Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Walkies


Walkies, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Here we are on a stroll with our Nordic hats, and appropriately Nordic expressions.

GG Louise Meets Me


Relaxin', originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Wow, my great grandma on Momma's side was almost 93-1/2 when I was born. I'm glad I finally got to meet her!

Merry Christmas!


It's Christmas!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

I couldn't stay awake long enough for 'The Night Before Christmas' to be read last night, but I bet we'll have lots of photo ops today.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

My new friend.JPG


My new friend.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

(blushing) At our Hanukkah party, this cute boy tried to hold my hand!

Chrishanukkah!.JPG


Chrishanukkah!.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

I get lots of holidays!

Moving...slowly.JPG


Moving...slowly.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Oh yes, I will get you my pretty.....

Yup, I sit up.JPG


Yup I sit up.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Nancy, Lisa, Dave and Maile


Nancy, Lisa, Dave and Maile, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

2 Matuses, a Matus Grossman, and a Matubrew

G-pa Bernie and Maile


G-pa Bernie and Maile, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Hanging out with Grandpa B

G-ma Nancy and Maile


G-ma Nancy and Maile, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

I like Grandma!!! She pays lots of attention to me!

G-ma and pa with the grandchildren

F1 meets F3

Friday, November 23, 2007

BATH TIME!!!!


BathTime.jpg, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

This one is for Robert! ME and the duckies hangin' out in the bath!

Pau with walk


PB230018.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

We're all done with the walk!

Taking a walk with the whole crew!


PB230012.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Today we hit the Great American Tobacco Trail for a little walk in the cold. My cousin Joey is cool... he can crawl around and even walk a little bit. I was stuck in my ride... again...

Uncle JoeB and me!


DSC01080.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Everyone seems to like putting their lips on my head. Maybe this is a Thanksgiving Tradition?

Hello G-smad


DSC01079.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

I FINALLY got to meet Grandpa Smad (G-Smad for short). He's funny looking!

Good Morning World!


I, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Pretty Rocks!


Pretty Rocks!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Another picture of me in NATURE... I'm not sure about this cold weather...

Auntie H, Momma, and Me


Auntie H, Momma, and Me, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

They stuck me in the contraption and took me for a walk! It was COLD, but there were lots of pretty things for me to look at.

Blue Ridge Parkway


Blue Ridge Parkway, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Here's Momma and Auntie H at the Black Mountains Overlook. I was stuck in the car... again.

Blue Ridge Parkway


Blue Ridge Parkway, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Here's a pretty picture of fall colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western NC. I could see this from my car seat, but Daddy took the pictures.

Sunday, November 11, 2007

Nature and my new jogger!


Nature and my new jogger!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Here we are, at the North Carolina Nature Center in Asheville. There were bears, and wolves, and deer, and all sorts of other critters, but I was just enjoying the view from my fancy new stroller!

Cracker Barrel Part Deux!


Cracker Barrel Part Deux!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Well since we decided to drive out to the mountains this weekend, we went to... wait for it... that's right, Cracker Barrel!!!

Mmmm.... donuts...


Mmmm.... donuts..., originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Mommy told me that these are good. When do I get to try them????

Loungin' with Auntie Heather


Loungin' with Auntie Heather, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

My Auntie Heather came to visit this weekend! YEAH!!!

Happy Birthday Aaron!


Happy Birthday Aaron!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Last weekend we had a belated b-day celebration for Uncle Aaron in Durham. I was extremely patient with everyone, letting them carry me around the restaurant, and walk me up and down the block.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

LOBSTER BABY!!!


DSC01011.JPG, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Happy Halloween everyone!! Mommy and Daddy wore aprons and dressed me in this ridiculous lobster outfit. I'm not sure what it all means... what do you think? We only had 3 trick 'or treaters at our first NC Halloween, hopefully next year will be better!

Maile's first Cracker Barrel Experience!

Well, this was the start of my first "road" trip (apparently the 5000 mile trip from Hawaii doesn't count!). We went to IKEA to buy me some Swedish furniture, which makes sense, since I am part Swedish.

Maile at the state fair!


Maile at the state fair!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

2 weekends ago they took me to the state fair. There were all sorts of farm animals. I'm sure it was very interesting... maybe next year I'll be awake for more of it!

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Warm, happy, and entertained!


Warm, happy, and entertained!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

These toys from cousin Joey are SO COOL!

