Van's Second Month

Can't believe it's been 2 months! Van is quite alert these days and smiles and coos a lot. He's almost 11lbs now and is 50th percentile in height, and 25th percentile in weight. We are really getting into a routine which is nice. Ainslie LOVES her baby brother as you can see from the photos.

First Smiles

Totally surprised by the smiles this early. You have to work pretty hard for them, but they are definitely worth it!

Memorial Day in Tahoe 2009

Taking a break for lunch and enjoying the view. Granite Chief Wilderness near Alpine Meadows, Tahoe.

Tahoe

Ainslie and I finally reach the summit.

So far so good

I was not sure how a road trip with 2 kids would work out. Definitely harder but so far well worth the effort.

Van 1 Month Old

We're settling in to life with two kids. Van will be one month old tomorrow weighing in at 8lbs 11 oz. Already we see a lot of differences between Ainslie and Van most significantly in his love for the "blinky" (Ainslie's word) and the fact that he loves to be held and cuddled. He's rarely content in the swing or moses basket which is on one hand very sweet and on the other makes for a busy day. All and all, he's a pretty good little boy.

Van and "Big Baby"