Day 2 at the Beach

Here we are out on the beach - only about 5 minutes out there today. It was chilly!
The walk from our hotel to the beach. Yes, only about 10 paces! I could probably crawl it in mere minutes if Daddy or Mommy would let me loose outside.
Today, I discovered I love to watch fish swim in aquariums. They are so pretty!
The fish even made me laugh a little. Well, that and Daddy with the camera.
Here's something that made me cry - a real live pirate! I had seen a fake one inside the restaurant & I didn't like him any better. I also discovered I hate elevators. They scare me.

Myrtle Beach Vacation

Here you can see me & Daddy enjoying the beach view. Well, Daddy's looking at the view, I'm just goofing off for the camera.
Our hotel has a very cool lazy river pool. Here you see me hamming it up for the camera again - while floating away.

Now this is what I call a dairy product! Exciting! Mommy & I are going to dive into this ice cream sundae from Friendly's. Mommy says that when she was a little girl she used to go to Friendly's with her grandparents. Sounds like a good plan to me!

Saturday Games with Dad

Daddy watched me this morning when Mommy went to take a shower. Here you can see me sharing my bunny toy with him.
Ok, Daddy. Enough playing with toys. Now, I want to play with you!
One of my favorite toys to play with is the swinging door from the kitchen to the living room. Mommy used to shut it to keep me out of the kitchen, but I can overcome obstacles - even swinging doors! So, now I like to go back and forth.
Ready or not, Daddy...
HERE I COME!!!

Walking in the Neighborhood

February might not be known for beautiful days, but today was so lovely that Mommy & I decided to go for a little walk.Well, of course, first I need some food for fuel.
Hello! Here I am! Aren't I gorgeous??
Now, a break to hydrate. Mommy thought that Grandma would get a kick out of my Holly Hobbie hat. Mommy was also a little offended by my earlier comment, and wants me to add that February 15th is ALWAYS a beautiful day.

Downtown Belmont

Today , Mommy and I went for a walk in downtown Belmont. Mommy saw a fun present for my new cousin who will be born in the next couple of weeks. But, she says that it is more a present for a boy than a girl, so we'll have to wait to see what my new cousin is. I told Mommy she needs to get with the times. Girls can do anything that boys can do.

Peeking Out at the World

It seems like every time something interesting happens, I end up in my play pen. If only I were a few inches taller, I could see what Mommy was up to.
Here you can see me looking out at Mommy. (Turns out she was only vacuuming - not so interesting.) As you can see, my "gash" on my forehead is healing nicely. For any who are wondering, I bumped my head on Daddy & Mommy's bed. It sure did bleed a lot. But, I think Mommy cried more than me. I'm not sure why. She wasn't bleeding at all.

Gash

Injured kate

Dinner With Kate

I've learned that when I feed myself it always takes a lot of concentration. Otherwise, how would I be able to pick up those little Cheerios??
Well, now I am ready for a few bites. I like to take a few Cheerios in each hand, so I can relax my brain a little during the meal. The only thing is sometimes it makes Daddy a little nervous when I put too much in my mouth at once.
What? I know this looks like a lot of time that I spend eating, but this is where I get my energy to explore. Just today I climbed up stairs for the first time! That made Daddy nervous, too.

Alright. That's all for me folks. See you next blog!!

And, just like that off she goes. Too fast for the camera to capture.

Wicker Wonder

Today I was delivering a soliloquy to Mom as she was on the computer. I had a whole lot to say. Mommy must have thought it was all pretty important because she stopped typing and started taking pictures. It's a pity the camera didn't catch my audio. On a separate note, don't you all think I look ghetto-fabulous??

Our Celebrity Twins (Kind of)

I just did a check on myheritage.com to see who I looked the most like, and it said I had a 74% match with Dakota Fanning and 59% like Clay Aiken. Daddy looks 73% like Hugh Jackman, 73% like Helen Hunt, 66% like Sinead O'Connor, 66% like Aston Kutcher, 64% like Leonardo DiCaprio, and 63% like Dakota Fanning. (Everyone does say how much I look like Daddy.) Mommy looks 66% like Sarah Jessica Parker (who Daddy HATES), 61% like Katie Couric (who Mommy HATES), 61% like Fabio, and 61% like Lisa Ling. When Grandma did this, it said that she looked like Obama! I'm not so sure about any of these, but I do think it's funny.

News Junkies

Mommy & I like to keep up to date on all the latest news via the internet. Daddy listens to NPR on the drive home so that we can all discuss current events. Here you see me crawling to the kitchen to check what's new on the Drudge Report. Recently, we saw a few people had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Al Gore? Give me a break! Rush Limbaugh? I don't think so. Mommy & I like Sean Hannity better than Rush, but I don't know why either of them would qualify for a Nobel.
Anyway, although I don't like to brag, Mommy has said that if there were ever a Nobel Happiness Prize, I'd be a shoe-in. Thanks Mom!

