Jump! Jump!

Standing?

Saucer time with Dad

William pulls up on things now

He's not yet standing, but he can pull up to kneel - especially by the toy baskets...

Crawler

Shout (or gurgle) out to the fans

Swinging

Two excellent babies

Will and Noah Bear, gearing up for their wrestling match - you can see how Noah was talking trash. (Will was almost disqualified for going for the eyes, but referee Jessie, Noah's mom, gave him another chance).

For those of you following chronology, these are from February 1 - a bit out of order.

(William likes to wear that sweatshirt to curry favor with Dad, but we all know he is BR'29.)

Product placement

William's new "big boy" ride. For trips to town and such.

Thanks to Pilar, Kevin, and Madison for the babystyle gift card!! xoxoo

Bathtime cutie

A trip to Santa Cruz

While Dad surfed with his friend Sean, William crawled around a bit on the beach, and ate things, like sand, and his Ergo carrier.





It was kind of bright and glare-y at the beach.

We had a great time... William will be surfing soon, we are sure, just as soon as he finishes mastering his "straight shark arms" and baby dips in swim class.

Little drummer boy

Dad shows William how it is done. Will digs it.

William loves Gram

... and it is mutual.

Some family portraits

On the day before Valentine's Day, Mom and Dad got to go out for dinner! (Dad was on call for Valentine's Day). Gram and Grumpy stayed in with William. We had a chance for some family photos before heading out to eat.

What a treat to have Gram and Grumpy in town!! William says, "Come back soon, G&G."

William plays the super-fun hat game with Gram

...and yes, those are TEETH. Ouch, says Mom.

Sweet potato

A little poem I wrote about solid food:

O solid food....
You come in interesting packages
I want to hold your bowl
I love to grasp your spoon
Wearing you is a transcendent joy - on my head, my socks, my ears, my nose
But eat you?
No no no, I will never.

by WILLIAM

Some bonding time with Mr. Giraffe

Mmmm, delicious giraffe.

The Blog Is Behind

Sorry, blog fans! Here are some catch up photos from January. Feb photos soon.

These photos are from the end of the LA visit - in which William charmed Uncle Misha and Aunt Elizabeth once again...



... was impressed by the sheer productiveness with which Darrow Hartman played (and cycloned Anina's nursery)...


... and did not notice the EVERYONE WAS PREGNANT. Except mommy. Thank heavens.


Hugs to all!