Commando Crawl!

Elliot achieved his first translocation today -- commando crawling in pursuit of a toy (well, sunglasses. The best toy ever)!

First video:

Second video:

Black Butte for Memorial Day weekend

We snuck away from Portland for Memorial Day weekend, and spent a few days lounging in hammocks and trying to convince Elliot that being submerged in a large body of water was a good thing. The full set of photos is posted on Flickr, but a (admittedly broad) sampling is posted here for your viewing pleasure.

Black Butte Weekend2008

Every year we spend a weekend in Black Butte with the family! We do lots of fun things like walk to the pond, go swimming, get massages, watch sports on tv and eat! I used to spend the weekend napping but this year I spent it breast feeding and playing with Elliot. I think Elliot enjoyed his first trip to Black Butte, next year at this time he will be toddling around with the other kiddos!

Uncle Brando and Elliot

Emily, Mallory, MaryJane and Ronan (my cousins' kids)

Grandma and Elliot took a short walk outside to find Louie.

Louie was so curious about Elliot. He wanted to help me feed him and play with him on his playmat. Louie even wanted to help when Elliot was crying.

Aunt Cindy getting some snuggle time.

Ronan played with Elliot for a little while. Ronan and Elliot were having a deep conversation about the crazy family. I think Ronan promised to protect Elliot from the crazies.

The family