At the polls

We had our first civics lesson today. Young Caden was wide eyed and taking it all in. Lil man handed in my ballot, and then we nearly got kicked out for taking pictures. Upon review, the ruling board declared we could take pictures, but no other person could be in the picture. With triumphant enthusiasm I blurted "well shooot, I don't want any dopey neighbor in the picture...just me, my son and a couple flags" Next week we'll be starting a course on discretion.

Chiclets

Seems like just yesterday he was gumming thumb...

Every dynamic duo needs a name

The Sumo meets Grasshopper?



Or Laurel and Hardy?



Looking at the pics I lean towards a comedy team...

Kurth Kids on the Ranch

Five Kurths Six Lees One former Lee and Rob.

Howdy Cousin

Caden and Charlie finally met in person. Of course Terry and Sonia were along as well. We all had a great time watching the lil guys get to know each other. Charlie even taught Caden how to pick ribs from his teeth.

Pruned

Perhaps not superfood status, but there's no denying the power of prunes. Took the lil guy a couple tries to warm up to the fruit.

Character

Our lil Caden can run the spectrum of emotions in one feeding. I can't quiite figure out his true nature. I place him somewhere between...

Opie Taylor...and



Travis Bickle

Superfood

We read somewhere that avocado is something of an all in one superfood.

Enter Rice Cereal

Sunday Dinner

Went out to OB for Sunday pizza night with my sister's family.

Gearing up for real food

I think we're just about ready to start in with some real food. In preparation, we've taken to giving lil Cdog some time in the highchair. I can already see food flying about the kitchen.

Lyons Pride

Gayle has often shared stories of her family's abundance of talent in dance and performing arts. I believe it was the Lyons side of her family that practically invented one legged tap dance. Apparently this rich tradition has passed to our young Caden.

Mr Giggles

Sleepy

Even if a barren crib moves the comfort meter more towards cell block than a Beautyrest Classic, our lil man doesn't really notice the absence of all things soft and pillowy. Just watching him sleep makes me laugh.

Roadtrip Riverside

Had a nice afternoon and eve up in Riverside with Katie's dad Greg and Debbie. Also had the great pleasure of seeing Katie's good friend from UCLA John. All in all a fine day.

Oh, so I should explain the last picture. I drive a ton. Gayle may soon be driving to work herself. So let's see, should I drive the '67 Buick...10mpg, the truck at 13mpg or the tractor 2hpg. (that's hours per gal for the city folk) Nope, it must be time for a commuter car. So I google best mileage cars and start from the top. Prius? Too trendy and I'd be humming the theme to Larry David all day. Civic Hybrid? I don't really qualify as plain 20 something gal. Jetta Diesel? Let's just say I no longer find Jettas attractive. Mini Cooper? Well Gayle used to be a subject...let's go Brit. And hello 36mpg.

So in my search, I decided the only thing I didn't want was a silver mini. Reason being, that was the color of Greg's mini I drove back in '06. I figured if I'm going British...I may as well go full monty...British Racing Green with tan leather. We fit the baby seat and the two of us in fine. Enjoyed a nice ride up to Riverside. Pulled up to Greg and Debbie's.

Turns out I'm senile and BRG is quite popular.