I GOT CURLY HAIR

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I'm feeling much better today, everyone! Hopefully I can see visitors again soon!

EIGHT MONTHS OLD!

Here's the much anticipated "Joli at 8 months old" pics! Location: the crib... she's still sick.
I'll call these:

"Mom, can I show everyone my teeth?"

"Yes, Joli, but I need you to lay still!"

"Okay, but then can you stop taking my picture?"

"Yes, baby girl! How about one more happy picture? Then, we can play!"

WE'RE ALL SICK

Okay, before you all get riled up that we haven't posted with pictures, we are all sick. Even Joli Joli. We think it was day care. Joli was the first to show symptoms -- not able to breathe, runny nose, cough. The other night, she was up all night and just couldn't be consoled. I honestly haven't seen her smile or giggle in about 3 days. Then, Jorge got sick and had to get his wisdom teeth out, too. So, he's been up at night coughing. Then, despite thinking I was some sort of superwoman, I woke up sick this morning. In the words of Tita Grace - "Oh, Great."

We'll post more as soon as we're all better.....

A BUSY DAY.. A VERY BUSY DAY...

Hi, everyone! My mom and dad are too busy to write, so I'm gonna write this entry!

Today was a very busy day! Usually, as you know, I stay home with my mommy and doggy. But, today, my mom was asked to do a few workshops at the school. I went to day care for the first time today! (my mom said she wasn't allowed to take pictures, so no pics today!). I saw all my friends from the neighborhood and we did lots of playing. I was a little grumpy, though, because I wasn't used to taking a nap with all those babies. But, I did okay in the end. My parents kept visiting me and interrupting my play time -- those two are crazy about me! They couldn't go an hour without seeing me! I guess that's the good thing about having my parents work in the same building as where I would go to day care.

So, as some of you know, my parents sent out modeling pictures for me. We got 1 rejection letter and, today, we got an agency who was interested in my pictures. My parents are going to do more research about the agency, and we might set up an appointment. It's in New York City...oooohhh!

Alright, I had a long day and I'm going to bed. Good night!

LONG DAY....

I had such a long day today. I was so tired from eating my Cheerios that I had to lay down and take a nap. But, after recharging my batteries, I went back for more! See if you can spot Gordon in this picture!

Bye bye!
love, Joli Irene

MOVING OUT

Aaaaaaaah... they grow up so fast. Seems like only yesterday I was holding in her my arms.

Well, my little girl's all grown up now. She bought a car about a week ago and, as of this morning, she moved out of the nursery and into her own home.

What's a father to do?

A LETTER FROM JOLI....


Dear fans and board members of the Queens chapter, Los Angeles Chapter, and the Retirement Chapter of Easton:

I love you all, but you seriously have too much time on your hands.... I'm busy playing in my high chair, pinching my dog, pooping my pants, farting, eating cheerios, eating at East Wok, and making deh-deh. My mommy and daddy are busy, too. They are changing my diapers, cleaning up after my brother Gordon, doing my laundry, giving me massages, and oh, yeah, working. Maybe if you guys tried some of my activities, you would have less free time (particulary the farting activity -- that tends to take up most of my day, too).

I will write more later. My mom thinks I'm taking a nap, but I snuck down here to respond to your demands. If you love me, you'll chill out.

Love,Joli Irene Talusan Vega

JOLI EATS CHEERIOS! (sort of...)

Joli has discovered the art of Cheerio eating today! I tried feeding her some a few weeks ago, and she really didn't like it too much. So, I figured I'd give it another try today. I put some Cheerios on her tray, and she was able to scoop them into her hand. She couldn't quite figure out how to put them into her mouth, but she at least knew they belonged there! It was so cute! Jorge and I didn't want to do it for her because she needs to learn how to do it herself (although, of course, we caved in a few times and fed her). Overall, Gordon ate more Cheerios than Joli did (ie.. they fell on the floor), but it was still so adorable! She just keeps them in her mouth and mashes them with her tongue. She did try chewing a few of them, too! Way to go!!

