Sunday, September 16, 2007

Maymont Animal Farm

We went for a picnic lunch and to feed the animals at Maymont in Richmond today. It was our first really glorious fall day, sunny and warm but with a coolness to the air that was very refreshing.



I don't think Jake could have enjoyed himself any more than he did. He loved getting his hand tickled by the goats' tongues!

He liked the flower gardens too. First to contemplate...

And then to run around in!




It was also the first day in a long time that we planned without an afternoon nap. Jake did very well at Maymont, lasted through shopping at Short Pump, and then fell fast asleep for about 30 minutes on the way home. As did I!

Sunday, September 09, 2007

An Extreme Close-up!

Apparently, I need to learn to stand back!

Click, take a pic!


We got new cell phones on friday - they both have cameras in them. Here's a first one from Mike of Jake...

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Jake and Softie

A nice photo of Jake, with Gram's doggie, Softie.

Monday, September 03, 2007

Wow, it's been a while!

So, my past post was last January, at the beginning of my teaching term, and I guess I got too swamped to keep posting. It's now 9 months later and so much has happened! And once again, I'm at the beginning of a teaching term, so time will be limited.

Still, a few good updates are in order, and perhaps some pix:

In the spring, Jake set off his new rockets in a field at pleasant grove:



Jake and Gram spent a lot of time together this summer. Ashleigh and I did a babysitting swap so they got together to play with one of us at least twice a week. They were both always so happy to see each other! It was lovely to see.

We ended our swap in the middle of August, for many reasons, not the least of which is that both she and I are now pregnant!

Just yesterday Jake told me he misses Gram, and Gram's daddy told Mike yesterday that Gram has been asking about Jake. At 2 and 3 years old, they've become real friends!

Oh yes, Jake turned three, with a great playgroup party at our house, and Grandma Lynne came to visit several times.

Blowing the candles (the second time, with grandma)


Smiles for Grandma
At the main party:

One gaggle of kids, coming up!


Portrait with Grandma:
More to come later!

Monday, January 29, 2007

Watching Blue

While Mommy was in New York...

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Pleasant Grove Hike


Tuesday, January 09, 2007