Good Books, Good Friends

Here I am with my friend Joy. She came with her sister Elisa to visit today. I'm showing her some points of interest in my book . Joy's about a year older than me, and she is SO smart! She can even talk. All I say is "Dada" and "Mama."
Joy, I'm sorry that I only have one bow to chew on. It's my favorite thing to do while I read. Hmmm, such a bad reaction. Maybe not everyone likes to munch on Chistmas bows. Maybe I should reconsider...

Oh, the weather outside is frightful!

Videos of Micah's Dad

Here are some links to video clips that I put together of my Dad. Just click the link and click “Open” to play the video. Double-click the image to make it full-screen.

· Here is a music/picture montage of my dad and our family growing up with a few words from my dad. (Length = 3 Minutes) http://jbomgaars.dyndns.org/files/Blessed_Video_SEQ512K_Stream_001.wmv?view=0

· Here is a tribute video of my dad with his wedding and funeral as well as the full military honors at the graveside service. (Length = 9 Minutes) http://jbomgaars.dyndns.org/files/My_Jesus_SEQ512K_Stream.wmv?view=0

Enjoy.
Micah

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times...

We've had some real highs and lows this week. First (on Sunday), I am enjoying another new food: strawberries! I love them. There are so many other exciting things to try. I've even heard rumors that on my first birthday (April 16th) I get to try CAKE!!

And then came Monday... I had my 9 month check up at the doctor, and it just went downhill from there. I have been spending this week trying to get some molars through. For those of you who don't remember this process, it is terrible. Mommy recommended a book that might be able to help me through. As if all this wasn't bad enough, Mommy had to take a picture of me (for the blog, no less) wearing all mis-matched clothes. Fortunately, this week is coming to a close. Hopefully, new week, new attititude...

More of the Same

There has been demand for updated pictures on the blog (Oh, an adoring public is so much work), so here goes:

As you can see, I have the same squinty smile, same rocking bear, same barn. And, I still love to chew on anything that has the misfortune to fall into my hands.

Here you can see the fruit of all my chewing labors - teeth! I have lots! 8 at last count. As always, I'm working on more, though. I can't wait until I can eat all the fun things that Daddy & Mommy eat. I already love lots of big people food - Cheerios, bananas, yogurt, grapes, oranges. When Daddy isn't looking, Mommy will even let me try ice cream. That's my favorite!

Fun on Thursday

This is my latest look. Usually it means that I'm about to do something very naughty. In this instance I was about to play with the electrical cords. Ah! Here is something a little more wholesome. I'm just beginning a good book. Mommy likes a good read, too.
Here you can see me in the middle of a game of peek-a-boo with one of Daddy's CD cases. He is so nice to let me play with them.
In this picture I'm playing with a horse from my IKEA farm that I got for Christmas from Opa & Grandma. Mommy and I are very excited because there is supposed to be an IKEA coming to Charlotte. Daddy isn't as excited and is trying to hide Mommy's credit cards.

Playing on Their Emotions

I'm just sitting here in my high chair. Hey, could one of you please pass me that luscious chocolate cake that is, coincidentally, just out of my reach? There it is, that magazine I have been waiting all day to crumple and chew on to my heart's content. Everyone always seems to want to read it just as I pick it up. If I could only find an accomplice to hand it over!
Oh yeah! I got her right where I want her. Just a few more minutes of staring into this angelic face, and that Reader's Digest will be all mine!

Houston Howdy

Being at Grandma's is great - she lets me lick off the spatula. At home, Mommy says it's something only big girls can do. I'm beginning to think there might be ulterior motives...
Mommy says it's never too early to learn. Here I'm beginning to master the skills of sudoku. Here's something else I learned from Mommy - the importance of fine foods. If I can only figure out how to get those silly M&M's out!

Dad's Funeral and Burial

Micah's father passed away this Christmas season and it was with great sadness that we said "goodbye" to him. He was a great father, wonderful man, and talented leader. He loved Jesus Christ and the difference that daily relationship made in his life was evident. We'll miss him.

Kate's First Christmas

Here I am on Christmas Eve playing with my new dolphin. Daddy, after the 58th picture, I get so tired of smiling.
It's Christmas Day. Here I am opening up my first present ever. It's from Uncle Thomas & Aunt Christina. Mommy and Daddy had to help me some, I was only interested in chewing on the ribbon.
The day after Christmas, of course, calls for hitting the sales. Mommy bought Christmas cards for next year and some Christmas sweaters for me for next year! Hard shopping is exhausting. And, it's important to keep hydrated. Here I'm getting a sip of some water! (Mommy said no egg nog for a while yet.)