Outtake

Sorry, no new pictures. Where did we pack those batteries for the camera?

Ray Gun

After a hard day of defending the house from aliens, Mary likes to cuddle and get her head sniffed.

Xmas!

8 months!

Happy Eight Month Birthday to Frankie! It has been a hell of a month. Sorry for no new updates. As you can imagine, real life is kicking online life's butt. Who has time to find batteries for the camera when you're moving, Christmasing, and dealing with a sick, teething baby that won't sleep.

Mary has had a cold and cough for a week now, but it seems to be almost over. Now we can work on getting her to want to wake at six am, not go to bed at six am.

Our new digs are adorable and much more family friendly. The little rug rat is enjoying being able to follow us from room to room and comment on our activities. As she gets more skills, the language barrier is really starting to frustrate her. It's not enough just to be comfy anymore; she longs to say things like, "Hey! Let me chew on that spatula!" Mostly she likes to say "Dada". It is her word for Chris and her word for play.

Sorry for sending no cards or presents this year. Our wonderful family and friends are in our thoughts but we just ran out of time and energy. Here's hoping the new year is full of sleep and order. :-)