Video of the Week

No, we have not (yet) begun videoing the little bug but that is imminent.... Here instead is a version of one of my favorite songs circa 1979 - The Rainbow Connection. You most likely know the original by Kermit the Frog, and perhaps you've heard this beautiful rendition too, by Willie Nelson. Listen, smile, enjoy....(you will have to copy and paste the link in your browser).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX9E_D_HjBo

what will he....

be? like? do? So many years ahead for Caleb to discover the world, his talents, his passions. He and Daddy went shopping and John was sure baby liked this piano. He can't play it just yet (head control = great; trunk control = lots of delicate body parts crashing not so gently into hard plastic and metal), but he loves music of any kind, including "Chopsticks", which Mumma excels at. Perhaps, with his long, lovely fingers Caleb will gravitate to musical instruments and wow us all with his innate abilities....

firsts

I know there will be many firsts along the way, but I thought these were particularly memorable, and all in one weekend!

first glimpse of walking

first drive-in movie

first beach day

baby needs a new pair of shoes!!

Since losing one of his sneakers at cousin Bryan's graduation, Caleb (OK, Mommy and Daddy) has(ve) been lamenting his shoeless state. Now we all know infants don't really need shoes. Especially $25 ones that he may wear for 3 months tops. But aren't they the cutest (coolest?)? Introducing Caleb's first pair of Chucks, freshly arrived in the mail....

out and about with baby

Oh-what-a-beautiful-weekend!
1st visit of the season to The Lobster Shack
Lupines in bloom, waves crashing...
Collecting beach treasures for Caleb's wish jar,
then a stroll through Two Lights State Park
On Sunday, our first attendance at Portland's Old Port Festival,
with Daddy "Bjorning" baby all the way.
:) Perfect