Sweet darling little face

Francesca takes off after the frog toy. She will prevail, oh yes she will...

shortly thereafter... (baby did not have coffee.)

quick coffee break

Taking walks with mom is fun!

Francesca is exploring and exercising her tongue, much the way she was doing with her hands. I thought at first she was just doing it when she was concentrating on something, but it's just a new tongue awareness phase... (But rest assured, grandmommy--we don't really call her Francesca "The Tongue" Frost Trahan. :-)

Bare foot and fancy free in the carseat

Waking up and wielding the measuring spoon!

Sleepin' in on Sunday...

surveilling the domain...

Francesca "The Tongue" Frost Trahan

OK, out with the turkey, bring in the reindeer!

What do you know, Francesca Margot eats Pho! Not to mention some white rice, though there are few things as entertaining as putting a pho noodle in her mouth and watching her suck it right up, just like a pro...a pho pro as it were....

Francesca's First Black Friday

It's 8:45 a.m. The Day after Thanksgiving. The Frost Trahans are in the car and headed toward retail. Look out.

Swinging at the Neighborhood Park

It's not the Noe Valley baby and toddler park, but it's in the neighborhood and the swings work! And the sun is even out today.... happy day! ps we miss all you grandparent and aunt and uncley types! xoxoxo

Success!

almost there!

Like Daddy, her Ladyship Princess Francescarina of the Realm sometimes sticks her tongue out a little when she's really concentrating on something.

Baby's first slide!

Look who has a new black Friday plastic bib!

Look at these teeth!

Basking in the sunshine of bebe, mommy, auntie and grandmommy love in San Francisco...

Lady Francescarina with her measuring spoon sceptre. After a fun night of visiting and eating real smashed yams and potatoes, a bebe needs rest...

Francesca and Val. We are so thankful for great friends and another wonderful Thanksgiving at Val and Will's.

Waving Bye Bye to California

Francesca and mommy had a good long time at the Oakland airport since we missed our flight because we spent too much time in the great baby park and didn't leave in time to catch our flight! Fortunately there was room on the next plane and while we waited, we played at Alaska Airlines gate number 6. She had a great time with this hat, almost like waving goodbye. But of course, only bye for now--see you soon--and even sooner online!!

The First Documented Swing of Francesca Frost Trahan

This is just a small taste of the most wonderful time in the park. It was a baby park with soft rubber ground cover and tons of cool baby equipment. It was part of the Noe Valley Recreation Center. I have to admit, I don't think we have anything like this in Portland (!) Also it was a beautiful warm sunny day -- such a treat that Merci introduced us to!

Uncle Justy films his sweet little niece

Justus' self-deprecating humor makes me laugh every time...

Uncle Justy helps Francesca stand

It's sweet for the brief and shining moment it lasts. I especially like Justy showing Francesca how to walk with his hands.

The Happy Baby Song, performed by Justin and Francesca

Credit really goes to Merci for this song. We sang this one and the drum song all weekend. It goes, "Happy baby, happy happy baby. Happy baby, happy happy girl." Repeat, embellish and riff as desired. . .

A little time with Pawpa and the Drum

Little did Pawpa know when he got the drum for Francesca how its diddies would work themselves insidiously into our consciousnesses..."We sing, and we dance, when we play the drum. We dance and we sing, let's have some fun! We play the Drum!"

Francesca demonstrates flapping behavior

It is true she was slightly egged on by Aunt Merci, Aunt Joy, Grandmommy and mommy...

In this video, Francesca is almost as tall as Nana...

Francesca pets Annie, very gently too. . .

Some Pawpa and Nana time in California

We also got to visit Pawpa and Nana and Annie the dog in California. . .

Francesca very excited to be on the plane to California

As she often does, Francesca expressed her excitement by bouncing (!)

Francesca gets on the plane to California

We got our own row on the plane to California...

Happy Thanksgiving family and dear friends! We are grateful to have you in our lives... you are like the pink plastic spoon with just the right texture that is just so comforting and right! love and hugs to all...

Episode from California Adventure 1: Crawling in SF

One of many such adventures at Merci, Justin & Justus' apartment.

Francesca opens for the food delivery system.

Incidentally, her teacher Jessy said today that Francesca was showing signs of above average intelligence. Her parents were not surprised, needless to say...

A happy pre-standing bebe...

remembering sweet times over the weekend..aunt Merci rocks the bebe feeding...

Breakfast playtime on 19th St

Good morning!

Good thing baby's back in Portland to help Daddy with his real estate deals!

Little spirit jazz hands eating breakfast with daddy...

Little angel safely back in her Portland crib.

Fun at the Oakland airport!--who knew?

Swingin' in San Francisco with Francesca... (her first time in a real swing!)

Francesca and Grandmommy frolic at brunch with Merci and Mommy.

Francecsa agrees that Uncle Justus may call her Chescarina, ocassionally.

Uncley demonstrates open mouth behavior...

Uncley Austi coaxes bebe to open her mouth...

patient baby awaits her banana in the morning

Happy bebe with aunt merce merce

sweetness adored

Good morning! Off to brunch with Pawpa and Nana!

Let's play the drum!

Sweet face

Francesca very intentionally pets Pixley

Sweet bebe, out like a light...

Francesca and aunt Joyjoy!

Naptime in SF...

We have arrived!

Francesca listens intently while mom explains the TSA security protocal. bye bye Oregon--hello California!

Old friend and NPR reporter Jeff Brady dropped by in the morning to meet Francesca and say hi to Francesca's mom. Very exciting!