So it has been a bit since I last posted anything. We haven't been up to anything huge, but there have been a few highlights here and there. I had a nice first Mother's Day. It actually started on Saturday for me. I got up and had a wonderful breakfast. Seth made Eggs Benedict with Crab and Avocados. Accompanying it was hashbrowns and fresh sliced mango. Yum! Then it was off to Gene Juarez for a 1/2 day spa. I started with a Bio-Nutrient Facial, then went on to an Algae Body Mask and Vischee Shower and then ended with an hour-long massage. The rest of the day was just spent relaxing. Sunday we got up and went to Jen and Ethan's for a nice brunch with the Hennessey family. Then we headed over to the Sandholms to hang out with them for the remainder of the day. Here the boys are posing for their Mothers:
The following Monday Alistair, Sadie and I headed to Fox Island to spend the day with my parents. We just hung out mostly, threw the ball for Sadie A LOT and took a stroll around the block. Here Alistair is having a snack on the deck, with his view of the water (not seen in photo!):
As mobile as Alistair is now, he is also gaining speed, balance and agility. He can go up and down the stairs by himself (chaperoned of course) - he even turns around to go down backward instead of going down head-first. He pulls himself up on anything he can get a grip on - toys, furniture, windows, your leg. He also has discovered drawers and gets into any at his height. I have taken to making bumpers for the ones he particularly likes so he doesn't pinch his fingers. He hasn't completely emptied a drawer - he leaves that to coffee table tops - but he has figured out how to put things in drawers. So now when we might be missing something - check the drawers! .jpg)
Alistair loves the window next to the front door. It is nice and low and has a nice, wide ledge to lean on. That also happens to be the place Sadie surveys the front of the house and barks at anyone walking by. I think she is confused by Alistair standing there as she thinks someone is arriving. So when he goes to the window, she inevitably ends up there too to see what he is looking at!
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This past Saturday was our long overdue meal with the Sandholms and Folgedalens. A few years ago, perhaps 4 or 5, we decided that instead of exchanging gifts we would make a really elegant meal (with Seth as head chef) and split the groceries 3-ways. This way we have a meal just as nice as going out, if not nicer, and pay about 1/2 the price. Usually this is done around New Years, however this year was pushed out due to scheduling conflicts. We did it at the Folgedalens and had a great time and wonderful meal! After dessert, the men stepped outside onto the balcony for some whiskey and a cigar. Here Alistair is in his Pj's trying to be part of the crowd! (:
Alistair turns 1 in 9 days! Where does the time go! We are going camping over Memorial Day weekend and it will be his first tent camping experience...we will see how that goes! (:
The following Monday Alistair, Sadie and I headed to Fox Island to spend the day with my parents. We just hung out mostly, threw the ball for Sadie A LOT and took a stroll around the block. Here Alistair is having a snack on the deck, with his view of the water (not seen in photo!):As mobile as Alistair is now, he is also gaining speed, balance and agility. He can go up and down the stairs by himself (chaperoned of course) - he even turns around to go down backward instead of going down head-first. He pulls himself up on anything he can get a grip on - toys, furniture, windows, your leg. He also has discovered drawers and gets into any at his height. I have taken to making bumpers for the ones he particularly likes so he doesn't pinch his fingers. He hasn't completely emptied a drawer - he leaves that to coffee table tops - but he has figured out how to put things in drawers. So now when we might be missing something - check the drawers! .jpg)
Alistair loves the window next to the front door. It is nice and low and has a nice, wide ledge to lean on. That also happens to be the place Sadie surveys the front of the house and barks at anyone walking by. I think she is confused by Alistair standing there as she thinks someone is arriving. So when he goes to the window, she inevitably ends up there too to see what he is looking at!.jpg)
This past Saturday was our long overdue meal with the Sandholms and Folgedalens. A few years ago, perhaps 4 or 5, we decided that instead of exchanging gifts we would make a really elegant meal (with Seth as head chef) and split the groceries 3-ways. This way we have a meal just as nice as going out, if not nicer, and pay about 1/2 the price. Usually this is done around New Years, however this year was pushed out due to scheduling conflicts. We did it at the Folgedalens and had a great time and wonderful meal! After dessert, the men stepped outside onto the balcony for some whiskey and a cigar. Here Alistair is in his Pj's trying to be part of the crowd! (:
Alistair turns 1 in 9 days! Where does the time go! We are going camping over Memorial Day weekend and it will be his first tent camping experience...we will see how that goes! (:
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