Holiday Seasonings

Sooooooo...I have been busy. It is the Christmas holiday season, so I have had lots to do. Wrapping, opening, cooking, visiting, etc.

I like helping Nana prepare meals, so here I am in my tiny Christmas apron all set to help cook Christmas dinner...

 

A few items to note: my hair is greasy due to a run in with coconut oil; the apron was made by Nana for my Uncle Jase, but it just happens to fit me, too; and the sweet Santa slippers were a lovely gift from Grammy and Opa to keep my tootsies toasty all winter long-they are complete with grippies on the bottom so I can rip around with ease!

Here is me enjoying Christmas dinner. Something superfunny just happened. Also, you can see my eight teeth.

 

 

My Uncle Jake gave me this Felix-sized drum kit...it is AWESOME.

 

 

Drumming requires stick-out-my-tongue concentration.

 

Oh yeah! And Daddy gave me a haircut! Here is a side view where you can see that my mullet has been contained...(Thanks for the new Christmas Outfit Grammy and Baboo!!)

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And here is me just turning my mom and dad into a weepy pile of mush as they are unable to cope with the high levels of cute.

 

For Christmas, my mom's side of the family all received onesies! I have been singing the praises for these one-piece jammies for MONTHS now, so it's nice to see people jumping on board.

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Balls

Today I visited Ball Paradise. There were giant ones bigger than basketballs, and tiny ones that could fit into the palm of my hand. The orbs of delight were on the floor, they were hanging in the air and they were shiny AND colourful. Some of them even jingled and jangled! It was so great. In between ball-hunting, I got my picture taken with this guy and then I returning to running towards all the spheres of wonder. 

I am demonstrating correct globe holding technique here and was eager to show my treasure off. Also, haircut time.

Love, Felix xox

Dear Santa...

Dear Santa,

What's this I hear about a list? I think I have been a pretty good boy this year and feel that I should be on the 'Nice List'. Allow me to elaborate.

1) 95% of the time, I sleep from 7ish until 8ish in the morning allowing my parents lovely evenings to themselves.
2) I eat everything: fruit, vegetables, meats, olives, dust bunnies, old popcorn bits from inside the couch,  cords and wires, ice cream when Gramps sneaks me some, and so much mummymilk.
3) I am friendly. I like to wave to people and if I know them really well, I will tickle them under their chin, high five them and sometimes even smooch them.
4) I appreciate culture and the arts. At music time, I support the artists by applauding their efforts and if I am really moved by the beat, I can't help but dance.
and 5) I am told that I have brought my mom, dad and other family members so much joy with my daily antics.

Having said all this, Mom says I should write a letter to Santa so he knows what to bring me. What I really want is the disc thingy that pops out of Daddy's Playstation when I press the button. And buttons. I LOVE pressing buttons. A computer keyboard of my own would be great so I could just mash away on those keys for days. Also crinkly things: candy wrappers, plastic bags, you get the idea. Buuuuuut seriously, these are some items that I would have lots of fun with:


1) A wooden stacking tower, stacking cups, or nesting bowls. You see, I have recently gotten into the fine art of placing items INSIDE other items. It's incredible. Putting one thing INSIDE something else. Also, gently setting objects atop other objects are definitely in my top ten fave activities of 2013.

2) I like magnets. Mom has some on the fridge and on the dishwasher, but they are kinda boring. I think they were designed for old people like my mom. I saw this one at my friend's house and I really liked it.

3) side note: mom is making me ask for these: a pair or two of "baby legs"/"baby leg warmers" whatever you'd like to call them. Here is an example of adorable baby bums and the leg warmers.

4) Also, a new cloth diaper. Mom and Dad like BumGenius, TotsBots, and BestBottom brands.

5) Anything that makes noise. I love noises.

Well Santa, I look forward to meeting you in the next couple of days for our photo shoot. I will bring my letter to you then as well in case internet in the North Pole is spotty.

Lots of love,

Felix xo

Some Aimless Musings

As 2013 comes to a close a few BIG events are coming up, one of which is Christmas! Christmas is only a few short weeks away. I hear it's a pretty big deal, so I will be sure to weigh in my opinion after I have taken in all in. I have been enjoying some festive events in the ramp up to the 25th.


Here is my dad and I listening to some carols at the Oak Bay Light up:

It was SUPER hilarious, but my dad kinda missed the joke.

