Lulu's first year

Lulu's First Month

12 hours old and sleepy Proud papa 1 Proud papa 2 1 day old and sleepy
Ah, sleep! It's nice to be in Mom 's arms Squawks & Burps! (my first film) I'm a little angel!
Sometimes I'm awake! My first bath is serious business Goodnight Lulu Who's a wee bear?
Get me outta this bath! NOW! I am seriously not amused And now I shall conduct my opus! I'm awestruck, therefore I drool!
Watch out for that left hook! Who's the crazy smilin lady? If I could just get the top off ... ZZZ Big hands, Small feet
If Moses supposes ... Dad's a tad awkward! Snackables! Just leave me here
That Baby's All Papa Sleepy Diva! Ah, Sleep!  

Lulu Fattens Up Nicely in Month 2

Oh, Hello! Caught in the vortex Everyone likes kisses Ghengis Lulu
  A good reason to smile Daddy, your use of light is surreal Still life with bottle(s)
The pea escapes from the pod! Me, my thumb, and grandma Somewhere right about here Future philosopher
Freeway fathering on Father's Day Ol' chubby cheeks    

Month 3: Time to Party

Lookin' mighty fine in your onesie One of Dad's favorite onesies Truth in advertising Cooling off
Hi there, I'm Lulu Attack of the kissing bandit Daddy is fun! Save me from the monster!!
That tongue tickles Rockin in my car seat Driving lesson: Manual transmission Monkey
More Grandparents! Yah! Lulu loves Mommy Group shot Let's hunt for bargains
Who is this strange man?      

Month 4: Lulu's in Charge

Let me think about that Sleeping at Grandma's house is nice Pretty in Pink Happy Mom with Lulu
Living large at the Four Seasons No wonder this girl loves milk Lulu and her friend Duck Rattle Toy animals & a live monkey
Rest/room Sweet and a pea That sounds worriesome Mummy-hugs are fun!
All smiles Look at what I can do with my feet Who you callin' a lamb? OK, I am a lamb!
Candid monkey shot Who is this Noddy? Nana makes me feel comfy I like this little piggy song
Burnside clan Dressup monkey Time out with Nana Time to say bye-bye
Lulu points out a key passage      

Month 5: I Need Something to Sink my Teeth Into

Say Hi to Crinkly Butterfly Why, Yes, you are! Yup, definitely OK, OK, you get the point
This Bumbo is Great! Ohhhh! My lips are sealed Auntie Jane!
I'd like to pull Bud's eyebrows Oh Nurse Anne, you're FUN! One to hold onto No rough night for me
Rockin' in daddy's chair Chic in my new outfit! Is anybody over there?  
It's called a fun mat for a reason What's with the toes in this thing? Too much fun with mommy Lulu Soprano
Everybody loves links, right? Daddy is soft I can sit uuuuuuuup Bluebell, duck rattle and mommy are the best

Month 6: Food, Drool and Fun

Big target for dribbling! Peekaboo! Sauceriffic fun Just a little overwhelmed
In the philosopher's chair Gourmet sox! Play group! (Lulu likes Jordan) RDU snooze
Rockefeller Plaza w/ Mom "M'm! M'm! Good!" Mom! I could've chewed that paper Central Park Carousel
What a snuggly day It was a Balloon kind of day l'Absinthe: a potent potable Socks=snack
Lulu Soprano II Oingo Boingo is tasty Doing pushups at Bears practice Solid food=top notch drool
Cuddles with Mommy B is for Bunny! Partying in the pink chair Serious girl
Are you ready to wrestle? Still working on this food thing Visiting with Patsy at the Library Me and Gramma!
Practicing for Halloween I like Andrea! The outfit says it all Woof!
At 6 we try a new frock!      

Month 7: Friends and Teeth

Hug, please Bath baby Italian fingers are tasty Lulu & Sabina
Alia-B Where better for a nap? Bill is a cuddle bear Who is this strange man?
The Bombay Club Gang White House afternoon I like my green suit Halloween creatures
I didn't know my links were so tasty Love! Sox! Ogden and I rock!
Airborne! Finally ... teefles! Malling Ski bunny!

Month 8: A Good Reason to Give Thanks

Happy morning Mama snuggles on a cold morning Leapin leopards! it's Lulu! We leopards don't kiss
Man do I love my toes! Happy floor dweller Baby blue Christmas is coming!
Vancouver: The odyssey begins What a strangely large obstacle! Nana's very interesting Who's the furry animal on Noddy's face?
Happy pink crawler Is someone singing a happy song? Early cruisin' Too much fun!
Heading out on a cold day Snow beauty Noddy, Nana and me Why's he bitin' my stylie?
Susan and Gerry are making me sleeepy Doing "The Crawl" Ever so elegant When there was still hope
Mmmmm ... oatmeal      

Month 9: Christmas, a New Year, and a Whole Lot of Cuteness

Friendly Miss Bee Ho Ho Ho! See my tongue? Trainwreck! Cuddly ski bunny
Christmas breakfast is the best Mummy kisses Your son is all mine, Ms Ahn I like his hair too
There's nothing like a good book Overall, I'm havin' a good time Yes, I'm a little excited Who you talkin' to?
I think I like snuggling Bring him back from Chicago I mean it! Coming to get you!
I likes me some applesauce Anybody want to open this for me? Two-bite smile Portrait of a young lady
Where's my breakfast? When it all became too much Rascally rabbit! Tickles are good
Clap your hands Just starting to fade By gosh I like it here I will beguile you

Month 10: February is the Shortest Month

Daddy: Master of the flying hug C'mere bucko! This cube is soft, like me Serious thinker
Charming in my new dress Just call me the cuddle bear Grins and giggles A mood shot
All smiles with daddy Just call me Donna King    

Month 11: Time to do Some Traveling

There's a buzz about me He's killin' me people ... send help Mood music anyone? My lips are sealed
I've got something very important to say Fleecy fun for all Jordan is a dish! Hi. Just rearranging my books
Kitchen cuddles with dada Champagne anyone? Just leave me alone with my book This is how the deal's gonna go down
Sleep, at last! Pooped, but not about to admit it Swingin' in Yountville There's a hint of cherry in this one
We're back, and I can CRAWL! Fangs and claws Me and my bud, Sippy Cup  

Month 12: And now I am One! Can you believe it?

Slurp Meow! Shopping for new tires Miss B steps out
Camera shy? Portrait of a girl Well, isn't this curious I feel a whole lot fresher!
I shall dazzle you Pink pixie goes to Washington Let me help you unpack those shelves Where do I put my feet Andrea?
Next stop: keyboard And Jordan is 1 Birthday duo Crazed walker
Hello! Is anybody up there? Woof woof! Aiden is a tasty looking morsel Have Mama, will giggle
Shake rattle and roll Caged rapscallion Maybe I'll call Daddy at work Just a wee bit puzzled
Daddy's books are the best It's just duckie to be 1 I is for "icing" Hm, I wonder who this is from
This is fun! This one says it all!    

All photos copyright Craig Burnside, 2007.