Baby Watch 2008

A Snowy Christmas 2009

We flew to Richmond on December 18th to spend Christmas with the Bell/Williams family.  A little surprise was a big snow storm that hit right before we arrived.  In fact, we were one of the last flights they allowed to land before closing the airport.  We were really grateful for that or we’d have been stuck in Dallas for a few days like so many others. 

We saw lots of family and friends and Quentin had a great time.  Here are some pictures:

1.  Allen, Stuart and Quentin posing in the snow.  Quentin wasn’t quite sure what to think about the snow but had fun.  He could barely move without falling over in that snow suit!

2.  Gradma and Quentin strike a pose before bedtime.

3.  A Family shot on Christmas morning with Quentin, Allen, Aunt Teri, Grandma, Granddaddy, Aunt Trina, and Great Aunt Marion.

4.  Granddaddy shows Quentin how to play with his new doggie.  Quentin still wants the real thing but loved this one that walked and barked.

5.  Quentin visits his Great Grandparents and his Aunt Joyce.

6.  “Christmas Bells” were present with Great Aunt Connie, Cousins Morlon, Mara and Loren with Quentin and Daddy.

7.  Cousin Roslyn shares a Christmas drink with Mr. Quentin.

8.  Grandma and Granddaddy with Quentin on Christmas morning.  Santa and the family showered Quentin with many wonderful gifts.

9.  Allen, Quentin and Grandma Dulcenia share a moment together.

10.  Allen, Quentin and Stuart are ready for the snow!

11.  Cousin MJ dressed up for Quentin’s visit!

12.  Aunt Teri, Daddy, Quentin and Granddaddy pose in the snow. 

13.  Aunt Teri and Quentin make a phone call.

As always, we ate too much wonderful food and shared wonderful company with our amazing family.  Here’s to Christmas 2010! 

Posted by Stuart on 12/25 at 06:51 PM

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Santa 2009

Posted by Stuart on 12/05 at 07:26 PM

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Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving 2009 was a wonderful week spent with family and friends.  We started on the weekend before Thanksgiving by flying to DC for our cousin Jason’s wedding to Holly.  Allen was a groomsman and it seemed like the entire Williams side of the family was there.  It was a wonderful ceremony and reception and we stayed in beautiful Old Town Alexandria.  And, we also were able to spend some time with some of Stuart’s clients in DC which was a real treat.

We then went to Richmond where we spent the week with the Bells and had a great time.  We had a special family thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday as we had to leave for CA on Thursday and Dulcenia had Chemo on Wednesday.  It was wonderful to have so many of the family together.

We then headed back to LA and spent three awesome days at our Rancho Mirage house with our friends David and Mark.  And, Uncle Gary hosted an amazing “leftovers” meal on Friday.  I think we all gained some weight but it was worth it!

Here are some pics:

1.  Daddy Allen and Quentin share a drink in First Class on the way to DC.

2.  Granddaddy Warren and Q strike a pose.

3.  Quentin shares some quality time with his cousin Damon.

4.  Q loves his cousin Lauren and shared a buggy at Costco.

5.  Allen and his cousin Roslyn looking hot at the Wedding!

Posted by Stuart on 12/01 at 07:11 PM

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Halloween 2009

Quentin had a great time for Halloween!  We went out to our friends Steve and Lindsay for a little Pumpkin Carving.  Their new son, Steven, was Superman and Quentin was a fireman.  I had never actually carved a pumpkin before and couldn’t believe that my non-artistic self won first prize!  Maybe this is a new calling!  Is there money in pumpkin carving?

Here are some pics for your enjoyment:

1.  Mr. Q takes a picture with my award winning pumpkin in his dinosaur costume (which you’ll probably see next year too).

2.  Quentin the fireman battles the “blaze” on the hillside. 

3.  Daddies and Mr. Q.

4.  Lindsay and Steve and Steven Jr.  Too cute!!!

5.  Stuart, Steve, and the boys with the Pumpkins.

Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween. 

