Category Archives: Being Messy

03May/14

Spoiled Rotten

May 3, 2014Being Messy, Good Eats, Laughing, Shopping, Smiling, Sports, Travelingdada

In the past three years, it’s hard to find a time when Tiger has gotten more attention in NJ, then what he just received last week from his aunts and uncle. From eating great meals at Denville Seafood, to Luke’s, to Peter Luger’s, then to the Princeton Communiversity, not only did Tiger receive constant attention, he also had his share of fine foods.

We love having guests around the house as Tiger’s face lights up even more than it usually does. After a week of fun trips to both NYC, PA, and in NJ, our living room becomes quiet (without the sound of Game of Thrones) and mama and dada both agree that we definitely saw Tiger grow-up a bit more this past week. Whether it was the presence of wonderful company, or just Tiger maturing, we both know that almost three and a half years have gone by way too quickly.

15Dec/13

Successful Cancellation

December 15, 2013Being Messy, Smilingdada

So what do you do when your flight gets cancelled due to snow? You stay in your cozy home and enjoy some quality family time (shoveling snow doesn’t count).

Building our 1st gingerbread house. From looking at the box (and what we built), I’m going to say that it’s false advertisement.

Bundled up and ready to play in snow

Tiger’s first candycane

09Oct/13

California Dreamin’

October 9, 2013Being Messy, Good Eats, Grandparents, Laughing, Naked, Sleeping, Smiling, Travelingdada

I’ve got to be honest…I’m still thinking about our recent trip last week to California. Maybe it’s having to go back to work so soon, maybe it’s just the nostalgia from being in familiar surroundings, or maybe…it’s almost time to go back.

We clearly had a great time. From meeting up with friends in both LA and SD, to seeing Tiger enjoy ever second of the day with his aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents, it was simply a great weekend. We actually managed to go to a wedding while we were there as well! Talk about a busy weekend.

Now onto the pictures…

There’s just something that feels right when you see your child interacting with his grandparents and vice versa.

Why can’t everyday be spent eating a healthy lunch, then enjoying the beach?

I’m sure we gained a few pounds (as we should) on this vacation. Here’s just a sampling of our recent good eats (we still didn’t get to go to Luscious Dumplings again)

The animals were loose in the zoo, as the 6 adults managed to wrangle 4 kids to the world famous theme park.

Tiger’s first time in the swimming pool came courtesy of H&H’s pool and after a tiring day at the zoo.

What trip to California would be complete without an evening alone without Tiger? Thanks to his aunt and uncle, we were able to getaway for a few hours to celebrate our 4-year wedding anniversary (don’t worry, we ate more than the two pictures shown below, it’s just the pictures didn’t come out too good).

Although Tiger seems to be ready to board the airplane back to NJ, for the first time since we’ve been traveling back to California, he threw a tantrum going home. In his exact words, “I don’t want to go back to New Jersey!”. Ahhh, I think my Tiger’s onto something.

09Oct/13

Sticks, Stones, and Clifford

October 9, 2013Being Messy, Good Eats, Smilingdada

Back a few weeks ago, we took Tiger to Stickley Museum and Craftsman Farms. We always saw the sign for this farm, as it’s probably walking distance from our home, but we never really thought to pay a visit to the farm. Since they were holding a family event that particular day, and mainly since the Big Red Dog was going to be there, we thought it’d be nice to take Tiger for a visit.

The biggest hit with Tiger was clearly (in order), Clifford, alien cow balloon with 3-eyes, cinnamon doughnut, tractor ride, and lastly, everything else.

If I get a chance sometime later on, I’ll post a video of Tiger’s first encounter with Clifford, which clearly shows what true excitement looks like.

16Jan/13

What Global Warming?

January 16, 2013Being Messy, Smilingdada

When we returned from California, a nice, cold treat awaited us in both the front and backyard. I’ve been reading recent weather reports that state that California is also having some below-normal weather conditions as of late. Who says there’s global warming? Certainly I don’t believe so.

The first time Tiger got a taste of playing with snow, he clearly didn’t care for it too much (see here). But this time around, he more than willingly obliged to playing in the snow after he found out how fun it could be.

Something tells me that he’ll be wanting to play with snow more and more after this outing.

08Nov/12

Two Sweet

November 8, 2012Being Messy, Birthday, Good Eats, Laughing, Smilingdada

Happy 2nd birthday Tiger! (Sorry, I meant to make this post on the 7th, but fell asleep)

Although we didn’t get to go out to celebrate your 2nd birthday because of the unusual weather, we did get to have a mini celebration, complete with cake and candles (the only candles that we actually had were scented table candles, but still).

On your 2nd birthday, you’re now able to vocalize your colors, tell your mama and dada exactly where you want us to sit, and you can even give us the double-thumbs up sign.

To think, just a year ago, we were celebrating your birthday in Los Angeles. Time moves as quickly as everyone says it does, but it’s really amazing when you take the time to look back at the pictures and videos of the past year.

Happy birthday Tiger, your mama and dada loves you.