The Troublemaker

First of all, I really don't know if troublemaker is one word, two, or a hyphenate. Secondly, our boy Zeus has eaten a lot of things in his short four years: pacifiers, a table, expensive photo books, marriage licenses, spoons, thermometers, a pen, a coaster, the mail, and sprinklers. But we can never stay mad at him long for his transgressions because he looks like this:

I sorry.

Hittin' the Gym...the Jungle Gym

98...99...100!

Coming Unraveled

Dillon seems eager to help take care of Zeus. While not quite old enough to clean up the backyard, she has learned to unspool all of his doggie bags from their holder.

Hmm...what's this?

Do you mind if I take one?

I saw a clown do this once with some scarves.

Where are my parents???

Perfect Pouter

Not sure what Dillon has to be so unhappy about, but she has perfected her pout face in no time at all! That look could slay dragons with its cuteness.

Whadya mean I don't get my way?

That Was Then / This Is Now (I)

I'm starting a new semi-regular feature called "That Was Then / This Is Now" where we take a look at just how fast Dillon is growing up (although, technically, not any faster than the rest of us). First up, here is a picture of Dillon enjoying the fall leaves last year at just under 2 months old (you can read the original post here). Please note size of baby to leaves.

Now here she at 13 months old:

Have these leaves gotten smaller??

This is Dillon's "old Asian lady" squat.

Is This Why Our Vet Bill is So High?

About a year ago our vet moved from a converted house to a giant, gleaming concrete and glass palace. The furniture also got an upgrade. Check out this sweet carved wood chair in the waiting room. Also, please note Dillon's very apropos top!

I feel like Eddard Stark in Game of Thrones.

Gobble Gobble

Yes, we're well into Christmas season now, but here are some photos from our Thanksgiving holiday. No, there aren't any pictures of our actual dinner, but I will say we had a nice meal with Marc and our friends John, Beata and little Aleksander. Next year, however, we would like to eat at someone else's house!

Zeus says, "This year I am thankful Uncle Marc visited."

Fall leaves arrive late in San Diego.

At least two of us are looking at the camera.

Best dressed hiker at Mission Trails.

Pancake breakfast.

Walkie Talkie

Dillon has been a full-fledged walker for quite some time, but has only recently been able to so deftly combine walking and talking. Check out this short video of her recent trip to the dog park, where she has much to say. If you look closely you can also catch a glimpse of her "Love Rollins" t-shirt.

Museum of Contemp Art

We recently visited the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla (you know, the one with the surfboards sticking out of it). It was another beautiful day in San Diego (ho hum) and Dillon had fun interacting with the exhibits. She also got a few Christmas presents from the gift shop, but sssh!  — she doesn't know.

No, I don't understand it either, Dillon.

THIS dog doesn't mind when I tug his ears.

  

About to get stomped by Niki de Saint Phalle's "Big Ganesh."

This Knoll Bertoia chair sure is uncomfortable!

Swing time! "Instant House" by Vito Acconci.

Feeling a little of that Pacific breeze.