Foot Escaping the Sleeper

Anyone who knows me knows that I like to move around a lot. I don't let little things like pajamas slow me down!

My mama took this photo of my foot coming out the crotch of my sleeper. It's funny!

Mark the Day - 25 Inches!!!

Mark the Day! December 17! That's the day that I finally reached 25 inches - and now my mama and dad can follow my growth on the wall chart!

On the chart!


Another photo


Sitting with the bear Elliot in my camp chair

Telling Dad a Story

I like telling stories to my dad.

Telling Dad a Story

Talking to GranTom and GranGlo

We got a nice call from GranTom and GranGlo. Unfortunately I was napping.

Tummy Time

My mama likes to give me as much tummy time as possible. I can hold my head up really well now!

Fun day at co-op preschool

Mama and I went to co-op preschool today. We had a teddy bear picinic for our last class until 2007! Teacher Sarah gave us this really cool streamer toy.



The whole class had a potluck lunch, but I had food from my mom.


Afterwards, I was tired, so I took a little nap on my buddy, Samuel.

New chair

My mama borrowed this cool chair from one of my co-op friends. Now I can sit up like a big boy.

Decorating the tree

I think it looks great!


Aunt Barb came over to help us decorate the tree.

Christmas is coming!

On Saturday, my family went to get our Christmas tree! I'm very excited about my first Christmas. Mama carried me as we looked at trees. I think we chose the best one!

Brunch at Olive You

Olive You is a Mediterranean restaurant in the neighborhood. We went for Saturday brunch.

Dad and I are checking out the bottles of wine and olive oil.


My mama is making me feel better since I was a little fussy.


Olive You has a little deli.

Sending my dad off to work

My dad had to go to work, so we took him to Lighthouse so he could get properly caffeinated. I took a nap.

Five month birthday

Today I am 5 months old. My mom took the monthly picture with me and Samuel in the Big Red Chair. Hmm, Samuel doesn't really look bigger to me.







As usual, we went to co-op on Wednesdays. Last week school was canceled because of the snow. Here is another photo of my poster at co-op preschool.

Me and my dad in Big Red Chair

My dad came home from work and we sat together in Big Red Chair. He read a book while I took a nap. My mama was on the phone with Grandma Barb, who requested an immediate photograph. Here it is!

Oops, I think Dad is sitting on Samuel! Sorry Samuel!

Christmas Outfit from GranGlo and GranTom

GranGlo and GranTom sent me this great Christmas outfit. On the front it says My First Christmas. They also sent me the reindeer you see in the photo. His name is Donner.

Thanks for the great outfit GranGlo and GranTom!!!

New Hat from Rachel

My mom's buddy Rachel sent me this cool hat. Thanks Rachel!

Cossack Boy

My folks took me to Lighthouse this morning. My mama took this photo of me in my new red hat. My dad says it's my cossack hat. Do you think it makes me look like a Cossack?

Helping Fold Napkin

I was helping my mama fold napkins today. I gotta work on my technique.

Ballard Market with my buddy

My family went out to breakfast Kaiam, aka The Dude. Afterwards, we walked around the Ballard Farmer's Market. Dad says that Kaiam and I are belay buddies.

Standing in the breakfast nook

I'm learning to stand. My folks say I'm a very good stander. This is the first time to wear my Lighthouse outfit.

Day after Thanksgiving

It's the day after Thanksgiving - whew, what a party! This is a great day to be mellow.

My dad and I played with Samuel. He's a very good bear.


My dad likes to help me stand. I'm getting stronger!


My family went for a walk around Green Lake.

My First Thanksgiving

My family has much to be thankful for this year. We appreciate all the love and support that we have received throughout the year from our family and friends. Thank you!

Friends and family around the table
clockwise from lower left: Matt, Doug, Dad and me, Mama, Jemae and Baby Hoffman (due in January), Ray, Jessi and Susan. Jackie took the picture - thank you Jackie!


The spread

Good Morning Song

My dad likes to sing his Good Morning Song to me in the morning. I like it especially because it's so multi-lingual!

Good Morning Song

Practicing My Lip Smacking

I have heard a lot about Thanksgiving - my first Turkey Day is tomorrow! I have been practicing my lip smacking!

Trying on my Dads vest and hat

I thought I would try on my dad's vest and hat. My mama says they are too big for me, but I don't think so!

Visit from Steve

Our friend Steve came for a visit yesterday. It was good to see him, but where's Jane?

Sitting in the Glider

My mom and dad let me sit in the glider all by myself last night. I like it!

Another PEPS Meeting

All the PEPS people came to our house for a meeting. I got to dance with Sophia! And we took a photograph. Here it is! Hmmm... it came out a little blurry, sorry!

Cornelia, Gloria, Beckett, Elliott, Sophia, and Harry on his mom's lap

Ridin' the Motorcyle

My mama told me to enjoy this because it's the only motorcycle I will ever be allowed to ride.

Ridin' the Motorcyle

Bath time

My mama suggested that we all take a bath tonight, even Turtle. Dad said that she decreed it, whatever that means. I really like taking a bath now.

Clean Boy

What are you trying to say?

My mom wants to know what I'm trying to say.

Making Cornbread

I helped my dad make cornbread today. It was fun!

Uncle Paul and Me

It was good to have Uncle Paul visit. Here we are hanging out together.

Dropped Turtle

I was hanging out with Turtle and, well, dropped him. I actually drop him a lot. He doesn't seem to mind.

Dropped Turtle

Uncle Paul visit

We got a brief but very fun visit from my Uncle Paul. He stayed the night, so we got to play with each other some.

This morning we all went to Lighthouse.


Tonight after dinner, Grandma Barb and my mama were playing with me

Reading the Paper

I like reading the paper in the breakfast nook with Grandma Barb.

Looking out the window

My dad taught me about looking out the window. He says it's one of the best things in the world, especially on a blustery Sunday morning.

Looking out the window with Grandma Barb


I like looking at the trees when it's windy

Sunday Morning Sleep-in

We all slept in a bit this morning - even Grandma Barb. My dad and I called GrandGlo and GrandTom. It was good to chat on a Sunday morning.

Here I am in my sleep sack.

Judy's Rocker

Dad's friend Judy gave us a rocker. We put it in my room. It's perfect for sitting and looking out the window. We all love it. Thanks Judy!

Grandma Barb, Winnie, and me in Judy's rocker