THANKS FOR VISITING!

Well, Joli has added to her toy collection, thanks to her over-indulgent Lola and Lolo. She now has a LeapPad, play telephone, Pooh and Piglet singing bedtime thing-a-ma-jig, and other noisy toys to drive her mom crazy during the day! She also went to church for the first time in a loooong time, and she was really good!

Thanks for visting, Lola and Lolo!

Joli's new favorite things to do are ride in her jogging stroller (we went for a 60 minute walk today and she fell asleep in it!) and ride on her dad's shoulders! She loves banging on his head and giggling! See... she already calls all the shots around here.....

ps... we're taking up a collection... to buy Jorge a "new" sweatshirt.... as you can see, he wears this one all.. the...time....

IT'S GETTING WARMER OUT!

Joli went out for a walk today in her jogging stroller. It was windy out, but the stroller comes with this great plastic wind-shield that goes over the stroller. Joli was out for 45 minutes, and when I brought her back in and took off the plastic shield, she was still toasty warm! Joli was happily joined by her friends, Elyse and Audrey. Elyse is the one sitting up in the stroller, and Audrey is bundled up behind her in her car seat (see the brown handle?) because she's only a few weeks old.

The weather is supposed to get warmer, so maybe Joli will start modeling her poom-poom shorts (just kidding, Jorge). Speaking of modeling, we sent out her pictures to a few agencies at the suggestion of some friends. Will keep you posted!

IT'S OFFICIAL... JOLI HAS A COUSIN

Joli's little girl cousin is on the way! Uncle Jonathan and Aunt Jenny have included a very clear ultrasound of their up and coming baby girl! Baby Girl Matthews is due in July - will she and Joli Irene have the same birthday?? We can't wait to see!

Countdown for Lola and Lolo to visit! They should be here sometime today!

NOT MUCH GOIN' ON HERE....

Okay, even though there hasn't been much going on, i figured i'd write so that i didn't get bombarded with comments! Tita Mari, I thought I had blogged about it at Christmas time, but it's not there. So, here is the "Tita Mari Has the Chi" picture for you.

Joli has been making a new sound! She makes a "clicking" sound with her tongue, and then she waits for you to respond! She'll click back at you if you click at her. How cute! She's also been spending some time in her jogging stroller when it's not so cold and windy here (we've gone out 3 times so far). Yesterday, she proved to be a CEO in training as she attended THREE meetings with me! She was so good at all of them.

Good news! I booked my first flight as a satellite agent for Flights Travel (please contact us for all your travel needs...) thanks to the help of Lola and my friend Tammy who recommended the travellers! Yay! Maybe Joli won't have to go to day care next year, and I can just stay home with her!

So, pretty un-eventful few days so far. Lola and Lolo are coming to visit this weekend, and we'll take more pictures!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LOLA AND LOLO!

Joli has been so busy riding in her new jogging stroller that she accidently forgot her Lolo and Lola's wedding anniversary. They are celebrating 34 years of blissful, wonderful, problem-free marriage (ha ha ha)! Joli felt really bad about not being able to call, so she said she'll just lay really really still until next year's anniversary comes along.

Happy Anniversary!

SEVEN MONTHS OLD!

We forgot to thank Uncle Paulie and Aunt Kirsten for visiting us this weekend and giving Joli's mom and dad a much needed break! Jorge and I actually went to both a dinner and a movie, thanks to the babysitting skills of Paul and Kirsten. They also brought over Valentine's Day presents for not just Joli, but also for the two of us and Gordie! Thanks, you two! We really appreciated you coming and visiting!

Okay, so now to the good stuff! Joli, of course, is 7 months old now. She doesn't go to the doctor for another month, so you'll have to wait on those stats. But, here are the much anticipated tigger pictures. This is one of Joli saying, "Woo hoo! I'm 7 months old!" And, of course the ever changing face picture is here. Enjoy her toothless grin while it's still there -- I think her next month photos will be rockin' the bling-bling teeth! Finally, the picture of Joli and tigger. I think she's getting a little tired of the Tigger pose, what do you think?


