Valiant William

Closing Time

2009-03-02T22:51:00.001-06:00

Well, it's finally happened: after almost two years and just over 200 posts, I'm shutting down Will's blog. But don't fret — I've started a new consolidated blog for both Will and Anabelle called Alligators and Elephants. Update your bookmarks and visit today!!

Will's Winter Weekend

2009-02-22T21:31:00.002-06:00

Some pictures of Will from this weekend's winter wonderland events:

I forget if Will is squinting in this picture because of the bitterly cold wind or because he's saying "Cheese!" behind his hat straps.

Will looks so cute all bundled up, waddling along at his own pace.

Playing at the park. We couldn't find his other blue mitten, so he had to borrow one of Anabelle's old ones.

Hanging Out at Sophie's

2009-01-26T21:58:00.002-06:00

"Wanna bet I can fit this whole quesadilla in my mouth, Papa?"

"So... come here often?"

"OK, I'll trade you three grapes for five blueberries."

"Are we getting dressed or playing 'Ring around the rosie'?"

Will's Watercolor

2009-01-20T23:25:00.001-06:00

A nice watercolor from Will:

Will Escapes Chuck E. Cheese's Unscathed (Beginner's Luck)

2009-01-18T21:37:00.003-06:00

"Ha ha ha, OK, it was great talking to you but I've got to get back to sliding down the slide!"

"Wow, you really ARE a big red dog!"

"OK, don't turn around or anything, Anabelle, but I have this really creepy feeling that there's someone right behind us."

"OK, I'm just going to slowly and nonchalantly reach for the door... No sudden moves..."

"HELLLLLP! WE'RE TRAPPED ON THIS BUS WITH A GIANT RAT!!!!!"

Happy Third Birthday, Jack!

2009-01-13T21:34:00.004-06:00

"Hey, how about a quick round of Pictionary?"

"Ooo, nice Kandinsky!"

"OK, time for a speed round!"

"...and I think if we replace x with the coefficient of variation, this will solve the spontaneous combustion problem." "Hmm, yes, I see."

Happy Birthday, Jack!!

Will's Dancing Abilities

2009-01-06T22:41:00.002-06:00

It's not an official dance recital like his sister's, but this short video demonstrates that Will has some smooth dance moves too!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-04T21:01:00.005-06:00

Unfortunately Will was sick the days Santa and his reindeer came to school, so we don't have fun pictures of him from daycare like Anabelle does, but here are some recent cute shots of him:

Listening to his big sister read him a whole big book!

Hanging out with Jack, who is helpfully checking Will's diaper.

Just chillin' and eatin' some White Castle.

Playing and brushing his teeth -- good dental hygiene and multi-tasking!

Plus: Impeccable fashion sense!!!

Christmas Memories

2008-12-28T22:00:00.004-06:00

"What did you get me, Papa?"

"Yeah, it's a little big, but it keeps me warm!"

"Ring around the reindeer, a pocket full of candy, Santa, Santa, we all say yay!!"

"Hey, Elmo's in this book! I love Elmo! How did you know, Nonnie?"

"Hey, Anabelle, Sophie, come listen to this great new story Nonnie got me!"

"So...what are you reading?"

"Uncle Aaron, can you help me? I can't find Elmo in this book."

"Gee, where's my dollhouse?"

"But Papa said we could play with your dollhouse, Anabelle!"

"Thanks for sharing your dollhouse, Anabelle. Is is my turn to play with the doll yet?"

A Discriminating Reader

2008-12-10T22:20:00.002-06:00

"Yeesh! It's hard to turn the pages while doing the 'itsy bitsy spider' motions."

"Let's try another book. Ooo, this looks promising!"

"Wow, the gorilla escaped already! But the zookeeper is right in front of him! Will he get caught? I can't stand the suspense!!"

"Say, what kind of trash are you reading, Mommy? Shouldn't you be reading something a little more high-minded like me?"

Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving!

2008-12-07T22:42:00.003-06:00

Yikes! Two weeks of no posting!! Time to catch up on some backlog pics, starting with Thanksgiving.

"OK, everybody, I'm here! Let's get this party started!!"

"I want... that one!"

