Baby Watch 2008

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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Quentin wants a Harley Davidson!

Our friends Rose and Jeannine came over to visit today and Rose was on her new yellow Harley.  The last time they came to visit Rose was on the back of Jeannine’s new black Harley.  Needless to say, we all had to go out and take a picture on their new bikes.  Can’t you see Stuart, Quentin and me on our Harleys?!?  Quentin is ready for a ride as always.

Posted by Allen on 04/05 at 08:07 AM

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Quentin visits Aunt Fannie in Arizona

I had to go to Phoenix to work for three weeks, so Quentin and Stuart came along with me for part of my stay.  We stayed at the very nice Arizona Biltmore Hotel.  We went to dinner over our friends Ken and Bob’s home one night (we forgot to take a picture) and another night we went to visit my Great Aunt Fannie who lives in Sun City, AZ.  As you can see from the picture, Quentin wanted to play with anything he could find in Aunt Fannie’s house. 

Posted by Allen on 03/31 at 07:59 AM

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Quentin Loves Spike!

David, Mark and Spike came to visit us at our home in Rancho Mirage this weekend.  Quentin chased their dog, Spike, around all weekend.  Everytime Quentin sees a dog he gets excited and starts “screaming” for the dog to come over so he can pet it.  We would love to get Quentin a dog, but we just don’t stay home long enough to take care of one...maybe later on down the road.

Posted by Allen on 03/07 at 07:44 AM

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One Year Doctor’s Appointment

Mr. Q had his one year doctor’s appointment today.  He LOVES his Dr. Bess and she loves him too.  He was 23.4 pounds, 33 inches (yes, almost 3 feet) and a big head!  He is the picture of health and growing everyday!  Now, we are on to the adventure of no more formula and real food! 

Posted by Stuart on 02/25 at 10:11 PM

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Quentin’s First Birthday

It is hard to believe that our little guy turned 1 today.  We had a great party with family and friends to celebrate!  We hope you enjoy the pictures.  We still have more coming in so we’ll be posting again soon. 

1.  We’ll start with cake.  He’s looking at it but not quite sure what to do with it.

2.  Okay, now he knows and is very happy that he figured it out!

3.  Sharing a moment by the pool with Aunt/Godmother Teri.

4.  The beautiful Bells!

5.  Grandmother Dulcenia feeds Mr. Q.

6.  Granddaddy Warren and Grandmother Dulcenia lounge with the Q man.

7.  Teri and Dondry pose with Quentin.  How cute!

8.  Quentin does a little cleaning after the party.  Yes, we are trying to train him right! 

More pics of the party on the way!!!

xoxo
Stuart

Posted by Stuart on 02/20 at 09:41 PM

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Quentin Loves His Baths!!!

He is so funny!

Posted by Stuart on 02/11 at 10:08 PM

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Quentin’s First Christmas

Quentin, Stuart, and I headed back to Virginia for Christmas - for Quentin’s First Christmas!  Quentin spent lots of time with his Grandma Dulcenia, Grandpa Warren, Aunt Teri, and many other family members and friends.  Quentin received so many toys, clothes, and other items for Christmas - he doesn’t know what to play with!  After opening up all of his presents, Quentin still prefers to play with our cell phones, any remote control, keys, and anything he can get his hands on in the kitchen (as you can see from the pic - he is swiffering the floor).  We had such a good time in Virginia and everyone loved seeing Quentin.  Quentin made Grandma Dulcenia feel much better during the week as she is going through her cancer treatment.  We will be back soon!  Here are some pictures from Christmas in Virginia:

1.  Mom, Dad, Allen, Stuart, and Quentin on Christmas Day (Teri was taking the picture).

2.  Dad, Teri, & Quentin on Christmas Day.

3.  Dad, Mom, & Quentin.

4.  Quentin and Grandma Dulcenia relaxing.

5.  Quentin and Cousin Dawna.

6.  Quentin and Cousin Marla.  Quentin will have a new cousin to play with soon as Marla & David are expecting a baby boy in a few months.

