Cat People

Maya came home this drawing after school...

Mommy and Maya as cats.

The back.

Biker Chicks

Maya was lucky enough to be able to take a quick ride with Riley in a bike trailer behind Nick's bike.

The two ladies are ready to ride.

See you later, alligator.

Dexter at 4 Months

Here are the latest stats:

Weight: 14lbs 14oz (around 50th percentile)
Height: 26.75 inches (around 85th percentile)
Head: 90th percentile

Our little guy is really growing up. He's now sleeping in his crib and we started sleep training a couple weeks ago. He sleeps through the night for the most part. He takes 3 naps a day and they are becoming longer and more consistent. He's always unhappy about going to sleep, but he's getting more comfortable with everything. He's nursing during the day only, except for the dream feed that we do while he's asleep.

He's found his thumb and he is able to soothe himself better. He has started laughing a lot at funny sounds or tickling. He loves looking at his sister and loves riding the car with her. He likes walking around in the Bjorn baby carrier or sitting on the porch with Daddy. He has rolled from his tummy to his back a couple of times, but hasn't really figured out what rolling is all about yet. He loves kicking his legs and wiggling around.

Mom and Dad are getting better at dealing with the needs of two kids and we are beginning to really enjoy the new level of chaos in the house (It probably helps that we are starting to get more sleep). We love our little guy. He's such a wonderful addition to the family.

Mayhem, Family Style

We now know that our house can comfortably hold 4 adults and 6 children. It was crowded...and a little crazy...but very fun.

Everyone except for Dexter and Mommy headed across the bay to San Francisco on the Larkspur ferry.

Cool kids.

Maya and Nancy outside.

Maya and Nancy inside.

Playroom/boy's bedroom.

Matthew holds his younger cousin.

Bedtime stories en masse.

Maya's dream of a sleepover finally fulfilled. Thanks for visiting us!!

Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins, Oh My!

We were so excited that Aunt Shelly; Uncle Mike; and cousins Matthew, Ryan, Andrew, and Nancy all came to visit us for a long weekend. This was the first time their whole family had come out to see us. Hooray!

Aunt Shelly meets her newest nephew, Dexter.

Brother and sis trek to the Golden Gate Bridge.

The kids were quite impressed.

Maya with Ryan and Andrew.

Maya with her pal, Nancy.

Maya tests the railing. Thankfully, it seems to be working.

Welcome Shelly, Mike, and the whole family.

Storytime With Two

Tonight was Dexter's first storytime before bed...

"Dexter Giggles" video

Another exciting milestone has been reached by Dexter. We heard his first laugh on January 2nd, but it took us a while to get it on camera. Enjoy...

Polka dots

Maya sporting some polka dots and magic shoes.

Goodbye! I'm off to school.