"Christmas cheer"is something that I keep hearing about. So recently my mom and Uncle Jase and I went out for some of this cheer. If "Christmas Cheer" means getting to ride on Uncle's shoulders while we tour about the village, I offer it two tiny thumbs up. 

Because I am sosuperfast these days, what with my permanent fixation on constantly riding the heel-toe express…(Okay, sometimes it is the heel-toe-bail-on-my-face express, but either way,) getting a picture of me is really hard. Below is a picture of me wrestling with a fedora in my rainbow diaper. A cryptozoologist* has a few thoughts to share below.

Scientistic Observationals: Note the way the head fur extends well beyond the borders of the scalp. This feathery reach is due to the rapid movement of the young Felix. The image is blurred, but this is one of the clearest photos we have of this bipedal mammal. A warning to all that come near, the Felix often makes ample noise as a cautioning to those close by. Is it a mating call? A friendly greeting? No one knows. With further study, this scientistic observationalist hopes to uncover the great mysteries of the Felix.

Peep peep,

Felix

*Cryptozoology: the search for and study of animals whose existence or survival is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the Loch Ness monster and the yeti.

Spooning

And I don't mean the cuddly kind. I'm talking about spooning actual food into my actual mouth. I realized the spoon isn't just a drumming device used to smack bowls and plates while I use my hands to shove snacks into my mouth! It is ALSO useful for brining foods into my face! What an amazing discovery! Now that I know this I don't need or want any help from anyone when it comes to eating. I can do it all by myself!

I don't get it every time, but I'm getting pretty good at spooning.

Love, Felix

Just Call Me Lord Harry Busey

Lord Farquad

Harry from Dumb and Dumber

Gary Busey

Why? You may ask. Valid question. No, I'm not an evil overlord from a fairy tale gone awry, or a sweet, but misguided accidental millionaire, or even a crazy-eyed, yet strangely optimistic Hollywood C lister, it's just I love their hair. And after nearly 11 months of growth, enhanced by my daily rub of topical proteins and nutrients (read: rubbing mashed potatoes and asparagus on my head), I have finally achieved the ultimate hair style. The Lord Harry Busey. It'll catch on, just you wait...

A little Lord at the back:

Touch of crazy in the front:

And round it our with a little je ne sais quoi all over:

Love, Lord Harry Busey xo

Wednesday Walking

So my mom and I have gone strolling with some of my friends from prenatal class since I was about 3 months old. Unfortunately, our Wednesday Walking group is coming to a close because our Mommies are heading back to work. Here are a few pics from one of our last strolls.

I will definitely keep in touch with my buddies even though we won't have our weekly strolls.

Love, Felix

I Love Daddy

I am on the verge of something here. Something big. Something Daddy sized. I think I have almost figured out that Dadee is the guy in the picture below.

This was taken at the pumpkin patch a few weeks ago, but with mom's phone still not working, it's been quite challenging to get new photos. Soon though, I'm sure. 

Love, Felix 

Step By Step

oooooh baby
gonna get to you, girl...

These wise words were so eloquently spoken by The New Kids on the Block decades before this new kid on the block took his first steps.

Which happened. Today. After four or five successful toddles, Daddy finally got his phone up and running to capture my first steps!

Other things to update on: Seattle-PikePlaceMarket-Bathingwithfriends-visitswithLondoners-FIVEnewteeth

But for now, baby steps.

Love, Felix xo

Halloweenis

Halloween was really busy. Once I collected all my essential tools, I was going to get Alfred to pack me up in my super-turbo Batchair to clean up the mean streets of Fairfield, but before we even left The Cave, I spotted a perp* trying to scoop the last coconut water! I quickly tackled her and took her down by the legs. Turns out she was a biter and attempted to gnaw on my cheeks, but luckily I was super quick and retaliated with a swift nose grab. She was going down! After I read her her rights, Alfred helped me pack her into the bat mobile and we were off. Alfred, the convict and I paraded along Oak Bay avenue before visiting a few friends and family to show off the bad guy that I caught. I really wanted to pop by a few other places, but sleep was calling my name and I fell asleep before I made all the stops, luckily Alfred was able to take care of me while I snoozed.

Here is a pic from our jaunt along Oak Bay Ave…

*perp: short for perpetrator. It's what we call bad guys in the biz.

