"First Contact"

Noah embarked upon his first true communicative act the other day - shaking his head "No" when I was trying to feed him. In the context that it was in, it was very, very clear what he meant! I immediately violated the "Prime Directive" several times by interferring with his newfound autonomy and trying to get him to eat a few more spoonfuls (but mostly because I just wanted to see him shake his head "no" again). Hey Ma, don't you know that "No" means NO??? (I guess not, sorry kid).

(We'll try to catch it on tape next time . . .!)

Noah and his Great-Nana

Noah was very happy to sit with Nana at Ian's 30th birthday party - and Nana was very happy to hold him!

Noah hangs with baby Martin

Although baby Martin is clearly not such a baby these days . . .(It was funny to have Noah be the older kid for once).

Noah smiles for the Camera

Noah is definitely not camera shy!

Noah playing with Hat

Noah has a great sense of humor - I kept putting his winter hat on him and he would laugh like it was the funniest thing in the world!

A short video of Noah (holding on for dear life?)

Grandma and Grandpa come for a visit!

Grandpa Steve and Grandma Max came for a visit this weekend - and we had a great time. They got to see Noah crawling all over the place and play with him. We also went out for many yummy meals (Dim Sum and Sushi - two of Noah's favorites!) and went to the Children's Museum on Sunday. Grandpa Steve proved himself to be a Grandpaparazzi, as the following pictures will attest!

Grandpa and Noah

What's up Grandpa?

Cheek grabbing - my favorite pastime . . .

Hanging out with Grandma

I can get anywhere!!!!

BUT NOW THAT I'M HERE - HOW DO I GET DOWN?

(I exaggerate somewhat - we put him on the table - he cannot (YET) get onto the table himself. I do think the day is fast approaching however when he will be hanging from the rafters like the little monkey that he is).

The Children's Museum, Part II - Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Noah had a great time in the crawler room at the Children's Museum. The wall length mirror was a big hit!

The Children's Museum!

Exploring different shapes . . .









The wonderful world of Soap Bubbles!






On the tatami mat in the Japanese House