"Hello, 911? I just witnessed someone getting assaulted right next to me!"

Will Behind The Scenes at Auntie Jo's Birthday Party

2008-11-23T21:53:00.002-06:00

"Is it dangerous to grab this part while it's spinning?"

"All I can say is I'm done wearing the hard hat tonight."

"Story time!"

"Ooo, this is a good one! I don't think I've ever heard this one before!!"

"I'm going downstairs -- can I get anyone else a beer or anything else to drink?"

Secret Hiding Place

2008-11-18T22:15:00.002-06:00

Story Time

2008-11-17T22:24:00.003-06:00

"What the--?? This story makes no sense!"

"Time for a different book!"

"Just wait, Dad! Five more minutes!!"

Secure in His Masculinity

2008-11-12T22:42:00.003-06:00

Will's confident enough about his manhood to enjoy playing with a pastel pink tea set...

...and to look gorgeous doing it.

What? What did I say?

Anyway, it's nice to see Will and Anabelle sharing interests.

(Sorry for the lousy picture quality; these were taken with my BlackBerry while out shopping.)

Pictures From Nonnie & Papa's

2008-11-11T23:04:00.002-06:00

Here are some great pictures that Nonnie and Papa took when Will and Anabelle spent the weekend with them!

"I call it 'Pumpkin Portrait' and my exhibit of illustrated fruits and vegetables opens next month."

"Any requests?"

"I have no idea what I'm supposed to be learning from this but I love it all the same."

"Nonnie tells me this pose is giving you flashbacks, Papa."

"The answer is, 'Charlemagne.' Hey, that's another 500 points for me! Isn't this a fun game, Anabelle?"

"So this is really what my dad looked like in high school? And he chose this hairstyle on purpose?"

See the full set here.

Star of the School Newsletter

2008-11-06T22:45:00.004-06:00

Will was the star of this month's newsletter from daycare, not only appearing on the cover, but also featured in several other photos!

From the cover: Will in costume at the school Halloween party.

Candid shot from school: Will scoops out pumpkin guts in his new classroom.

And an older picture back from when Will was still in the infant room: Man, did Will like those morning stroller rides / naps!

Science Gone Wrong

2008-10-28T22:33:00.002-05:00

"I swear I'm not some mad scientist's experiment gone horribly wrong! This is just a costume -- I'm not really a boy-bird hybrid!"

Kids in Cute Costumes

2008-10-27T21:41:00.002-05:00

L to R: Anabelle, Sophie, Ben, Will

(Jack, in background:) "Oh, shoot! I forgot my costume!!"

"This pose would look cooler if I were wearing my Darth Vader or Magneto costumes."

More Fall Fun

2008-10-21T21:00:00.002-05:00

Some pictures of Will at Sever's Corn Maze last weekend:

The New Fall 'Do

2008-10-19T23:23:00.002-05:00

BEFORE:

AFTER:

More Pictures from Emma Krumbee's

2008-10-16T23:58:00.003-05:00

I uploaded the pictures to Shutterfly and can't figure out how to hotlink them so you'll have to go view them there: Anabelle & Will at Emma Krumbee's 2008

Here's a peek:

EDIT: I just figured out how to link to the images hosted on Shutterfly so here's another one:

Fun at the Pumpkin Festival

2008-10-13T21:16:00.002-05:00

Here are some pictures from the Edina Pumpkin Festival on Saturday. They were taken with my BlackBerry, so they're not the best quality, but they're still fun.

"I want this one."

"Mom, I'm not a pumpkin!"

"Do you see me down here making the 'more' symbol like you taught me?"

"She's right behind me, isn't she?"

Fun with Nonnie and Papa

2008-10-12T21:38:00.003-05:00

Nonnie and Papa sent some pictures from Will and Anabelle's overnight a couple weeks ago, and you can see them at Shutterfly.

Thanks, Nonnie and Papa!

Relaxed Musician

2008-10-06T21:33:00.003-05:00

"OK, everybody, get up! Or sit. Whatever's more comfortable for you."

"I think I've finally got that 'casual messy' rocker 'do down!"

Grumpy Young Man

2008-10-05T22:41:00.000-05:00

"You darn kids get off of my lawn! Oh, wait..."

