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.

Adventures Around Town

Adrienne is getting around town more than ever. Some recent new experiences include the following (note, the webmaster is too tired for witty commentary so don't expect any below):


Enjoying Eagle Rock's finest dining establishments, like Erine Jr.'s...



...being held by Jeremy Burri and not instantly crying like a baby...



...and taking a stroll around the Rose Bowl.

Tummy Time with Mom and Dad

The other weekend, Adrienne shared some tummy time with mom and dad (that's us). Who does she most look like now?

(Semi)-Inappropriate Adventures with Baby: Sizzler!

We don't have a lot of time. We don't have a lot of money. But, boy do we love Texas toast. Adrienne got to experience the magic of Sizzler in Eagle Rock, thanks mainly to Rae's love of the place (who, because we're sometimes forgettable picture-takers, isn't in any of these photos).



This is actually after the meal--and we're still all smiles, even after the questionable soft serve "ice cream."



See this warning sign about what not to do with the baby seat? It's exactly what the hostess did with the baby seat. Thank you, Sizzler!



Baby loves Texas toast...



...but while JR had the steak and Maura had the chicken, Adrienne enjoyed milk (again).



Ah, another fine dining experience. Next stop, Red Lobster! Or Olive Garden.