Adrienne, Trees, Peacocks

After a thrilling morning at the horse track we decided to actually be good parents and take Adrienne to the Los Angeles Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, where Adrienne got to add peacocks, bamboo and a waterfall to the list of things she's seen.



They let peacocks roam freely. It's anarchy, really.



Adrienne gets a feel for grass. Kinda likes it.


This is right before her mother let her little baby topple over face-first, cutely.



Adrienne liked this part of nature so much she tried to eat it.


She's not quite a tree-hugger (yet), more of a tree grabber.


Most trips end like this.

My Little Pony (or Inappropriate Adventures with Baby: The Horse Track)

Babies like ponies. Daddies like playing the ponies. So it was off to the races--and Adrienne's first trip to the Santa Anita horse track.



Horsing Around: We weren't going to let those big horsey chompers get close too our little one, but we had to go for the photo opportunity.


And they're at the gate!


Did I win? Sadly, no.


Getting caught up in the excitement of it all.


...Or not. Horses are only interesting for so long.


Adrienne counts her winnings/tax write-offs for the day.

Baby and the Beach

When we headed out to C&O for Maura's birthday dinner, we took the chance to introduce Adrienne to the Pacific Ocean. Our coastal baby was all about it.


...Touchdown in the sand...


...Gotta get the sunset pictures...


...Carrie introduced her to sea life...


...Off with her socks to really feel the sand between her toes...


...Then everyone's feet got in the picture...


...Our little family portrait (see how excited Adrienne looks?)...


...Then it was off to dinner...


...Where Adrienne enjoyed the gloriousness of the garlic knot (almost)...



Check out the slide show of the whole adventure.

Virtual Fridge: The Artisticnessious Continues

This is how things work in the baby art world: Once a piece is created by the baby artist, it debuts in the infant room at day care (it's Adrienne's contract). After that, it goes on a mini tour of the dining room table and then the real refrigerator in our house, which is getting kind of full nowadays. So you can understand why it takes awhile for these to make it to the Internet. So please take a moment to virtually stand back, cross your arms, stroke your chin and ponder Adrienne's latest two pieces.

Title: The Other Finger

Medium: finger paint, drool, shiny white paper
Date: 2-7-08

Title: Paper, Plate
Medium: colored tissue paper, glue, paper plate
Date: 1-29-08

The Grove, the Gaslins

Adrienne and the Gaslins (aka, Glenn, Mayrav and Zev) did what a lot of Angelenos with babies and little kids do on any given Saturday: spend an afternoon at the Grove, and after about five hours wonder, "Wow, how'd we spend so much time at the Grove?" Adrienne filled her time in the shopping mecca like any good citizen would.



She tried on funny hats...


...She went strolling through the kid's section at Barnes and Noble...


...She looked at books...


...She waited in line for a coffee and snack at Starbucks (that's Zev)...


...She got really (really) excited at the sight and smell of coffee...


...She flirted with boys over dinner...


...She took a stroll at night and enjoyed the lights...


...And she took in the musical water show (while Zev burned off more energy running in the background). Next time: the trolley car!

Adrienne's Saturday Out

Adrienne had quite an exciting Saturday doing everything her parents' like to do, which included drinking coffee, going to Best Buy and taking pictures of Adrienne.



The day started off by rolling down Colorado Blvd. There's a part where the concrete becomes brick and it really gets Adrienne's cheeks bouncing. We tried to capture the magic on video.



Then it was time for coffee and gifts from friends Maria and Mike at local hangout Swork.



We took a break in the afternoon for one of our favorite new activities: an impromptu baby photo shoot.



Next, it was off for an exciting afternoon with Uncle Jeff to Costco (not pictured) and Best Buy.



Adrienne contemplated getting an LCD TV. One day her parents will let her enjoy the brilliance of high def. But there was only room in the car for the baby or the TV. We chose the baby...this time.

Gallery of Gratuitous Cuteness: Adrienne Photos by Jeremy

Jeremy has been using his kick-ass new camera to snap pictures of Adrienne (aka The Widget) in her many states of being--from looking like a bunny to possibly being attacked by a cat. Enjoy the show.