Meet The Breeders

Zen

noreply@blogger.com (Silver Zephyr) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:49:00 +0000

MVI_5688
Originally uploaded by silverzephyr

I find this relaxing....very relaxing....

Our First Pool Day

noreply@blogger.com (Silver Zephyr) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:48:00 +0000

IMG_5681, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

Ok, not a *real* pool, but a blow up pool. Either way, excitement. And these days, Frankie is happy to inflate.

Frankie's Milestones

noreply@blogger.com (Silver Zephyr) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:27:00 +0000

IMG_5588, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

For me, it’s both the little and big things that happen that strike me as “milestones”…or are just generally amusing and impressive. Frankie never ceases to impress me with his razor sharp memory and bargaining techniques. Some recent activities of note:

-Frankie correctly uses the word “dissipate” in a sentence
-Frankie poops by himself on the potty (it doesn’t happen everyday but the fact that it’s happened a few times really impresses me)
-Says “Are You TEASING me?” when you make a joke; makes a joke and then smiles and says, “I’m just TEASING you!”
-Sing “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” in its entirely (even the falsetto parts) for anyone who will listen
-Undying love for balloons and balls continues unabated
-Tells me that when he gets bigger he’ll be able to fly
-Told me the other day that comets are made of gas, dust and ice*
-Points out the planet Venus in the sky. Reminds me that we can see it because “its cloud reflect the light”* (*from a book on the solar system he received for Christmas)
-Bowls a 65 without my help (with bumpers)
-Caught him licking sprinkles off the bottom of his feet
-Frankie humor: “What kind of cracker jacks do birds eat?” “Grackle jacks!”

Frankie Bowls!

noreply@blogger.com (Silver Zephyr) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:23:00 +0000

fman_bowls, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

Miniature Golf w/ Frankie

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:01:00 +0000

The kid's got mad skillz.

Cookin' with Frankie

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:46:00 +0000

cookin3, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Frankie loves to cook, and he'll pretty much eat anything he has a hand in preparing. On this night, we had green beans, broccoli, zuchini, and brown rice. Very healthy.

Lickin' Lemon

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:44:00 +0000

Lickin' Lemon, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

drummin' at Vinay's

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:43:00 +0000

drummin' at Vinay's, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Maybe this ball would make a good drumstick

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:43:00 +0000

drummin' at Vinay's3, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Frankie and Dada had a playdate at his friend Vinay's a couple of weeks ago. The drum kit was a big hit, and of course, Frankie figured out a way to incorporate balls into the mix.

L.O.V.E. golf

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:41:00 +0000

minigolf3, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Look out, Tiger.

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:40:00 +0000

minigolf6, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Into the whale's mouth

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:39:00 +0000

minigolf11, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

and out the whale's butt

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:39:00 +0000

minigolf10, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Hey, WTF?!

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:38:00 +0000

minigolf17, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

I know how to deal with this...

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:37:00 +0000

minigolf16, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Give me a sec...

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:37:00 +0000

minigolf15, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Gotcha!

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:36:00 +0000

minigolf14, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Feedin' the Pig at Peter Pan Mini Golf

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:35:00 +0000

minigolf19, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Frankie discovered the wonder and magic of miniature golf last weekend. Suffice to say it was a huge hit (we were back there again today).

Fresh Frankie Video: Ramsey Park & Santa Rita

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:55:00 +0000

Frankie and I spent the late afternoon at Ramsey Park. We started with a little basketball, which basically involves me pressing his 30+ pounds over my head ten or twenty times before Frankie mercifully decides to play something else.

Frankie's a big fan of the BIG SLIDE at Ramsey Park. The kid has absolutely no fear of heights, and I'm not looking forward to the day that gravity announces its dominion. For now, Frankie's invincible.

Santa Rita isn't the best Mexican food in Austin, but Frankie loves the place, primarily because of this bell, which he loves to "feed" coins, but also because there's a great gelato place right around the corner (his consistent choice: mango & strawberry). They do make a pretty decent margarita, which is their one saving grace. Besides the bell, I mean.

Frankie eating Sock Monkey, and other video goodness

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:41:00 +0000

Just put a bunch of old videos on YouTube.com. Figured MawMaws and PawPaws might be going through a little Frankie withdrawal (except for MawMaw JoJo, who's been lucky enough to spend the last several days with Anna and the boy). Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/frankieVisionTV

Man-eating Balloon Closet

noreply@blogger.com (Dada) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:33:00 +0000

Man-eating Balloon Closet, originally uploaded by Critical Mess.

Frankie stores all his balloons in the balloon closet. I don't think he thought they'd ever turn on him.

Oh Christmas Tree

noreply@blogger.com (Silver Zephyr) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:13:00 +0000

IMG_5554, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

Here's the tree, hand selected by Frankie at the Elgin Christmas Tree Farm.

St Nick's Loot

noreply@blogger.com (Silver Zephyr) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:13:00 +0000

IMG_5558, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

St Nick's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Silver Zephyr) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:12:00 +0000

IMG_5559, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

In an effort to confuse Frankie about St. Nick V. Santa and carry on an old St Louis tradition, we celebrated St Nick's Day in early December. Frankie didn't mind because it resulted in presents before Christmas!

All Aboard!

noreply@blogger.com (Silver Zephyr) — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 14:10:00 +0000

IMG_5597, originally uploaded by silverzephyr.

The Santa Train...riding while waiting for Santa at Barton Creek Mall.