lately...

::  we celebrated finn's first birthday.  he and i had a picnic at the zoo, came home and took a long nap, and then i let him spend the afternoon running around naked.  when daddy got home, we gave him his first taste of ice cream and a candle.  i made a wish for him.  it was a good one.

 

::  we enjoyed a couple playdates with the cutest twins on the block.  and their big brother. 

 

 

:: we went swimming at mimi and pops' pool. 

 

 

::  i turned around for one second and returned to this sight.  i died. 

 

 

::  playdate :  caldwell style.

 

 

::  oh these boys... finn was mystified by little hunter. and liked to kiss him.

 

::  finn and papa had a special moment.

::  dylan and finn love them a little park time!

::  we decided to do something special for finn one day and took him to see the ducks.  except he thought the stale bread was for him.  nonetheless,  his animal obsession continues. 

:: we battled one sickness after another.  poor baby.  ear infections and other disturbing, contagious ailments.  so we spent a large part of august and september cuddling, sterilizing, nursing and eating grandma great's jam.  jam makes everything better.

 

::  brenna gave finn his first official hair cut!  he looks like such a handsome little lad and it was a good lesson for me:  haircutting is not one of my strengths.

 

::  and lastly, our darling boy at the park earlier tonight.  finally, back to his healthy self and feeling quite happy about it.