Mid-January

We got back from Grandma Marcia and Grampa Dave’s house on a Sunday, so the next day was Monday the 17th. So I made a family project out of hanging the mobile. You can sort of see Nina in that my iPad is propped in the background for her to watch. Ian helped me put the planets on! See this image larger.

Was he happy with the result? See this image larger.

That’s a yup. See this image larger.

The day before Ian’s birthday, here he is contemplating his old age, perhaps. See this image larger.

Melissa and I were pretty somber on this night, realizing his third year was over already. 2010 was such a tough year for this kid, I’m surprised when he gives us trouble, but I’m more surprised and proud of what an amazing trooper he has been through everything. See this image larger.

Still flying rockets! See this image larger.

So this is Nina with the remote control for the motorized solar system mobile. The first time she knocked the remote against the wall over her shoulder, I told her no and shook my head. Now she still does it and smiles at me, makes sure I’m watching. See this image larger.

You’re just lucky you’re cute! See this image larger.

She absolutely loves rolling around on Ian’s bed. It is a big mattress and low to the floor. See this image larger.

Mommy reads the kids a bedtime story! See this image larger.

Love this shot. They look like they’re really paying attention! See this image larger.

Here you can see Nina’s about to lose interest… See this image larger.

Ian looking at the reflection of himself in the camera lens. See this image larger.

Nina suggests another book. See this image larger.

That night Melissa somehow still found time to bake a cake for Ian’s birthday… this is it! I helped a little. It’s a rocket. And those are supposed to be little stars on the foil, and a cookie planet. See this image larger.