Real Birthday

The good thing (for a kid) about having relatives close by is the multiple birthday celebrations! We spent the evening with my family in Seattle. Miles is two today...poor kiddo, battling a stomach virus, but he ate a few bites of cake anyway. Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy!

And here he is, banging away!

First Camping Trip

Miles & I spent the night in a tent! It wasn't "real" camping in any other way; we had access to electricity, water, wine, and lots of great food. But we had a great time with our friends Jim and Crispin, who hosted about 40 adults and kids on Guemes Island, just across the channel from Anacortes, WA. Miles slept soundly through the night, nice and cozy in the Pack 'n Play and a down comforter to keep him warm.

Here's our set up:

Pack 'n Play in the tent...daytime

Just before bedtime...

In the morning, with my headlamp...

Early Birthday

Miles celebrated his second birthday a few days early, with both sets of grandparents! What a treat:

Had a little help blowing out candles...

Mmmmm, I love chocolate cake!

Opening presents...I love puzzles!

Mid-August update

Not much new to post, just a few photos. Miles is his usual charming, funny self. Lately, he has been very interested in puzzles, and can put together a few easy ones. I've also been letting him watch about half an hour of Thomas the Tank Engine every day ("choo choo" as he says). He sits in a birch-bark chair made by Ethan's friend, and uses a footstool as a side table. It's kind of cute.

Maine!

Our annual trip to Maine was terrific! Miles loved the beach and hanging out with Seth and his older cousins, William and Benjamin.

Playing at Cove Beach

With Benjamin at Cedar Beach

Benjamin, Miles, Seth, and William

First corn on the cob!

Playing with Benjamin at Bowdoin's Coastal Studies Center on Orr's Island