Fourth of July

Being in Philly over the fourth of July has become a tradition. It's always fun to be back there for our anniversary. Although it was our fifth, the kids had lots of firsts this weekend: Nate tried some hamburger, Grace stayed up for the fireworks, swam in the big kid pool, made it her mission to eat dessert before lunch and even won a dance contest. Oh - and she only wanted Daddy this weekend. Thanks to my parents for all their hospitality - and babysitting! Great weekend.

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Nature Nate

Nate loves taking nature walks with Grandpa - or anyone, for that matter, who will let him inspect everything outside: trees, plants, leaves, water, flowers, dirt, you name it. He's definitely an outdoorsman already. Being outside instantly makes him happy and calm.

Gracie Monroe

6 Months Old

Hey, everybody. Wassup. Happy half birthday to me. I'm 6 months old today. I plan to lounge outside, stare up at the trees, chill poolside and nap in the shade. It's good to be me.

Yay for July

What better way to celebrate the summer than a morning at camp followed by Pink Berry for lunch?

Pacific Palisades on Madison Avenue

This afternoon we went over to JoJo's to see Rita and Mary, who were in from California. They gave Grace a leotard, which she insisted on wearing immediately. They also gave Nate some bath toys, which Grace insisted were hers. Well, duh, obviously. Everything is. June 2010 Album.

Happy, Cute & Starting to Move

Naked With Bow

Chef Grace and Sous Chef Nate

Sunday

This morning we had a great time at Harrison's pool party. This afternoon Grandma came to hang out, and the Gleser siblings/cousins came over to eat dinner. The kiddos are getting so big.

Saturday in the Park

Gracie and Sofia had fun playing together, and Nate and Nico strolled and snoozed. Hot day, good times. In Nate news, he's kissing on demand, waving hello/goodbye, can say Dada and is starting inch forward. He's also trying to sit up from his belly to his butt. Crawling is next!

All By Myself

Grace wants to do everything on her own these days - eating, reading, singing and more. For the past several nights, she has been making in the potty all by herself, too. Just at night before bed, though, not during the day.

Can Someone Please Get Me a Halo?

Because I'm an angel baby.

Happy Father's Day

...to the best Daddy in the whole world!

Awesome Day

This morning Grace went to Jackson Lean's 3rd birthday at Jodi's Gym and had a blast jumping, tumbling, sliding, hanging and eating cake. This afternoon we went out to CT to hang with Max, J and Chrissie, and Grace was in heaven - the friends, the pool, the bouncey barn, the swingset, the missle launcher, the food and the skinny dipping, drumming and running. The Winters came up to hang out, too. The kids spent the afternoon playing outdoors, and Max gave Grace some rides in his Jeep. She was very impressed. Everyone stayed up late, even Nate, and had so much fun. In developmental news, Nate is starting to check if I'm nearby.

Indoor Lobster Bake

First Word & Making Up for Lost Video

At 5 1/2 months, I had probably taken 100 videos of Grace. Nate has about 10 as of today. Here are some videos from the past few days. Nate is cracking up a lot and saying Mama. I'd like to add that there is no question he knows "Mama" is how to call me - or thinks it means "I need help" - b/c he says it from his crib in the morning and when I leave the room. PS Nate, don't kill me for putting Grace's purple bib on you yesterday.