Scoutapalooza

Steve had fun at the Calumet Troops boy scout fun day.

Mother's Day

Douwe greeted Mom this morning with breakfast in bed (with Dad's help) and was happy to munch on the leftover toast crusts.

Milestones

This past week Douwe cut his first two teeth, bottom center, and made it very clear he wanted to graduate to the real tub experience.

Take your Child To Work Day

Steve got to take the train with Dad to the office and experience a kid-friendly work day at IRI. His favorite part was the personalized photo badge FOB that actually caused a beep when he swiped it at the security entrance to the building. Douwe came down after lunch to meet Jeff's co-workers as well.

Strolling around the neighborhood

It is so wonderful to go for walks these days! I am getting some exercise, Douwe is thrilled to go for a ride and the neighbors are coming out of hibernation. I love springtime so much.

Keyboarding 101

Douwe wants to type the computer keyboard because he sees me using it pretty often. How convenient we found an old one for him to play on. It took him about a minute though to realize that the black keyboard that is actually hooked up to the monitor is somehow the preferred toy.

College Friends

I have a few memories of meeting children of my parent's college friends at a cottage somewhere for the day. Now we're the parents having our children meet one another. Friends Kris and Duke had an "open house" style play date and we got a morning photo of the first shift of families. . .


Douwe also enjoyed a little beach time with his dad . .