Cleo Alena

It's Been a While . . . Merry Christmas!!

2009-12-31T21:39:00.000-08:00

After a long hiatus, it is time to return to Cleo's blog. The little person she has become amazes us daily, and we hope to share Cleo vignettes on a more regular basis.

Christmas Eve at the Rapier Home
Cleo really dislikes the paparazzi. She at least let Daddy (Markie) get a couple of shots.

The Christmas nerds at your service.

Cute cousins. Will is so sweet and patient with Cleo.

Christmas Day: let the present frenzy begin!!

Family Photo Shoot--12/13/08

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Here is a link to the journal of Mariano Friginal. He is a local photographer and we had a "15" minute urban session with him on Saturday. He posted a few of the shots on his site. Just scroll down to the 12/14 date -- under the Romeros (sorry, Markie). Wish he had been around when we got married.

Mariano Friginal

Crazy girl

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Cutie Cuterson

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Mommy's favorite . . . Daddy took this picture.

Heehee! I was having fun with Mom. Look at my new teeth!

A-ha! I see you!

Some Special Pictures . . .

2008-08-29T22:36:00.001-07:00

There are more photos . . . Check back in a couple days . . .

I love my Daddy. . .

Mommas and Daddy did a special photo shoot of me last Sunday morning. Mom wanted the morning sunlight. . . Of course, I wanted to play and check things out, but I at least let them get some good shots.

San Francisco: August 15-17, 2008

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Ah, one last stop before we headed home. This is Sunday, and we are in Union Square. We look a little weary. It was a fun family trip. Can't wait for the next one!

That's me lookin' all cute in my play yard. You cannot see anything out the window because of the fog.

This is us that afternoon after we walked from Whole Foods to Japantown; over to and up Fillmore; then down to Union Street; back up the steep incline on Fillmore and over to Japantown, then to the hotel. . . Uh, Mom's hair did not like the weather. She looks like a '50's chick.

Here I am all ready to go out. It was about 50 degrees cooler in the City than at home! It was pretty foggy all day on Saturday.

Mid-Summer 2008

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So, Mom had this totally girly pedi party at Polished (Auntie Steph's place). Of course, I went. And, while Mom and her girls were having fun and sipping champagne, Auntie Stephanie gave me my own pedi. Love it!

Another lazy Sunday morning. I love those days.

Okay, so this is my "play pen." I am super crawling, cruising around the furniture and into everything.

Heehee! I am definitely my mother's daughter. That is a fourth generation booty right there.

Check me out!

July 2008

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I look so innocent . . .

Momma and I playing around on a weeknight evening. Superstars!

I snuck in a picture of Mama on her 34th birthday. That's old, but she says it's not as old as Daddy. ; ) That was a fun day. We went to Le Parisien for breakfast. Hung out at home. Mom and I met up with Auntie Becs. Then Daddy and I took Mom out to dinner. There was another baby at the restaurant. He kept yelling and I heard him. So, I yelled back. Ha!

Oh, this is on July 5. We went to Morro Bay and then to SLO. Good times . . .

Fourth of July Afternoon

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Moms and I a little over-sunned and windblown. . .

I was having a great time. I even ate a few fistfuls of sand. Hmph! Pretty good. . .

Ah, the beach! Love it! That's me and Dad. There's Morro Rock in the distance. . .

Fourth of July Vacation

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Dad and I in "downtown" Cayucos -- among the crazy fun and yummy food.

Letting Mom take a picture or two.

Getting ready at the beach house in Cayucos. We are headed down to all the hoopla.

First Swim

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All done for the day. My cous', Em, was chilling with me.

Me post swim. I was a little tired.

I know what I am doing.

My first time in the pool!! I absolutely love the water. Mom let me splash around . . .

June 2008

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Yep, I have some teeth making an appearance, but I'm not letting ANYONE see them!

I am trying to figure out how this sippy-cup thing-y works. It makes a great toy!

Dad's first official Father's Day. Isn't he cute sitting there with his daddy?

This is me and Dad on a lazy Sunday morning. We were trying to see what Mom was doing.

May Flower

2008-05-29T21:11:00.000-07:00

Nice quiet time at home with Mom and Dad. I like rolling around. . .

Mmm-mmm good. I love sweet potatoes. Can't you tell?

These are some more pics Dad took of me. I think he sent one or two to Mom at work.

Mommy says I look "yummy" in this picture.

Hi Mommy!!

2008-05-13T10:31:00.001-07:00

I can sit on my own for a long time now, at least an hour at a time. Mommy and Daddy can't believe how big I'm getting.

These two are from today, 13 May. Mommy likes getting these pictures since she misses me during the day. Daddy and I miss her, too.

Daddy has been taking pictures of me to send to Mommy while she's at work. Here's the first one from 12 May. I'm drooling a lot right now. :)

Mama's First Mother's Day

2008-05-11T21:57:00.000-07:00

Mommy says I am DANG CUTE!!!

