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Hi from me, now a 10th grader.....Obviously, "time flies," and I'm the Poster Child for this bromide. Enjoy my photos and videos. Hugs!: Avi

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Avi's Motto: "Make Lemonade Out Of Lemons".....

....and one more for the road, correct?

Next up: My Lemon Meringue Pie Stand. Watch for it.

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Here's my favorite books (& comic books) of 2023

Study Hard, Then Study Some More

No worries — as Winter is gr8 because

How do you know it's spring here?

What's my fave Halloween candy in my "haul"...?

What am I doing in Door Co. this summer?

How am I spending my spring break?

I'm 6 now (!), so guess what my Halloween costume will be?

Guess which camp I will attend this summer?

How many snow people have I made this winter?

I'm ambivalent and vacillating as to whom I should be for Halloween. Any suggestions, like maybe I should be?:

Why is it so cold this summer?

What's my favorite drink?

What summer camp class shall I take soon?

What New Year's resolution am I still upholding?

What Thanksgiving side dish am I making?

Avi's Door County Fun

Avi's Door County Fun

. . . here's how I spent my summer vacation in my forest

What's my chosen Halloween costume (that will entice candy givers to fork over Swiss chocolate bars & sushi)?

Knock, knock, who's there?

Prince Avi = 4 Years Young (!)

Prince Avi = 4 Years Young (!)

. . . & here's wishing you a GREAT day!

What's my Back To School song I hum while skipping to school?

Summer's ending soon, so when will be the first icy frost?

How old will I be on 7/28/11?

Avi Finally Meets The Publisher. . .

Avi Finally Meets The Publisher. . .

. . . of his blog, who FINALLY reveals himself from behind his Wizard Of Id curtain hide-away catatonic perch

Avi's Co-Producer & Co-Director Revealed

Avi's Co-Producer & Co-Director Revealed

. . . and he is now 3.74 years young

What's my presidential platform as a progressive?

AND, Tonight, Ladies & Gentle BlogReaders. . .

AND, Tonight, Ladies & Gentle BlogReaders. . .

. . . I, Avi, announce my candidancy for the Presidency of the United States

Avi's NFL Mouthguard. . .

Avi's NFL Mouthguard. . .

. . . and I'm vying to be a Thirsty Blood-Sucking Vampire Replacement Player With The Freezer On Strike

Prince Avi With Princess Quinceanera

Prince Avi With Princess Quinceanera

. . . and we are about to ride off on our horse together into the sunset!

I'm King & Prince (With My Quinceanera Princess)

I'm King & Prince (With My Quinceanera Princess)

. . . and she is also one of my best friends!

Two Of My Best Friends: Marcello & Moises

Two Of My Best Friends: Marcello & Moises

. . . and they are the most fun chums I could imagine (!)

THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW (UN)BUSYNESS

THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW (UN)BUSYNESS

. . .& here's us on at a photo recess while xc-skiing 2-21-11

Hi, I'm Avi, age 3.62

Hi, I'm Avi, age 3.62

. . . but I'm goin' on age 11, my parents say

Spring's Around The (Long) Corner, So What's My Fave 1st New Seasonal Discovery?

Avi's Auntie Kate's HomeMade Hat

Avi's Auntie Kate's HomeMade Hat

....I love it! Thanks, Kate!

How many Valentine’s Day “Be Mine” Cards Did I Get?

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AVI ARRIVES AT EMMY AWARDS, WAVES OFF PAPARAZZI

AVI ARRIVES AT EMMY AWARDS, WAVES OFF PAPARAZZI

. . . and notice his one-of-a-kind Armani Soccer Sweatshirt. The Red Carpet onlookers nearly swooned when he stepped out of his Subaru Limousine with his mom as chauffeur (background)

Now that my tax cuts are extended for at least two more years, guess what I'm doing with my windfall?:

Avi's Snow Face

Avi's Snow Face

. . . and now it's time for some Hot Chocolate!

I cashed in my pirate gold coins at BOFA today!

I cashed in my pirate gold coins at BOFA today!

