Cutest Baby Ever

I've shared this photo with many folks already, but it's too darn cute not to post here. I love the Don Ho outfit (which he wore in the family photo in Houston).

Greetings from Maine!

Happy 37th birthday to Nicole! And happy three month birthday to Rafi! To celebrate, we packed up the car and drove to see Great Grandma Phyllis in Maine where Nic has been going since she was, well, about Rafi's age. It was a fun trip -- Rafi went swimming in the ocean for the first time! Well, sort of -- he put his feet in a tidal pool. I worked diligently on my LBJ final project, and got ever closer to finishing... and we took lots of walks on the beach with the baba. We love the Bjorn (thanks, Gretchen!)

From top:

Adorable Rafi going to the library

Great grandma with a smiling Rafi

Mommy and Rafi post-swim (sun hat courtesy of Aunt Stacy)

Mama and Rafi on the beach on a chilly day

Texas Fun

A few images to capture the incredible family-fest that was our Houston trip at the end of July. Rafi was an angel (called so by several passengers around him) on the flight down and back, and many hugs and kisses were given by his cousins (Truman, Cameron, Anna, Jourdan, Georgia, and Jenna). It was a wonderful time for all, and we are so happy Rafi made his first trip to the Lone Star State!

From top:

Cousins Anna and Jourdan with Rafi (on the day of the family portrait)

Self portrait with cousins Anna and Georgia, Aunt Tirza, Paige, Nicole, and Rafi

Saying goodbye to grandma, July 30

Welcome Rafi shower (and yummy cake) with Grandma and Grandpa in the background

Rafi returns from Texas!

Many wonderful photos from this great family excursion to the heat of Houston, but this one picture will have to do for now: Rafi in his cowboy hat from Aunt Stacy. He wears it well.

More soon, but scary computer action (God help me if I lose all 800+ photos of the baby!) prevent me from posting more. My iBook is 6+ years old and is acting its age...