Baby Watch 2008

Tricycles, Friends, and Underwear

Here are some pics this week of our little man.  He is so fun and funny!

1. A boy and his tricycle and one of his “babies” that he is giving a ride to.  He has 5 babies that he is very attached to that must sleep with him every night. 

2.  Quentin loves his Nanny’s two boys, Pablo and Jesse.  Here he is hugging Jesse.  The boys are so good with him and he just loves playing with them.

3.  For some reason, Quentin likes putting underwear over his head.  Hopefully, he’ll outgrow that! 

Have a great week!

Posted by Stuart on 05/05 at 09:59 AM

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Quentin’s Fun Weekend

Quentin and his Daddies had a great weekend.  Here are a couple of pictures.

1.  Quentin gives Daddy Allen some love during lunch at our favorite new neighborhood Mexican restaurant!

2.  Quentin teaches our friend’s daughter Avital how to cook!  They had us over for a wonderful dinner!

Hope you are all having a great weekend.  Love, the Miller-Bells

Posted by Stuart on 04/25 at 10:33 AM

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Cousin Ethan’s First Birthday

Quentin celebrated his cousin Ethan’s first birthday at a wonderful party on Saturday hosted by Ethan’s mom and dad!  Baseball was the theme but sweets were the real Treat.  As you can see below, the kids love their sugar! 

1.  Quentin and Ethan strike a pose with Q’s Daddies.

2.  Quentin is not quite sure what his Cousin is doing with the cake but one thing is for sure, he loves his Blue Ring Pop!

3.  No, he isn’t turning into a smurf but is “stained” from his first ring pop.  He loved it!

Happy Birthday Ethan!  Here’s to many more family birthdays.

Posted by Stuart on 04/13 at 02:05 PM

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Easter 2010

Happy Easter Everyone!  We had a wonderful weekend in Rancho Mirage enjoying the beautiful weather and Quentin’s 3rd Easter.  It’s hard to believe but time marches on and so does Quentin.  Our good friend Julia and her daughters Emma and Dani (who are my God Daughters) were able to spend a few days with us and it was great. We even went to Chucky Cheese (a first for me in more than 20 years but I guess something I need to get used to--thank goodness they have a salad bar now).  Here are some pics…

1-3.  Quentin hunts for Easter Eggs in our backyard.

4..  We bought Quentin another car.  Gosh that boy is spoiled!  But, he loves driving!

5.  Quentin and God Sister Dani play on the Fire Engine at the park.  Of course, Quentin insisted on driving. 

Wishing you all lots of love on this special day.

Posted by Stuart on 04/04 at 07:22 PM

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Quentin’s First Car

We bought Quentin his first car and he loves it.  We found it at a yard sale and I did some research and it is a metal replica of the ones that kids used to have back in the day!  So cute!

Posted by Stuart on 03/21 at 12:31 PM

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Beach Time

Quentin and his daddies went to the beach today to enjoy the nice weather.  Here are a couple of photos:

1.  Quentin LOVES playing in the sand.  He would have stayed there all day if we would have let him.

2.  Quentin and daddy look great together...don’t you think?

Love to all!

Posted by Stuart on 03/20 at 09:03 AM

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Zoo Time with the God Sisters

Quentin spent a great day at the zoo with his “God Sisters” Emma and Dani and their mom Julia.  Dani and Emma are my God Daughters and they love Quentin soooooooo much they can’t stand it!  We also road a train in the park and they bought Quentin the cutest stuffed tiger.  And, we introduced Julia to one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, “Grub”!

1.  Quentin with Emma and Dani in front of a tree.

2.  Quentin with Dani in front of the Zebras.

Posted by Stuart on 03/14 at 09:22 AM

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Dulcenia Bell—1946-2010

DULCENIA WILLIAMS BELL ENTERED INTO ETERNAL REST ON MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010 AT MCV/VCU HEALTH SYSTEMS, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

MRS. BELL WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 2, 1946 IN NEW KENT, VA TO MARION W. WILLIAMS AND THE LATE THOMAS R. (BLUE) WILLIAMS.