Avi's Pumpkin Artistry

Avi's Pumpkin Artistry

I like the pirate design one best, do you? Love, Avi

Our front porch lit up the entire neighborhood!

This one glowed so much light I could read the ingredients on all my Trick or Treat chocolate bars!

"Aye-EE Mate: Give Me All Your Candy Bars!"

"Aye-EE Mate: Give Me All Your Candy Bars!"

Which Halloween costume should I wear?

Pre-Halloween Practice

Pre-Halloween Practice

Which character am I?

What time does my school day start?

Avi's Happy Boy @ Age 3.09

Avi's Happy Boy @ Age 3.09

To all my fans, I say "start your engines"

My 3rd Birthday Party Candle

My 3rd Birthday Party Candle

Thanks Grandpa and Grandma!

Am I Cute?

Am I Cute?

Or What?

Which lunch bucket theme should I bid to win on eBay?

Avi Reacts To His Health Care Premium Increase

Avi Reacts To His Health Care Premium Increase

. . . claims he's fed up (AND not going to take it anymore) with Americans who think we should remain the ONLY first world, industrialized nation without a national health care policy

Why is this night (on seder) different than all other nights?

What's the best part about spring (comin' just around the corner)?

Avi's (Wet-Wet) Nature Walk Is Fun!

Avi's (Wet-Wet) Nature Walk Is Fun!

. . . after our near-"biblical" recent rains

Avi leads Momma on a hike

Avi leads Momma on a hike

Avi's Daddy & Mommy (1/30/10 Photo)

Avi's Daddy & Mommy (1/30/10 Photo)

. . . enjoying the 2.51 Year-Old Big Boy

What's my next fillibuster law that I'll enact? (says Avi)

AVI's State Fair-Winning Holiday Cake

AVI's State Fair-Winning Holiday Cake

"I won fair & square. I owe it all to Betty Crocker, my mentor."

What the holidays mean to me (Avi):

Avi's Decree: "Let (Me) Him Eat Cake 24/7"

Avi's Decree: "Let (Me) Him Eat Cake 24/7"

. . . Avi's 2nd Attempt In "Cake-Making School" Is A Success (as this photo depicts). Seriously, we thank Grandpa & Grandma for the wonderful cake they brought for our Thanksgiving 2009 holiday fun.)

Thanksgiving FunCake For Avi

Thanksgiving FunCake For Avi

Avi Stays Warm In His Igloo

Avi Stays Warm In His Igloo

. . . and "I'm wearing down muck-lucks, too, to stay fur-lined all over my toddler-self this winter. Got two full cords of wood cut this weekend, too, as Dad paid me a nickle per cord to stack it under our patio stairs."

No, I'm NOT a Guernsey Cow (!)

No, I'm NOT a Guernsey Cow (!)

. . . I'm a Dalmatian Puppy Toddler (!)

Avi's 2009 Dalmatian Impression

Avi's 2009 Dalmatian Impression

. . . and I came in 1st Place For the Costume Competition at the B'Nai Brith Ball

For Thanksgiving, should I:

Avi: 27 Months, 18 Days Young!

Avi: 27 Months, 18 Days Young!

. . I think that I look like my Mom & Dad? You agree?

What's your favorite Halloween candy to get when you Treat & Trick?

Avi's CRUEL COWBOY CAPER. . .

Avi's CRUEL COWBOY CAPER. . .

. . . has him rumored to be a partner with Jessie James! :-)

Happy Little Prince Avi - 26 Months Young

Happy Little Prince Avi - 26 Months Young

. . . ". . . and Hi to all my fans." (As "they" say these days, I'm not lacking self-confidence.)

Avi vs. Avi

Avi vs. Avi

Is this photo of me at 24 months old or is the one immediately below a depiction of me at only 16 months young?

Avi vs. Avi

Avi vs. Avi

Am I 16 months young in this photo or am I 24 months old? -- if you contrast this one with the above photo.

