Not going to be ready for bedtime for awhile.

Up past bedtime to check out the snow.

Not going to be ready for bedtime for awhile.

Up past bedtime to check out the snow.

Eleanor got her very own kitty hat courtesy of the talented Julie Harris.

Jason with the baby snuggles!

Goofing around in the living room while mom is making dinner

Desmond’s first experience with “big boy” toothpaste. Guessing that rinsing will take a bit of practice…
More of Des talking like the Minions
Enjoy that game now, before sister joins in the fun…

Ella is dubious. Why? Dunno.

No longer “cool baby,” but “cool toddler.”

Des lounging on ma enjoying his special post-nap lollipop. He was a trooper during the morning’s extended NFM outing.

Three generations of strong women.

Grandma and the boys head to the food hall for dinner. Des discovers the foosball table, and despite being broken, happily spins the knobs anyway.


Baby’s first protest march.


Smiles and exercises

Des learned a new trick to putting on his coat to day from Ms. Shauna. He was eager to demonstrate to dad how it worked, though it took a few times to get it right. Even took dad a moment to figure out the proper orientation.

Eleanor and Ali

Des demonstrating standing on his “feet” for when lining up in his new room. He clearly knows “Desmond,” still working on saying “Shreffler”

A boy and his slide, on a 50° day in January (thanks again, Melissa!)


Meanwhile inside, Eleanor smiles while playing on her mat with dad

Desmond discovers cracking ice with his feet
Big brother “helping” with little sister’s diaper change