Group Stroller Ride

2008-09-29T21:41:00.003-05:00

Will made the monthly daycare newsletter! Here's a picture of him on the infants' morning stroller ride:

He doesn't look very happy, but that's probably because his parents dressed him in shorts when all the other kids were wearing nice warm sweatpants.

And here's a picture of Will eating breakfast at the big kids' table in the infant room:

Fun at the Park

2008-09-28T22:13:00.002-05:00

There was a little bit of nice weather late in the day Sunday and we decided to take advantage of it by going to the park!

"Dad! You were supposed to catch me! I almost slid right off!!!"

Special thanks to Nonnie and Papa for watching both kids last night! Based on the number of times Will said "Papa!" and "Nonnie!" with a big smile on his face, I'd say he had a great time!! Thanks so much!!

The Moocher

2008-09-22T21:31:00.002-05:00

"Mmm, that cookie sure does look good!"

"Hey, I want to play with those puppets, too!!"

"Whew, mooching is hard work! But at least I got these flippers out of it!"

The Crocodile Hunter

2008-09-11T23:02:00.004-05:00

"I'm not kidding, Mom! I think I just saw a snake up in the branches!!"

"See! I told you I saw a big snake in here!!"

"Crikey! Get a load of the size of that gator!!"

"Now we're out here in the outback looking for wild hoofed animals!"

"Heh, I scared that kid by telling him there was an alligator hiding in this pipe!"

"Wait a second -- did I just see something move in there? Something with a tail??"

"And now it's the time on my show when we dance!"

Zoo Car Pool

2008-09-10T21:33:00.002-05:00

"Man, this morning commute is a jungle!"

"Road rage... building!!"

"Hey, wait a second... I think I see something I need in that nearby car."

"Pardon me, would you have any Grey Poupon?"

Will at the Water Park

2008-09-09T22:30:00.003-05:00

Here are some pictures from Labor Day. (Remember back when it was still sunny and warm out?)

"Sorry, these swim diapers aren't very absorbent."

"Geez, I said I was sorry!"

"Shh! I think Will fell asleep eating his sandwich!"

"Zzzzz... mmm, peanut butter... jelly... zzzzz"

"OK. great shot, Will! Now give me 'pouty'!"

Hanging Out at the Underwater Aquarium

2008-09-08T22:04:00.003-05:00

"Wow, this moving sidewalk is pretty cool, huh, Anabelle?"

"In fact, this sidewalk isn't the only thing that's got to move! It's time to get down and get funky!! I like to move it, move it! You like to move it, move it!!"

"Time to activate... WARP SPEED!!!"

"Did someone say something about this being a shark cage?"

"Hey, look! It's my own green screen challenge!!"

"Hey, look! I found a secret passageway!!"

Welcome, Juliet!

2008-09-07T22:23:00.003-05:00

Will (reluctantly) welcomes his latest cousin, Juliet Scallon, born Friday September 5th!

"Omigosh. This means I'm no longer the youngest, cutest grandchild."

"Just remember that I'm Ba's favorite, right, Ba? Ba? Ba???"

Just kidding! Will is totally interested in Juliet: He follows her around and points at her saying "Baby! Baby!" over and over again. We'll probably have the problem of him wanting to hug and hold her too much.

Lawn Bowling

2008-09-03T23:08:00.002-05:00

"Steady... steady... got to avoid the rock trap..."

"Dang it, not again!"

"Looks like I'll be taking another penalty frame!"

Gone Fishin'

2008-09-02T21:26:00.003-05:00

"Ah, nothing like relaxing at the lake with a fishing pole in hand!"

"Oh my goodness! I already got a bite, and it feels like a big one!! Better reel it in!!"

"Holy cow! Look at the size of that fish!!"

"Hey, everybody, look at the huge fish I just caught! I swear, it's this big!!!"

Cute Close-Ups

2008-08-20T21:30:00.003-05:00

Man, Day Care Packs a Wallop

2008-08-18T22:47:00.002-05:00

So after not even a full four hours in day care, Will came down with:

A fever.
A runny, snotty nose.
A horrible cough.
Pinkeye.

