MoMa Mia... My First: Trip to the MoMa

Dear Diego,

I had an adventurous day with Moms and Dad peepin' your exhibition at the MoMa.  You sure can draw, and all over the walls... How do you get away with it?  Moms was also super excited to show me the first cubist painting by a dude named Picasso.  He's Spanish, just like half of me, even though my Godfather to be insists he's French.  What's that about?

Mom (excited) and me (not so much) on our way to visit Diego.  Sculpture garden's in the background.

When we made it to your gallery, there was tons of security, but Moms desperately wanted some record of my having been there, so she made Dad do this:

Clandestine snapshot in the Diego exhibit.  Dad got yelled at for having his camera out.

My favorite part was getting to see the sketches and pictures of your Rockefeller Centrer mural that was destroyed over the portrait of Lenin.  You were such a rebel, and chubby, just like me. But, you were married to Frida Kahlo?!  That's super cool!  We saw some of her paintings on the fifth floor.  She loves monkeys!  

After your extensive exhibit, we refueled at the Cafe, which Dad especially needed.

See what I mean?

Seems like Moms was the only one not power napping.

A short rest later, I was ready to go!

She sure loves hugging me.  How you like my hat? Abuelo says it looks like a baturro, an Aragonese hat.

So off we went in search of Picassos...

Is this a Picasso?

Is this a Picasso?

No luck in the beginning, but sure enough, we finally found him!  Mom says I needed a picture with the Demoiselles d'Avignon, regardless of how many security guards chase us.  But thankfully, my cuteness came to the rescue, and they looked the other way, just this one time.  We made sure the flash was off, and Voila!

Dad, me and the Hiz-adies.  "Hellloooo Ladies!"

 That Picasso guy sure seems like he had the life!  Mom says he was a Communist, just like you.  I'm going to have to look into that as soon as I can Google.

Once we were done with Picasso, Dad gave me a flying tour of the remaining painting and sculptures.  Bird's eye view is definitely the way to go when viewing priceless works of art!

And that was that!  My first visit to the MoMa and my first viewing of your work.  What a good time!

Mom says when I'm old enough, we can go to your home country to see your actual originals on real walls.  I can't wait!

Til Mexico City,

JYK

My First: Ducks Indoctrination

Dear Chip Kelly,

Dad's told me a lot about you, starting while I was in Mom's tummy.  So, today he was very excited that she finally let him dress me.  Of course, he opted for the sweet sweet Ducks jersey that Auntie Joan Claire and Uncle Dave gifted me.

Dressed up and ready to go, we proceeded to Win the Day...

Dad, super psyched to take me out and throw the ball around. (Nike Ducks onsie, Zara suspender jeans n white onsie)

Mom, getting schooled on how to Win the Day.

Training began in earnest once we made it outside... 

High and tight, just like my Daddy taught me!

Now I can't wait til football season starts.  Til then, we'll keep the spirit alive and continue to WTD every day!!!

GO DUCKS!!!

JYK

My First: Family Portrait

Dear Mom & Dad,

Looking good... for the early morning.

Love ya,

JYK

My First: Trip to the Met

Dear Met,

You sure are HUGE!  Especially to a tiny little guy like me.  Nonetheless, after clocking in at a sweet 8 lbs at Dr. Oliveira's, Abuela, Mom and I celebrated by going for a walk through Central Park and heading to the Met.

On Dad's recommendation, we headed for the Medieval room on this trip, but there were plenty of interesting things to see and people to meet along the way.  Several kind ladies stopped to remark how impressed they were to see me there at such a young age.  It's never too early, ladies!

Abuela n me in front of the Temple of Dendur's crocodile pond.

Mom n me checkin' out the stone gates.

Abuela thought this pic would be hilarious.  She's all, "Ahh!  Don't eat the baby!"  Then we got kicked out... (Tia Sisi sweater/hat set, Zara cords n tights, Garvalin shoes)

And exiled to the very place we were looking for.  I almost got run over.  I was all, "Watch it fellas, baby comin' through!"

I asked this dude for directions to the nearest changing table.

And on the way, I had to save my Moms from these dudes mackin' on her.  "Step aside, she's a married lady!"

What an adventure!  A day filled with danger and intrigue.  

We'll be back! 

JYK

My First: Walk Outside

Dear Neighborhood,

It was fun getting to know you for the first time.  As a matter of fact, it was my first time outdoors, breathing outside air ever!  Finally, after a week of bad weather.

Me, cozy in my stroller, practicing my stick-up stance.

 I was pretty lucky that Popo and Popie were back from their trade show to push me along.  Popie already started teaching me about the trees in our 'hood and telling me stories about the fun we're going to have camping in Oregon.

Dad, Popo, One Popie n me in Rockefeller Park, ready to go.

Dad, Moms n me.  Yup, I'm in there, somewhere.

I love Rockefeller Park and can't wait to lounge on the grass this summer scoping the bikini clad ladies with Dad.  I can't wait to walk so I can go down the slide in Teardrop Park and play in all the jungle gyms on the new pier.  We also went to this cool Winter Garden that had real live palm trees growing inside and got a short bird's eye view of the World Trade Center construction site.  One World Trade sure is big, especially to a small guy like me. Mom says it'll get even bigger.  Wow!

Mom telling me all about the WTC, and me puttin' my arms in the air n wavin' 'em like I just don't care :)

Popie, Popo, Dad n me scopin' the view of the port from the Winter Garden.

Can't wait to see more!

JYK

My First: Trip to the Pediatrician

Dear Dr. Oliveira,

I sure am lucky to have you taking care of me.  Mom and Dad were especially grateful for your help with my dehydration situation.  Formula is not the enemy, and tastes quite yummy, thankyouverymuch.  Mom's milk finally came in this evening, so I think we'll survive.

Dad and me discussing my weight situation.

We need to do something about filling in these legs before football camp starts.

See you at my next weigh in, where I'm sure I'll crush it!

JYK