The Bright Side

Generally, it is not a good thing living far away from family and not getting to see them on a frequent basis.

BUT...

One very tangible benefit is that they send their gifts for bdays (and such) via the mail, which means when they arrive, I get to open them (b/c frankly, Mommy can't wait either)... and so begins my birthday week :)

Here I am opening a part of the first wave...



And here's a picture Mommy took of me this weekend b/c she thought I looked so grown up. (this is one of my 47 cents old navy hats)



In other news, I'm working very hard on saying "I love you (or mama, dada, paka, medea (for grammy), etc...) and am getting rather good. Also, when Mommy or Daddy asks "how old are you?", i respond with "two"... most of the time... if i'm in the mood to be their performing monkey. parents... geesh.

ok, one last picture for the cute files...