JT in Bean Town

JT had a great time in Boston hanging out with his cousin Iliana for her third birthday. JT and Iliana have much the same chemistry that Catie and Max have and were always running around getting into some sort of trouble with more energy than the poor collection of parents and grandparents following them.

He is a collection of pictures from a trip to the New England Aquarium followed by lunch at Faneuil Hall. Jt wasn't a really big fan of the aquarium as it was much too dark and crowded for his tastes but he loved the Curious George Discovery Center by the penguin tank.

A good time was had by all and with the exception of JT droping a number two in the security line flying was uneventful. JT was so engrosed by the Wonder Pets join the circus that I'm not even sure he knows he was on a plane.

From Boston 2009

From Boston 2009

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From Boston 2009

Boston Update coming soon

Boston update coming soon, until then enjoy the following Parenting Guide.

JT and the airplane

JT is getting ready for his first plane ride, up to Boston to see his cousin Iliana. When I ask him if he wants to take a plane ride his answer is always "I do, I want more plane!" Fortunately for us, it is only an hour plane ride and we have Wonder Pets DVDs to keep the little guy occupied. JT loves the Wonder Pets!

From March 2009

JT has a new catch phrase

JT has a new catch phrase - "I need more mine!". Here are some pictures taken from JTs favorite park in Ashburn, Hadley's Park. There would be more picture, however my camera is included in JTs "mine"

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JT at Frying Pan Farm Park

Funny story, so Areti takes JT to Frying Pan Farm Park and he sees this spotted horse and the following conversation ensues

JT - "Mommy, COW!"
Areti - "No sweetie, that's a horse. It does have spots though.."
JT - "Neigh!!!!!!!!!!!!"

JT loved the farm and all of the animals and was quite upset when it was time to leave; here are some pictures taken before the meltdown. Horse-Cow pictures not included.

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JT at Han Sung Oak!

JT recently went out to Korean BBQ at Han Sung Oak. Hyo's brother Jason and sister inlaw Savina were taking us out to thank us for helping them with their recent move, although we didn't do much besides let them borrow the truck.

Here are some pictures of JT with Allison, Jason and Savina's Daughter. Allison is a bit older than JT so he likes to follow her around and do whatever she does. She is very funny and reminds me of Catie a little bit. These pictures were actually taken at Le Matin de Paris where we stopped for desert. If you are looking for a good restaurant in the Annandale I would recommend either Han Sung Oak or Paris.

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JT clocks in at 35" tall !

JT's stats from his latest doctors appointment are 90th percentile weight and head size (he is a Brennan) and 95th Percentile in height. You go little dude!

From Jan 2009

JT loves..................

Ice Cream!

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JT and the cold weather

Here are a few pictures of JT getting ready to brave the cold weather, it's nice when he is all bundled up as he falls asleep in the car much faster.....

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JT, Oranges and Apples

JT and the Microwave

JT at Red Hot and Blue BBQ

JT recently went to a "Red Hot and Blue" BBQ resturant, at which time we found out that he likes baby back ribs and fried okra. JT does not like Cajun hush puppies...

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New Photos and video

Morning JT

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Morning Hot Wheels

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Afternoon Smile

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JT and his buddy Caroline eating a snack

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JT and his rocking chair

New Years Resolutions

I, being the responsible adult that I am have made two new years resolutions this year: skateboard everyday for the next 365 days and take more pictures/videos of the little guy.

Areti and I have both realized that we have missed some golden opportunities to take photos of the little guy, like his second Christmas, his 1st birthday party (which was ironically 5 months late) or his cousins Iliana's latest visit. We even missed taking a video of JTs first complete sentence (for the record it was "The ball is stuck"). To aid taking photographic evidence of the kid we have purchased yet another digital camera. This brings the family total to three, meaning that even JT can get into the mix and take some pictures himself. It's about time he started carrying some of the load instead of just making them.

Everything is stuck these days. The ball is stuck. I no longer want to be in the highchair so I am stuck. I can't reach the keys on the table, hence they are stuck. Here is JTs latest lists of INs and OUTs for the new year:

2008 OUT:

Saying "down".
Quietly pooping.
Reading "Brown Bear, Brown Bear".

2009 IN:

Saying "stuck".
Yelling "Doo Doo!" repeatedly until someone changes you.
Throwing "Brown bear, Brown Bear."

I'm not so sure how I feel about this Santa Dude!

From Christmas 2008

The Deer

On the weekly trip to the grandparents JT encountered "the Deer" which has become the pet to the residents of Cunningham lane. It is a sad situation as Grandpa B doesn't think the deer will make it through the hunting season; but at least JT enjoyed seeing the deer when he had his chance.

The deer is a boy, which has been feed by some of the local residents whom also put the scarf on him as well. Attempts by Grandpa Brennan to put the fear of humans back in the deer have been unsuccessful, and he has given up on the cause:

From JT and the Deer

From JT and the Deer

From JT and the Deer

From JT and the Deer

JTs Halloween Party

Since completing the move to the new house we have been unable to locate any of the charging apparatus for the cameras and video cameras (with the exception being the Flip Mino which is built in), so photos of JT have been rather slim.

Recently we had a Halloween/birthday party for the little guy and fortunately we had guests with cameras. Even better, Caroline's dad Shannon is a professional photographer and he got some shots too!

Here is the first set of pictures

From JTs Halloween Party

From JTs Halloween Party

Mini Update

Since we have moves into the new digs I've been really bad about updating the blog and documenting JT's development. Today I unearthed my Flip Mino video camera and took the following videos of the J-man.

JT gets Religion

JT with his Godparents Samantha and Hyo



JT with the Grandparents

Flip Mino mini cam video

For my upcoming birthday, Dad sent me a Flip Mino mini camera, which is about the size of a small Cell phone. Here is its first video, a repeat of JT on the swings (one of his favorite places on Earth).

House Hunting

The search for the perfect home, still eludes us. Nothing We've seen since Moneys Corner has been even remotely interesting. Either the houses are too small, too dated or just plan smell like pee. The yards are too small or the house backs to a highway or the house is in the hood.

People trying to sell homes haven't quite figured out that a 600K house is now worth 550K. Hopefully Moneys Corner will come crawling back to us begging for an offer. Time will tell...

JT enjoying a swing

Moneys Corner :(

We put a contract in on a great house in Oak Hill, but it was not accepted. The Owners didn't even bother to counter either, feeling like they going to get their asking price. We are trying to decide if we should enter a new contract, wait or just give up on the house all together.

JT eating breakfast