Happy New Year!

2012 has really been an incredible year for us and we are so thankful for all the wonderful new experiences we've had. Looking forward to seeing what 2013 has to bring. Happy new year everyone!

Christmas Morning

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Home sweet home

The National playing on the stereo, Jack napping, and Pete putting together a beef barley Guinness stew for dinner. A nice way to rest up from a great holiday.

Cousins

We watched Milo roll over for the first time ever on Christmas morning. We didn't get the camera out fast enough, but it was a very exciting event to witness. To celebrate this big accomplishment, here's a photo of the babies with mustaches, courtesy of Milo's mom.

Christmas Morning

Opening presents with extreme bedhead.
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Vacation pics

A few pics of our trip back east. 1. Jack on the pool table that used to be in his great grandparents' house 2. A hike through the nature preserve behind his Nana and Pop's house 3. Jack's first snow is on Christmas Eve! 4. Meeting Santa and very upset about it

Packing for the East Coast!

Getting our bags ready, we can check this bag, right?

2011 Fontsainte, Domaine de Corbières Gris de Gris

2011 Fontsainte, Domaine de Corbières Gris de Gris

2011 Fontsainte, Domaine de Corbières Gris de Gris

2011 Fontsainte, Domaine de Corbières Gris de Gris

Bed head

Sweeney Ridge Hike

Jackson and I hiked 3.4 miles round trip up to the top of Sweeney ridge. Sweeney ridge is where European explorers first saw the the SF bay in 1769 (they started from the Pacific side). It was a beautiful day, and I thought the scenery was stunning (Jackson was a bit more non-plussed).

Daddy's little helper

Jack helping his dad install safety latches by holding them in his mouth.

Fetch!

Smiles

He's been sick with the stomach flu all week but Jack is still all smiles. Such a sweet boy.

Dining Room

The dining room after our first dinner party with some neighbors. I think Stef's decorative efforts have really paid off.

No feeding the animals!

Happy Halloween!

Pete went on safari and caught the cutest little baby lion.

World Series Champs!!

Our Little Lion

Bath time

The boy loves the water!

Look Who's Home!

> So happy to see Dad!
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Safety time

Guess who's learning how to climb steps?

Fall weather

Means time to bundle up for nap time.

Monday

Pete brought home flowers for no reason, the Giants are going to the World Series, and Jack slept through the night. Not bad for a Monday!

Hiking

Sorry I haven't put anything up in a while. Here's some pics of Jackson and I hiking at Crystal Springs Reservoir. It was a little foggy, but overall a great hike. (and I put a bunch of pics of my Saturday night up on The Owl's Nest)

Shopping with Mom

Bath time!

First time in the big boy bath and having a great time!

Even Lazier

And while the boys rest inside, mom's outside getting some very important reading done. Question of the day: Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey... did they both upgrade?

Lazy Saturday

Blueberry and banana pancakes for breakfast, Berkeley for the Wilco concert tonight. Not a bad way to spend a Saturday.

Sunday night

Watching the Niners with Dad

Laundry baby

Back from Summer Vacation

Sorry for the long hiatus, I've been on sabbatical and we've been traveling (as most / both of our regular readers may have heard). Today was my first day back at work, and I'm hoping that a more normalized schedule will help me find time to post some pics of our big trip back east and of the house.

Jackson Takes Off!

Jackson's first flight! Heading back east to see Nana and Pop Wise!

More Jackson

A couple of pics of Jackson in the new house, eating at the dinner table, on his foam play area, and sitting on the couch