Posted by Stuart on 11/03 at 09:08 PM

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Birthday in Palm Springs

Quentin had a great long weekend helping celebrate the birthdays of his daddy Stuart, Aunt Teri, and Grandmother Dulcenia.  The Bells (Warren, Dulcenia, and Teri) flew out from Virginia to spend five wonderful, warm days at our Palm Springs house.  And, we did our very favorite things which are to eat, sleep, and swim!  We also went ahead and put up our Christmas tree!  That’s right, we figure since family was here, we might as well enjoy the holidays a little early!

Here are some pictures of our fun time:

1.  Quentin hams it up in front of the Christmas tree. 

2.  Grandma and Granddaddy strike a pose with their favorite (and only so far) grandchild.

3.  The Bell Family Christmas Card!  Aren’t they lovely!!!

4.  Two of the Grandma’s, Dulcenia and Irma, pose with Mr. Q.  He is blessed to be so loved!

5.  Grandma, Granddaddy, and Aunt Teri enjoy some pool time with Quentin. 

6.  Daddy and Granddaddy pose with Quentin who is relaxing and catching some rays on the float.

Quentin would love for all of you to come visit him in Palm Springs! 

Posted by Stuart on 10/18 at 06:16 PM

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Labor Day 2009 in Palm Springs

Quentin had a great time in Palm Springs celebrating Labor Day!  He spent lots of time in the pool, played with his cousins, and enjoyed spending time with his daddies’ friends Rose and Olivier who were there visiting.  They both took some great shots of Quentin.

1.  Our little guy strikes a pose for the camera.

2.  Daddy tries to steal some sugar!

3.  Quentin loves the pool! 

4.  Quentin and Daddy looking good!

5.  Q knows how to handle the heat of Palm Springs.

6.  Quentin and Daddy share a moment in the pool.

Posted by Stuart on 09/09 at 05:48 PM

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Quentin is ready for the runway!

We knew he was cute but had no idea he was such a HAM!  His Aunt Barbara got some great shots of Mr. Q strutting his stuff.  Any agents out there?  He’s ready to start work! 

1.  Yeah, I’m rocking my True Religion Jeans.  I’m so 2000 and 8 and you are so 2000 and late!

2.  Like my innocent look?

3.  This is what I call the Cheetah?  Zoolander, it’s time for a walk-off.

4.  Yeah, I have to let the old man think he’s still cool. 

Posted by Stuart on 07/15 at 05:15 PM

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Q Goes to the Dogs

What can we say...Quentin LOVES dogs.  We think it is wonderful and plan to get him one of his own someday.  The only bad thing is that Quentin really, really loves them and wants to hug them and pet them and pull them!  Thank goodness none of his little friends have bitten him yet! 

1.  Hang On....Wait a minute...I’m right behind you....

2.  Oh yeah, now we are talking.  Kiss me you crazy dog.

3.  Okay...I don’t mean to be rude but I think one of us forgot to brush our teeth this morning.

4.  Oh yes, you’ll be my new friend.

5.  Umm, let me check you out and make sure everything is okay.

6.  Excuse me....I said EXCUSE ME...will you let her off this leash so we can get out of here.

Posted by Stuart on 07/08 at 04:58 PM

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Q’s Summer Adventure: Stop 4 = Richmond

We arrived at Grandma and Grandaddy Bell’s on Tuesday afternoon and Quentin loved being in the country.  We had a wonderful week seeing family and friends and enjoying nature.  Well, most of us enjoyed the nature except for Allen who wasn’t too happy finding a big black snake in the Garage!  Below are some of the pictures from the trip.  Of course, we saw lots more folks and weren’t able to get everyone included but had a great time seeing all of the family and friends. 

