we were sad to see them go

well, news on the chicken front is that we've moved from 4 chickens to 2. there's always a chance when buying chicks that you'll end up with roosters, but I don't think it's as great as 50%. we ended up with two. last night durga and jett when to a new home. durga was practicing her crow and it was jett was looking like she's heading the same direction.

we're looking for another brahma to have at least a trio. but, we were sad to see durga and jett go.

New Pro Photos

here's the best of helio's studio shots at 9 months. we had to wait an hour for our turn so helio was tired of being at babies r us. But, we managed to get a few good ones.

helio is 9 months!

today is helio's 9 month birthday! it sure has gone by fast. in a few days we have a standard 9 month check-up so we'll see how he's doing according to the pediatrician. he seems just fine to us. since we haven't posted for awhile there's lots to show off.

helio is learning lots of new things these days. he's become pretty good at sitting up. he'll still tip over once in awhile and just in case we put pillows behind him and on his sides. he seems to always lead with his head.

food has been a big thing lately too. he's really gotten into feeding himself. the big favorite seems to be cheerios, which will keep him occupied for quite a while. he also has a thing for cheese, feta, cheddar, goat cheese, mozzarella, parmesan. we try to feed him what we're eating and I guess we eat a lot of cheese.

anyway, kava's family visited recently. they hadn't seen helio since he was born so there was big difference, especially, how excitable he can get. luckily, the local tulip festival was extended so we had a chance to wade through the crowds and see the tulip fields. the picture is just one field of many. sorry to the person who gets the tulip that helio got his hands on.

that's about it for now. enjoy the photos!


kurt and helio


kava's mom and dad learn what gets helio riled up


skagit valley tulip field, one of them, outside of mt vernon, wa


helio's deciding which flower he wants


helio is still tulip size


broccoli is a new favorite


bonus picture: left to right - jet, durga, darla, and coco enjoy their new outdoor digs

new sweater

nai nai (grandma fong/gerry) made helio a second new sweater. we all love it, thanks very very much. here's pics from the first day he got it. we went to the park to swing and later play with the tree blossoms.

helio houdini

here he is practicing his escape artistry...

helio's new fluff coat

helio had a fever of 103.7 last week. this photo was taken the next morning as he was recovering.

yummy prune cereal

helio loves to grab the spoon and bang it on the high chair tray.

beam me up

helio has graduated from his vibro-chair to the command center / bridge. sometimes we need just a few minutes to make dinner or feed the cat, or something like that. so during these special times helio gets to play commander in charge. Although, we are fully aware that he's in charge pretty much all the time.

New Chicks!

last week we got new chicks. musubi is still doing good at her new home. she's decided to stay there permanently. she's made new friends and moving back here may be too traumatic for her.

the new chicks are: durga who is the bigger white one, darla who is the larger grey one, jet who is the smaller back and white one, and coco who is the one that likes to chill by herself and looks a little like a chipmunk with eyeliner.

right now they live in a box in the garage. a heat lamp makes everything look all red. they're growing fast almost enough to see a change everyday.

he laughs

announcing durga & darla

we got 2 new chix today! the light brahma is durga and the golden laced wyandotte is little darla. we get 2 more tomorrow!

they're peepin and cheepin :)

he keeps getting cuter!

helio's been enjoying daycare. he'll be a pacifist we think.





we went to the arb for a saturday morning walk.