another pix of Ethan's head and his crib and our bed. :) 

Ethan's crib is side-carred to our bed. Im posting this because I have questions. No other reason!  

some flowers from our flower garden this year. I love these! I wanted to do a veggie garden this year but didn't get it started in time. Hopefully next year with no excuses. With the new baby, though, its pretty limited to what I have planted in the past. Mikey and I still have to go around and see what all is coming up, but these are in a smaller plot by our shed which we can see when looking out the kitchen window, and they really cheer me up to see them. I love this flower and love the color of these. We also have orange ones but I really love the pink. :)  

Getting a diaper change at Franconia Falls!  

Mikey getting his feet wet in the cold, cold water! 

we finally made it! 3.3 miles is a pretty good hike for an 8 year old (and dad!).  

This is the reward! Isn't it beautiful!  

we finally made it to the rocks!  

Mikey is such a great little hiker!  

This is 1/2 way through our trip. At this point, there were no bugs or bothers.  

Mikey over the suspension bridge.  

This is the bridge over the river and the beginning of our hike. This is the Pemigwasset River and is usually very dry in this area. There is a lot of water here becuase of all the rains we've had in the North East this year.  

This is the beginning of our trip to Franconia Falls. The hike in was 3.3 miles. Ethan was a real trooper! Mikey did awesome! This was the first hike I have been on since I was pregnant with Ethan.  

I am hesitantly getting involved in politics again. After the last major disapointment, I am hoping this round is more productive.
I attended my first "house party" (thats what we do in NH) and met Senator Biden. He gave a good speach and I went with 2 great friends to Exeter, NH to hear him speak. Time shall tell whether he will be the Democratic Nominee.
I just hope our country pulls out of our current state of chaos.
Now back to my regularly scheduled baby pix! :) 

Can you see the frog? This is the 2nd floor bedroom window of our house. Granted, there is a tree outside and he probably got here by climbing the tree, but isn't it funny? I hope he didn't fall!

Mikey took this picture! Mikey thinks this frog is very funny because he's been climbing so much! 

Mikey's graduation from 2nd grade (his school goes from K-2). He is getting so big too! Everyone is growing up so fast!  

My oldest son and his girlfriend. This kid (my son) is 6 ft. 2!!! Taller than me even! Paige is pretty, isn't she? This is the day after graduation and the day before McClaine went to Florida for vacation. I just can't believe he is getting so old so quickly! 

This is an "oh my g-d" cut smile, don't you think??? I just fall in love all over again when I see this picture!  

Attack of the boppys!!!  

This is one of my favorite pictures! Ethan is so alert, so strong. He is going to be all over the place soon and he is only 5 months old. I think it has a lot to do with natural childbirth. That and he was not circumcised, so has never felt any pain. Also, he hasn't had any vaccinations so his body has not had to deal with all the chemicals (mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde, etc.) that are in vaccines. He is a very healthy, happy baby! And so alert! He won't wait for anything, and that is a GOOD thing.  

The serious look on his face! He loves grabbing my glasses, hair, anything that is within reach. He's such an alert and curious little guy!  

Laughing with mommy! I just think he's so adorable!  

Isn't this awesome! This is a feature in Picasa!! I highly recommend this program for its ease of use (especially with my blog).  

He has his lion, frug and red rings on this day! See the HUGE rain drops on the window. After he had been so great in the food store and a few other stores, we decided to let dad "weather" the rain on this last journey. And babe kept all dry!  

one rainy day (we are having alot of them lately),we were stuck in the car waiting for dad...i am starting to get a few smiles even with the camera in my hand. He loves playing with his toys in his carseat. I devised a mechanism wherein I hung a bungie cord in between the drycleaner racks of each end of the car and I clip his toys on there. he can choose which ones he plays with and they get changed out often. he has loads of fun this way. I prefer this mechanism to the "bucket" infant seats..and this is the best car seat on the market! I just love it...tested for side impact crashes, which U.S. carseats are not tested for. Just trying to keep the Bundle of Joy safe! :)