Hello Everybody! I turned 16 months old today. I am still learning quite a lot! I'm slowly learning how to use my fork and spoon and even chopsticks. My parents take me out to dine at restaurants fairly often. Here are a few pictures of me enjoying some delicious Japanese food at Sushi On the Rock II in La Jolla two weeks ago. I enjoyed eating edamame and sticky rice while trying the Cucumber rolls.
One of my favorite past times involves going to Barnes and Noble and picking up a few books and reading them to an audience full of both kids and grown ups. Mommy took a few snapshots at my last "book reading" at a Barnes and Noble in Los Angeles. Some people may not have understood what I was saying while I was reading, but to me--it was all too clear. It was a book about Dr. Seuss.
I am beginning to learn more words like: ice, skunk, duck, night, milk, that and here. I can get my parents attention by calling them "Mom" or "Dad" when I want or need them. My favorite words still include: cat, clock, yum and hi.
I am also learning how to write and draw. Daddy bought me some Washable Crayons and some construction paper. I think everything is a writing utensil now. Unfortunately, after using Mommy's keys and drawing all over the walls of our brand new condo--my parents are alot more cautious when they supervise my playtime. There is talk about buying me a kids easel from Ikea. But, I have a strong feeling that I won't confine my drawing, painting or writing to that apparatus. For I believe there are some nice walls and hardwood floors that could use some art by Ella.
I am looking forward to dressing up for Halloween. Mommy told me that they bought me a Redskins cheerleader costume (okay, no jokes about the Redskins. Mommy doesn't know anything at all about football and it's not like it's one of Daddy's favorite teams or anything. They thought the costume would be the warmest, most fashionable and less expensive than Snow White, Hannah Montana, Cinderella, etc). My parents are treating me to a Washington DC traditional event called "Boo at the Zoo" since we missed it last year. I love animals and seeing other kiddies, so I can't wait!