A visit from Auntie Stacy


A visit from Auntie Stacy, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Auntie Stacy came up from SC to see me this weekend. She's gonna make a great mom!

A deer comes to visit!


A deer comes to visit!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Mom and dad (and Luna!) saw their first deer in our yard. I bet they'll be fun to chase just as soon as I can move around.

Stylin' Maile (courtesy of the Schuylers)

I got my very own pink kitty bath towel, and even better, it has my name embroidered on the back! I can't wait to meet the Schuyler family who sent me such a cool gift!

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Meet the Grandparents Movie Film

Please come see my number one special movie film: 'Meet the Grandparents.'

New House! New Stuff!


Tummy Time in the New Gym, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

The North Carolina crew busted their butts to get our house ready for us. It really is a home, already. And check out my new gym!

Monday, and Well into Tuesday, was Homecoming Day


Lots of Welcoming Arms, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Here we are in our new house. What a fun night with all these new faces! I met my grandparents on Daddy's side and Uncles Aaron and Kyle. Then I partied all night and ate a ton, thanks to some wicked jet lag.

That Was a Heckuva Journey


On the Last Leg, Whew, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

The weather in Durham threw a hitch into our plans. Because of the heat wave, for the cats' safety we couldn't arrive during the day. So we had to break up our trip into three legs (HNL-->LAX-->ORD-->RDU), which got us to Durham at 7pm Monday...and still, it was the maximum allowable temparature of 85 degrees. In any case, I was well behaved--the extra breaks in the itinerary might have helped with that.

Check Flickr for More Photos!

Hey folks: As you can see, we've made it to Durham in one piece. Check out the Flickr photostream for tons more pictures of the party and the departure.

Aloha, Friends. You Are Our Family.


With Robert at the Airport, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Here we are with Robert and Santa Duck at the airport. Apparently we had a lot of helpers on Sunday getting the condo packed and clean, and thankfully, I slept through it all. My mommy and daddy were so sad but grateful for everyone's help and company.

Partying w/ Requisite Aloha Dress


Parrr-tay!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Whoo-hoo! The booze, and milk, was a-flowin'.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Our Aloha Party


Matubrews & Kozloviches, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

We said goodbye to Mommy & Daddy's friends today. Beth-Ann was very helpful to hold me and take a lot of stuff that the parents had to give away (like their booze).

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Aloha from Waikiki


Mommy Swimming!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Mommy was OK'd to swim again; sadly, it was just in time for one last outing to the beach. Guess it'll be a while before I get to swim here.

Right, So, I Guess We're Moving


Babe in Boxland, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Here I am in boxland. How do they plan on getting me to North Carolina?

This One'll Charm Ya


Smiley Sweetheart, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Yep, that's my job--looking cute. Eventually the smiles will be a dime a' dozen, I suppose.

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Aloha, Kauai


In Princeville, Kauai, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

All in all, a good trial effort at getting packed up and on a plane. I think Mommy and Daddy got some rest and relaxation, and although it was rainy that weekend I think the views were pretty sweet.

The Good Guest


The Youngest Guest, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

I also visited Mindy's grandparents while on Kauai. I waited for Mommy to have some lovely pie and coffee, and then after nursing I put on a fine show of grins and gurgles.

Kauai Totally Rules!


Yeay, I'm Free, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

We were on Kauai last weekend, thanks to the generous hospitality of Matt & Mary. I had a nice walk on the beach, a visit to Hanalei, and some great food & sleep.

Mmm, Milk


Mmm, Milk, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Yeah, I want Cheesy Poofs with that! ....mmm, maybe later.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

By the Way, Did You Notice I'm Huge?


In the Doc's Office, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Forgot to mention that before everyone arrived, I had a last visit with Dr. Kwock. I now weigh 10 lbs. 11 oz. and am 22 inches long. That puts me in the 'not just large, but larger than almost all babies my age' category.

My Monkey Nature Kicks In


Gettin Monkey on T's Hair, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Yes....I remember this hair. I instinctively grabbed it at four days old, and here I am doing it again.

The Reinforcements, Part II


Meeting Uncle Spencer, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Tara was a little too late to catch me smiling a second ago. I'm new to this smiling thing, so they'll have to keep trying with the camera.

Friday, September 21, 2007

Bug-eyed Baby!


Bug-eyed Baby!, originally uploaded by Matubrew.

Waikiki was a lot to take in, I think I overloaded my sensors.