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otto’s newest trick involves doing laps around the futon. he finishes with his typical flair when he sees the camera – charge!

around the couch. from beef moe dee on Vimeo.

So long since words or pictures have been written here. There are a few draft posts that haven’t made it but maybe for another time. Otto has begun to enter the bipedal world he was destined for. It is a marked transition. Since our house is all one floor, steps aren;t a problem and he can sprint around the house all he wants. Granted, walking on the couch sets my heart a flitter.

Walking Around from beef moe dee on Vimeo.

Thanks for all the fun Otto.

Year of the Otto from eric thorberg on Vimeo.

…i used to post stuff to this website. Now, i am lax with all my ramblings and postings over on the facebook. But here are a few photos and videos from the past month or so.

This is going to be a pretty simple post with lots of pictures. We went down to Monterey this last weekend to help Terry celebrate her birthday. Otto loved all of his new adventures and gramma Terry got to shower her favorite grandson with love and attention. It was nice to hang out by the ocean and the sun. I’d like to go there again. US Open at Pebble Beach in 2010 anyone?

An interesting weekend. Otto got sick for the first time. Not sick as in a fever but a stuffy nose. He didn’t seem to deal with it very well Saturday night. Didn’t get more than a couple hours of sleep that night. However, Sunday morning, mama got the saline drops and we squeegeed some of the snot out wit the aspirator and he was feeling a little better today. To get out of the house for a bit, we wandered over to the park and got some good swing time in. Regardless of how stuffed up he was, the swing definitely makes him giggle and laugh every time. I also got a new camera over the weekend and have been trying it out. Overall, a much better experience as my last one had seen a lot of wear and tear. It’s nice to see crisp clean images again. This camera appears to take much better sound with the video.

Instead of posting them here, I’ve started to host my videos at Vimeo. More storage and they don;t get compressed as much it seems. So enjoy these if you are bored or just want to see more of Otto.

I also did some salting/pickling of meat and vegetables this weekend. Got started on corning 12lbs of brisket for the St. Patrick’s Day Cribbage Tournament. Also feling a little saucy, so i’m doing a batch of refrigerator pickles withe cukes, carrots, beans, and sweet peppers.

I know. No new posts of Otto in a while. most of my activity has been on facebook. But one of my many photo endeavors has been to try and capture Otto at dinner very night. It doesn’t happen all the time. He seems to enjoy the camera. He hears the beep when it goes on, he lights up, and turns toward the camera. Although, dinner time he’s not so happy sometimes. He’s tired and at the end of his rope. He just wants to be fed, take a bath, and go to bed. Here are the first few photos in the set.

You can follow along at this link.

EDIT: Excellent. When I add a new picture to the set on Flickr, it also adds it here.

The first ten people who comment here will get something I or Megan make. Could be a real life thing. Could be imaginary. Depends on what I think you will like and my inspirations. (Note, it’s going to be something I think you will like. Actual liking not guarenteed!) The only real rule is that you have to make this offer in your own journal/blog. (and this really isn’t a rule, if you comment, you will be included!) Megan will take either the evens or the odds and I will do the others.

I feel like I use exclamation points too often. But ofter one word or a short phrase declarative will make me do such things. Otto stepped up and decided he wanted to try and eat a little bit of real food Saturday night. Megan had made some applesauce in preparation a few weeks ago and had frozen them as cubes. He was tentative at first but after a quick explanation by Delilah, he enjoyed the mushy chunky delight. The first time, he didn’t quite understand the spoon which is why he got the finger. (and Delilah licking may have also influenced that decision.) However, on Sunday, he had no problems eating it off the spoon for momma or poppa. I think Delilah was a little depressed that he didn’t get it all over the place yet.

Here are two movies – Delilah giving the training. Otto following the master.

Momma and Otto playing a little game.

He giggle on a routine basis with appropriate encouragement. Lifting him up and down is a fun one. He’s also got various noises he’ll respond to.

Otto meets Santa.

