Rainy night! I wonder if there will be some good thunder and lightening tonight. I am glad I am in for the evening.

Bday dinner at Lanesplitter to celebrate 1 yr on the actual day. I feel like a toast-what a better way to celebrate than pizza 'n good beer!

Happy first birthday to my beautiful baby girl! It has been one of the best years of my life because of you. I love you Hazel Mae!

Baking up a sweet potato and an acorn squash for baby and me. Perfect for this rainy day Monday!

Just walked the lake w/ Hazel & boy did I feel lame being pooped out after 3 1/2 miles while the 1st Oakland full marathoners passed us by.

Basking in the warm afterglow of love from Hazel's 1st birthday party. It is hard to belive it has been a year!

Now I know when she is touching something she shouldn't because when she is doing it, she says a cute little "no, no".

First night of my work week and already I am tired. Yikes!

She figured out how to slither through the chair barrier keeping her from the cat box & fire place. Reinforcement time! I knew it was coming

A big family fun day today is a trip to Target and Old Navy at Bay Scare Mall! Can't wait! :/

I can tell already that she is going to have a doosey of a tantrum when that phase starts-she is already squealing when she wants something.

It's Friday and Hazel and I are almost well again. The sun is shining and Spring is in the air. It's going to be a great weekend! :)

Well, the cough is finally better! Was it the beer, the cupcakes, or the hanging out last night that did it? Whatever it was, I'll take more

Next: Beer Revolution to celebrate Sam's 31st B-day & Saint Patrick's day too, of course! Baby+Daddy=home bonding tonight-Mamma's goin' out!

Rendezvous with a Guinness CupKate in Jack London Square with the Marketing Team - STAT! :)

Happy St. Patty's Day!

For some reason being at home taking care of #1 while baby is in daycare and hubby is at work, feels like cheating. Cough be gone!

She stood on her own for at least a minute. I think she is a reluctant walker. Fine by me! http://ping.fm/Dum0y

We can totally see her big front two teeth almost poking through her gums. She will be up to 4 teeth in no time!

She was literally up for only one hour and now she is back down again for her afternoon nap. Poor baby is not feeling good :(

Hazel napped from 9:45am to 2pm. I was getting worried! Rain + a cold + probably growing = sleepy baby!

I think I am calling it official! Her 1st word(s) is/are "All Done". I have heard it 3x & Lawrence once. It is always in the right context.

I was changing her diaper & she was trying to turn over before I was done. I said why is it such a battle-she said battle back clear as day.

Gorgeous Oakland weather today. Perfect Sunday. Swings at the park, walk along the lake, and yummy crab cake dinner from Whole Foods. :)

What is with dads at the park with their little ones? I saw at least 4 of them on their cell phones while pushing their kids in the swing.

If you haven't read it, take the time. You will be moved! Roger Ebert: The Essential Man http://ping.fm/3mAO0

We are a family of sickies! Runny-nosed baby, supper stuffy daddy, and mommy has a pressurized head with a sore throat. Looking for health!