they also gave away a bunch of swag which was really cool(totally paid for the trip)

The last thing which was kind of cool was Daryl saw our kitty cornered neighbor Chris at the comp (he was there to play). He He small world.

New Claire stuff

Claire can stand without hands (more of a causal lean)
Claire is almost too big for the scale we have hence the sporadic weight measurements.

Claire has learned to clap ( been a while but im not sure i mentioned it) and Claire has been able to high five ( more like a low five) for 2 weeks (around when daddy won the comp. coincidence?!?)

Claire has been on a big person diet for a while also. (ie small portions of table foods)

Claire had her first time in a restaurants high chair (umekos of course) and loved it.

Little news last week. the Goodmans were laid low by a big stomach flu. Claire was patient zero so to speak on Thursday. Daryl thought it was a food related sickness until Kristin contracted it

on Friday and finally it got Daryl on Saturday morning. Fortunately were all better (knock on wood) and just in time to get ready for Claires big 1 Birthday.
The Goodmans have been running around trying to finalize the house for our guests next week for Claire big day.

and with that .......

Oh hell with it heres some pictures.

Oh great! she doesnt like them on her feet but on her hands. awesome.!

Claire went clipclopping around the house like this

Its not super easy to see, but Claire is actually standing on the back cushion of the couch about 6 inches off the couch itself (its the deltoids. ive seen her working those out)

OH no caught

also a kind of off topic warning is that we have about a dozen docile bees kicking it in the backyard. dont bee afraid and come see what all the buzz is about. we just wanted to Bee sure everyone knew Beefore they got here. The picture Beelow was taken a while ago Beefore some of the Bees split. again they just kind of sit around. theres some sign of honey comb but not anything that could bee a hive let alone a hovel. The part of the fence theyre on is coming down (i know i know GHETTO) but a bunch of bees kind of makes repairs difficult.

Anywho

i bid you all

Magandang gabi

PS ill update again when i really can organize the pictures

PLOG!

Ok so here are the pictures i promised, but first some of the things that i remembered.

Kristin and I have been going to Panda express which is the Mcdonalds of Chinese cuisine for a while now. Nothing says gourmet Chinese food like scuba diving panda bears. .....which i cant find anywhere on their site anymore. ( i swear they have stickers on the doors at the place) anywho. well since we have been going there theres a burger joint called Habit burger that Kristin and I have been wanting to try. So last weekend we went and tried it and were pleasantly surprised. Its like a cross between Wendys and In and out. Daryl also got to try Peets coffee and tea (they actually have a healthy selection of Tea. Very cool) and was not surprised to find it not so different (except for the tea) from Starbucks. The names are more eccentric (freddo vs frappicino). The one cool thing is that they have bulk of coffee and tea so its "fresh".

On another note the Goodmans recently purchased a Baby Prison ....ok ok ok its a SUPER baby play yard, but doesnt this picture makes it look like the guy is laughing at the baby. Not the best sales tool

Its a way to keep the cats safe and for Kristin and i to get a buffer so we can properly baby proof the house.

on to actually good pictures

Im breaking outta this joint.

Because going for a walk is the coolest thing ever.

Claire trying to jump from the bed to get daddy's camera.

Violet is about to get smacked down

Daddy secretly check for spinach in his teeth.

Also yes Claire is probably the most mildly tempered baby theres is. She almost always happy and if shes not she just gives you the Fuzzy eyebrow.

IE

I swear i saw someone burst into flames just about were she was staring.

and with that i bid you a

Спокойной ночи (Spokoinoi nochi)

SO.

SOoooo im just going to post some stuff, no pics this time as i need to just update the blog and i have been neglecting to do that.

Were to start. ok

So Claire is around 19lbs and 4 ozs last time we weighted her (starting to be tough to do)

Claire can now do the baby shuffle (crawl properly). shes always "crawled" but now she does on all fours crawling. Claire also pulled herself into a standing posistion and is getting a 4th tooth (2 on top and 2 on bottom CHOMPERS)

Which of course means BABY PROOFING. ugh i have a video of the said crawling but all the pics and videos will come to fruition in a day or two.

The Goodmans had the great american Garage sale last weekend with Mike and Doc. It was good times with fun had by all. (we hope) money was made and people watched. Many thanks to Kristin for making it possible (yard sale and the backyard)

Daryl has been tearing up the backyard (literally) to get it ready for Claire's Big 1 Birthday next month. Something totally cleansing about getting rid of poisonous plants and bringing in bright flowery ....flowers.

