tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32753352009-02-20T17:44:33.659-08:00common thingsIrony is a spice, not a main course...Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.comBlogger238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-71916623585575895302008-11-22T12:51:00.000-08:002008-11-22T13:02:55.762-08:00I have an idea!I think I know what I'm going to do on this space, only six months after I considered how to reactivate things. I'm going to use it as a place to post things that I feel more than a few people might be interested in (such as a simple method to produce a perfect baked turkey, or how to simplify airport parking) that don't fit in my other sites, which at the moment include Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-61809338059934823592008-04-17T23:38:00.000-07:002008-04-17T23:40:09.484-07:00Time to retool. I've had this blog for about 5 years now, but I need to do some revamping to get into regular posting again.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-77787589142265007642007-03-06T17:12:00.000-08:002007-03-06T17:15:45.057-08:0010 Months!Bella is 10 months old, and amazing us each day more and more. I didn't think that babies this young were supposed to be able to remember objects that they couldn't see, but if Bella is playing with a remote control and we hide it under a pillow, she'll keep after it, even though it is out of sight. I didn't think she was supposed to be able to do that.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1158556809816774022006-09-17T22:14:00.000-07:002006-09-17T22:20:09.823-07:00Four Months Old! Four Months Old! Originally uploaded by David Nat. Here she is, happy, spunky, and such a great little girl, celebrating four months. She's got so much personality!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1157563797677433902006-09-06T10:27:00.000-07:002006-09-06T10:29:57.676-07:00Happy GirlBella faces the world with such joy, it just makes us gush. She loves to interact, and have "conversations" where she'll make a noise, we'll repsond, she'll make another noise. When she decides it's time to smile, she's in command, because there is no way to avoid smiling along with her!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1157563626364001792006-09-06T10:24:00.000-07:002006-09-06T10:27:06.376-07:00Bella's Happy FeetBella has shown a great deal of strength and dexterity with her feet. She's able to pick up objects, throw things, even rip up a napkin all with her feet. She thinks she has four hands!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1156522954172547032006-08-25T09:17:00.000-07:002006-08-25T09:22:34.206-07:00Press Here for Smile Press Here for Smile Originally uploaded by David Nat. Bella has passed 3-1/2 months, and is still surprising us each day in many ways. It's been said by many people in many ways, but a baby brings untold joy and wonder to life. She has so much personality, and this before she can even talk, we are trying to savor every moment. This photo shows Bella in her little baby-camoflauge ensembleDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1154925737726028972006-08-06T21:37:00.000-07:002006-08-06T21:42:17.800-07:003 Months Old 3 Months Old Originally uploaded by David Nat. Bella just turned three months old! She's getting more and more lively and interactive all the time, and is always ready with a great facial expression anytime she isn't tired, hungry, or wet. She loves to interact - we'll stand with our faces near hers when she's on her changing table (one of her favorite places!) and she'll make faces and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1154404434536275122006-07-31T20:49:00.000-07:002006-07-31T20:53:54.646-07:00Smilepro Smilepro Originally uploaded by David Nat. Bella is closing in on the three month mark, and she has really learned to smile. She knows she can elicit major reactions from mommy and daddy just by flashing that sweet smile of hers. We're always happy to oblige, we'll do whatever she wants to see more of those smiles!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1153410728066206462006-07-20T08:46:00.000-07:002006-07-20T09:10:16.656-07:00Smilefest in the BathBella is really trying out her smiling skills regularly now. Up until last night, she's enjoyed her baths greatly, but with an all-business look on her face. She's been thrilled to soak, and has luxuriated in the womblike environment, but never shown any expression other than calm contentment. She learned to smile only about a week ago, and tonight she brought her Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1153158404614488322006-07-17T10:44:00.000-07:002006-07-17T10:46:44.626-07:00Bella in Action Bella has begun to voluntarily smile, coo, and laugh! We are so thrilled!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1152047524715371862006-07-04T14:08:00.000-07:002006-07-04T14:12:04.796-07:00Happy Two Months! Happy Two Months! Originally uploaded by David Nat. Bella is two months old today, and she was happy to get a baby-sized card from her mother and I. Here she is holding it proudly. She seems to have marked this milestone by stepping up her alertness a notch, and responding that much more to us. She is such a joy, such a blessing, and such a precious little bundle of joy!