1.  Quentin loves hanging out with his Grandma.

2.  Quentin met another brand new cousin, Damon Bell!

3.  Cousin Damon with him Mom Marla pose with Mr. Q.

4.  In the pool with Daddy and Aunt Teri.

5.  We had such a good time in Auntie Clara’s pool and eating her amazing food.  Here is Grandma, Aunt Teri, Daddy, and Auntie Clara.

6.  Quentin decided that he could drive Aunt Marion’s car since we were way out in the country!

7.  Quentin makes a quick phone call while Cousin Dana and Daddy catch up.  Cousin Dana was in from Germany!

Can’t wait to be back in Virginia soon! 

Posted by Stuart on 06/30 at 04:21 PM

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Q’s Summer Adventure: Stop 3 = Virginia Beach

On Monday afternoon, we left Monty and Barb’s in Murfreesboro and headed to the airport in Nashville for a short flight to Norfolk, Virginia.  Aunt Teri picked us up at the airport to take us to her house in Virginia Beach to spend the night.  The next morning we went to visit some of our relatives who live there in Virginia Beach.  This was a quick visit to VB because we wanted to head up to Grandma and Grandaddy’s that afternoon.  But, we’ll be back to VB so Q can play in the Ocean.

1.  Quentin and Allen with Aunt Connie who we had celebrated her birthday with in Cancun a few months ago.  She loves her some Quentin!

2.  Quentin with his newest cousin Marcus Jr. and Daddy, Marcus Sr., and T’Na.

Next stop:  New Kent County!!!

Posted by Stuart on 06/29 at 03:48 PM

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Q’s Summer Adventure: Stop 2 = Etowah

Our next stop was Etowah, Tennessee.  Quentin’s daddy Stuart spent a lot of time in this small town in East Tennessee growing up.  We went to visit Uncle Jere and Aunt Linda who now live in my Grandparents old home.  They’ve done a great job of fixing it up and it brought back so many wonderful memories of times spent there.  They took us to lunch at a restaurant that is housed in one of my grandfather’s old department stores which was a real treat and made me very nostalgic.  It was so great to be with them again!  We also were able to visit my grandmother and grandfather’s graves which meant a lot.  My grandparents were truly wonderful!

Of course, the highlight for Quentin was getting to play with their beautiful, big dog and his two young cousins, Belle and Brie, and his older cousin Brian.  Here are some photos from this part of the trip.

1.  Miller Family Reunion:  What Fun!

2.  Quentin enjoys the “cars” with cousins Belle and Brie. 

3.  Quentin loves motorcycles and couldn’t wait to sit on Cousin Doug’s.

4.  Quentin gives cousin Belle a hug.  Or is he trying to wrestle??? 

Thanks to our family in Etowah for a wonderful time.  We can’t wait to come back and for you to visit us in California! 

Posted by Stuart on 06/27 at 06:42 AM

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Q’s Summer Adventure: Stop 1 = Murfreesboro

Quentin flew to Nashville to see some of his favorite relatives.  We were so excited to be staying at Monty and Barbara’s new house which is on several acres and includes a horse barn--Monty’s dream.  The house and barn and land are all amazing!  Quentin even got to pet his first horse.  No rides this year but we expect next year Uncle Monty will have a pony ready for him.  Here are some pics from this part of the trip.

1.  Quentin’s Uncle Monty and Aunt Barbara took good care of him and his daddies! 

2.  Quentin’s Nanny Miller juggles grandson Quentin and granddaughter Ava. 

3.  Quentin hams it up with Nanny and Granddaddy Miller.

4.  Quentin makes a new friend in Hal, Stuart’s friend Donna’s son.  Donna and Greg hosted a wonderful evening of food and fun which included the best friends Sue, Jamie, Donna, Stuart, and their families.

