The Big Trees

Its Monday again and Roland is visiting while Kasey is at school working toward her Post Baccalaureate in Speech and Audiology.  We are at the park and Roland has found some Pine trees to play under. 

 

Adventure Under The Big Tree

Love Those Stripes!

Roland came to visit and I was so excited to show off my latest stripe purchase: Hannah Andersson Organic Cotton One Piece Sleeper Romper.   I love Hannah Andersson for their bright colors and super soft fabric.  Babies and toddlers just have to love the ease of movement and comfort.   And who doesn't just adore a baby in stripes! The bib is catching all the drool.   2 teeth on the bottom, 3 on top.  Still a long way to go.  

Favorite New Toy "The Sound Puzzle"

Roland came to visit this afternoon and I was excited to share with him two new toys by Melissa and Doug. One was a Latch Board and the Sound Puzzle. The Sound Puzzle makes the sound of the puzzle piece when it is replaced.  There is a boat, fire engine, helicopter, race car, motorcycle, etc. He loved this puzzle. His favorite word is car and truck.

Enjoy this video.

Splish Splash

I saw these light weight plastic multi colored balls and thought that Roland would have a grand time in the tub.  It might be a fun way to teach him his colors too. The rubber duck is a gift from his mom that shows if the water is to hot when HOT on the bottom of the duck lights up.  Roland loves his bath play and has learned to "Sit down please". What a joy!.

Just Let The Mess Be!

I think there are two types of cooks in the kitchen; those who clean up along the way and those who wait and clean up after the meal is finished and the company has departed.   I am one who cleans up as I go.   But I have found that this activity will not work in my favor when Roland comes to visit.  Yes, I did give it a shot, but soon realized that I would wear myself out in no time.  So when Roland is visiting, I Just Let The Mess Be!

A Look Back In Time. My favorites 2010-2011

Kasey in the backyard at 32 weeks pregnant.

Roland Roman Thomas   November 24th, 2010 11:59 PM   8lbs 8oz    22 inches long.   He is 10 days old in this photo.

Roland and Uncle Roman Dec 2010. 

Grandma Claudia (right) comes to meet Roland and get to know our zany family.  Pictured: Claudia, dad Jake, Kasey holding Roland, Bryce, Uncle Roman, cousins Diana and Emily, Aunt Terri and Greg.  Xmas 2010.   In the studio wearing our Xmas finery.  Grandma Claudia lives in Colorado.

I loved these John Deere boots that were a gift from his Great Grandmother Joan who lives in Texas.  The flannel blanket was made made by Bryce and Uncle Roman.  All he needs now is a tractor.  He will grow to love the outdoors.  

Grandpa singing and strumming.  Roland loves the sounds of Farmer's Market Material. That's the family band.  We all play some instrument.  He will grow up listening to his mom play the Uke, his dad rockin his bass with Valkyrie Rodeo, Grandpa playing the guitar, Uncle Roman picking the banjo or his Grandma hammering the dulcimer.  Oh and his mom has a beautiful voice. We also love the Boppy pillow.  Laying around won't last long.

Ready for his closeup.  

We took a lot of studio photos of Roland in his formal pin stripe pants, red velvet vest and white shirt, but this candid shot of Roland and Kasey spoke the loudest.   Grandpa Jak was behind the camera.

Four generations: Kasey, Great Grandma (GG) Marie, Me and Roland.  Fort Bragg, CA   June 2011








    Roland Learns to Crawl.
Roland visits Grandma & Grandpa - July 5, 2011 from Jak Tanenbaum on Vimeo.

A day in the park.










   

Its all about the stripes.  Grandma loves to dress me in stripes.  Roland also loves to look out the big picture window watching the trucks, squirrels and dogs stroll by when he visits. He has great hair!

Halloween, 2011 in the studio.  I love the Hannah Andersson pumpkin outfit.   11 months old and steady on his feet.   (He will be walking in 2 weeks). 

Roland's first birthday and Thanksgiving 2011.  Roland's birthday will fall on Thanksgiving every 6 years.  Visiting is Grandma Claudia and Great Grandma Marie.

Strollin With Roland

I live in the wonderful Westmoreland neighborhood of Portland OR.  Just blocks from my home I can visit parks, wetlands, family owned coffee shops, playgrounds, and a variety of small eateries.   Now that my grandson Roland is strollin along on his own two legs with confidence,  I have made a commitment to photograph our adventures.  He turned 1 on Nov 24, 2011.   

January 9, 2011

 Roland's first real adventure out into my backyard on his own power.   Yes, we were wet and dirty at the end of the play but he loved splashing in the water.

At Westmoreland Park there are large soccer and baseball fields where both Roland, and my Goldendoodle Ollie, can stretch their legs.  The black dog in the video is Ollie who just turned 3.  We strolled with Uncle Roman this chilly winter afternoon.

A Walk in the Park