Avi Says "Have A Great Summer"

Avi Says "Have A Great Summer"

Avi's Shirt Slogan: "Ready To Build"

Avi's Shirt Slogan: "Ready To Build"

Avi's Almost Two

Avi's Almost Two

Quintupled Avi

. . . I'm a copy cat, I guess

Avi points at Avi

Avi points at Avi

double the fun, twice the joy

Guess which food is my favorite?

Avi's Birding By Ear

Avi's Birding By Ear

. . . and wonders: "Is that Purple or House Finch singing?"

Avi's Steppin' Up

Avi's Steppin' Up

. . . and picking the sweet low fruit to enjoy

I'm STILL scratching my head, wondering: Why do people eat matzoh and bitter herbs at the Seder?!

AVI THE SMART SEDER DETECTIVE FINDS THE AFIKOMAN

AVI THE SMART SEDER DETECTIVE FINDS THE AFIKOMAN

. . . so he wonders if inflation applies and he'll NOW get $50 smackers for his discovery?

IT'S AVI'S 2ND SEDER, SO HE WONDERS:

IT'S AVI'S 2ND SEDER, SO HE WONDERS:

"Why is this night different than all other nights?" Answer: I go to bed WAY past my bedtime!

Avi: Botany Class Instructor

Avi: Botany Class Instructor

. . . "You can take my flower identification class for credit or non-credit."

Avi: Little Blue Riding Hood

Avi: Little Blue Riding Hood

. . . Aren't I cute at 20 months young?!

Avi's Favorite Knit Hat From Auntie Kate R.

Avi's Favorite Knit Hat From Auntie Kate R.

. . . Thanks Auntie Kate R. (!)

I'm Almost 20 Months Young!

I'm Almost 20 Months Young!

Happy Avi Says

Happy Avi Says

. . . "My baby teeth are nearly all grown in."

What's my favorite spring time discovery?

I'm 18 Months.....

I'm 18 Months.....

.....and two weeks young!

I'm Climbin'. . .

I'm Climbin'. . .

. . . stairs every chance I get

What's My First Trophy?

What's My First Trophy?

Easy, as I knew how to spell "Pileated Woodpecker"

You should be my "valentine" because

How old am I?

How old am I?

I'm now almost 18 months young!

Will you please come visit me?

Will you please come visit me?

. . . as I'd like to see you soon!

Avi's Big Decisions

Avi's Big Decisions

. . . about his New Year's Resolution choices are the reason his deep brows are furrowed and he appears perplexed as to which of his myriad Self-Improvement Projects deserve his most dogged attention in 2009

Which New Year's resolution should be my most important one?

I've got gelt, but no guilt in asking: How do you spell Hanukkah correctly?

Watch me utter my first word on the "classic" video at the right when I'm only ~4 months old and, now, guess how many words I know at 16 months young?

How much did Dad pay per gallon of gas after bartering a birding tour in exchange for petro?

At our Thanksgiving Celebration, will you please:

Mr. Clean: Avi's Bath Time Fun

Mr. Clean: Avi's Bath Time Fun

"I'm cleaner than clean."

Avi Asks?:

Avi Asks?:

. . . Do I look like my mom or dad? Or both?

AVI'S A BIG BOY

AVI'S A BIG BOY

"I'm 16 months on Nov. 28th!"

Avi Ponders & Wonders

Avi Ponders & Wonders

. . .Waldorf or Montessori? I like both. Decisions, decisions!

Avi's Balboa Steppin'

Avi's Balboa Steppin'

. . . and bring on Louis Jordan's riffs, cuz' "I know the eight count rhythm."

For Thanksgiving, should I?:

Avi He-Devil Fun

Avi He-Devil Fun

"I'm having a devil-good time with my first Halloween Party Fun."

Which Halloween candy should I throw out? -- as my Big Bag of Sweetness is too large.

Guess my Halloween costume theme that I'm wearing to get my HUGE bagful of sugar-free candy?

Avi The Florist Aficianado....

Avi The Florist Aficianado....

....wonders: Do roses need full sun when I re-pot them?

What kind of hybrid car am I driving in my cool new photo, below?

Avi's New Car......

Avi's New Car......

