First Day of DayCare

 Kai's first day of school was today.  We woke up early (5am) and got ourselves ready in an easy fashion.  Kai wanted to sport his Olympic Romper for his first day.  When we arrived at the Blue House, at the Genentech 2nd Generation Daycare center, we went to Kai's room (the Hummingbird room).  We found a nice welcome size that Kai was immediately interested in.

It was extremely hard for me to say good bye and leave him for the day.  We called Ahmad and face time him so he could wish Kai well and good luck!

At lunch time we received an email with pictures letting us know that Kai was enjoying his day playing with all the new toys.  It was especially fascinating for me to see him seeking out the red balls and blocks to play with at 2nd Gen.  I am now sure Red is his favorite color!

Academy of Sciences

This weekend we headed back to the Academy of Sciences.  We checked out the baby Ostriches again, this time outside in the play yard and then experienced EarthQuake the new exhibit that has a shake house.  What is a Shake House, its a simulation of what it may have felt like during 1986 and 1906 Earthquakes in San Francisco.  

Kai definitely knew something was happening that was not normal, but we kept him all smiles.  We finished up our tour visiting the Africa Room and watching the penguin couples chill!

Kai checking out the scenery in the Shake House

Happy as a clam that it is over!

Checking out the Penguins

Did someone say Bananas!

Loving it!

Kai is just loving eating solids.  Here is what he has had so far!

1. Avocado - Liked it alone the first day... no so much the days following
2. Bananas - LOVES LOVES LOVES bananas... he kicks his feet with excited
3. Carrotts - He cried the first time he tried these... but mix with Bananas he like
4. Lamb - He was slowly ate his first serving up; even when mixed with Carrots... but he loved it when it was mixed with apples!

Next up we are going to try out sweet potatoes and butternut squash.  Its amazing how cute he is, he gets excited watching the food get prepared and when he sits in his 'highchair'.  He also so proud while he is eating.  When the Bananas come out he even purrs a hummmmmm.... which we encourage into a yum - um- yum!

Kai waiting for Ahmad to stop checking his accounts!

Daddy Daycare

So, this is what the boys do in the morning when I am at work... no good... no good indeed!

Like Father / Like Son... hmmmm

Caught!

Coffee Break at Blue Bottle with Muscles and Kai

The Zoo!

This weekend we also joined the zoo.  Here is a look at some of the animals we saw.  I think the animals are a bit far away for Kai to really pick them out.  We plan to try the Children's area next visit!  

Lemurs

 

Kai Checking out the Penguins and the Penguins showing off!

Asian Rhino

Kai more interested in the kids

A Mandrill (a color ape)

Kai not so interested

Academy of Sciences

We had a jammed packed weekend.  After the Farmers' Market we picked up Ahmad and headed to the Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park.  It was so much fun!  Kai loved it which was a total surprise to us.  He really got into watching the large colorful fish!  We joined as members so I see many more explorations in our future!

Family self portrait under the rainforest pond

Checking out the fishes

Kai loved the Ostriches 

24 day old Ostrich chicks

Kai's First Bus Ride

This weekend Nonnie, Kai and I took the bus from our apartment to the Ferry Building.  This experience riding Muni was definitely that... an experience.  The bus started off crowded but slimmed down once we hit Market.  Kai was not so sure in the beginning of the ride with all the people but felt better about it after a little while.  I am not sure how much I'll rely on using the bus to get around.  While it is very convenient for us from our apartment, I too had some crowding / people anxiety!

Kai Chill'n on the bus

Kai's First Food

Tonight we decided it was time to start Kai on solid foods.  We thought what better food to start him off on then Avocado. Why Avocado? Well, we felt it was fatty, delicious and very Californian!

Here are some of our favorite pictures!

Yup, Avocado sounds delicious!

Yes, I agree...lets get started!

Daddy getting into the action!

Rock Gym to another level

Our new set of gear for the rock gym! Everyone comes out a winner!

Working out with Daddy

Kai and Ahmad are home alone.  Here is a video of the little man working out on his new play mat in his own room!!  Take notice of Kai's interest in the little kitty.  That cat better watch out!

Enjoy!

Our Baby Boy Turns 5 months old today

Happy Birthday Kai!  We love you!!

Planet Granite

On the weekend's we like to hit up the Presido and get in some running and rock climbing.  Kai is usually a champ, people watching and cheering us on.  

Our typical Saturday workout

Kai chill'n while we climb at Planet Granite

This was not embarrassing at all
(Ahmad takes on his archenemies route)

First understandable Babble

Happy July 4th everyone !!!!
(here Kai is waiting with me for some delicious burgers at the SF Ferry Building Farmers Market)

Today when we woke today, we placed Kai in bed with us hoping he would fall asleep for just 1 hour more.  While we tried to sleep (hoping he would), he started talking his usual babble.... it was then that I swore I heard Mamma mamama... my heart of course skipped a beat and I fell more in love.  However, I was not sure if I dreamt it or not, so I did not say anything.  I woke up and off to work I went.  It was then during lunch time as Ahmad was on his way to pick me up from work (I was taking advantage of the holiday week and decided to leave at noon to spend it with my favorite men), that I received this video.  Nanni was at home with Kai and recorded his first understandable babble!  Amazing... I thank Ahmad for talking to Kai and encouraging him to say mama, especially after he says hmmmmmmmmmm....  Its amazing how fast he is growing up... its amazing how much you can fall in love with someone you just met... he someone we are so thankful to have in our lives and are so happy we decided to have children!

Cracking Crabs

Kai and Ahmad checking out the water feature downtown

Kai started practicing the art of cracking craps

Pure Love

This is what life is all about!

Toys, Toys and more Toys

Who let daddy shop?  This weekend we stopped by the baby store in the city to check out new car seats for Kai.  We left with a car full of goodies.  

Kai trying out both exersaucers while Ahmad thoroughly inspected the details of each.

Our car leaving the store.

Kai playing on his new play mat at home.