JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 2005:
We had a sad, sad start to this new year: our dear friend Will died of a sudden and virulent infection. He would have turned 4 this spring. He was a great friend to us, always ready to share his love of learning and laughter, and we miss him terribly.

We mostly stayed close to home during these cold months, although we did make it to Boston just in time to be snowed in by a record-breaking Nor'easter. We delivered our loaner-cradle to Dorian and Kate with ample time to spare before little Elanor Joyce came to make use of it.

We discovered Central Park, a super play area for kids 0-5, in Waterbury. It's run by the Salvation Army, and with a $1-per-kid admission fee, it's definitely the fun bargain find of the season. If you live around here, you need to know about it!






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The new year begins and I have my first taste of solids!


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...Assuming, of course, you consider baby oatmeal to be a "solid".


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I watch Mirin and Daddy through the glass door and also show off my bald spot. What can I say, I like to lie on my back!


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Chatting together while we wait for lunchtime.


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Mama showed me how to sit like a lady for the annual Christmas tree picture.


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...but she didn't tell me to fold my hands like this. I made that up by myself.


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I'm thinking deep thoughts.


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Prbtbtbtbbtbtb!


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Just like Mirin did, I learned to sit unassisted just in time for these pictures!


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Brainteaser: guess where Daddy is standing? Hint: waving his arms around and saying "No, look at the camera!" doesn't help.


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It's important to check in with your co-conspirator often.


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...and to think some people say I don't resemble my daddy!


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Somerville Family Christmas time! I got a magnetic calendar toy from Breila!


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I'm ready! I'm ready! Just let me go!


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Ooh, I like these very much! Sweet potatos, you say? They rock!


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Hey! Less photo-taking, more sweet-potato-feeding, Mama!


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I help Daddy sort through the Yale admission folders.


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Are we cuties? Yes, dear!


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No photos, please! Actually, it was just really bright out.


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There, that's better!


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Making the circuit of Nana's yard.


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Run, Daddy, run! Run like the wind!


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Chilling out with Daddy.


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Chompa chompa chompa!


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Me and my baby doll.


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How many of my relatives can you see? There's my cousins Cheryl and Steph, PopPop, Aunty Sandy... and my newest little cousin in Cheryl's tummy!


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Hmm, it's been 4 or 5 minutes since my last snack. I'd better go see if Nana has anything for me to eat...


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Oh wow! She does! Special pre-Valentine's Day fondue party! Hooray!


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This is more than fondue, it's FUN-DUE! Get it? I should be writing these things down, I'll tell ya.


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I'm Princess Mirin!


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I'm ready for more lunch, please.


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Time for the mamas to feed the babies!


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Big Boy Bear enjoys his lunch. And he's such a tidy eater!


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Working on the painting that will ultimately become my valentines.


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I wrote an M for the first time today! (Not that dark one on the page; Mama did that one. Mine are more freeform.)


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Happy happy guys!


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Hip hip hooray!


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Santa brought me this snow shovel. What fun!


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Gosh, there sure is a lot of snow out here!


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Arrr! I'm a scary pirate! Prepare to be laundered!


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Now I'm a melancholy pirate. I'm not sure what kind of sound they make.


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Daddy's birthday brings us to Rainforest Cafe. Nana and I check out the fancy fish.


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Happy BIRTH-day to you! Happy BIRTH-day to you! Your dessert is on FI-re, Happy BIRTH-day to YOOOOOOU!


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This looks like way too much for Daddy to eat by himself.


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Mmmm... Fudgy Daddy's birthday goodness!


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I love balloons SO much!


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I give Daddy a little help with opening the presents.


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They call me Rowan. Mr. Rowan.


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Who's a cutie? Me, that's who!


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Oh, you!


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I'm so full of smiles!


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We have found the most wonderful place on earth. It's called Central Park, and it's run by the Waterbury Salvation Army.


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Toys, toys, toys! As far as the eye can see!


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I check out the little car.


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Is it a shopping basket? Or a teethy toy? I can't decide!


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We are so totally starting a band.


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I am a triker babe!


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The horn works and the shock absorbers don't! This car is perfect!


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Waiting for Pa to come home across the prairie...


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I'm Rowan the Builder! Can I build it? Yes I can!


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...or, I could be a scary lion! Raaarrr! Fear me!


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Fear me, darnit!


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I'm queen of the mountain!


 

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