Under the Weather and Baby Redux

We didn't take too many photos this week,

since all of us were a bit under the weather.

Not too sick to play hard, though.

Funny look after papa let Al taste a clementine.

And, Abilgail's Mommy did a baby redux,

so we though we'd recap OUR new buddies of 2009.

In ROUGH order, and the first few are late 2008, OK?

Annie and Grace

Claire

Weston

Elijah

Brennan

Willa

Seth

Sylas

Oliver

Owen and Charlie

Callan

Cooper

Audrey

Jonathon

Isaac

Whew! Welcome babies!

Al and Ollie

Remember Al's buddy Oliver?

Turns out he's 7 1/2 months now too!

They are a little more interested in each other...

see the 2 teeth?

Uh oh, fun is over...

Cabin Fever

The snow has kept us inside and little stir-crazy this week.

We don't think Alistair minds too much --

his favorite activities these days are eating and playing.

Carrots and prunes...

Sitting up in brown bear leisure suit (Thanks, Pat, Ned and Caitlyn!)

Smiling with Papa

Mommy and Blue cuddling

Thoughtful baby.

Winter Wonderland

We planned to take christmas pictures outside today, but as Paul pointed out:

this is NOT a day for a baby. He would know since he shoveled this morning.

Here we are cozy inside...

Notice the shoveled driveway and stiff west wind.

We got about 14 inches through the night.

Fortunately Mommy was able to stay home today!

Playa

A blizzard is coming, but we're tucked inside today.

Photos of the accumulating snow to follow.

In the mean time, Alistair is working VERY hard at playing.

(excuse us, Blue)

playin' hard

Look closely to see the 2 teeth

A little break to eat some green beans...

...which are evidentely adding up!

" the stockings are hung by the mantle with care "

(thanks, Granny B, for the stockings!).

Bananas

...are a BIG hit!

Finally, FINALLY Al is sniffle-free and
enjoying big boy foods

What!? Mashed bananas aren't big boy foods?

Putting up the tree with Granny!

Sophie

New Favorite Toy!

Je m'appelle Sophie. La Mere D'Alistair est tres sheepish,

mais elle m'adore.

Je suis un teether parfait, et! je suis organique!

Merci, la Mere de Claire pour m'introduce a Maman.

Papa m'aime aussi!

Salut!

Thanksgiving

Alistair is a great traveler.

here with Papa in the MSP airport...

on the way to South Carolina!

We had a great time with these guys...

Grandpa Robb let Al chew on a carrot, which he loved

Aidan continues to be the life of the party

He led us all in the "Offa!" cheer

As a bonus, we got to see long-lost buddies WILL AND DONNA!

And, twins Charlie and Owen. They are 2 1/2 weeks younger than Al.

Charlie is a little bigger, and Owen is a little smaller.

Al's Mommy is proud to note that she, ahem, introduced Willie and Donna about 10 years ago--

way back when we were all nerdy.

We also saw Dr Kenna, Courtney and toddler Ellison, but we weren't fast enough with the camera!

Ellison is equally cute when compared to the 3 darlins above, plus she can walk.

We also got to see Mutale and Jarrett, who are expecting Baby Girl Hobbs very soon.

Papa, Al, Grandpa Robb, Nora, and Ellie, AKA Zool

Bonfire

Cuddling with Auntie Katie

Tough to catch a still photo of Aidan

Boxers boxing

Cuddling with Auntie Nora

Home Again!

November...

...where have you gone?!

Alistair is sitting up

His cousins are O-N-E!

Al and Charley arriving at the big birthday party

It's been a very warm November

Good for sheepdogs and walks

Trusty ladybug and nuk on walk

(don't worry, 4 hands and 4 paws VERY closeby)

Some ups and downs with rice cereal...we're working on it.

Thanks for all the suggestions from buddies!

This applesauce was recieved with a horrible face today, but eventually he liked it.