Monthly Archives: May 2009

Since gaining more confidence in his mobility skills, JT is interested in everything he can get close to. He is pulling (or pushing) himself to standing and can climb up the two stairs from the lawn to the deck without any help. Here he is helping with the laundry and getting ready to go inContinue reading “Almost June”

Everyone in western Washington is pretty excited about the nice weather we’ve been having. On top of it all, it looks like Memorial Day will be seventy and sunny. This is very rare, and we are thrilled. The first Flip Clip this week is of Slider, who I’m sure you all think is very neglected.Continue reading “What (a) Beautiful Day(s)”

That’s right, we’re into double digits. We decided to take some pictures in the backyard to commemorate the occasion. That’s Grandma Cole’s hand helping JT keep his balance. He loves to stand up (and loves to push himself up to standing) but is still a little wobbly! Lately, common household objects are the toy ofContinue reading “Ten Months Old”

It was sooooo fun being a mother on Mother’s Day. At church, there is a whole tradition that I got to be a part of this year. Our pastor came up and told me, “Happy first Mother’s Day.” I got a flower from JT when I picked him up from nursery. The checker at SafewayContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day to Me”

Poetic picture of the week – did you know balloons don’t make shadows? Anyway… we had a great time skiing this week, as usual, and our friend Vivian rode along to take pictures. Here’s a couple. And yes, we’re wearing dry suits. The water temperature has barely broken sixty! (Jim) (Becky) The weather was niceContinue reading “Milestones”

Sunday: Grandpa and Grandma Keene come babysit while Jim and I have a date with the Skagens for Adam’s birthday. JT is so tuckered out he falls asleep on Grandma Keene… who doesn’t seem too bothered by it. 🙂 Monday: JT and I invite Jen and Asher to the park to play with us. TheContinue reading “Just another week”