Smiles everyone, smiles

Jonah turns nine weeks old. Jonah is starting to do some social smiling. That means he might give you a grin when he sees you or when you make a funny face. Erin and I consider this a substantial step forward over his earlier behavior of smiling only when passing gas....

A busy day on the homefront

“Random notes ‘n’ stuff” was already taken. I sit staring down at a little creature in a kick-n-play and wonder how I could love so much something which wasn’t a part of my daily existence even three months ago. He stretches and yawns,...

Random notes ‘n’ stuff

Because creating vague yet interesting-sounding headlines is what I do. Erin started classes at Western University in Monmouth on Monday. We debated making these family day trips so she could feed Jonah on the spot but ultimately decided that it would be easier if he...

It’s a pickle, part 2

Those boys of summer (aka Henney and Nicky) love their baseball. The Starrs hosted a party this evening for Dennis, Marnie, Henney, and Nicky, and when have their parties been anything other than great? The Robins contingent was there of course (including Adam and...

So much to do it’s a pickle

Dennis, Marnie and the boys of summer come to town. Dennis, Marnie and the boys are out from New Hampshire, making the drive up from California after their visit with the Lillys. Henney and Nicky were eager to plays some pickle (aka hot box) down at the park. The game...