Poor Will! He was pretty miserable all day, just wanting to sleep and snuggle, but he had bursts of energy where he seemed like his regular self. My favorite was when he saw a stuffed gorilla and swayed side to side making the "Oo, oo!" monkey noise. Such a comedian!

Anyway, here are some pictures of Will from happier times:

First Day of Day Care

2008-08-17T22:31:00.003-05:00

WARNING: Prepare for your heart to be broken by this post.

So, Will, how did you like your first (half) day of day care?

"You didn't tell me you were LEAVING me here!!!"

The good thing about Will, though, is two minutes later he was back to his usual cheery self:

"Ah, freedom!! I don't think the sun has ever shone so brightly!!"

And a couple hours later, he was even plotting his revenge:

"Oh, you'll pay for leaving me alone in that strange place, Daddy. How does a 3 AM wake-up call sound?"

End of An Era

2008-08-13T22:25:00.002-05:00

"Thanks for taking care of me all this time, Ba and B'rung! I can't believe you watched me for almost five months!!! I'll really miss you! Look how sad my face is!!"

"Special thanks to B'rung for teaching me how to crawl, walk, read, feed myself, talk, drum, sing, play guitar, cook, clean, write, draw, drive, and play chess. Also thanks for putting me through your weight loss regimen so I was able to shed my baby fat and drop down to the 53rd percentile in just four months!"

Rehearsing The Act

2008-08-10T22:14:00.004-05:00

"Come on, Anabelle and Dad! We've only got two more weeks to perfect our act of the three of us riding a tiny red tricycle in time for the Feipel family picnic!!"

"Psst! Hey, Dad, maybe we need to cut Anabelle from the act and just make it a father/son duo!"

"OK, hold that position! This photo is going on the cover of the program!!"

Look Who's Facing Forward

2008-08-05T21:49:00.002-05:00

"Wow, riding in the car is a lot more interesting when you can look at something other than the back seat!"

Will's Second Haircut

2008-08-03T22:42:00.003-05:00

And much more traumatic than the first:

Notice that Mommy is laughing at Will's suffering while, behind the camera, Daddy is crying.

"No, not the water! I'll be good!! Stop spraying me!!!"

"What did I do to deserve such treatment?"

"And I'd finally grown out my hair just the way I liked it and now... Hey, wait a second:"

"Say, this haircut actually looks pretty good. With the red cape, I look like some kind of superhero."

"Geez, Dad, what was all the fuss about? It was just a quick haircut. No problem!"

12-Month Stats

2008-07-28T21:19:00.003-05:00

Height: 32.3 inches (97%)

Weight: 23 lbs, 5 oz (53%)

That's right, Will: Eat more pizza to get those weight stats back up! You used to be in the 97th percentile! What happened? How could you let yourself go like that???

The Many Adorable (and Naughty) Faces of Will

2008-07-27T22:50:00.002-05:00

"Huh? How'd that bottle of beer get there?!?"

"I swear! I have no idea how that beer got there!!"

"OK, OK. You caught me. But I only had a little bit. Certainly not enough to get--"

"--wasted. Whoa, man. I feel really sleepy right now."

"OK, OK, I learned my lesson! Now let me out of this swing before I get sick!!"

Bippity Boppity Boo Boo

2008-07-24T22:50:00.004-05:00

"Look, Anabelle, that clock says it's 11:59 PM. Didn't that lady with the wand say something about having to be back by midnight for some reason?"

More pictures from last weekend's trip to the Children's Museum here.

King of Pong

2008-07-22T22:28:00.003-05:00

"Hey, Sweetheart, could you do me a favor and hand me that ping pong ball? Thanks, Doll."

"Hey, that's not where the ping pong balls go!!"

"Yeah, it just so happens I am the King of the ping pong water table. You wanna make somethin' of it?"

Into The Mouse Hole

2008-07-21T22:29:00.002-05:00

"OK, I'm going in. Send out a search party if I'm not back in 15 minutes!!"

"Ouch! Dang low ceilings!!"

"How far does this thing go?"

Will's Walky Weekend

2008-07-20T23:09:00.002-05:00

"Ha ha, I grabbed the paint and everyone was just sitting around slack-jawed!"

"Hee hee, I have such a lead that they'll never catch me now!!"

