Theo's Aunt Tippi's Birthday - Week 21

It was a hectic yet fun weekend for Theo these past two days.

Since last night, my sister Tippi and her hubby Ian came over to stay overnight at our humble abode in Tsukuba to celebrate Tippi's (nth?!) birthday. (The FBI has considered Tippi's actual age as classified and on a need-to-know basis. Hehe...) The celebration started last night with some firecrackers(!),party hats, and candle blowing, followed by a sumptuous buffet lunch today at Okura Hotel, the trendiest hotel here in Tsukuba.

One of their sources of amusement is Theo's (recent) ability to maneuver himself into prone position, as you can see in the photo above. While this marks another milestone in Theo's development, Mommy D and I have become more aware of his increasing maneuverability and the possibility that he might fall off the bed or table if left unattended.

He has become really very active recently and his kicks have become much stronger. These are certainly the first few signs of Theo's growing independence, but since he's still unaware of the sometimes cruel and unforgiving environment, Mommy D and I have to be there to keep him safe and smiling as cutely as ever.

Seeing your baby grow and develop before your very eyes, esp. on his first year, is one experience we'll never trade for the world! It is a phase that happens only once and can only be relived in one's fond memories...or in this blog!