First Frost...

We woke up to our first frost here today... It was cold, but nice and pretty to look at.

Only a Hippopotamus will do...

My Dad's cousins all have children a bit older than Charlie and they were kind enough to pass along some really neat toys. One of which is a Hippopotamus toy that can convert from a ride on toy to a push-along toy. Charlie thinks this Hippo is great- he pushes it along everywhere in the apartment.

Starting music lessons already?

Charlie loves music. Really, just noise is enough to please him. He loves to be all involved when Martin is playing music, sometimes he plays along using some shaker eggs. Other times we can't keep him off the guitar.

Daddy's Birthday

Martin got his first "Happy Birthday Daddy" card this year... along with a slew of gifts and cakes.... we tried extra hard to make it special, as this birthday (an unmentionable number) seemed to hit him hard this year....

Apple Picking...

We went apple picking on Sunday at Indian Ladder Farms. They were only picking mac's... which are good for baking... but Martin is partial to Cortlands, so we will be going back again this fall. Cara and Em came with us, and it was a gorgeous day.

Luke's 4th Birthday

Last Saturday we went to my cousin Luke's fourth birthday party. We had a great time watching all the kids play, and hanging out with family and friends. Here are just a few shots...


Martin, Gary and Leslie...



The birthday boy himself:



Taking a swing at the pinata..



Dylan came with my parents and had a blast... he was sad to go home.



Charlie and his Grandpa...

Bath Time or Play Time?

Our evening routine now involves a bit of wind-down play in the tub for Charlie... he crawls down the hall and into the bathroom squealing with delight when he hears the tub running. Its too cute!