More summer pics

Lots of family fun! Wrangling 6 great-grandkids together in one shot was challenging but mainly hilarious to watch. :-)

12-13 Months (ish)

Calvin has had quite an exciting summer. Lots of playtime with family and friends and LOTS of fun in the water! He is walking, running, talking, laughing, and generally being an adorable easy going little man. :-)

Calvin Turns One!!! 12 Month update

Well he is officially a toddler! We had a wonderful 1st birthday party for him (well two parties actually, one in AR and one in CA). He had a really good time playing in the kiddie pool and hanging with his buddies. It's amazing how much life has been lived in just one year and we are so proud and so in love with our little boy. We didn't have too much time to reflect one the year because he is on the move. Literally. He doesn't stop moving all day long. He does loops around the house, back and forth, and again. I see a lot of him from behind and I chase him around. So he's got the walking down and his new favorite (mom's least favorite) thing is stairs! Up, down, and again. He's words are coming too. Or, if not words, at least communication. He points at whatever he wants (everything) and says "no" or "nah". Which is sort of sending a mixed message but he'll figure it out. And he does "Hi" and "Bye" and "Doggie" and "Ball" (pronounced "Bawl"). He lifts up his shirt to tickle his belly button. And laughs histerically. He is working on kissing. Not his parents of course but his dog and dogs in books. Oh and in case you didn't hear, he LOVES swimming. :-)

Mule Days!

On Memorial day weekend we embarked on our first family road trip to Mammoth Lakes. We attended the Mule Days festivities in nearby Bishop and just generally had a fun family weekend.

Mountain MenJust going on a little stroll
Road trip!

Baby's first mule encounter...
Fun in the sun with Carolyn
Artsy family portrait
Just a couple of cowkids taking a break
Puppy Love!
Calvin's first parade
Check out that fabulous hat. Glam!
Wait, that's a dog?

Some very very large mules
Cheeeeese!

10 Months(ish)

10 Months! This month has been a lot of fun. He took his first step! He is gaining confidence in his ability to stand on his own and occasionally decides to try walking instead of crawling. But he knows if he needs to get somewhere fast (like really really fast) he drops and crawls like a champ. He sleeps pretty well unless he is growing new teeth which is happening more and more. He even survived a few days without Mommy this month because Mommy needed some girl time in Vegas. But most exciting was our first family road trip to Mammoth. We attended the Mule Days festival in Bishop with Carrie and Simon, CJ and Rob, and, of course, the whole Mammoth gang. It was so fun to spend time with cousins and morph into cowboys and girls for the weekend.

Nerd Alert!!No wait, he's Mr. Cool!

9 Months(ish)

9 Months! He is starting to become his own little person. He knows what he wants and he sure doesn't appreciate it when you don't give it to him! He is standing on his own for brief moments. It is so fun to watch him discover new things. We go to a park nearby and he loves the swings. He still likes to eat and babble (I think he's trying to say Doggie but I'm ignoring it because I know he really means Mommy).

Napping on daddy...best seat in the house

Carrie and Simon babysat...Calvin was well-fed and very entertained
Stancie photo shoot in his very hip hockey sweater. How adorable!

Swwwwwing!

8 Months(ish)

At 8 months, the little one is adorable and adventurous. He is curious about everything and everyone. Learning to play with books. Loves to eat (yogurt!). And is generally a happy guy. Sleeps pretty well. This month was Easter! We celebrated with lots of other little ones at Irvine Park with a fun train ride. On Easter Sunday, we had an egg hunt at Buster and Honey's. Calvin wore a very chic seersucker suit that Peachie picked out for him. He was a dapper dude.

7 Months(ish)

Well our little man is on the move again! He learned to crawl followed very shortly by learning to pull himself to a standing position on anything or anybody. We are hoping he takes a little breather before launching into walking but it seems unlikely with this one. He seems to love the freedom and is not at all interested in activities that require him to be confined to an area or lap. Changing his diaper has become a 4 handed job. 2 for the bottom half and 2 for keep the top half from flipping over and trying to fly off the changing table! Calvin also got his first tooth. It is very cute on his bottom gum and is razor sharp. He is enjoying solid foods and making huge messes. He is also starting to find his voice. Unfortunately, his voice is largely growling in nature but maybe that will change. He does the funniest thing when saying "Mama"; he seems to pronounce it with a "D". But he'll figure that out soon enough. Or else he is grounded. For life.
Hobbes is a great step-stool.

Bath time is upgraded at Peachie & Chappaw's house

Did he mention that he wants to be your Valentine?

This is how he sleeps now. Butt in the air is the only way to go.

Crib = Prison.

Play Dates!

Calvin does sometimes get to hang out with other little tykes. Which is good because otherwise his whole life would be adults making weird faces at him.

Cousins! All the kids are finger-chewing these days.

Babies don't always cooperate with the cameras.

3 weeks apart. Calvin is taller but Bjorn is fatter. Not sure who would win in a cage fight. TBD.

6 Months(ish)

.5 years old! How fast (and slow) the time has gone. The little man is on the brink of so many new things. He just started eating real food! So far he's had rice cereal, bananas, sweet potatoes, and carrots. He makes a big mess and loves it. I love that he'll sit somewhere for a prolonged period of time! In other news, he rolls, sits, and sort of scoot/crawls. He might not have the form right but if he wants something oh he'll get it. And what does he want? The remote control of course! Also the computer or the phone or anything you are holding that you would rather he not eat. Yep, he'll take that. There is lots of babbling and huffing and yelling (from the baby, mostly). Not words yet. No teeth yet but that will come soon. What else? He is still laughing, cooing, and flirting with everyone in sight.

Yum Yum Rice Cereal!

Sitting! And trapped in baby prison but at least he gets a few toys.

Daddy's Team: Short Stop

Visit from Peachie Mama and Chappaw. There was a lot of napping. Unpictured: Leslie running around like crazy because she had two free hands!

Happy New Year! He was very VERY interested in Adri's champagne flute. Probably not a great sign.

Happy Half-Birthday to my little boy. Love you! :-)