First Toy: Hands

Gus found the beard and uses it as a stabilizing hand-hold to assist his newly developed head control

June Visitors

Gus had such a lovely time with Auntie Jessamyn, Uncle Matt, and the amazing superheroine Maud.

Happy Anniversary (June 19, 1999) Mom and Dad!

Gus thoughtfully remembered that his parents' wedding flower was the daisy.

Gus is so rock and roll he's over being rock and roll

Sweater Men

It's true. They're wearing sweaters in the middle of June. Here on the North Olympic Coast it's been cold and rainy. I just ordered baby sunglasses for Gus because even when it's overcast he squints and fusses at the searing outdoor light. I'm told all Pacific Northwest babies are this way--just like how they will grow up able to swim in the 45 degree oceans, will constantly have mud on the hems of their jeans, and will never, ever, use an umbrella.

Carseat