First civic meeting

We went to a meeting of the Roanoke Park Conservancy. Sylvia was the coolest person there.

First stroller ride without the car seat

Our plan worked perfectly.

"GIVE ME THAT CHAAAAALK!"

Sylvia meets Annie Fischer

And gets an awesome present, which promptly gets employed in a game of peek-a-boo.

Fun with a new toy

We get to hang out with my college friends Chris and Doug and their (growing) families this weekend

Gardening

This little boy dug an awesome hole in our garden. Then he said, "Maybe your baby fits in it." So we checked.

New trick: Performing

She now knows how to get applause.

Chilly morning

We left the heat off last night, but the temperature dropped so much that we needed to bundle up in the kitchen this morning. Spring, hurry!

Simple pleasures.

Dr. Seuss for babies and cats

Brunch with Grandma Betsy

If only we had let Sylvia have those salt and pepper shakers she so desperately wanted ...

Dinner with Doug and Carrie

New friends for Sylvia! Next time, she'll meet their three awesome kids.

A cat (and a) nap

At work with Dad

First tooth

Our baby girl cut her first tooth today. Bottom front. I noticed it this morning as a tiny clear bubble on her gum. By tonight it was a sharp little point. It's official: This growing up thing happens WAY too fast.

Six months old today

Good morning!

Sylvia helps Amy work

First, breakfast, then the Nelson!

Dancin' to her favorite song

Robby and Becky come by for a nice visit

Band of babies