A Visit from Grandpa Peter

His official testimony was preempted by the signing of the health care bill, but we hung on every word--



In the goings dept., Vanessa returned to native Brazil to try teaching there. We'll miss you V!


When Dave and I went up to go to bed at 11 or so the other night, there was an interloper in the bed:


After mulling over the situation, we picked him up and put him back in his own bed while he slept on.

Happy Birthday Grand Kathy and Grandpa Doug!!



And we'll close tonight's story with a little E video, courtesy of Grandpa Pete:

Morning update

Luckily for this blog, and for you loyal readers out there, Clare is feeling a little queasy today after some St Patrick's Day hijinks, so I'm home with E today. He's napping now, so I thought I'd get caught up on his here baby blog.

Here is Emmett saying "book." Take that, doubters.



Here is Grand Kathy reading said article when she visited a few weeks ago.



I would say he's enthusiastic about the idea of a book being read to him, but doesn't care so much for the actual experience.

His brother, on the other hand, is still taken with stories of every kind:


We like dragons especially these days. But costumes of all kind are interesting.


Thomas likes to help feed Emmett his bottle.


So does Dave.



Here is a scene from Emmett's first birthday celebration.



At first he was unsure why his family was bringing him something on fire.


Then he enjoyed himself.



Thanks Grand Kathy for the cupcake!

Brotherly Love

courtesy of Aunt Mim . . .

happy days

Thanks to videographer Grand Kathy, who just came down for a wonderful visit with us. Sorry that I am such a ham---