This was fun! I could see myself during our photo shoot.

We were at home after our Mother's Day brunch with family. Daddy was mowing the lawn and Mamas and I were having some fun.

April 2008

2008-05-08T21:59:00.001-07:00

What? What's going on?

Momma was feeding me homemade baby food (sweet potatoes), and she put Daddy's hat on me. (Of course, it practically fit.) Daddy thought that was the cutest thing ever, but he was laughing like crazy. It scared me a little bit.

Nite nites.

I was rolling around and found my Pooh Bear. Next thing I knew, I was in dreamland.

Hi!

My First Food

2008-03-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

Almost done. . .Man, Daddy was a little slow in getting that food to me, but I let him know to hurry up!

Let me try. . .

Ooh, Daddy's turn. I'm likin' this food stuff.

I like that stuff. Give me more, Mommy.

My first food--organic, brown rice cereal with Mama's milk. Mmm, mmm good.

Bathing Beauty

2008-03-29T21:43:00.000-07:00

Here I am after my bath--one of my favorite times. Mom gets me all prettied up and makes my curls come out. . .Oh, today is Daddy's birthday and my 1/2 birthday. Six months!

My First Easter

2008-03-23T21:30:00.000-07:00

Daddy, Cousin Em, Auntie Jul and moi. Today was Auntie Jul's birthday, too.

Ahh, the day is winding down.

Easter with Mama and Daddy. I love them in their matching Lacoste. I'm surprised I don't have one. ; )

Me and my cousins, Will and Emma, after the crazy egg hunt.

Me and one of my Uncle Randys ( I have two, you know.) during the Easter egg hunt. I had just woke up from my nap, and my barrettes were about to fall out.

Spring Fever

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Petit Joli

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I was movin' around and showing my legs, as usual.

Love those gams!. . . This is a little French onesie. Um, really shows off my thighs.

TGIF March 21, 2008

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Heehee! I look like my Tio Este. Every once in a while those Romero traits stand out.

Mama says this is a Daddy look. Hmm. . .very concerned. . .

Vernal Equinox

2008-03-22T16:49:00.001-07:00

Moxie, the "Scary Stories" bunnies and Ice Bat. My cute lil' buddies.

I love my Ice Bat. He's cute!

Whatta you lookin' at?

Saturday

2008-03-15T23:28:00.000-07:00

So, these are pics Mama took today. We were having fun, and I found the camera to be so fascinating!

Baby Love.

Super cute.

Look at those legs!

Mama got me to laugh although I was very taken by the camera. . .

February

2008-03-15T22:21:00.001-07:00

I wish this one came out better; Dad said it is pretty cute!

Another photo op with Moms.

Mama took some pics of us.

Tummy time has become pretty fun. I love the new perspective.

I love playing in my exersaucer.

Daddy lets me sit in the big chair.

Uh, Mamas only took two pics the whole trip. These are the two. Whatevs!

We went to Redding and visited with the Romero Clan. My Gran Papa held me mucho. He was so happy to spend time with me (and Mom and Dad, too).

Valentine's Video

2008-02-18T22:00:00.000-08:00

We did this video on Valentine's Day for Mommy.

January

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I finally figured out how to get my two fingers. If they start to slip out, I suck 'em right back in.

Putting in some tummy time with Dada.

Mommy went back to work this month. She was very sad. . .
But, she started a sweet routine -- after she wakes up, she puts me in bed with Daddy. Here we are in the land of nod.

Heehee! I love this elfreef top and cap.

Trying to sit up.

I crashed it on the floor.

December

2008-02-13T21:38:00.000-08:00

My first Christmas! I fell asleep in Mama's wrap when she opened presents.

Mom took a bunch of "Christmas" pics of me. This is one of them.

Just chillin' watching the Backyardigans.

November

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Two months old! (I got my first set of shots this day. Mama and I both cried.)

Sassy lil' cowgirl.

Mercury eyes

Me in my cute little hoodie.

I love Daddy!

My first bottle. (I didn't take another one for two months!)

Tricks or Treats

2008-02-13T20:56:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure about this ghostly hat. . .

My first Halloween. Resting before "tricks or treats."

First Month

2008-01-13T21:15:00.000-08:00

Daddy and Mommy love this pic. It was during my early smiling days.

Just chillin' with Mom. She looks a little tired.

This was my second bath. Mama did a good job.

I had already grown so much.

Contemplating life while loving on Moms.

First Week Home

2008-01-13T21:03:00.001-08:00

I love being swaddled. I'm so glad Mommy and Daddy figured it out!

Mmm . . . Sleeping. My favorite thing to do.

Days Two & Three

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Just waiting to go home.

Snuggles with Daddy.

I already love my mama.

29 September 2007

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La leche de mi mama.

Ah! Me and daddy. He's so proud of me.

That's me and Nana.

What am I -- a muppet?! Get out of here!