"Uh, I think someone should move this hose. This could be dangerous."

"Hello? Did anyone hear me? You people have a potential lawsuit on your hands here! I almost tripped over this hose someone carelessly left lying around!!"

Fishing Expedition

2008-07-15T09:43:00.002-05:00

Where are they? I know they're around here somewhere!

Not in here either!

Ah, there they are!

(I told you he loves fish.)

Will Loves Fish

2008-07-14T20:40:00.005-05:00

We went to the MN Zoo over the weekend and one of Will's favorite exhibits was the Coral Reef Tank in the Tropics Trail. He loved getting right up to the glass and watching all the fish go by!

Mmm, Chicken!

2008-07-13T22:49:00.001-05:00

Wow, Will sure has a hearty appetite!

Thanks for having Will over at your place on Saturday, Bac Thu!

Everybody Loves a Parade

2008-07-09T21:11:00.002-05:00

"OK, I've got my book, my water, and my -- wait a second, where did my donut go?"

"Wow, what is this, like the fifth marching band today? How did they know I loved music?"

"Uh, guys? The parade is over this way."

The Little Drummer Boy

2008-07-08T22:45:00.002-05:00

He just started walking and already Will is showing off! Here's Will from the Fourth of July, drumming for the very first time. (Major drum set provided by Cousin Jack.)

2008-07-07T22:13:00.002-05:00

As promised, here are more pictures from Will's birthday party yesterday:

If the slideshow's not working, you can go here to see the full photo album.

Happy First Birthday, Will!

2008-07-06T22:38:00.002-05:00

Will turned one year old today and he celebrated with quite the birthday bash! Thanks to everyone for coming, thanks for all the great presents, and thanks for all the help! We wouldn't have been able to do it without everyone's help!!

(More pictures coming later this week!)

Time To Eat!

2008-07-02T21:08:00.002-05:00

"I've got to keep practicing! The hot dog eating contest is this weekend!!"

"Whew! That was a lot of hot dogs! I need some water to wash that down!!"

Fun at the Beach

2008-07-01T21:13:00.002-05:00

These are some old pics (a little over a week old) but still fun!

More:

Fun at Calhoun

Charlie's One Week Old!

2008-06-30T22:57:00.002-05:00

Charlie Gipson is one week old today, and Will is curious:

"Wow! Someone smaller than me!"

Another picture of the cute little guy.

Will at the Zoo

2008-06-19T21:06:00.003-05:00

"Hey, wake me up when it's time for lunch, OK?"

"ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"

"I meant my lunch, not the animals' lunch!"

"What do you mean you ate my lunch???"

"Hey, look at me, Anabelle! I have the wingspan of a woodpecker!!"

Will at the Wedding

2008-06-17T20:25:00.001-05:00

Another cute picture of Will at Mandy and Michael's wedding. For some reason, this photo makes me think of a political campaign.

From their photographer's site.

And I can't remember if I linked to this before, but you can find more pictures of Will at the wedding on my Flickr page.

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-15T22:28:00.003-05:00

For Father's Day the whole family went out for breakfast and coffee afterwards. Will even helped Daddy with some online research:

"Here, Dad, let me help you compose better search queries."

"You can drink coffee if you want to. Plain ol' H2O is much more refreshing as far as I'm concerned!"

So Cute in Black & White!

2008-06-09T16:34:00.000-05:00

From Mandy's wedding photographer's blog.

Best Piano Performance, Male Division

2008-06-05T20:43:00.001-05:00

Being a Nosy Neighbor

2008-06-04T22:57:00.003-05:00

"What's all that noise out there?"

"What's he doing?"

"Is he building something?"

"Were you taking pictures of me?"

Getting into Trouble in the Kitchen

2008-06-03T23:02:00.002-05:00

Will's First Haircut

2008-06-02T22:51:00.002-05:00

Well, his first official one, anyway.

What a nice summer 'do!

Anabelle's Biggest Fan

2008-05-29T23:03:00.002-05:00

Will enjoyed attending Anabelle's latest dance recital.

"I like sitting way up high in the bleachers!"

"I love watching the tape at home afterwards!"

"But most of all I love the CLAPPING!!!!"

