Rice Cereal

Because I'm a big boy now, apparently I'm allowed to try "solids". Not sure what that is exactly. I get to start with something called rice cereal. Sure looks interesting . . .





Eeeeewwwww . . .

What EXACTLY am I supposed to do with this spoon thing????

People! This is not working!

I don't get it! I simply don't get it!

(please note that it took him a few days, but by day 3 he figured out how to use a spoon and now thoroughly enjoys eating rice cereal!)

4 Months Old!

Is something going on today???

I know I have a new outfit on . . .

Oh yeah! I am 4 months old! Happy Birthday to me!

On this special day I took some time to assess my life so far . . .

. . . yeah right! I'm only 4 months old!

Everything is pretty funny to me!

At 4 months old, I apparently laugh at everything, especially peek-a-boo! I can now hold myself up on both legs, hold my head up during tummy time,

. . . use my hands to grab everything in sight . . .

. . . but usually I like to put my hands in my mouth.

Thank You

Ummmm . . . why am I wearing this outfit again?





I thought we were DONE with this baptism thing.

Oh another photo shoot? For thank you cards?

Ok . . . how's this?

Alrighty then. Apparently that wasn't sincere enough. How's this?

Wait . . . I got more . . .

. . . how about this??

Too much???

This one's perfect!

Thanks to everyone for attending my baptism and for all the wonderful presents!!

My Baptism

What is THIS all about?? WHY do I have to wear a dress!?! Oh, sorry. Apparently it's a baptismal gown :)


Luckily, there's a pretty cool outfit underneath.


My christening was at American Martyrs Catholic Church in Manhattan Beach on September 13th at 1 p.m.



I got to the church all relaxed, and THEN I got attacked by all these women trying to put the baptism outfit on me!!

WHY do I have to wear so many clothes??!!?? Oh no!!! It's the dress!!! I mean gown!!
Ohhhhhhhhh . . .

Why Mommy why??

Whew! Glad that's over!

Here we go!

Grandma with her son and grandson

Carb loading before the big event . . .

First up, my parents. They renewed their marriage vows in the church.

Then it was my turn . . .

Ninang" (Godmother in Filipino), Katie Darling

Hmmmm .. That's nice.

Look at all my supporters!

What is HAPPENING??!??

WHAT is he putting on my head??? Oil? Is that oil???? It feels so greasy! Ninang says it smells good though, so I suppose it's ok.

Lolo looking on --

Glad someone's happy!

The candle ceremony . . . It's so nice to be surrounded by people that love me :)

Everyone got in a circle and held hands . . .

and then Mommy got a blessing . . .

and so did Daddy . . .

I think it's over!!

Then it was time for pictures :)

Godparents Matt and Katie Darling

The Abulencia family

Mommy and Daddy and Grandpa and Grandma

The happy couple with Best Man Gus and Maid of Honor Tammy

Congratulations to the happy couple!

The Mellohs . . .

Malet, Maan and Jinky

Gillian, Rey, and Giordan

Darlene, Dave, Auntie Dolly and Madi

Matt, Mommy, Tammy and Tracy

Ryan, Auntie Lydia and Uncle Jun

Irene, Abigail and Auntie Hinda

Darlene and Madi

The family at Szechwan Restaurant posing with my cool cake (it had my picture on it)

Uncle Carl helping with table seating

The "Burp" Table

The "Hiccup" Table

The "Hah Hah" Table

And the "Sigh" Table with the "Waaaaah" table behind them

(special thanks to Auntie Young for the pretty centerpieces)

The Abulencia cousins

The Aunties and Uncles

Godparents, Grandparents, and Best Man Gus and wife Monique

The Cabrera cousins

Cara's Girlfriends

We had a BBQ at the house afterwards. Thanks to Uncle Carlo and Auntie Archelle for their BBQ skills

It was long day . . .

. . . so I fell asleep soundly!

Thanks to everyone for such a wonderful day :)