This upcoming weekend is the big paint-off for Daryl which means crunch time. One can hope he brings back something other than and empty wallet. Although things dont look so good as a lot of comps on the West Coast aren't around this year.

Lame thing to end it on but funny story. So we have had the same microwave for ... a while now and the other day Kristin was heating up something when it goes "ZIIIItch" and stops so of course we check for metal and find nothing. all the lights are on so Daryl says "looks ok try it again" so Kristin does and after a couple of seconds it goes "ziiiiitch" .... 'ZIIIITCH" and smoke starts pouring out of this thing like its smoke machine of course Daryl runs over shuts it off and yanks it from the wall plug. takes it outside to the backyard where unfortunately it living for a sec.

yeah

so thats that.

if i have anything to add and/or i remember something i add it to the PLOG (picture blog = ie this blog) in a couple days.

Gute Nacht

So i bungled the trying to update bimonthly for a reason. That reason was that Kristin was running a half marathon today (13.1 miles) and i wanted to include some pictures from the event itself into the update.

a taste of the amount of people these werent the first runners nor were they the last. there was twice as many behind this group.

eye catching :D

Claire has had her first swing ride last weekend and even though she's got a bit to fill in before she can truly enjoy it. she had fun.

Big swings

coming back.

Claire weights in around 18lbs and several ounces.

She now has the most annoying habit of rolling over and kneeling whilst she sleeps making it difficult for mommy and daddy to keep a eye on her. Her rolling ability is getting crazy good to were we have to watch her constantly. She does the roll in a crazy gymnasts way getting onto all fours, then doing a semi splits going from there to a sitting position then falling to the left or the right onto her stomach. and rinse and repeat.

well

everyone have a good up coming mothers day and

have a great night

finally a new post (kind of)

"the sickness" has past through the Goodman household claiming all in its path.

Daryl was first to feel the effects but had the week off so no big deal. It then brought Kristin low and she has been trooping through it (even training for her half marathon by running 10 miles)

Finally Claire got a bit of a fever and had a bit of a runny nose on sunday, but fortunately we're through the worst of it (famous last words) . Now to get on with life.

Even though this is a bit of a update its still lacking and is mostly a picture blog.

Were always on the lookout for a place to eat thats good, inexpensive (to a degree. well pay for good food) and has a good atmosphere. We were fortunate enough to try SF Boudin for the first time last weekend and thats some good food. yum. unfortunately we missed the rain by a weekend which is perfect weather for a soup and a sandwich place. Not that they dont have other entrees but theyre know for their clam chowder in some of their awesome bread bowls.

also some of their seasonal stuff ie the bread crab above.

Ok

The stats as follows

Claire's first "cold" April 18th 2010

Claire is now 18lbs around 4 ozs

Claire's first crawling position April 19th 2010( she crawls but now she looks like she's crawling even when shes not)

im sure theres more, but well cut this short and get on with the pictures

:D

probably my favorite picture of Claire (top 5 at least)

She likes to make sure her teeth are still around

Claire finding out easter eggs taste like plastic :( so far

Claire sleeping peacefully as the paparazzi snaps pictures

The dynamic duo

and for now adieu!

Daddy has most of the week off to cover for daycare taking good friday...week off.

its cool as theres a little less whining at work so no big thing. HA

ok so trying to do two posts a month at least even though its coming down to a photo dump basically. Notable things Daryl is going to try for a event in san fran to see if he can boost his painting-fu confidence level and maybe win a small statue thatll collect dust. The Goodman family might attend but its 2 months away and D hasn't started anything specific for it yet.

Maybe he can blow the dust off something and wow em.

and now for the pictures

oh and Claire is floating around 17lbs 14ozs

Claire enjoying the easter basket ( yeah i know its not easter yet)

Claire playing with a fake lipstick (uh oh)

Claire trying to hide from daddy

Tired Claire.

Really tired Claire sleeping the only way she knows how.

That's just a little bit more than the law will allow

And bunny Claire with hairy ape man behind her. ggggrrrr

and good night

update

SO

finally a update.

first off. Thankfully things are normal around the Goodman household.

that is to say things are moving quickly.

Claire is 17lbs 7 ozs. shes moving right along now that shes got the good foods aka (puffs and stage 3 baby foods)

you see stage 3 is for babies with teethies and Claire has two bottom ones that snuck up (literally).

and theres the proof.

Thankfully were having great weather (the ants are gone!!)

so we can now get the yards to tip top shape and get rid of the unsightlyness that is the next door neighbors backyard. Ugh

We had a vist from mom today and Claire really enjoyed it except for an awkward hug moment

luckly its caught on film

Claire wasnt sure which way to go but fortunately in the end we got a good hug (thats all that really matters in the end right).

