david beckham jr.

Meet the newest and youngest member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South African team! Thanks Uncle G and Auntie J for the cool soccer uniform you brought back from the World Cup! Taji was very excited to wear it and was kicking around in it like a true soccer player!

Taji turns 2 months old!

Another month older, and another month cuter! Today, Taji had his 2 month checkup and first series of vaccines. He is in the 35th percentile for weight (11 lbs, 1 ounce) and 72nd percentile (WOW!) for height (23 1/2 inches), tall and slender...... like his daddy. Our Taji has had a busy 2nd month full of visitors, social outings, and playdates with his fellow baby buddies Ryan, Regan and soon.... Cade!, AND future girlfriends Dorothy and Molly. He loves to verbalize all about his experiences by cooing, babbling, and smiling! He "dances" by kicking around his legs and waving his arms. He loves his animal mobile, music, the beach, and the outside breeze, as well as mirrors and anything sparkly/ bright colored. He imitates our lip smacking, sticking out his tongue, and clicking his tongue. He continues to be quite the eater and pooper, with his colic decreasing. Although he still likes to suck on his pacifiers from time to time, Taji prefers his fist and thumb. Taji has always been a great night sleeper, but now is also beginning to sleep longer through the night, the longest consecutive sleep 5 hours, but we are still working on his nighttime sleeping :)

On his 2nd month birthday, Daddy took Taji to Bristol Farms and surprised him with a froggy cupcake with 2 candles on top!


our 2nd month family portrait:


Here are some of my fave photos from his 2nd month:






some of our family/ social outings:

Congrats future Mr. & Mrs. King

A big congratulations to our dear friends Jane and Griffin, who just got engaged on their exotic trip to S. Africa, (on the mountain top in Namibia to be exact)! We coulnd't be happier, and so excited about their wedding next year! Check out the gorgeous sparkler Jane received!

Big Talker

Our little Taji is a big social butterfly these days, "ooohing" like an owl, saying "ah", "ne", "ma" along with the other sweet sounds he makes! Our new game is we tell him "I love Youuuu" and he responds with "ooooh". He loves to interact with everyone, imitates sounds and mouth movements, and smiles so much. My favorite is when he recognizes I'm his mommy, and when he laughs and sticks out his tongue. Here is a little conversation we had this morning after waking up and starting the day:

Say Cheese!

some of Taji's smiles :) He is our little sunshine..... lighting up our world every day!

Our [tiny] supermodel

check out Taj's debut into the modeling world! :) His online professional newborn photo gallery can be found on www.babyasart.com

click on Client Proofing, then enter password: babytaj
ENJOY! I love so many of them..... but my favorite is the Father-Son pic, so precious!!!

Taji turns 1 month old!

Happy Birthday to our little Taj! I cannot believe how quickly this month has flown by, days turned into weeks, and now we are counting in months! At 1 month old, our Taji dude weighs 9 1/2 lbs, and is a big eater. At his 2 week mark we had a bit of a hernia scare that was luckily just a false alarm. He also developed a mild case of colic, that makes him irritable, fussy, and gassy at random times of the day. (I'm hopeful that probiotics and time will clear this up.) Taji loves going on stroller walks, riding in the car, napping on us during the day, and his nightly baths. He also loves getting his diaper changed and hanging out on the changing table- hilarious! He sleeps in his own crib overnight and enjoys our cuddly-sleepy time in our family bed in the early mornings. Taji has impressed us with his tummy time being able to roll over from his tummy to his back! He is cooing and the beginnings of a social smile are emerging! Taj loves to suck on all his stylish pacifiers, and since breastfeeding has been successful from the beginning (fortunately), he now receives a bottle of pumped milk once a day (given by either daddy or "babi"- my mom). Here is our little munchkin with the homemade cupcakes I made for his 1 month celebration:


our family portrait with our 1 month old:


mama's boy!:



and this post wouldn't be complete without a "month-in-review" slideshow! (you can also click on the slideshow to see the picasa album):

Celebration Weekend

This past weekend was a busy one for the Grover trio :) We celebrated Taji's 1 month milestone and celebrated many "firsts" starting with Taj's first lunch date, at none other than the fabulous Pelican Hill Resort's Colisseum Grill (of course, Taj's first lunch outing would be at a 5 star resort, ha ha) He was the ladies man, as he had his mommy, babi, and our two girlfriends Eva & Diane gushing over him. He loved stretching out in his bassinet stroller, listening to the ladies chat, and the live pool music. A big congratulations to Diane & Ryan on their new house!!




Then, later that evening, thanks to my wonderful mom (who is staying with us this summer and helping us out), Brad and I went out on our first date night since Taj was born! We dined at nearby and new restaurant Summer House, I even enjoyed my first glass of pinot noir in almost 10 months. And if you are wondering, Taji was an angel for my mom that evening.... he was completely unaware that mommy and daddy were out playing :)


We ended the weekend with a celebration of Brad's first Father's Day! Taj and I took him out for brunch at Pacific Whey Cafe, and got him cards from each of us and a "Father" picture frame :) Brad is a great daddy, spending time with his mini-me, while mommy enjoyed a much deserved spa day and massage with her sister & mom! :)

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

yes, I'm such a doting mother and Taj's crew of paparazzi! :) I captured this video at today's naptime, just as he was falling asleep. He not only likes my singing voice (ha ha) but seems to really enjoy the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star song.... count how many times he smiles! (this one's dedicated to my sister who sang this to Chloe as a baby and she loved it too)

Taji's 3rd week

big boy! gaining weight and starting to fit in his snazzy outfits :)

first "official" bath.... loves his nightly bathing ritual



and being close to mommy's heart via the moby wrap..... another great method of transportation!
sleeping and playing in his crib.... no more bassinet!

Lights, Camera, Action!

Taji's playtime in his crib, at almost 3 weeks.

Taji's 2nd week!