Another Fascinating Sun

All kinds of fun in the last week - and another late posting to the blog. We're looking even more forward to the fun we'll have on our big visit to the Midwest next week! I can't believe it's already time. And there's a lot to do beforehand. Still, there is time for the blog :)

So, to explain some of the photos - it is clearly rainy season on Guam, as evidenced by Edison's multiple mosquito bites. Or maybe flea bites. Who knows in this house. I think the flea population has been significantly reduced by Zeke's new medicine though, so maybe the bite issue will eventually go away. 

Last weekend we went on our first semi-real hike with Edison. I say semi-real because it wasn't a very long distance, but it took quite a while to navigate the trail with a baby hanging off my front. And while trying to shield him from the sun the whole time. If only I could put sun block on the little guy...only two more months...Edison did a great job with the hike though. He looked around and didn't really complain until the end when he was hungry. So hopefully that bodes well for future expeditions.

The last three photos below are from Wednesday when the sun was directly over Guam. I learned from the UOG star lady on NPR this week about this event. It only occurs in the tropics that the sun is directly overhead twice a year. At that time, there are no shadows from solid objects, perpendicular to the ground. As you can see, we're not exactly perpendicular, but we were trying to show some lack of shadows. At least Damon captured the sun being directly over the patio table. 

Ok, Damon is accusing me of writing a novel, so I'll stop. He also made a new video of some more short Edison clips. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxEE8wcQ--k

They're not Chicken Pox, just bug bites.

Looking down at Marcia and Fe (something to get used to).

"I just rolled on to my tummy!"

"Is there something on my head?"

Azhan decides to make amends. 

Doug leading the hike and gang to the waterfalls. 

Finally, cool, fresh water to cool off...so refreshing! Although, no waterfall...

Earth Day Baby

Is caught wasting more paper than any other baby.

"I found my feet, and they're delicious!"

Another cute Jumpa shot.

Not too many shadows down there!

12:25pm sharp...the sun should be directly overhead...

It is.

Happy Birthday Aunt Sam!

"When I draw, I like to look over here..."

"and over there..."

"and never at my drawing."

"Either mom and dad or fighting or fist bumping, not sure...Hey you guys, is that my dinosaur?"

"Can you read this Aunt Sam?"

"Damn it Azhan, you're in the way!"

"Woah, Zeke is attacking Azhan while I'm crumpling your sign."

"Just great, now you really can't read the sign and Azhan is in the spot light."

"This will have to do.  Azhan has a purpose after all.  Happy Birthday Aunt Sam!  I can't wait to meet you and play with every single one of your toys!

Edison's 16th week.

So we're back on track with the blog updates. Last week we were a little delayed because of an electrical issue - and Damon was too afraid to plug in his computer until we got new surge protectors (the other ones were charred - literally). Then the blog was updated while I was asleep (so no rambling commentary). But now we're back!

This week Edison has become very talkative - he gets in these moods where he jibbers and squeals a lot. He is also laughing more, and seems to have discovered his feet yesterday. We're trying to do our mom-baby yoga/pilates videos in the mornings as well (that's what we were doing in the first photo from last week - even though the hands look like Damon's, they're actually my manly hands). I'm pretty sure the babies they use in those videos do not weigh as much as Edison, but I guess my arms will just get that much stronger. Some days he really seems to like doing the videos, but others we have to modify the activities so he doesn't completely freak out. 

Right now it's rainy season on Guam. And that means it rains a lot. There's also a pretty significant lack of breeze - so good thing we have the air conditioners! There have been several typhoons in the area already this season, I'm just hoping one doesn't actually hit Guam. I think those storms are causing all of the cloudy/rainy weather here though, which I actually don't mind since it keeps it cooler. 

Not much else to say. Edison is on my lap watching me write this and he just pooped so I should go. 

Last thing - good luck to all of the friends who are expecting babies this month!! I hope you have quick and easy labors and uncomplicated deliveries - I can't wait to see pictures of all the new babies!

Now on to the Edison photos for the week!

This outfit is worn in honor of swimsuits of the early 1900's.

A protective hat until more hair comes in.

Taking another dippy dip in the ocean.   Zeke stands guard for sharks this time.

These bamboo poles did the job in holding back this rock wall. 

Even rocket scientists can be surprised.

Nappy time with a new frog.

A sunset debriefing after a muddy dog walk with Doug and Melissa.

Edison thinks he has found a larger milk source.

One step closer to "airplane". 

Looking buff (and precious) during a nap.

"Hey dad, could you ask mom to fill this up with milk?"

Edison's 14th week.

Again, some more random photos of Edison from our daily routines here in Guam. 

Enjoying the moment, whatever it is that is happening.

"A perfect fit, they're mine now"

"I'm excited about this color and logo" 

 What Edison may begin looking like without a second chin.

Edison being passed around at GWHS again. 

 Bijal entertaining Edison for mommy.

 Mommy entertaining Edison for Bijal.

 Marcia entertaining Edison for a toy fish.

 Edison enjoying another outfit with the same logo all over it!

 Zeke politely requesting more attention.

That is one cool stuffed animal!

"OK dad, you asked for it...here's my really adorable pose."

"Hey look, did you guys know we had this huge stuffed animal?  Can I suck and pull its hairs out?"

Edison and his largest, real, stuffed animal.

Mommy convinces Edison to take a nap (with her).