MRS. BELL GRADUATED FROM GEORGE W. WATKINS HIGH SCHOOL IN 1965. SHE RECEIVED HER BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION FROM HAMPTON INSTITUTE (HAMPTON UNIVERSITY) IN 1969.  IN ADDITION, SHE RECEIVED A MASTER’S DEGREE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION FROM VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY IN 1975.  SHE COMPLETED FURTHER STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA AND J. SARGENT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE.  AFTER RECEIVING HER BACHELOR’S DEGREE FROM HAMPTON INSTITUTE, SHE WORKED FOR HARTFORD INSURANCE COMPANY AND SOUTHERN BANK.  SHE THEN BEGAN HER CAREER AS A BUSINESS TEACHER AT NEW KENT HIGH SCHOOL.  SHE RETIRED FROM NEW KENT HIGH SCHOOL IN 2001 AFTER THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE.  MRS. BELL WAS NOMINATED TWICE TO BE HONORED IN WHO’S WHO AMONG TEACHERS’ TEACHERS.

MRS. BELL JOINED SECOND LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1954.  SHE WAS A FORMER SUNDAY SCHOOL AND VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHER, A MEMBER OF THE FLOWER COMMITTEE, AND WAS A TRUSTEE.  IN ADDITION, SHE WAS CO-CHAIR OF THE CARD MINISTRY, MEMBER OF THE MISSIONARY MINISTRY, WOMEN IN CHRIST MINISTRY, AND SCHOLARSHIP MINISTRY.  SHE OFFERED DEDICATION AND LEADERSHIP TO SEVERAL SERVICE AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING CHARLES CITY/NEW KENT RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION, NEW KENT CIVIC LEAGUE, NEW KENT NAACP, NEW KENT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND THE WILLIAMSBURG ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.  SHE WAS A FORMER MEMBER OF THE CHICKAHOMINY YMCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS.  IN 2005, THE YMCA AWARDED HER THE DR. ROWE VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR GETTING THE MOST DONORS FOR THE SEED OF HOPE CAMPAIGN.

MRS. BELL ENJOYED DOING THINGS WITH HER FAMILY AND FRIENDS.  HER CHILDREN AND GRANDSON WER HER PRIDE AND JOY.  ANYONE WHO MET DULCENIA WILL NEVER FORGET HER ENTHUSIAM FOR LIFE, SWEET SPIRIT, AND THE WARM, LOVING FRIEND SHE WAS TO MANY.  SHE REMEMBERED EVERYBODY’S BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY WITH A CARD OR PRESENT.  IT WAS A JOY FOR HER TO EXPRESS HER LOVE OR APPRECIATION TO SOMEONE BY GIVING THEM A CARD OR GIFT SHE THOUGHT THEY WOULD LIKE. 

SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER FATHER, THOMAS R. (BLUE) WILLIAMS, SISTERS JUNE THORNTON AND ORA TAYLOR, AND BROTHER RICHARD WILLIAMS.  SHE LEAVES TO CHERISH HER MEMORIES HER HUSBAND OF THIRTY-NINE YEARS WARREN; SON ALLEN (STUART); DAUGHTER TERI, AND FIANCE MUYIWA; GRANDSON, QUENTIN; NIECE AND “ADOPTED DAUGHTER” TRINA; MOTHER, MARION WILLIAMS; BROTHERS THOMAS O. (LYNN) OF ALABAMA, BERNARD M. (JUNE) OF SANDSTON, EUGENE R. (JOYCE), CHARLES T. (JOYCE), AND SISTER MARION BANKS (IRVING) ALL OF NEW KENT, VA; FATHER-IN-LAW AND MOTHER-IN-LAW MR. AND MRS. RUDOLPH BELL; BROTHERS-IN-LAW, RUDOLPH BELL (MARIAN) AND ROD TAYLOR (JUANITA); SISTERS-IN-LAW, CLARICE WILLIAMS, JOYCE BELL, CONNIE BARNES, CHARMAE JACKSON (MELVIN); STEP SISTERS-IN-LAW AGATHA PORTERFIELD AND SUSAN MILES (ANTHONY); AND SEVERAL AUNTS, UNCLES, AND A HOST OF NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS, AND LOVING FRIENDS.

Posted by Stuart on 03/09 at 06:59 PM

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Quentin’s Second Birthday

So, everybody says it, but where has the time gone?  We can’t believe that our little guy is already 2 years old.  All I can say is what an amazing privilege it is to be a parent.  God has entrusted us with this most precious little boy to help guide and love.  I think I can speak for both daddies when I say that it has been the most wonderful experience ever!  Love knows no boundaries!

This week was so much fun as we celebrated with our family and friends.  The Bells (Warren, Dulcenia, Teri, and Trina) came in from the East Coast along with their wonderful friends Wilbert and Clara Harris.  We cooked, talked, swam, ate, played cards, and just had a great time.  And, of course, part of my California family was there as well and the rest, including my Tennessee family, was there in spirit.