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1151020746254763792006-06-22T16:55:00.000-07:002006-06-22T16:59:06.293-07:00Adjusted Adjusted Originally uploaded by David Nat. It's so amusing to watch Isabella situate herself. Even when she was only 3 weeks old, she would kick her legs to get herself from her back to her side. Here, you see how she has worked her way all the way over onto her tummy, and then scrunched herself up with her bottom in the air. Originally, her head was centered on the burp cloth that you Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1149834423526138782006-06-08T23:23:00.000-07:002006-06-08T23:29:51.690-07:00My Website As A Graph My Website As A Graph Originally uploaded by David Nat. What a concept! Type in any web address and see it represented graphically. Very cool. This graph is of my business website, the graphs look better if there are some layered pages. Try it for yourself.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1149740986519525812006-06-07T21:26:00.000-07:002006-06-07T21:29:46.616-07:00Held Secure Held Secure Originally uploaded by David Nat. Being a dad has been such a great experience so far, it's amazing to actually experience those fatherly feelings that you've heard about, the love, the wonder, the sense of responsibility. When I hold our daughter, I realize that she is totally dependent on Carianne and I for her well being, and that even her smallest need can only be met Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1148952313985153762006-05-29T18:22:00.000-07:002006-05-29T18:25:13.990-07:00Babyface Babyface Originally uploaded by David Nat. It's something out of this world to stare into the placidly sleeping face of your baby. Her little chest rises and falls with each breath, little limbs move slightly to adjust for comfort. Little specks of milk residue are a telltale sign that she is content from her pre-nap feeding. I could watch her for hours.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1148582573509600672006-05-25T11:40:00.000-07:002006-05-25T11:42:53.776-07:00Bath #1 Bath #1 Originally uploaded by David Nat. Isabella had her first (non-sponge) bath the other night, and she enjoyed it greatly. You get the baby calendar, with all the pre-made stickers for the momentous little occasions like this all ready, and that makes all the little milestones seem a little contrived, sitting there as a page of stickers. But there really is a great joy experiencing Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1148187700671437782006-05-20T21:58:00.000-07:002006-05-20T22:01:40.720-07:00Mother and Child Mother and Child Originally uploaded by David Nat. Carianne is a great mother. She's only had two weeks experience, but she has got the touch of an old pro. And Bella appreciates it!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1147846117014531272006-05-16T22:58:00.000-07:002006-05-16T23:10:40.916-07:00Alicia Continues to InspireIsabella hasn't met her friend Alicia in person yet, but she did meet Alicia's parents and is looking forward to a long friendship with her. Alicia was born on April 8, at only 1 pound, 4 ounces. During the last 5 weeks, we've marveled at little Alicia, and been so thrilled to hear of her progress and follow her growth. She, as well as her parents Mike and Hechung, haveDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1147843952647576162006-05-16T22:29:00.000-07:002006-05-17T12:42:08.943-07:00Objectively Cute Objectively CuteOriginally uploaded by David Nat. It's true, Isabella is officially cute. She's not just cute because she's a baby, or because she's our baby, she has been declared cute by objective and impartial third-party evaluators. Documentation is available on request.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1147843819644468512006-05-16T22:27:00.000-07:002006-05-16T22:30:19.650-07:00Blowing a Kiss IMG_6967.JPG Originally uploaded by David Nat. She's so happy to be home. and such a pleasant little sprout.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1147843719322168472006-05-16T22:26:00.000-07:002006-05-16T22:28:39.326-07:00Stately Baby Stately Baby Originally uploaded by David Nat. Here's Isabella in a contemplative pose.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1147843630931604332006-05-16T22:24:00.000-07:002006-05-16T22:27:10.993-07:00Under The Lights Under The Lights Originally uploaded by David Nat. As mentioned, Isabella had to spend three days under the lights last week. She was sucha trooper, not complaining at all even though she had goggles on her head, four sensors on her chest, a montitor in her foot, and an IV in her arm. We are very glad to be home.Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1147338669997432502006-05-11T01:59:00.000-07:002006-05-11T02:11:10.006-07:00Bright Lights, Little Plastic HouseIsabella only got to spend a day and a half at home before we had to go back to the hospital to deal with the jaundice she'd developed. She's been there three nights, and has responded well to the phototherapy (which uses special lights that help her body get over the jaundice). They say that this is a completely treatable condition, and that she'll be fine, butDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3275335.post-1147300399911296392006-05-10T15:30:00.000-07:002006-05-10T15:33:19.916-07:00Homecoming Homecoming Originally uploaded by David Nat. Mommy and baby, happy and snug!Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12533497151575691198noreply@blogger.com0