Monthly Archives: December 2006

Merry Christmas!

We hope you’ve all had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the start of a new year! Photos (and stories) from our visits with family will be coming soon!

Hungry Bug

Sam loves his rice cereal. When he sees me mixing it, he bouces his legs and opens his mouth with anticipation. After each bite he slurps, smacks and hums. I let him play with the spoon a little after the cereal is gone. He makes a mess trying to figure out how to use it. [...]

Three Buttons

I haven’t posted in awhile. We had a rough week. At our last doctor’s appointment, Sam’s weight was way too low. I knew he’d lost some when we had the stomach virus, but he hadn’t gained it back the way I thought he would. The guilt you feel as a mother is impossible to describe. [...]

Sam the Ham

We gave Sam his first “official” solid food feeding in his bouncer seat. It’s comfortable, but a little too laid back for eating. But tonight his first Christmas present, a highchair, arrived (thanks Nonnie and Pop Pop)! Of course, the second we got it inside I tore into the box and assembled the thing, which [...]

Trimming the Tree

We put up our christmas tree last week. I love hanging the ornaments. Most are from Austin’s childhood, given to us by his mother. My favorites are the ones from his teachers, with the year, date, and his classroom number on them. I have a miniature Christmas tree from long ago, and my parents gave [...]

Open Studios

On Saturday, Sam and I went with friends to Easthampton to visit Allie. They were having Open Studios at the building where she works. We toured the bindery where she spends her days, met her very talented boss and saw some of the projects she’s currently working on. Outside the bindery, the long halls were [...]

Boston Calendar

Calendars are on sale this weekend at Zazzle for only $9.99 (Dec. 1 – Dec. 4)! So… for those who love Boston as much as I do, I’ve created a calendar with a new photo of our favorite city every month! Boston Calendar by litabug Get this custom at Zazzle