Here are some old-school Joli pics I just came across .. might be fun to just compare how little she was then to now. In these pics, she is 3 weeks old. I'll call them, "me and tigger, sittin' in a crib" and "look! i'm almost as big as the orange guy!" As a side note, that was a premie outfit she was wearing in the last pic and it's huge on her!

ALMOST 7 MONTHS OLD!

Tomorrow, Joli Irene turns 7 months old! Can ya believe it? In preparation for all the physical demands 7 months puts on her, Joli has expressed interest in wearing ballet clothes, eating beef, and just being all around adorable.

Happy almost 7 month birthday, Joli!

PIC OF THE WEEK UPDATED!!

To the irrational masses gathered in protest outside our door, I say...

SILENCE!!

Let this cuteness soothe your savage souls...

Pedro... you've won the battle, but the war has only begun.

WE DO NOT NEGOTIATE WITH IRATE UNCLES

ha ha! just kidding. here are some pics for all those Joli addicts out there! Oh, we've gotten our webcam hooked up again if you want to yahoo IM us and see her! (of course, being a mom of an infant, I'm rarely on IM these days). So, pics may have to do for now.

Very cute, Uncle Pedro. Very cute. (see comments from last entry if you want to read Uncle Pedro's "anonymous" entries).

Joli has a cute profile, Joli laughing from hours of entertainment by her mommy (notice the very very very bored look of her pal, Gordon, who used to be the sunshine of our lives....we love you, Gordon!)

FOR HER "BEHIND THE MUSIC" FOOTAGE

Joli had her first piano lesson today! Ever since she was a wee embryo, she's been hearing me sing to her -- scales, songs, arpeggios, etc. -- so she's pretty used to hearing music. Both Jorge and I are always surrounded by music, and according to all those fetal specialists, babies can hear music while still in the womb.

Yes, I admit to buying into the Mozart theory, but Jorge made sure Joli also listened to her fair share of Aretha Franklin, R&B, and India Arie. We've noticed how she changes when she hears music. Lately, though, we think she's been "mimicking" scales and doing these pretty accurate intervals! (I know.. I know... we're probably being delusional...). But honestly, when I've been doing scales in front of her, she does them right along with me! I kid you not!! Jorge's also been having these dreams of Joli singing on stage. Hmmm.....

So, here she is..... Joli Irene in her musical debut!

-liza

ps my friend Erika just got back in touch with me after about 10 years! She didn't know I was married or that I was a mommy, so here is a cute picture of hubby Jorge and baby Joli in Florida! Enjoy

pps... i have NO idea how to do the pic of the week....so do not blame shift, Uncle Pedro! Study Hall is for "studying" and not "Joli post revolutions!" (but nice try....!)

SHE ROLLED OVER!... AND I MISSED IT....

She did it! Front to back! Go, Joli!

We were at our "mommy get together" and I had put Joli on her back on the floor next to one of her playmates (Mia Crocco, her little cutie pie friend, is 3 months old). I went into the kitchen for a minute, and when I peeked back into the livingroom, Joli was laying on her belly ... swatting at poor little Mia! I asked the other mommies if they happened to roll Joli over, and they said "Nope." So, little Joli Irene rolled over all by herself! I was bummed that I missed it, so I put her on her back again, and lo and behold, she rolled again! She's sort of done it before, but that was with Jorge or me pulling her or gently pushing her over. Our big girl did it! Way to go!

SOME STUFF

Not too much happening here, but I figured I'd post some pics before Uncle Pedro got the troops rallied up again.

As some of you know, Joli has started on solid foods. She did great with her rice cereal, moved onto sweet potatos (which I now actually make myself, thanks to our friend Lauren who helped me!), and ventured into the peas. Unfortunately, Joli didn't like the peas at all. In fact, she'd rather spend her time watching Baby Mozart with her pal, Gordon. We have to help her sometimes, though, because Gordie likes to sit right in front of the television and blocks Joli's view. But, Mom and Dad are always close by so we can prop her up a bit.

Stay warm!