Happy 4th of July (belated)

We apologize for the long hiatus since our last post, but we've been so busy of late. The summary, before we start going apey with posts from the past few weeks, is we're all doing great. Nothing much to report from Lina and I about Lina or I, so we'll stay focused on Mr.Mr.

Miles loves his Day Care, he has many friends and has really taken to the environment. He now eagerly waves good-bye to us at the door when we drop him off; ready to start his day. Good news is he STILL gets excited when we pick him up - PHEW!

He has started picking up and using additional words. He now knows "WOW", which he uses appropriately when he drops...say a Pyrex measuring cup in the kitchen..."WOW is right Miles, it does make a loud bang, dent the floor and possibly compromises the integrity of the glass." He also now clearly articulates Momma, Daddie, Ma, Baa, Dugc, oooo and ehleeh.

Miles is also REALLY pushing his limits, both coordination and parent patience. Miles is at the stage where he is testing his own abilities (ie. climbing, balancing, running etc) and the parental boundaries, usually relating to safety as he attempts all sorts of new tricks. We've started giving him 1min. time-outs in the corner when he refuses to listen to us. We only really enforce time-outs, however, when he is in danger of hurting himself.

The family spent two plus weeks in Soda Springs - from July 3rd thru July 19. It was a fabulous getaway. We nearly completely unplugged from the world and focused our energies and attention to our immediate family, extended family and our friends, whom joined us at various times throughout for a night or two under the stars, great food and play. More on that later.

Now - lets get to the vacation posts.

Mr.Mr. in his SS Bear Hat...GRRRRRRR!