We hope you enjoy the pics…

1.  Blow ‘em out.

2.  Then eat it up.

3.  Then open presents.

4.  Family photo time.

5.  Q with his loving Nanny Jeannette and her two boys Jesse and Pablo Caesar who Q loves so much!

6.  A shot with with Wilbert and Clara.

7.  Q has his own chair and likes to kick it back old school.

8.  How about the hot tub with Grandma, Granddaddy, and his daddies.

9.  Mr. Noodle can almost swim by himself.  He’s a little fish.

10.  Taking a break from breakfast with his Granddaddy.

11.  He’s a double dipper but still loves his cousin Lauren and Pablo Caesar and Jesse.

12.  Cousin Ethan enjoys some grass time with his mom Joy and Q’s Aunt Teri.

13.  Pool time with Jesse, Pablo Caesar, Lauren and Aunt Teri.

14.  Where is he going with that bucket?

15.  Two of the Grandma’s.  Aren’t they LOVELY!!!!

For all of you who couldn’t be here, we missed you.  And, thank you to everyone for the gifts.  Quentin is truly a very blessed little boy to have so much love in his life. 

Posted by Stuart on 02/21 at 08:01 PM

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A Day at the Zoo

It was a beautiful day in LA today so we decided to go to the zoo with Quentin’s friend Gavin.  Here are some pictures.  Enjoy!

1.  Quentin and his buddy Gavin pose with the goats and Daddy Allen, Gavin’s Mom Erica and Grandma Chris.

2.  Quentin pets one of the goats.

3.  Quentin hangs out with Daddy and the Pink Flamingos.

4.  Quentin wanted to ride the Zebras but Daddy said they should just look instead!

Posted by Stuart on 02/07 at 06:41 PM

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Quentin’s Dinner Guest

Quentin had a little dinner party this week and invited his friend Jason!  For all of you who know Jason, this shot is just too precious! 

Posted by Stuart on 02/04 at 03:54 PM

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January in Palm Springs

To our friends and family in the East we apologize in advance for this posting.  While you are suffering with cold and snow, we enjoyed a fabulous sunny weekend in Palm Springs with Mr. Quentin.  Our friends David and Mark came down and brought their dog Spike so Quentin was in heaven.  Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure!

1.  We took Quentin to the Children’s museum where he tried out a potential future career as a cop on a bike.

2.  Amazingly, Quentin allowed another child to drive for a change.  He usually has to be the one in control so perhaps he was a little smitten with this cutie.

3.  Quentin loves Spike the dog and just couldn’t get enough. 

4.  Here is a boy and his dog (or our friend’s dog in this case) on a walk in the sun.

Take care and stay warm!

Posted by Stuart on 01/31 at 06:41 PM

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Quentin’s Friends

Quentin is enjoying 2010 so far and getting ready for his 2 year birthday in February which is just hard for us to believe.  Here are some recent shots of our little guy.

1.  Quentin had a great time playing with his surrogate, Lorisha, and her cute son Julian.  They came for a day of swimming in Palm Springs!  Quentin loved it!!!  Here he is with Lorisha (who is doing another surrogacy for another couple--not us) and Julian.

2.  Quentin and Julian hang on the couch after a big day of swimming.

3.  Here he is with Stuart’s god son, Junah, who looks a bit disinterested in Quentin antics but Quentin is having a great time!  Junah’s moms Gail and Trish and their daughter Chloe came over for dinner and we all had a great time. 

4.  A little calmer Quentin with Junah.

5.  Quentin is learning to drive from his daddy.  Cute!

Posted by Stuart on 01/17 at 06:11 PM

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First Haircut

Quentin had his first haircut this week and both his daddies and his Nanny Jeannette were there!  We went to a special children’s barber shop called Yellow Balloon.  Quentin sat on Daddy Stuart’s lap and fussed a bit while getting his hair cut but all in all did just fine.  The crazy thing is now he looks like such a little boy.  Our baby is gone! 

Posted by Stuart on 01/10 at 07:49 PM

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Quentin Rings in the New Year with a Giraffe!

Quentin had a great week with family and friends in Rancho Mirage for the New Year.  Here are a few pictures.

1.  Quentin had a great time at the Living Desert Zoo and even got to feed a Giraffe!

2.  Quentin had so much fun with his Godsisters Dani and Emma and their mom Julia.  Here, Emma and Quentin share a Shirley Temple!

Happy New Year to Everyone!!!

Posted by Stuart on 01/03 at 06:29 PM

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