Happy Thanksgiving!

Louise is set to enjoy her first Thanksgiving feast. Hopefully, out of respect for the holiday, she'll tidy up her eating habits.

Nine Months

Louise is nine months old. We've exactly matched the time she spent in the womb and somehow miraculously she's become her own little human. She laughs, she hugs, she claps, she stands. As of this week she takes a few hesitant steps into our arms. Where is the freezing time machine when you need it? Maybe it's the chilly weather outside and the toasty warm, soup-on-the-stove feeling inside, but I've been feeling rather fortunate these days and completely nostalgic for the present.

Looking forward to the next nine months and all the years ahead with you, little one.

Playmates

Hey Cairo, do you mind reading me that story while I chew on this plastic paint mixing thing? Great, now let's pile into this chair for a foot rub. Lovely.

Back in Brooklyn Baby

We're so thankful to be back in our apartment after the horrible rat attack. Being on vacation with the wonderful grandparents and family in Boston was fun while it lasted but as you can tell from these photos, it's always good to get back home. Notice our very own hell-on-wheels ripping around the apartment behind her push mower.

Also, welcome back to Barbara and Michael who got in last night from nearly a month away in Turkey and Paris! You'll be amazed at how Louise has grown when you see her in a couple of weeks.

Cold Weather Swinging

This afternoon on the swings across the street from our apartment. Louise squealed with delight as the cold wind blew through her new 2 front teeth.

Whole Foods Hooligan

Just try to eat a box of takeout sushi while feeding and entertaining
Louise. I dare you.

Home Again, Home Again

We're finally back in Brooklyn, safe and sound. There's a bit of clean
up to finish and some seriously ill plants but it's good to be back
home.

Storytime at Grandma's

Halloween and Other Fall Fun Around Boston

Yes, we're still hiding out in Boston from the rat wars in Brooklyn. But who cares! The foliage is beautiful here, the family abundant, and the vermin-free lifestyle is something we could really get used to.

Cousin Lila's first birthday and her incredible costume party! Juliet and Ruby's naming celebration! Brunch with the Abelys! All in one weekend. Wouldn't life be great if Boston and New York were closer? I'm all for obliterating Connecticut from the map... but then I guess we'd miss all those charming towns: New Haven, Hartford, New London... or would we?

Escape to the Berkshires!

You may have heard... that our apt. was overrun by rodents. These were not the cute country mice who sometimes wear miniature clothes and drive Barbie Corvettes- NO!, these were (and sadly are) the terrible, horrible, filthy scourge of New York... RATS! I hate to say or even write the word. Disgusting!!! Long story short, there was a breach in the wall of our landlord's basement and within 2 days we had to flee in the middle of the night like refugees.

Luckily, on the other end of our escape in the night, were the Berkshires. Emily and Lila even came to visit once Scott had to return to work (and to sleep on Danny's couch). Here are some pics of the girls enjoying the lovely weather and a big tote bag of toys.

Animal or Child?

The cuteness factor is getting ridiculous around here.

Brainstorming for Halloween Costumes

We're pretty committed to the Halloween costume Mama is making but still wanted to give some of our other ideas a whirl...


Food fight victim.



Rasta


"Electrocuted"



Ghostie




Ski-bunny