Will's Wedding Suit

2008-05-28T00:25:00.001-05:00

DSC03018, originally uploaded by John Jakala.

Will looked pretty cute in his spiffy new suit at Michael and Mandy's wedding on Sunday. Thanks for getting him the suit, Mandy, and congratulations!!

Cute, Chubby Cheeks

2008-05-26T22:49:00.002-05:00

"Yep, even though I've been working out more -- crawling, cruising, the whole nine yards -- I've still got 'em!!"

I've got lots of pictures from Mandy and Michael's wedding that I'll hopefully by posting later in the week. Stay tuned!!

The Crazy Games Babies Play

2008-05-20T22:40:00.003-05:00

Will saw Anabelle and me playing under a blanket and decided he wanted to join in:

It looks pretty strange out of context like that, but here's what led up to it:

"Hey, Daddy! I found you under the blanket!"

"Anabelle?!? You're there, too?"

"I want a turn! I want a turn!"

"Ha ha ha! This is so much fun!! Cover me up again!!!!"

The Saddest Playdate Ever

2008-05-19T21:13:00.002-05:00

"Hey, where's everyone going? We have to recreate the pose from last time!"

"C'mon, Sumi! Stop trying to sleep on me! How rude!"

"OK, Mom, I tried but this just isn't working! I think it's time that we--"

"Wow. You know, Sumi, I never realized how beautiful your eyes are before."

Fun at Anabelle's Third Birthday Party

2008-05-18T21:48:00.003-05:00

Will had a lot of fun at Anabelle's third birthday party this weekend.

"For some reason, I feel like the center of attention even though it's not my birthday."

"Quick! While she's not looking, I'll make off with Anabelle's keys!!"

"The what gets connected to the what now?"

Will would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that his birthday (his first birthday, no less) is only 50 days away. Start shopping now!!

Happy Birthday, Sis!

2008-05-13T20:51:00.004-05:00

"Looks like I win another wrestling match, Sis. Say, what's the date today? May 13th??"

"Well, since it's your birthday today, I guess I can let you have one win as a special treat."

"Hey, no kisses! I never said anything about kisses!! Get off of me! Mom!!!"

Can You Dig It?

2008-05-12T22:18:00.002-05:00

"So what is this thing for?"

"OK, I'm holding it by the handle. Now what?"

"How can I dig the sand? I'm sitting on it!"

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-11T20:20:00.002-05:00

Happy Mother's Day, Mommy! I love you!!

(Picture taken by Anabelle.)

Will Test Drives Xander's High Chair

2008-05-08T23:02:00.004-05:00

"So plush... so comfy... the relaxed, reclined angle..."

"Now this is a sweet high chair!"

Applause!

2008-05-07T21:41:00.001-05:00

Will loves a good live show!

10 Months Old

2008-05-06T22:42:00.002-05:00

Yep, he's ten months old, all right. Starts out cute and ends up naughty!

Look Who's Crawling

2008-05-05T21:27:00.002-05:00

We all thought he would skip right to walking, but Will actually started crawling tonight. He's still a little shaky, but he did it several times in a row. Of course, as soon as we went to get the camera, Anabelle decided she wanted to play with Will, so we weren't able to get many good pictures of him crawling.

Fashion Faux Pas

2008-05-04T23:45:00.001-05:00

"Omigosh, that poor kid! He forgot to take the tag off his new jacket before he wore it!!"

Introducing... Willa!

2008-04-30T21:51:00.004-05:00

"Hi, Willa! I'm Will. Pleased to meet you!"

"Say, did you notice—hey, Anabelle! I was talking to her!!"

"So, anyway, I was wondering if you'd noticed how similar our names are?"

"Why, I'd be happy to hold your hand!"

"Hey, Anabelle! We were holding hands first!!!"

"Dad, tell Anabelle to stop hogging my new friend!!!"

Fun at the Park

2008-04-20T22:15:00.002-05:00

"Anabelle doesn't really expect me to eat that, does she?"

"Wearing this track suit makes me feel so athletic!"

"Hey, no cracks from you, Dad! So what if I can't crawl yet! I'm focusing all my energy on learning how to walk!!"