....is a hybrid and he loves being "green" (!) :-)

Who has the best nanny in the world?!

What's my favorite word so far?

Avi's Guest Book List Count

SwingTime in the Key of Fun Major

SwingTime in the Key of Fun Major

"I've got the beat and it's swing time, four swings per measure of glee," says Avi.

Given I don't have a middle name, what's the best choice among the following?:

Avi's Express Overnight SUITCASE Package Service

Avi's Express Overnight SUITCASE Package Service

Don't ever tell Avi he doesn't deliver. In truth, he's on time and regular all the time. We know. 'Cuz we empty his diaper pail. Fun!

What's the solution to high airfares?

Funnest Critter To Pet? Kitty or BowWow

Avi O'Lantern (= 6 cute little pumpkin teeth)

Avi O'Lantern (= 6 cute little pumpkin teeth)

"....I've got 6 teeth, BUT I won't show them to you easily!" :-)

How many hugs & kisses did I enjoy from my uncles, aunts, cousins & grandpa during my recent visit to the Midwest?

Hi from (Hep Cat) Avi the DJ......

Hi from (Hep Cat) Avi the DJ......

.....Will you come visit me, please? We're looking forward to swing dancing with you in the backyard, plus I've got some new Duke Ellington, Louis Jordan, and Goodman to spin for you.

Mini-Slacker Reunion With Prince Avi

Mini-Slacker Reunion With Prince Avi

Slathered with attention at the recent (fun) mini-reunion party by three former Greyhounds, we're wondering if you can identify these three new uncles/aunts that Avi met for the first time?

Grandpa's #11 GrandKiddy

Grandpa's #11 GrandKiddy

Three hands are what Grandpa George NOW needs to count his ample supply of grandkids that range from Avi (spring chicken @ 12 months young, ABOVE, to Noah, 26, far BELOW photo).

Mommy Dearest: One Year Ago.....

Mommy Dearest: One Year Ago.....

.....and how (the proverbial) time flies, as look at the beautiful boy featured here that has flowered in just one year since this photo was taken.

What kinda cake am I having at my 1st B-Day Party on 7/28 @ Joy's?

Avi Asks: Wanna Come to My 1st B-Party?

What's my best swimming stroke (watch the video to the left)?

Avi Asks: Guess where you can see all my recent WI photos?

Guess how many teeth I have at 10 months young? (My birthday's on 7/28/07 if you wanna get me a NJ Cheesecake with 1 candle, OK?!)

PROUD Grandpa George Meets Avi.....

PROUD Grandpa George Meets Avi.....

....for the first time (!) (on 5/19/08)

My Fun Auntie Joy......

My Fun Auntie Joy......

......wants me to get more Frequent Flyer miles (and visit WI once a month, if not more often)

Smiley Boy.....

Smiley Boy.....

....has graduated from baby to toddler

Avi (Prince) Has Too Much Self-Esteem

Avi (Prince) Has Too Much Self-Esteem

...with the doctor's head size measurement confirming an obvious fact we already knew: Avi's a "legend in his own (cute) mind" (already), as his emerging sky-high confidence level continues to grow concurrent with his head size :-)

Given I'm a Super-Delegate with a super THIRSTY appetite, can you tell me when I should dismiss Mommy Mom's wonderful breakfast "bar" slurpees?

Don't Upset A Teething Prince

Don't Upset A Teething Prince

Teething (Toothing?) is the least of Avi's worries. His AP English class teacher told him to quit worrying about people who say "literally" when they should instead say "figuratively."

Us Three (and Sierra Nearby)

Us Three (and Sierra Nearby)

Big Kids With Little Prince Avi (~1 Week Young)

Cool Cousin Aaron.....

Cool Cousin Aaron.....

....is one of my many admirers and to whom I gave my autograph immediately

Nice to meet'cha, Devin (age 19)......

Nice to meet'cha, Devin (age 19)......

....says Avi, upon meeting his new Cousin for the 1st time

Cousin Noah (26) and Cousin Garrett (22)....

Cousin Noah (26) and Cousin Garrett (22)....