5.  Quentin has a thing for “hugging” his cousins.  In this first shot, see how happy cousin Ava looks.

6.  Here, Cousin Will seems equally happy to have the attention of his cousin Quentin. 

7.  Barb’s sister Allison has a crush on Quentin...or is it the other way around???

8.  Barb’s sister Beth tells Quentin what’s really going on! 

9.  Quentin terrorizes...I mean plays with another friend....Barb’s nephew John.

10.  Quentin chills on Monty and Barb’s porch swing.  Ain’t life sweet!

Sorry to those not pictured here.  We love you just the same!!!

Next up:  Etowah, TN.  Then, on to Virginia!

Posted by Stuart on 06/25 at 06:37 PM

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Coy and Todd Come to Visit…

Coy and Todd came out to California to visit us recently.  As you can see from the picture, Quentin had plenty of arms to hold him over the week that Coy and Todd spent with us in Rancho Mirage and in LA.  We will see them again soon when we head to Tennessee and Virginia for a visit.

Posted by Allen on 05/09 at 02:04 PM

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Quentin Goes to Cancun!

Well, it seems like Quentin loves to hang out in Mexico.  Last spring he spent a week in Cabo and this spring we went to Cancun to celebrate Aunt Connie’s 60th birthday (she doesn’t look at day over 45)!  We all had a wonderful seven days in Cancun and stayed in a fabulous condo right on the Caribbean.  It was a very nice family get-together and Quentin had plenty of playmates.  All of us - Connie, Allen, Stuart, Quentin, Teri, Dondre, Angela, Crystal, Cheryl, Charmae, Melvin, Trina, Stacy, and Nikki are ready for another vacation.  Quentin has his spring tan and is ready to show it off.  I know you all are wanting to see the pictures from our trip, so take a look…

1.  Quentin started off his trip by keeping Monique company on the plane from Los Angeles to Dallas.  Monique was on her way to do a show in Dallas.  Quentin loved entertaining Monique...she said he is almost as funny as her.

2.  View from our condo.  This is what Quentin was enjoying each day.

3.  Aunt Connie blowing out her birthday candle.  We took her out for a wonderful Italian dinner.

4.  Allen, Connie, Stuart and Quentin enjoying the beach.

5.  Quentin loves to play in the sand.  He wouldn’t let anyone take his shovel!

6.  Quentin and Teri in the pool.

7.  Quentin, Allen, Trina and Teri - Quentin loves splashing us.

8.  I told you Quentin was running.

9.  Stuart bought Quentin his first pair of sunglasses.  Quentin is very stylish ya know…

10.  Quentin and Teri.  Is Quentin going to take a nap - we don’t think so…

11.  Quentin riding on the bus.  He is probably wondering who all those strange people are and why he doesn’t have to be strapped in for once.

12.  Cheryl and Quentin.  Quentin loves to play with a spoon whenever his sits at the table.  He doesn’t eat with the spoon - he just bangs it on the table.

13.  Quentin in his new True Religion jeans - I told you - stylish.

14.  Quentin and Dondre.  Quentin is pointing for Dondre to take him somewhere.

15.  Quentin was hanging in there dancing with Angela, Connie, Crystal and Charmae.

16.  Quentin’s babysitters during our trip - its time for Teri, Trina, Nikki, and Stacy to relax in the hot tub.

Posted by Allen on 04/11 at 08:12 AM

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Standing and Walking - Quentin is on the Move!

Quentin started to really walk during his birthday weekend.  He was up pushing his toys around the floor and wouldn’t slow down.  Since then, he has started getting up on his own and walking quite a bit while holding on to our fingers as we scoot along with him.  He still crawls quite a bit as I think it is still the fasted mode of transportation for him.  Look at the photo - we can’t believe he has reached this stage already (I guess we can’t believe over a year had gone by).  We are headed to Cancun, Mexico this weekend to celebrate Aunt Connie’s 60th birthday.  Look for more pictures later on in the month from our beach trip.  Quentin must be checking out all of the Mexican beaches.  Last spring we took him to Cabo and now he is going to check out the Caribbean side.  You’ll see us soon with our tans!

Posted by Allen on 04/05 at 08:13 AM

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