7.  Quentin and one of his “favorite” toys - the swiffer.

8.  Cousin LaSean came to visit Quentin.

9.  Aunt Connie, Aunt Charmae, and Uncle Melvin were all home for the holidays to see us.

10.  Stuart, Allen, & Quentin before church service.

11.  Quentin and Shannon - Quentin fell in love with the reverend’s daughter on Christmas Eve and at church.

Posted by Allen on 12/25 at 05:20 PM

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Quentin Attends Cousin Trina’s Graduation

Cousin Trina has been taking classes in Los Angeles over the past eleven months, so we have had a chance to see her quite a bit.  On Sunday, December 14, she graduated from the Black HIV/AIDS Institute.  Congresswoman Maxine Waters was the honored speaker for the graduation and she took a liking to Quentin.  As you can see, Quentin is trying to figure out who Maxine is, while also admiring her red glasses.  Cousin Shaunte was in attendance too and was taking all of the pictures.  We are happy for Trina as she continues on to earned her Master’s/PhD in Philadelphia.  We are sure that Trina will still come out to Los Angeles to visit often.

Posted by Allen on 12/14 at 02:43 PM

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Quentin Visits Santa Claus

Quentin went to visit Santa Claus for the first time today.  We had been planning to take Quentin to the Beverly Center so he could take a picture with “HUNKY” Santa (yes, only in LA), but instead we only had time to see the traditional “full-figured” Santa.  Quentin didn’t seem too excited about sitting on Santa’s lap - as you can see he was sleeping heavily and did not wake up for his photo.  More Christmas pics to come as we head to Virginia for the holidays!

Posted by Allen on 12/06 at 03:24 PM

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Quentin’s first Thanksgiving

Here is a picture of Quentin and part of his California family for his first Thanksgiving.  He LOVED the stuffing and twice-baked potatoes!  He is now eating some regular food and loves it.  We all had a wonderful meal at Uncle Gary’s!

Posted by Stuart on 11/28 at 08:00 AM

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Quentin’s First Halloween

Quentin just had his first Halloween.  While we didn’t go trick or treating, we did have our own little party.  We think he looked too cute in his bear outfit.  Next year, we’ll make sure others besides his Daddies see him!

1.  The Bear Walks

2.  The Bear Sits

3.  The Bear Crawls.  Yes, Mr. Quentin is now crawling everywhere.  It’s kind of a tummy crawl/scoot but it gets him where he wants to go!

4.  The Bear Claws Daddy Stuart.

5.  The Bear Smiles with Daddy Allen.

We hope you enjoy the pictures.  Quentin wishes his Grandma Dulcenia a wonderful trip next week to Germany and Paris!  He can’t wait until she takes him!  He loves her so much!!!

Posted by Stuart on 11/01 at 06:08 PM

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New Pics of Q!

Sorry that I have fallen behind in putting up new pictures of Q.  He changes every day.  He’s such a happy and fun boy!  Here’s a few recent pics!

1.  Can you say CUTE?!?!

2.  Quentin loves his cousin Lauren!  And, she loves him back!

3.  Daddy Stuart put together Quentin’s favorite new toy!  He’s a wild boy when he jumps!

4.  Q and Lauren like to hang out.

Enjoy!  I’ll get more up soon!

Posted by Stuart on 10/04 at 08:10 PM

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New Orleans for Grandma’s 90th Birthday!!!

In September, we had the best time going to New Orleans to celebrate my adopted mom’s 90th birthday!  We had taken the family there for her 85th and she loved it so much that we promised to go back for her 90th.  Of course, this trip was a little bigger since our family has grown with new in-laws and babies! 

Mom had the best time and we made some really special memories including visiting the aquarium, Mardi Gras museum, a steam boat jazz dinner cruise, and amazing dinner at August in a penthouse just for us!  Here are some pics:

1.  Grandma Irma, the birthday girl, with her two latest family additions:  Quentin and Hunter!

2.  Quentin with “the cousins” Lauren, Hunter, and Cheyenne.

3.  Quentin with his daddies at the aquarium.

4.  Quentin shares some small talk at the birthday dinner.

We hope we’ll be going back from mom’s 95th!

Posted by Stuart on 09/15 at 07:44 PM

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Cute Cousins

We just got back from another great weekend in Palm Springs with family.  Here’s a cute picture of Quentin and his cousin Lauren and Daddy Allen! 

Posted by Stuart on 09/01 at 07:54 PM

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