And a picture of everyone together

OK not everyone but close to everyone.

Daryl gets to look forward to this after work

which totally makes up for the photo diss. lol

Claire is trying some new things.

One being weightlifting

Lucky she had started with baby steps (HA)

before disaster struck.

again fortunately caught by a roving reporter

watch as events unfold

theres Claire lifting a 3rd of her weight above her head.

The faint hearted should avert there eyes now.

Lucky specialists were on the scene and were able to rescue poor

Claire. Shes fine.

Another risky move by Claire is Sunbathing

Heres her first foray out which could have ended in disaster except for some

big hairy arms which saved her baby soft skin

The next time she tried to go incognito

but found she couldnt move.

Shes finally decided to just go out and enjoy the comfortable days being pushed in her very own

stroller

being hand feed

custom grape yogurt laughing whimsically about nothing.

ah the life.

and fin

have a good night

UPDATE!

so yet another post.

Not much going on.Last weekend we lost water for a 12 hour cycle here. Nothing like not having running water to realize how much it means to you. We do have water back but its not quite right as it was before. Daryl is running over the house to clean out the pipes and make sure everything is back to order.
Claire is up to 16lbs 8ozs

She still doing the screech. The growl and the smooch have taken a back seat for now.

Claire does say something to the effect of dada just as she chattered mama with some random chatter scattered throughout.

um PICTURES...

yah

Claire opening her Valentine present from Day Care (linda and fred)

Present opened

Fancy Picture.

My two beautiful ladies

Enjoying the sun kicking my feet up.

The dogs were barking

And a daughter enjoying sitting on the couch like a adult. hopefully not a trend to be setting :D

and FIN

have a good night

sweet 16 or 101 uses of a rubbermaid

So Claire is over 16 lbs which is nice.

Shes sitting my herself and sitting up in the bouncy chair to look around.

Claire can stand whilst leaning on daddy for a indefinite amount of time or till she gets bored.

She has learned that her vocal cords can make a growling noise and also reach subsonic levels ( much to Kris and I's dismay.

Also Monday (i think) was Claire's first meal with meat. (hence the growling shes a carnivore now)

enough with the chit chat and on with the show.

a bunch of pictures again

and well even try some video

HA HAAAA

and i think it even works

on to something completely different. The Goodman family doesnt like USPS.

there. we said it.

Unfortunately USPS has lost or misplaced a package going to Daryl and getting a hold of them on the phone is more difficult than getting a straight answer out of them or having them help you find the missing package OR having the tracking system tell you when or where they shipped the package. UGH! Unfortunately. we also have had some issues having things shipped to the house to the point we're shipping things to Daryls work.

I can understand if we have had things stolen from our door before or hell theft in the neighborhood at all ( which we havent. at least we gotten everything we expected to get), So now we are contemplating a home video surveillance system accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. BOOYAH

The Goodman show begins. move over big brother and/or enter in reality sitcom here.

Daryl is trying for 2 cameras (front and back) but we might just get one.

We are also considering putting a hidden parcel box out in front (hence the 101 things to do with a rubbermaid) so we can avoid the whole "well theres a lot of theft around here" yeah i see they stole your brain stupid ( and now i breath in deep and out ahhh i feel better already.)

As always we'll keep you posted sooner than later once the smoke clears.

unless someone steal the site. >:(

^ heavily laced with sarcasm.

3 times a charm

I realized i had not written in a while but geez a month.

although this is a update its just mainly pictures.

Sleepy sleep

happy claire in her holiday outfit

its not really mad Claire but she had a period of time when she made this face and breathed through her nose quickly its over now. she just Growls alot

this is of today when she had her third check up. Daryl took the picture all stealthy - like because he wasnt sure pictures were allowed. (:D)

also we dont know why Claires doctor wears a leather jacket we just assume she jumps on a Harley and drives off after the appointment. or shes just that cool.

either way shes a pretty good doctor.

Claire is growing up and out weighting in at 15 lbs and 12 oz sans clothes (our scale) or 16lbs 1 oz with diaper (doctors scale). Claire got her shots today but she shrugged them off like a champ. Shes getting solid foods regularly now and seems to love anything we toss at her.

she still hasent gone though all her Christmas toys yet but is making progress. (she also loves all her toys) Claire has been able to roll both sides now and likes to show that off. Shes still learning the whole sitting thing but is trying.

everything else is pretty good so far. <- i know very generic but itll have to do for a bit till i can go into the rest.

thanks for sticking with it.