Out with Friends

We went out to dinner, to Morris's favorite Indian restaurant, with Mohan & Phani a few days before Morris left for training. Michael had a lot of fun with his friend, Pranay.

Pure Cuteness!

Asleep in Nana's Arms

The Loves of My Life

Michael tries to climb onto daddy's back so he'll get a horsie ride.

As Michael would say, "I made it."

Kiss Attempt! Awwww.
He loves his daddy so much.

Family Time with The Bean's

Michael & Cousin Addy

I'd be scared too, Addy!

Addy, Michael and the kid who wanted to be in all our pictures

Michael & Addy could have chased, run over, and bumped
into each other all day with these four wheeled toys.
They had so much fun together and we had so much
fun spending quality time with them.
Thank you!

Forte Family Shots

Michael & Great Grandpa Forte

Michael was so happy to be taking pictures with his grandparents.
He had so much fun just spending time with family. And so did I!

Michael and his Grandpa Forte

My Grandpa Forte and Me!
I love you so!

My Grandma and Me

Ghosts?! :)
Nope. Just my Gobic and me.

Love you Gobic!

Passed Out

After battling the flu this week, it was good to see him fall asleep on his own Friday night.
How do kids sleep in such funny positions?

Having a Ball at the Mall

Morris asked me today where Michael gets the "tongue out of the mouth" from.

I told him, "His Grandpa Forte."

Stopping to pose for the camera!

That roar might scare the bears away!
It sure did scare the other kids.

Michael isn't happy about something this little girl is saying to him.

Running from the girls!
Michael, all upset, proceeds to tell me that the kids are calling him a "boy."
So, I have to explain to him that he is a boy, like daddy, and I am a girl.

Back to playing,

but still peaking around the corner for those "boy" name calling girls!

Laughing now at being called a "boy."

Back to the boat, his favorite place at the mall.
Daddy hopes he'll enjoy a real boat when he is old enough to go fishing.

Too cute!

Random Pic

I just thought this was cute!
He likes to line everything up these days!

A Day at Great Grandma & Grandpa's

Michael, Grandma and his new football.

Katie, Michael and Uncle Steve

Michael fought his nap so I took him for a drive.
He napped shortly until he heard Uncle John come in.

Michael reading to Cousin Addy while she makes a phone call.
It was so nice to really nice to spend most of the day with my grandparents!

Just Chillin'

This is what a typical Saturday morning looks like when Michael gets to watch his Disney cartoons.
Can you tell he's a fan of Elmo?

Fun with Snow

Michael and Morris

Snowball Smasher

Snow Soccer anyone?

Michael and Mommy

Snow Fight!

Must you taste everything!?

Michael's First School Picture & Class Composite

Yeah, his nose looks flat. Michael tried to tackle the dog, as he always does, two days before pictures. Well, Jessie, who was trying to eat at the time, moved out of the way on Michael's second attempt. Needless to say, Michael took a nose dive and ended up with a huge scab on his nose. So, the photographer did her best to fix his imperfection:)

Michael associates school with "Tony", a.k.a. Anthony.
They are like two peas in a pod. They rough & tumble all day.
They can also be in time-out, on opposite sides of the room, and carry on
shouting conversations followed by laughter.
Sound like much of a time-out to you?

Michael and Jessie