Halloween Evening

We went trick-or-treating tonight around the neighborhood with a few friends. Here is Anders, the firefighter,  with his friends Stella and Hazel eagerly awaiting the next treat. I believe this was their second stop and their enthusiasm was so high. We pulled our little chicken behind in the wagon. He was tired, but managed to hang in there until the end.

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Boy

Even though Anders is hamming it up for the camera, I do believe he is one stunning little human.

I can't believe how tall he is getting and how much he is growing up. His conversations are so much fun, so filled with his observations of the world around him, and his interpretations.

Just the other day as he and I were dropping Anna off at work he blew Anna a kiss goodbye.

She promptly caught it and popped it into her mouth, pretending to eat it up.

"NO! He shrieked. Don't eat it! I wanted you to catch it in your hand, take it to work and share it with your friends." He has always been real good at sharing.

Eleven Month Photo

My littlest boy is now eleven months old!

He is walking, trying hard to talk - and expressing himself passionately, and he is so incredibly lovely.

He is social, smiley, affectionate, eager, and extremely charming.

I simply adore him.

He had his first music class this week, as he is a big music lover. He was curious, enthralled, and engaged.

I wish you could see him in action!!

Family Photograph

Our Family

This is Anders first drawing of our family. Left to right: Kuba, Anna, Me, and Anders.

Life These Days

Things are going well around here.
Jakob is walking, Anders is doing gymnastics,
both boys are happy
and all is well.

It's amazing really, and something to notice when it all seems to be running smoothly. The whiny tone has diminished, the independence has risen, the joie de vivre has increased for all of us, and life goes on.

We were in Lake George yesterday and Anna snapped this shot of Anders and I think it's beautiful. We have had lots of good family time together and that really brings plenty of joy for everyone, as well as stability and fun. We've had lots of fun lately.

Jakob has a new past time. It's empty-ing the cupboard. We removed all the glass dishes until we can get a lock for it. I happened to capture him red-handed. Thank god for melamine.

First Steps!!

Jakob took his first steps!
Yes, indeed the happiest, most beautiful baby boy in the world is now walking....or at least trying.
I just knew he was on the verge of taking his own steps this past Saturday,and he did, but just one.
So I didn't count it really.
Then yesterday, again, just one. So I didn't really count that either.

But I have been watching and waiting.

And today he walked.

He went from the plastic steering wheel on the jungle gym, to the red climbing tube.
I would say that was at least 3 or 4 steps, on his own.
And he did it two more times.

Jakob just passed his ten month birthday.
Hurrah for Kuba!