.....are two of Avi's fave cousins already

My Favorite Web Sites

Change My Diaper Now.com
More Mom's Milk, Please.com
RaffiMakesMeLaugh.com
Sleep10HoursSoundly.com

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Please note......

.....the following photos (inclusive, until you get to the one titled "I'm cute...." are from Avi's Premiere WI Road Trip to WI in 5/08.

Adoring Uncle Paul......

Adoring Uncle Paul......

....says he'll give me his personal Frequent Flyer miles if I visit WI more often, like maybe once a week (even in January to escape CA's winter!) :-)

I'm cute (I think, kinda sorta?)

I'm cute (I think, kinda sorta?)

....why do people always utter "cute" when they initially see me?

I'm 9 Months Young Today

I'm 9 Months Young Today

Mom's Getting Me Ready For Bed, But I Wanna Go Campaign For Obama, My Inspiration

I'm Avi Boy, But......

I'm Avi Boy, But......

.....I won't get mad if you think I'm cute enough to be a littl' girl (that Daddy secretly wanted anyway so he could have a Littl' Linda around the house)

Sweet Face Avster

Sweet Face Avster

I'm happy to smell lilacs after lots of rain this past winter.

Avi's My Boy

Avi's My Boy

Late nightzzzzzzzzz with Daddy at the computer (camera)

Seder Avi Says Say Dair and Mom's The Best

Seder Avi Says Say Dair and Mom's The Best

.....and I'm from nortt of Sheboygan, dair hey.

Avi's Seder thought "I like Chalah better than Matzoh."

Avi's Seder thought "I like Chalah better than Matzoh."

".....but not tonight, son"

Baby Avi Proves "Cute" Is Redundant (in his case)

Baby Avi Proves "Cute" Is Redundant (in his case)

....and he's wearing his Great-Horned Owl Sweatshirt Hoodie

March Madness & Fun-ness @ The Garden Store

March Madness & Fun-ness @ The Garden Store

Avi likes flowers, but his "bubble cartoon thought" focuses on when his next meal of milk will be. He's also worried that Al Franken's book finally got pushed off the NY Times Top Ten Best Seller List.

Avi's First Visit To Lucid Thinking Berkeley

Avi's First Visit To Lucid Thinking Berkeley

Avi says: "I'm lookin' left for a reason, if you know what I mean. When in Rome....."

Welcome To The World, Avi

Welcome To The World, Avi

Hours young, Avi is with his proud mom.

Mom & Avi (@ 7.5 months)

Mom & Avi (@ 7.5 months)

I want my oatmeal now; let me outta your arms.

Proud Grandpa Mr. Chao

Proud Grandpa Mr. Chao

Five-day Old Avi With Our Wonderful Grandpa Mr. Chao

Going Bananazzzzzzzzz

Going Bananazzzzzzzzz

.....add ice cream (soy cream?), whipped cream, chocolate syrup = my 1st Banana Split

Av Before Av

Av Before Av

Our first espied look at our future son, Avi, occurred on March 16, 2007. Can you see his head? Spinal cord?

DINNER'S READY

DINNER'S READY

Mom, can I have seconds?

Happy Dad Wants To Know....

Happy Dad Wants To Know....

......do you tip the stork $$$ after drop-off?

Avi's Happy Today

Avi's Happy Today

Early Bird Special: I'm Mom's Best Customer

Avi Carrying Mom

Avi Carrying Mom

Prince Avi takes Mom for a walk by wearing her.

Avi & Sierra's Holiday Greetings

Avi & Sierra's Holiday Greetings

A boy and his best friend (who is 13 years older than his master!)

My Faves

Raffi
Mirrors
KinderMusik Classes
All Things Banana, Apple, or Pear

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Auntie Joy & Grandpa George: Summering Fun Outdoors

Auntie Joy & Grandpa George: Summering Fun Outdoors

At CityMarket With The Camera-Toting Avster As Photographer

("Auntie") Annette Meets Avi For the First Time

("Auntie") Annette Meets Avi For the First Time

Our Mom's best friend during childhood, Annette is one our family's closest, cherished pals.