Merry! Merry!

Last weekend we celebrated Christmas about four times. The Timpany's came to town, then with friends, then with the Piper's. I had a fantastic time with lots of family and friends and of course, my new BFFs: Grover, Big Bird, Elmo, and Cookie Monster. On Christmas Day, we went for a walk along the Elwood Bluffs and saw the Monarch Butterflies that migrate to Goleta every year. I also really enjoyed being home with mom and dad who indulged me by playing lots of "tunnel" and pushing me around in my new Radio Flyer wagon. I hope that your holiday season was just as much fun as mine has been and I hope you enjoy a healthy and happy new year.

The Gauntlet was Thrown

Hi, this is Jessica, Miles's mom. I have hacked into Miles's blog to tell you a quick story about his new Christmas stocking. I was decorating the home a couple weeks back, pulling out all of our holiday decorations, when I noticed that we really didn't have stockings for myself or Miles. Danny has an amazing stocking that his late grandmother made for him. It's red felt with an embroidered Santa, beads, and lots of love. It's an exemplary stocking. So I hopped onto Etsy.com one night and tried to buy Miles and myself a couple new, cute stockings when Danny glared at me with a judging look and pronounced: "You can't buy a stocking!" And thus the gauntlet was thrown. I had to make them. And I had to make them well enough to hang on the mantle next to Danny's grandma-made-old-school-home-ec-class-taking-fabulous stocking.

So I took myself, and an unruly toddler, to Craft Essentials. We walked to the back of the store where all the fabric lives, along with a gaggle of old ladies who know their stuff, and I threw Danny's stocking down on the fabric-cutting table and said: "I need to make one of these." Everyone took a step back and sucked in their breath while sizing me up. I'm pretty sure I had poop and cracker crumbs on me somewhere, so the gaggle took pity and guided my shopping. I left with a bunch of supplies and a polite request to leave the toddler at home the next time I visited as he left a wake of destruction and strewn beads in his path.

So, here it is. Miles's stocking. Not bought, but made with love. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!

November 2011

Well, we got all dressed up and ready to go have my photo taken with Santa, THE SANTA, but the line was INSANE and I didn't feel like hanging out with all of those other babies. I didn't feel like sitting in my stroller either. And since my mom didn't feel like losing me in a mass of people, we went home. But we were not going to let this fabulous outfit go to waste, no no no. Check out my new REI vest, yo! We got an REI a couple weeks ago and I am pretty sure this is one of the best things that has ever happened to my dad. Ever. Except marrying my mom, of course. And having me, that's tops. And just to blow your mind a little, here is me one short year ago.

A Visit to the Sea Center

On this lazy Sunday, we all finally made it out of our jammies and down to the Ty Warner Sea Center here in SB. I had so much fun learning about underwater life. These guys REALLY like baths. I got to pet a shark! I also loved walking through the underwater tunnel. I particularly enjoyed the puppet-show area where I decided against using the fish and sea life puppets and focused on my one-man show. Ta-daaa!

Sorry I have been away!

Sorry I have been a little out of touch lately. Things are really busy around here. I fell at Daycare (aka "deathcare") again and mom and dad are pretty irritated. So they have been looking for a new school for me to go to, and it sounds like they may have found the right one! So that change is coming up in December probably. I am working on getting all four of my molars in, which hurts BAD. I haven't been my charming little self lately. I like to protest my highchair, throw food, and yell at mom and dad. On the good side however, I have a new friend named "Six" he is a big, fuzzy bear and I love him and I enjoy looking all over the house to find him. Here is a little fuzzy video of me and Dad. Mom apologizes for the low photo quality but she is too busy to redo it. I think you'll like it anyway. Cheers! Miles

Untitled from Jessica Feezell on Vimeo.

Happy Halloween

On My Way To School

I have finnaly somewhat taken to the idea of daycareschool. Every morning after my bottle, we have breakfast and then get ready for school. Once I have my shoes on, I know it's time to go. I grab my Stegasarus Lunchbox and head out the door. Check me out!

Thanks Grandpa Fred

My Grandpa Fred came to visit us last weekend. We had a fun time having lunch at Harry's, visiting the birds at the Natural History Museum, and reading 146 books. I am really, REALLY into books lately. Best of all, he brought me a really cool lithograph for something called the Muppet Show. I'm not sure exactly what that is yet, but I'm into it! Green frogs, creatures that play the drums, that's right up my alley!

More!

While my day care facility may be responsible for the laceration on my forehead and for my perpetual sickness, they do manage to teach me a thing or two. Check out my sign language skills!

http://vimeo.com/29993743

TOMATOES!

Dude, tomatoes are so good! We went to see Grandpa Don and Nana Megan last week and I got to pick fresh tomatoes in their garden. They were delicious! We had a great stay with them and even went for a long hike in the Donner area. At the top of the hike, there was a small lake with a duck in it - he was pretty friendly but he wanted to eat my snacks. It was such a fun trip!

Dad of the Year

I have a lot to catch up on. Please forgive me for not blogging for a while, we have been on the road. Before we leaft for our trip, my dad came to play music for my class. Dad of the year!

Lazy Saturday at the Park

We met some friends at the park on Saturday for beers (them) and snacks (me). We had fun playing on the jungle gym, swinging, and watching the dogs and birds. I especially love climbing up the stairs on the jungle gym and sliding down the slide. In case you haven't noticed, I'm getting pretty big!