Stephan's Park Time

Stephan's hood boasts several parks where he can go connect with other life forms (aka, other babies and toddlers) and take in a swing ride.  Due to the summer heat, we venture a park outing for early evening when a bit cooler and the mosquitos have taken rest (well, not always!).  It begins with waking from an afternoon nap, re-charged for some fresh air and new discoveries...

Ready for the park!

Stephan Celebrates His 4-Month Capitol-Style

Stephan celebrated the beginning of his 4-month birthday Capitol-style on Aug. 4.  We took advantage of the balmy, low humid (!), afternoon to park ourselves at the Capitol for the celebration.  Mom and dad gorged on a delicious pistachio tart from Le Pain Quotidienne bakery while Stephan feasted on the sights of the grand Capitol building (we promised him cake on his first birthday!).  It was a beautiful day!

Stephan Plays Nicely with the Girls

Stephan is the first boy in a string of girls born to mama's friends of late.  

He is lining up the playdates!

I'm a fun guy!

 Playing with Adelyn Grace, an older friend by three weeks.

 In the pigpen with Chloe, 6 months his senior.

Stephan and Mama - 3.5 months

I think this should be my Facebook page

Stephan's Aerial Shots

Stephan floating.

Stephan's First Reading Lessons

It's never too early to start teaching the ABC's! Stephan is a great page turner (3.5 months).

 Enjoying Show-and-Tell with Izzy at Noyes Children's Library.

Stephan Promenades at Brookside Gardens

During Grandma Jennie's visit, we braved the heat for a stroll through Brookside Gardens (late May). Stephan and grandma enjoyed smelling the roses.