week 24 - the first family bath in the pig trough

we try to remember on sunday to take a photo before simon decides it is time for bed...when bed time comes the smiles disappear and he does not look his best. eric ran for the camera to document sunday, july 19, right before pj's, books, and songs.

our last social worker visit - month 5

simon knew we would "pass" the last home visit, so he decided to go ahead and take a nap while dad and mom chatted with rory.
it is hard for eric and i to remember back 5 months ago when simon was not yet in our lives - he's been such a joy.

week 23 - sitting at the counter

bop n beep needed a break, so dad sat in for the picture.

a little hang time with mama bear

simon holds his own bottle (first incident of extended duration as measured by elapsed time of suckage)

visiting rich, liz, mo, and cade in rhode island

watchin the silver surfer (comic indoctrination apparently not optional)

(somewhere around) week 21-22 - simon finally makes friends with bop n beep

aunt geri and uncle earl buy simon donuts

aunt geri feeding simon

simon meets carla

cousin caroline and simon discuss the weather...