apple orchard

There is an apple orchard near our house. We love going there in the fall and yesterday we took Isaac for his first time. He slept through most of it, but we were able to get a few pictures.

laughing Isaac

Now that we know our camera takes video and that they're so easy to post.... there will be more and hopefully of better quality (with less mommy and daddy noise). But here he is. Carl can really get him going.

yoga baby

to Indiana and back again

We took a trip to South Bend last weekend. We went to celebrate an important birthday and had a very nice cake, I mean time.

Our journey began with Isaac's first flight. We left the city around 8:00 and Isaac was still awake and in good spirits.
Here we are waiting at the gate to board our flight.

Isaac fell asleep shortly after we got settled and slept for the duration of the flight.

Once in South Bend, Isaac met new admirers including the fabulous Aunt B.

He also had some time with old friends. Cousin G. is always there to lend a finger.

And the aunts are always happy to hold him.. when I'm willing to give him up for a bit.

On Sunday we went for breakfast and then stopped at a coffee shop before heading to the airport.


Grandma B. dropped us at the airport and came in to say goodbye. She gave Isaac kisses to tide him over until next time. Hopefully, next time won't be too long from now.

quick weekend update

Isaac is a sweet and amazing little boy. He's doing some new things.

Here he is sitting. He doesn't stay up for long ...but he's getting better everyday.


Here he is sucking his thumb and being cute.


Bath time in the sink.

Reading before bed.

Our time is becoming more and more precious and Isaac is becoming more of a big boy each day. I'll keep trying to post pictures so you can watch our little guy grow.

week in review

Going back to work has been a challenge for me. Those first days seemed impossible ...so I resigned on Wednesday...only to reconsider on Thursday and ask for my job back (long story).
Now I feel like I'm ready to make it work - or at least give it a good try.

Isaac seems to be weathering the change pretty well. Here are some pictures from the past week or so.

Carl and I marked our first wedding anniversary on the 25th of August. The 25th was my first day back at work so we celebrated on the 24th with a trip to the State Fair. Isaac enjoyed the stroll while we enjoyed the fair food.

Isaac continues to enjoy solids. He's had rice cereal, banana, and peaches.

Sadie is also enjoying Isaac's experience with solids. He's a strong little guy and has been known to swat at dishes and send them flying.
Here are the guys hanging out on the weekend. We love those lazy mornings.

And here's Isaac playing on the kitchen floor while dinner was being made.
Hopefully the next week will be full of smiles just like this one