9 months old and feeling better!!

Liam turned 9 months on Thursday!!! 

It wasn't the most fun-filled day for him, but we're happy (extraordinarily happy!!!) to report that he is smiling again!  We are giving him lots of snuggles and kisses, and playing with his favorite toys (including his new favorite giraffe from Mamó).  We are so impressed and proud of our brave and strong boy.  He is so resilient!!! Thanks to you all for your support, kindness and encouragement.  We are so lucky to have such amazing friends and family.

Playtime: this one's for you Dado!!

Playtime!

Too busy playing to notice momma:

K and Liam eyeing the toys and snacking on the pack n' play:

Hi there!

8 months old!!

Thank you for the happiest 8 months of our lives!

As you can see from the photos below, our 8 month old bundle of joy sits still for no man!
(...and no momma with posed photo ambitions either!)

Liam vs Giraffe: 8 months

Cutie Pie

Liam: the bad news and the good news

The bad news is that our poor baby developed a double ear infection this past weekend.  The 2+ feet of snow on the ground complicated our trip to the doctor, but we made it! 

The good news (GREAT news!) is that the medication is working and we have our happy, fever-free, sleeping and eating baby back! He's doing really well and we are thrilled!

Baby on the mend! (with daddy, warming by the fire)

Scenes from the great dig out!

 The view from our front door (Hi Jamil!!):

The view out back:

On our walk to Safeway (we ran out of diapers! ugh!!):

Lake Thoreau