"Wheeeee!!!"

Back in the Jumpster

2008-04-14T22:58:00.003-05:00

"Yeah, I guess it has been awhile since I was in this contraption. I wonder if I still remember how to do it?"

"Yep, still got it!!"

Secure in His Masculinity

2008-04-09T22:09:00.004-05:00

Otherwise, how could he get away with wearing this hat?

"It's not funny, Dad. Give me back my hat."

Swinging Close-Ups

2008-04-08T20:29:00.003-05:00

"Close!"

"Closer!"

"Closer!!"

"Too close!!!"

Having a Swinging Time!

2008-04-07T21:22:00.003-05:00

Will went to the park this weekend and he loved it, especially when his big sister gave him big pushes on the swing!

9 Month Stats

2008-04-06T20:54:00.007-05:00

Length: 29 inches (82%)
Weight: 22 lbs, 11 oz (86%)

"Hey, don't go telling everyone my weight! That's it, I'm out of here!"

"Whoops! I think I dropped my bathtime snack down the drain!"

Deep Sleeper

2008-04-01T21:54:00.004-05:00

"What time is it? Why is it so bright outside?"

"C'mon, Dad, just a couple more minutes! Put the blinds back down!!"

Having Fun with Ba

2008-03-31T22:46:00.005-05:00

My FMLA ended last week so I'm back at work again, but don't worry about Will. He's having lots of fun with Ba and B'rung at Buckingham!

"Mmmm, Cheerios!"

"OK, now it's your turn to put something in my mouth, Ba!"

Playing Blocks with Nonnie and Papa

2008-03-25T14:40:00.002-05:00

Nonnie and Papa stopped over yesterday on their day off to play with Will, and boy did he have fun!

Talking with Papa.

Playing blocks with Nonnie.

"I don't have the heart to tell Nonnie her blocks don't match."

Time for some tummy time!

And in the video below, you can see Will's preferred method of playing with blocks:

Will's First Easter

2008-03-24T14:48:00.004-05:00

Yesterday was Easter at Nonnie and Papa's house and Will had a wonderful time:

"Here, Papa, let me turn this way. It's my better side."

"Ha Ha Ha Ha! (Just keep laughing and hopefully no one will realize you're too young to get that joke.)"

"Excuse me, I think I have some ham stuck in my gums."

"I don't wanna be a bunny rabbit!!"

"OK, this story totally has me biting my nails!!"

"Hey there, ladies. Mind if I cut in? Hey, where's everyone going?"

Happy Easter!

2008-03-23T11:27:00.001-05:00

Happy Easter from Will and Anabelle!

Cute PJs!

2008-03-21T15:29:00.003-05:00

"Look at me! Whoo hoo!!!"

"Be honest: don't you find me irresistibly adorable?"

"See? That's what I'm talking about: You just can't resist hugging me when I'm this cute!!"

Hanging' Out with Sis

2008-03-21T14:59:00.004-05:00

"My big sister loves me so much she's always hugging me!"

"She even checks my diapers to make sure they're not poopy!"

"The only downside is when she inevitably turns everything into a wrestling match. Can't we just play peacefully for once?"

Inspector #31

2008-03-18T19:30:00.004-05:00

"OK, time to make sure the new orange donuts are up to the usual quality standards."

"Mmmmmm....ACKKK!"

"OK, that's another tally in the 'ick' column."

Crawling: Ur Still Doin It Wrong

2008-03-16T23:25:00.005-05:00

"Dang it! I got stuck again!"

"Hey, Anabelle! Can you help me?"

"This is not what I meant by helping."

Crawling: Ur Doin It Wrong

2008-03-12T11:22:00.004-05:00

Will still hasn't gotten the hang of crawling yet. When we put him on his tummy (assuming he doesn't cry), he usually ends up scooting backwards. And often this leads to him getting stuck under things:

Don't worry: I usually help him out after at least 20 minutes.

Such Luscious Long Hair!

2008-03-11T11:15:00.003-05:00

"I know I need another haircut, but this barrette is emasculating!"

Brother and Sister

2008-03-10T11:52:00.008-05:00

Some cute pictures of Will and Anabelle together:

And since this is his blog, here's one of just Will: