Busted

Nate is interested in opening and closing every door and cabinet these days, especially because he knows he is not supposed to.

Hairdo, Daddy Time and Art with Aunt Meredith

"Aunt Meredith! Do you have an art project for me?!" Grace asked/exclaimed when Aunt M walked in the door. Fortunately she had two!

Cool Trick

9 Months Old

Time is moving too fast. Can't believe it's October or that Nate is 9 months old! We celebrated by hanging out with the Gleser fam at a rooftop keg party in honor of Uncle Teddy's 30th. Good times. September 2010 Album.

Afternoon Tea, Dinner and Dancing

Sitting Pretty

Woohoo

Nate is getting really good at this ball game and celebrated a la Brandi Chastain after slam dunking three in a row. Go, Nate!

Sunday

Today we met Maya, Aunt Dina, Uncle Teddy, Aunt Katie and Grandma for brunch in Gramercy, and this afternoon we celebrated Isaac's bday.

Sunny Saturday in the Park

Second Day of School

We didn't take any good pictures the first day because school recommended against it. Their theory is that kids pick up on parent nerves, sense the day is going to be diff't and get upset about separating. Not sure I agree with that, but we followed their suggestion regardless. Either way, Grace ran into the classroom and didn't turn back.

One Very...

Nater Tot

YK in PHL

Gracie & Max

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

Over the past several months, Gracie and Max - aka "Maxie"- have had so much fun together. When they see each other, they yell, open their arms and run to embrace. And they don't just hug when we're just looking and oohing and awwing either; they really mean it and do it throughout their playdates. Here are some pics Chrissie sneak-snapped from July, August and Sept. It doesn't get any cuter. Also posted is some video from one of his visits to Westport.

Fun Sunday

Aunt Meredith and Jason came up to visit today and brought some gifts and a cool art/food project for Grace. Aunt Meredith had baked a sheet of muffins and used cookie cutters to make special shapes. G and Aunt Mer had a blast decorating together while Nate practiced standing.

Nate's New Tricks

Nate is up to some new things. He understands: "wave bye-bye," "clap hands," "shake no no," "play peekaboo," and "hands up and down." He is also standing up, letting go and balancing for a few seconds. Lastly, and not that it should come as a surprise, Nate eats with passion, speed and precision, like no other 8 month old I've seen. The boy loves his food, and he wants to put it in his mouth himself.

New Year In Philly

Grace went to to Har Zion with Mom-mom and Grandpa and had a great time. She also had a great time painting with Mom-mom and playing with Grandpa's iPad. On Friday Grandpa took us to Capri for our final water ice of the season.

Typical Little Brother

Nate has been all up in Grace's business recently. He wants whatever she is holding or touching. It's starting to get to her, too. She used to say "No Nate!" b/c she didn't want him around but now it has turned into, "No, Nate!" as direct address. Today she turned to me and said, "Mommy, Nate is always taking my things. He is very curious."

Back in NYC

Grace is thrilled to be back in NYC. Despite waking up in the car (yes, she napped!) in NYC and saying sadly, "We're not in Westport!", she has jumped back into her routine like she never left. This week we went to the Zoo, where she excitedly fed the sheep, goats and llamas; the Children's Museum of Art with Nikki, George and Rae; and the Children's Museum, where she had a blast dressing like a firefighter and sliding down the pole, visiting Dora's house and playing with Max, who came to meet us.