Jake & our houseguest, sweet Riley

Riley spent almost a whole week at Camp Fransen.

Still Loving My Swing

Thanks Oma and Opa!

First Road Trip

Julia and I drove to Southern Maryland for the Gaggle's annual Bay Trip. Typically, there is a strict No Husbands/No Kids rule for this trip, but Julia is an Out-of-Towner baby. This was an opportunity to introduce her to some of my favorite people.

We spent one night at the newly remodeled Chinook Lodge. She slept very well in her Pack n' Play, only waking once for a 3 AM feeding.

Julia stats: 2 months

Weight: 12 lbs (approx 75th%)
Height: 23 3/4 in (90-95th%)
Head Circumference: 39 cm (75th%)

Julia had 4 immunization shots today. The nurse (bless her!) was very, very quick when adminstering them. Julia didn't realize she should be upset until the 3rd shot. She got quite angry, but we both survived it.

2 months...and Happy Halloween

It's official....she's babylicious.

Halloween party with my buddies

Thanks to Christine & William (aka Pooh) for a great party!

Dating & The Diaper Set

Full photo and storyline credits go to Nicole (aka Dylan's mom):

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Dylan and Julia's first date was not a great success.
Apparently, Julia found Dylan a bit boring.



So, he thought he would give it another go last night.

First, he complimented her hair:


Then, he took her to the park:




After the park, he took her for a ride in his stroller:


He even let her kick back in his bouncy seat:


What does a man have to do to get a little smile?

The Slingmaster

We went to Stella's 1st birthday party, and Stella's dad showed me how to use the sling. He knows his stuff! Julia was quite happy and content.



I was quite pleased with the results.




The birthday girl was very busy mingling, and somehow, I missed getting her picture. :-(

A dream come true!

Cutest Thing Ever

Julia's friends, Dylan & Ian, swinging together at the park.

Thanks for the swing, Oma & Opa!

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Visiting Dad at Work

This man can multi-task!

Fashionista Files: Wrap Sweater

Thanks for the smashing outfit, Auntie Dawn. I'll try not to outgrow it TOO quickly!

Who ordered the large burrito?

Julia smiles!!

Julia's stats: 5 weeks

Very tall apples fall from very tall trees...

Weight: 10 lbs 2 oz (75th%)
Height: 23 1/4 in (97th%)

Our hip lifestyle

My, how times have changed since the days we dated in Manhattan!

Julia and I met R at the mall near his office for a date:

Check out R's skillz with the one-handed, standing bottle feeding!

1 month

Julia at 1 month with her own Trooper and her own Jake.

Sunday Stroll

Sunday Stroll

Sunday Stroll

Sunday Stroll