The family came out to celebrate Thanksgiving and to meet Otto for the first time. Otto was thrilled to meet everyone and tried to keep it lively most of the week.

1. Jadelyn felt the need to keep us entertained with her fashion show.
2. I managed to successfully to prepare Turkey Day.
3. We made new friends at the zoo.
4. A couple of pictures overlooking Elliot bay from each side.
5. It takes Jadelyn awhile to pick the right shoes.
6. Pictures of the family with Otto. (I would have put yours in Charlie but did you want 2 pictures with your eyes closed. )

Overall, an excellent week for Otto’s first visit. Everyone got to hear his little giggle and he can’t wait to see them all again sometime next summer.

Where did the time go? I already feel so old. I turned 4 months old on Monday. Just give me some quiet time.

PS – I’m currently 14lbs 6oz and a bit over 25in long. Not too bad since I was 6lbs and 19in when I was born.

Wheee. otto continues to get older and they things he can do are even more amazing these days! He recently tried out his new bouncy chair. he doesn;t quite have he hang of it yet, although he can push his feet on the floor and go around in circles for a little while.

We went down to Portland over the weekend to see Rossi and Shenais & Spenser and Amy who were in town for the weekend. Otto and Quara got acquainted for the first time. It’s amazing the difference 6 weeks makes at this stage.

And of course, I’ve got to take the obligatory naked baby shots in order to have something to hold over him when he gets older.

Sigh. October rolls along. Otto gets bigger, makes crazy sounds. He likes to hold conversations with the things around him. Good quiet baby for the most part. Although he fights the night and tries to stay up as long as possible.

Megan, Otto, Scott, and Olivia made it down to Blue C Sushi the other day. Here’s to having a good time!

wheee. Here is a shot of an almost smile. If I would of taken the picture a fraction of a second a later I would have got the real deal. But use your imagination, it’s almost there!

The video has some changing table action. A little meep, meep, then a few smiles, a few more noises as poppa tries to tickle Otto, and then the sticking out of the tongue in the last 20 seconds.

Wheeeee! Babies!

I’m sure all Otto’s adoring fans have been clamoring for more! We reach the 12 week mark in his existence. Quite a lot of happenings in the past few weeks. First off, Otto would like to welcome the new additions in babydom since the last time you saw him – E & Sack got it done with Evelyn and most recently Damon & Nicole welcomed Margot. Otto continues to be one of the few boys in babyland.

Otto’s got smile to go around for everyone, everyone except the camera. He’s a little giggle monster when he’s wide awake. He doesn’t quite appreciate poppa trying to get him to play around on his stomach, However, it is starting to payoff as he can crane his head up and look all around.

it’s been a little while since i’ve posted any new pictures. I have a few but nothing really entertaining.
Attached are a video and a few action shots.

Overall, Otto is moving along nicely. Lots of random, varied noises escape his milk encrusted lips. His eyes dart around the room, trying to keep them securely fastened on momma’s every movement. Dad’s home all day on the weekends and throws everyone’s schedule out of whack. The pugs protect. The cats lounge. Otto takes his first airplane ride tomorrow to Sacramento to meet his 2 aunts and uncles and his cousin.

The last week and a half brought some new added excitement. A few more firsts were accomplished along the way. Otto went on his first ferry ride to Bainbridge Island to attend his first art opening for Karin Schminke. Pease also got his grubby little paws onto Otto on the ferry ride back. He experienced the true joy of a baby having a bowel movement!

Josie, Neel, and Rowan came over for dinner the following night. Tiberious considers himself a baby so he fir right in with the other two. Rowan is on the left, otto is in the middle.

Momma and Otto cuddling on the couch.

Anya and Axel had a party out on Lake Washington last weekend. Momma Pease was at it again. Also a nice full moon rising near dusk.

otto and i getting some quality time watching football together. He’s also giving me a few pointers on how to drink my beer.

after the morning game, we headed out to Deirdre and Patrick’s house on vashon. That was glorious. On the water, mid 70s. So close, yet so far.