Uncommon Sense

Welcome to the latest installment in my series "First time walking . . . ".  We had first time walking (back in Feb. '10)---fo...

Our enthusiasm is unparalleled, but our estimation skills leave much to be desired. Last year we ended up with a ridiculous amount of appl...

Back in November I had a similarly titled post, in which Maya got to "walk" Parker from her stroller.  It was very cute . ( Parke...

Winners :  Dave, Maya & I had a great weekend :) 1.  Lots of playground time, some dog park time, general happiness and soaking-in-the...

In 1992 Kristi Yamaguchi won the gold medal for figure skating at the Olympics.  Weirdly, I clearly remember the bio piece that they played ...

are up on the Facebook page (which is set to public, so you can go and check them out even if you're not on Facebook).  It's just ea...

I'm too lazy to upload the pictures---but she was very interested in the bushes and the dirt.  A whole new experience, to walk outside! ...

I had a rough morning, a not-so-great preschool tour (more on that some other time). Maya must have known that I needed some cheering up ....

So it turns out that Maya can walk from the table to the couch . . . who knows how long she's been harboring this secret skill.   Clearl...

We have an announcement! (Maya just needs to proofread the sign first) That's right, people!  Maya took her first steps today! ...

Walking: Maya's got a mind of her own.  She knows what she wants, and now that she can steer her little stroller (which she's able...

Because it's Friday, I'm feeling lazy, and I don't have much to say.  In no particular order, some recent photos: Just going ...

We got outside today!  More than once!  And got some great videos, too. Maya is in motion with the pushable stroller! I especially enjoy t...

Friday: Dave wins husband-of-the-year when he shows up from work bearing flowers, and a new Starbucks cup !  My old one (which was my 2nd) ...