Eight is Great!

I know a little late... But our Leland Boy, as Grandpa Pacho likes to call him, turned eight months on 11/7. At this point, he probably weighs 20+ pounds- we can definitely tell when holding him for a period of time.

Luckily he doesn't like to be held too long- he wants to be put down so he can crawl everywhere. Crawl he does... And fast! He likes to stand on his own, sometimes letting go for long periods of time. He's going to be walking real soon, so we're starting to baby-proof the house.

Two teeth fully out on bottom, half of one on top with the other poking out. He's getting picky with what we try and feed him, but wants to eat anything we're eating. Smart a$$.

Anyways, Ninong Jeff came by and took pictures of him with his Professional Camera. Way better than the overpriced studio crap. Check out all the pics at http://www.flickr.com/gp/16870895@N04/21z1y0

Here are a few of our favorites: (*Note- Ed Hardy Clothing provided by Melissa's co-worker Sue, who's getting married in a few weeks! Congrats Sue!)

This year Halloween fell on a weekend...

... The infamous Geto Boys rap. This year Halloween fell on a Friday and was Leland's first. In trying to think of a costume for him, we wanted to incorporate a family theme. So, we went with the Crocodile Hunter, with Papa Leif as Steve, Mama Melissa as Terri, and Leland as a crocodile!

R.I.P. Steve Irwin

We also hit up the Abentoot Halloween Spooktakular. Although we didn't win any of the costume prizes, we still had a blast!

AWW CRIKEY! Take a look at this fellow...

The Irwins/ Macaraegs

Ladies of the night

Ten years ago on Nov. 1 around 1:00am, I asked Melissa if she would be my GF officially. Of course she said yes, and so marks our"Hooked Up" Anniversary. We celebrated this up until we had our Wedding Anniversary, but we always like to do something special on Nov.1.

This year was no different. After hitting up my "Best Damn Neighbor Ever," and sharing my Patron Anejo, he got us (free of charge as usual) Luxury Suite Tickets to Madonna's concert. I surprised Melissa two days before with them and she was pretty shocked because she has loved Madonna ever since grade school. I let her invite her two best friends Denise and (BT) Lyn and they had a blast.

Grandma Vivien & Grandpa Jessie Babysitting Leland, Free Luxury Suite Parking (in the area sort of "underground" at the Oracle- usually where the celebs park!), Free Luxury Suite Tickets, a plethora of Free Food including Jumbo Shrimp and desserts, and Free Patron, Vodka, Beer and drinks= Best Anniversary Gift Ever!

The Machos

Sharing the suite with other MILF's/ friends of my neighbor

The Menu in Suite that night... Never seen one like this before!