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Author Archives: Dad
Feb
09
2010
that’s MY baby!
ok, so i’m not going to do the overly proud parent thing here … well, maybe a little, but it’s with perspective. i realize my baby isn’t the first, not even the first we know (!), to receive this small but cool honor, but i’m still so proud.
a while back we submitted a photo [...]
Feb
08
2010
thank you, great-grandma
great-grandparents and grandparents are in unique positions, especially when grandchildren get introduced into the family. they have the opportunity to shape the memories and experiences of the kids with their extensive knowledge and life experiences, as well as their love.
i’m glad that ellie has people around her, like my grandmother, who seem determined to leave [...]
Jan
30
2010
it’s all downhill from here …
not even a month past her first birthday and ellie has already developed a mind of her own. the simple tricks that a dad has at his disposal for entertainment and play are quickly becoming relics in the repertoire.
this video serves as visual evidence of my dying ability to influence her actions. turns our [...]
Dec
16
2009
“if i only had longer arms!”
one of ellie’s many talents these days is cruising. for the uninitiated, simply put: cruising is the act of pulling one’s self up and using furniture, and a variety of other objects (or people!), to move around a room.
ellie has been doing this for quite some time now, but we’ve only captured it on [...]
Sep
14
2009
baby beatbox
our little lady continues to amaze and entertain. she rolls, she’s starting to scoot, she grabs EVERYTHING, she babbles like crazy, and loves her new sounds.
the latter is the new party trick, and lately she’s started to put the whole package together, as evidenced in the below video.
it’s a pretty strange experience to [...]
Aug
05
2009
happy birthday (great) grandpa!
we’ve been a little m.i.a. from the blog lately, but it’s for good reason … ok, it’s not, but i’m trying here. work has just been kicking my ass and when i get home i just want to hang with mommy, the baby, and, i won’t lie, the tv. but, this last weekend was pretty [...]