22 El Bees

Say it out loud, Ellll Beeeeees. Okay, fine, lbs. I weigh 22 pounds.

Here are a few other things that weigh 22 (ish) pounds.

1) A car tire (twenty, but let's round)

2) This fish (Gramps and Uncle Jase went fishing a few weeks back and caught this beauty! They interrupted my lunch in order to take this pic)

3) This dog:

4) This guy!

Oh yeah, we went to pick out a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch for Halloween and of course, mom snapped some pictures. The above is one of her faves.

Love, Felix xo

Thanksgiving

Soooooo thanksgiving is my favorite holiday so far. I had a great time! We had a big family dinner at nana and gramps house where I ate everything in sight!  Olives, grapes, broccoli, turkey, CRANBERRIES, carrots, yams and a little bit of pumpkin pie!

Because we had an extra long weekend, we went adventurduyning*! I did lots of walking around with mom and dad. Here are a few shots from our day:

Because I am such a lucky boy, I got to have MORE thanksgiving dinner when we went to Vancouver for cousin Ben's birthday! I don't have any pictures of the actual meal, but mom got a pic of Opa and I reading together.

That's all for now! 

Love, Felix

*adventurduyning is when a Zuyderduyn goes on an adventure. The term can also apply when adventuring with a Zuyderduyn. 

Girls Only, Laddies Forbidden

Dear Daddy,

Sometimes when you are at work mommy lets me play golf. I like to pick up my baby putter and my extra special 56 degree sand wedge to practice my swing. I like to bash my 3 wood against the door jam, perhaps sample a taste of my driver, pretty standard really. Sometimes just holding my pitching wedge is just what I need to do when mom is freshening up my downstairs situations. I guess what I am trying to say, dad, is that I like golf. Or at least the clubs. Thanks to auntie Sarah and uncle Jase who won me my first set of clubs while visiting play land. 

Here I am mid-doorway-bash in my jammies...

Love, Felix

Smooch!

Well, hello there. Do you come here often? I have seen you around lately and couldn't help but notice your two bottom teeth...

Those eyes....that grin...

Resistance is futile...

Entranced...

Aaaaaaaand so busted...

Love yourself.

Twins!

Sooooo Auntie Kate sent me a picture today because she spotted my doppelgänger! Observe below:

Do YOU have a doppelgänger?

Love, Felix

I Love Truck.

Honk, honk!!

Aaaaaaaaand my love affair with all things truck begins...

See y'all on the road!

Love, Felix

A Halloween Horror

Dear Vacuum,

Why must you be so loud and aggressive? There is no other sound that I have found in  my vast experience that is so terrifying. You are frightening.

Yes, I know I like pulling on your hose and pressing your buttons when you are unplugged, but my god do I steer clear of you when you are plugged in. I find the best way to avoid you is to let out a blood-curdling, horror-movie style lady scream when you are turned on just to remind mom and dad of your horrifying existence. Since your last bloodcurdling appearance yesterday, I can't seem to find you anywhere. I have been trying to find you but perhaps you listened to me and disappeared. I was curious about this new structure I discovered in the bathroom however....

I'll be watching for you, Vacuum.

Love

Regards, Felix

Business as Usual

Things around here have settled down a bit after the big flurry of activity a few weeks back (Vacation-teeth-crawling) and I spend my days, playing, taking mom for walks, going to the park, visiting with my baby friends, napping...Its been pretty great actually. I have decided a few pictures from the past week to summarize what's been shakin'...

It is now toque weather, and since I have outgrown all the fall/winter hats that mom and dad have, I borrowed my Uncle Jake's hat. He wore this gem until he was about 9, so I have it on loan until 2023.

Besides crawling around everywhere, I really love a good stroll. I took Auntie Sarah for a stroll around our house. I was really excited to show her my circle of neglect Exersaucer.

I also really enjoy playing blocks. Eating blocks. Bashing blocks. Rubbing blocks. Holding blocks.  clicking them together. Pulling them apart. Blocks are radical.

Here is a picture from when I was staying at Gram and Opa's. I have started sleeping with my tuckiss in the air. I particularly enjoy sleeping on one knee and one foot. So.

My mom and I were just visiting Nana and Gramps. I was showing off my pull-myself-up-to-standing skills. 

I have a bit of a cough right now, but with lots of water, chicken soup and rest I should be right in no time.

Love, Felix