at the park

[Henry at 11 months, mid October]

Henry, walking

Here Henry is learning to walk at 10 months:



And some of his first independent steps at 11 months. We were trying to catch Henry and Annie dancing, and Henry surprised us with a couple steps:

celebrating 10 years

[late summer, 2012]

For our 10 year anniversary, my Mom came out to watch the kids so John and I could head out to the beach. We brought with us a bottle of wine that we had bought on our honeymoon in Oregon. At the time we decided to save it for our 10 year anniversary - something that seemed forever away. It survived 3 moves, and has been tucked away in the cupboard, with John faithfully turning it every now and then.

Our golf cart for getting around...

A sea shell for Annie..

"Owen, let's play farmer."

[Late September, Henry at 11 months]

uncle nick and aunt rena's visit

[early September]

in the crib, midsummer

at erin's piano

lunch

[~8 months]

the train

in the crib

[~8 months]