Desmond, builder of towers

Desmond, builder of towers

When you ask Des a question, his new new thing is shaking his head in the affirmative or saying “yeah.” But when we asked him if he wanted to go to the dog park to see a lot of doggies, he didn’t know what he was in for. The sheer look of elation settled over him as we walked up to the fence with dozens of dogs just beyond.

Even with so many new dogs to meet, these two friends stuck close by as well

A great afternoon


Afterwards it’s pints for the parents and wikki stix for the kids. Hummus for all.


Followed up with a walk over to the slides at the Gene Leahy park.


Mom had a speaking engagement this morning, so it was a boys morning at the zoo

Being able to walk at the zoo… a whole new experience

Des was all about watching the monkeys frolic in the trees


Eating lunch with the monkeys

Des and Froggy still BFFs

Baby’s first ramen. Loved it, but probably mostly because he got to use the spoon on his own.

I’m sittin’ on the step of the stairs, eatin’ the waffle so slow, ooh. I’m sittin’ on the step of the stairs, wastin’ time…

Des practicing squinting his eyes. Why? Dunno.

When you wake up to a -20°F wind chill, it’s a day when you break out all the toys inside.



DJ Dizzy Des

Max really is a good sport and puts up with a lot.


Day #3 walking
Des home with a mild fever, but of course has the energy to push around a bottle in a cup as a walker

Best friends, mostly due to Max’s unending patience

Max isn’t quite into the tunnel fun

‘Tis the season for colds, so Des celebrates with another sick day and a high temperature

Even when he’s not feeling well, there’s spurts of energy
