The Ridgeback Review

Monday, November 19, 2012

Running With Scissors

On Sunday Nathan had his first "real" haircut. (This summer I trimmed the back a little bit because he was growing a tail--not the look I was going for). One more step away from baby, one giant leap toward little boy.

Poor kid: Took him a year and a half to grow a head of hair and now we're cutting it off!

Here we go!

Hmmm--Daddy seems ok with this...

Not too sure

That tickles!

Look at me, Daddy!

Ok, seriously, how long is this going to take?

Ahh--feels lighter already!

I think I like it!

:) sbc

PS--This post marks my 69th entry in 2012, officially besting my 68 entries for 2011! Thanks very much to those that read the blog (and gently remind me when I have taken too much time between posts). Your readership truly touches me. Again, thank you. sbc

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Twice the Fun

Nathan's friends Stefi and Malu (twin sisters) turned two this week. Leticia (their mom) rented out Little Prince Cafe. For the morning, the kids had the run of the place. Oh-what-fun!

Two birthday girls, two cakes, twice the fun!

Let's go to a party!


Giddy Up! He fell IN LOVE with the carousel.

Not a big fan of having help on his horse (or he was scared of this dude...)

Um, can you make this thing go faster?

Choo choo!

Come on over to my-a-house!

Pause and reflect. How does one get these balloons inside this tunnel?

All of us

Beautiful cakes

:)sbc

Friday, November 16, 2012

Two Weeks of Gymboree Glee!

To say Nathan has fun at Gymboree is an understatement. The only thing I think he gets more excited about is swimming.

Here are a few shots from last two weeks of the glee that is Gymboree...

Over, under, around and through

Hi, Mom!

After Gymboree, we often join some other moms and kids for coffee (or hide and seek!)

Chloe hearts Nathan and spent most of the class trying to hug him :)


If this kid hears music, he will dance! Here he is getting his groove on just before parachute time...

Did someone say BUBBLES?!

(check out Chloe going in for a stealth side hug)

:) sbc

The Race That Stops A Nation: Year Three

I was doing so well, there (for a while), with my updates, wasn't I? Oh well, here I am!

It was my third year attending one of my favorite events, the Melbourne Cup hosted by ANZA. Don't get me wrong, I had a great time, but I have to admit, the shine is just a little bit off the apple. Kinda felt like "Been there, done that."

Feeling very "been there, done that" when I sent this self pic to my sissies and mom en route to event

But, who am I to complain--what is so tough about getting all dressed up, putting on a full face of make up and donning a silly (large) hat to drink champagne with my friends--in the morning, no less? Nothing!

My dear friend Bronwyn (leaving in April)

Joanna and I are the only two left from our table three years ago (she's leaving in April, too)!


Fun with the Aussie table! (Directly above me is Marika, leaving in January--are you sensing a theme?)

L to R Angela, Birgit, Bronwyn, me and Urmila

:)sbc

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Clean Sweep

This kid loves a vacuum cleaner. Whether it is our Korean canister vacuum or our American one, he can't get enough. Sigh, a boy and his Dyson...

I will hug you...

And kiss you...

And call you George

True love!

:) sbc

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Another Year, Another Superhero

As some of you may recall last year Nathan was The Man of Steel (aka Superman) for Halloween. This year, we're continuing our Superhero theme (mostly because I found this outfit for about $2 USD in Shanghai), and channeling the one and only Batman.

I tried to get Kyle to dress up as Robin, but no dice :)


An everyday kid/Bruce Wayne by day...

...And Batman by night (by "night" I mean playgroup at 10 in the morning)

Actually, these pictures were taken earlier this week. Natey had a pretty rough night and spent his Halloween at the doc where we discovered a double ear infection. He is resting comfortably now and will be back to superhero shape in no time.