Babushka and Dyedushka

Pasha's grandparents from Russia traveled all this way to visit him for Christmas this year.

Pasha with Babushka Valentina
Pasha with Dyedushka Tolya
Out for a walk
On Christmas Day afternoon it began snowing! It's a good thing Baba and Dyeda brought Pasha a new winter hat and some russian baby booties.Even in the house, Baba keeps Pasha bundled up, worried that he might be cold.

Pasha checks out the rocking giraffe that Santa brought him.Kamikaze remembers getting all the attention from Baba and Dyeda last time they visited, and has no qualms about coming between Pasha and his Baba.

This is how Kamikaze likes it!

December with Pasha

Pasha went to the zoo this December and saw his first real giraffes. It was a beautiful, sunny but VERY cold day in Seattle.
Pasha just learned how to pick things up, and even startled himself with this new skill!
Thanks to Aunt Sandy Pasha was well outfitted for the Seattle winter with his fleece vest, mittens and hat.
Before Dad leaves for work (on his bike) some mornings he takes time to feed Pasha.
And of course, Pasha spends as much time as possible sucking on his fingers.

Trip to Dallas

Pasha took his first plane ride to surprise his granpa with a visit last weekend.
Grandpa taught him to ride a tractor!


And he met Santa Claus (though he was rather unimpressed)


He also got to meet Becky and her babies.

The Lineup

Can you pick Pasha from the lineup at his birth class reunion?
He is both the youngest and the biggest!