Author: Mike

Eleanor is officially 10 months old this week, and she celebrated by walking for the first time.  Luckily, Mom was quick on the draw with the camera and caught some video.  Amy and I were pretty excited to share the new trick with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Susan and cousins as they came for a visit,…

After several delays for bad weather, Eleanor finally got to try out her sandbox this week.  She was a bit tentative at first, but eventually got the hang of it.  She liked the sand pouring through the sieve shovel, and then running her own hand through the sand.  She gave her hand quite a stare…

It was a fun packed week with lots of visitors at Eleanor’s house.  Early in the week, we were practicing our standing and crawling.  Zapa has to be increasingly on her toes to as Eleanor’s reach and quickness both increase.  Papa and Mimi arrived on thursday night, and Eleanor had lots of fun playing with…

Eleanor took a trip to D.C. this weekend to visit some old friends (well, Amy’s old friends, anyway.  Ellie isn’t really old enough to have old friends yet).  She did great on the airplane both ways – and it was her first time travelling with her new (larger) car seat.  It leaves less room for…

Eleanor was treated to some wonderful spring weather this week, and took the opportunity to do some exploring.   She tried the swing sets at several different parks, and also tried out a slide.  Eleanor also had her first bruise this week – a noticeable spot just below her left eye – the result of a…

Eleanor turned 9 months this week – and got her first tastes of spring.  With the weather finally turning warm, she was out on the town, visiting some local parks, trying out the swings, and taking in the neighborhood flowers.   She discovered grass for the first time – and it received only a passing interest.   Eleanor also celebrated…