Check Me Checkin' You Out...

You're a Mean One, Mister Grinch

Our local bookstore, Village Books, creates Whoville every year in their downstairs special events area, where you can donate $10 to Blue Skies for Children and be photographed with the famous Suessian Christmas thief, the Grinch himself. Archer was the classic belligerent screaming child, and I absolutely ate it up. Here's hoping the tradition continues...

Living With the Paparazzi

Am I living in the moment, or trying to capture it on film?

Outings

Family outings are a mixed bag these days; sometimes full of exciting discoveries, sometimes a battle of epic proportions, always an adventure. We can always count on plenty of staccato yelping at random moments, hard core staring at strangers, at least one squirming tussle involving the carseat, and the inevitable pulling off of hats of any kind.

Nice Recovery, Man.

Oh A Bunting We Will Go

Archer and his buddies Eliot and Finn preparing for a walk in the great outdoors...

Sinful Pride

"Yes, I can pull myself up to standing. And if lovin' this is wrong, I don't want to be right!"

The Satsuma Squinch

When I was in high school I remember watching America's Funniest Home Videos and seeing this couple win who fed their baby lemons and taped his reaction. I took it easy on Archer, merely introducing satsumas. I wonder if Bob Saget would chuckle...

See Spot Run

Archer is now a competent crawler, following us around the apartment at a pretty good clip. It's actually hard to resist calling to him like a dog ("Come here, Arch... Come on, boy...Good boy...") No kidding, he actually puts his toys in his mouth, and crawls around panting and slobbering.

But don't get too comfortable with the idea of this child crawling around on all fours; he is already dissatisfied with such undignified transport and is constantly clambering up to his feet. We'll blink and he'll be off and running.

First Snow

The first snow for both Bellingham and the boy!