The Squacoon

Speaking of interesting wildlife, apparently Charleston is home to the endangered squacoon (yes, that's a cross between a squirrel and a raccoon).

Dog-gone It!

Auntie Em was determined to get me to stand but, outside of Gracie, you can't teach a young dog new tricks!

Giving Thanks

After a full day exploring Charleston, it was finally time for my first Thanksgiving dinner. Mommy brought out my turkey bib and teased me with a close up of the bird before stuffing me with formula and mashed potatoes. I'm so thankful to have such a loving family and so many (Facebook) friends.

Turkey Trot

Got to participate in a Goldman family tradition today -- the Lincolnwood Turkey Trot. Every year we all run/walk 5k together. My Great-Grandma Nicky (who my Hebrew name, Naima, is in memory of) used to run the 10k and always win first place for her age group (of course, she was always the only one in her age group). Grandma Nicky taught elementary school and used to take her class running every morning. Her motto was "keep it up, don't stop." That's what we try to do each year during the Turkey Trot. This year was no exception. Daddy didn't hit the 20 minute mark he was gunning for (which, btw, is well off Zayde's personal best of 17:55) and Great-Grandpa Irv ran into an old friend who slowed him down so, all around, it was a down year but we finished and that's all that matters.



After the race we went back to Bubbie and Zayde's for brunch. With Thanksgiving around the corner and all the attention I was getting, I was afraid they were gonna carve me up and eat me. What a fowl thought!

Birthday Suit

Mommy and Daddy brought in a professional photog today for some glamour shots. We started off with some pics in the flesh. This pose will come in handy when I'm pregnant and still posing nude...

Still Nude, Dude

The photog did a good job hiding my privates. After all this is a G-rated blog!



Not sure what expression this is. Cross between kissing and spitting, I guess.



Still haven't quite got the crawl down. Can prop up on my belly but no forward motion.

Earning My Stripes