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June 12th, Ian eats something. I’ve run out of good captions for this other than “nom nom nom.” See this image larger.

Nina sucks on a fruit pouch. These are awesome for babies as it takes a lot of the “texture” issues some people have with fruits and turn it into… smoosh. See this image larger.

As an added bonus they are delicious. I’m told. These pictures were also taken because Nina transitioned to a booster seat from a high-chair! See this image larger.

*More?* See this image larger.

*Just a teeny bite of yours?* See this image larger.

June 13th… able to lift mid-sized vans with single heave-ho. See this image larger.

Nina’s walk is still a ways away from being perfectly stable, but there’s a confidence here that is hard to deny. She’s gaining speed, she’s gaining control, and she’s got an Elmo microwave and knows how to use it. See this image larger.

Yet more face-making. See this image larger.

Yet more face-making. See this image larger.

Yet more face-making. See this image larger.

Ballerina Nina strikes again! See this image larger.

*Where’s my car-keys?* See this image larger.

I wish I had known Ian was going to look genuinely happy in this shot, I would have stopped making faces. I wish kids could see how hard it is on a parent to be a parent… you have to be the tough guy, the stern one, for very good reasons. Kids reactions are to be sad or mad. You don’t always feel loved. When you do though, it’s the best feeling in the world. See this image larger.

Daddy loves his family so very, very much. See this image larger.

Hey buddy, let’s go to the park. See this image larger.

Yes, all three of us, Nina! See this image larger.

This park is great because they have distinct areas for different age groups. It does mean having to keep your attention carefully split, however. Nina looks adorable on equipment that’s right around the right size, for a change! See this image larger.

Nina minds the register. See this image larger.

Video
Click here to see Ian and Nina running the “General Store” in a local park. I’ve got videos of Ian doing this solo at a younger age – this is the first time the kids tackle it together. This video is rather large, so go pour yourself a cup of coffee while it loads, please.

One eventually gets a feel for what their kid can handle. I talked Ian over the tippy-top of this rock wall from across the park, and prayed that he didn’t bust an ankle. See this image larger.

Cheese. See this image larger.

*Let’s go home.* See this image larger.

Snack-time! See this image larger.

Little goofball… can you see her smile shining through? See this image larger.

Video
Click here to see and hear Nina being a chatterbox. If you thought some of the banter from the park was good, you’ll love this. Listen carefully for “little girl” which she says a couple times.

Video
Click here to see and hear the second part of the video above. Listen for “I’m all done now daddy, all done.” I’m pretty sure she also says something like “Daddy, I got this.” or maybe “all done.” The reassuring nod while she says that slays me. I’m not sure of some of the other things she says, but she’s doing great!