What's new this week...

Greetings friends, family and other interested readers,

Well, life has semi-settled back down in the wake of Grandma Bice and Aunt Sarah's visit this past weekend. The blog is now flush with pictures from their visit and I encourage anyone who wishes to post in the comments.

Madelyn is enjoying her newfound mobility more and more and has taken to doing laps around the coffee table in the living room as she continuously explores everything that is two feet or lower to the ground. Needless to say, babyproofing is going to be our number one priority for this weekend.

The rest of us--those of us in the house who exist to feed, change and generally attend to any and all of Madelyn's deepest desires--are doing fine. The pregnancy is kicking into gear and Erin is feeling more of those first trimester symptoms. She's convinced this one is going to be a boy since she's been craving lots of meat lately.

Until next time,
Jake

The old house on Lott Street; "Cradle of Greatness". 

Grandpa Hamff's house. 

Grandma and Grandpa's grave in Kingsville 

Sarah and Chris at Mom's 

Madelyn's new blue dress 

Dad and his little girl, the bahing suit model. 

The photoshoot in full swing. 

Madelyn poses by the pool in her new suit 

While Grandma, Aunt Sarah and Mom cook dinner, Madelyn directs traffic with her green plastic spoon. 

"Your theories fascinate me, Grandma. Tell me more." 

Madelyn shows us her good side. 

Grandma and Madelyn: Napping the way the pros do it. 

It looked good from the first side, so why not try the other? 

Madelyn shows Grandma Bice how she views the world. 

Aunt Sarah is engrossed in the nuances of the peek-a-boo block. Madelyn offers advice on its proper use. 

Madelyn has just told Mom the best joke that she's ever heard. Sarah captures the moment on her camera. 

A girl, her cup, and her duck: What more does Madelyn need for her bath? 

While Sarah looks for something to watch, Madelyn tries to show Sarah how she can get into the good stuff. 

Aunt Sarah watches TV with Madelyn. Madelyn watches Dad to make sure its okay to sit next to this crazy person.