Somewhere Between 2 Months and a Toddler

Sincerest apologies for the hiatus. No computer and limited internet all summer made posting difficult. 

Hans is encountering milestones slower than this crazy one,

but he is leisurely starting to crawl, talk, and stand up. 

He is still our Beloved Little Hans.

2 Months

"'Once upon a time,' said the Linnet, 'there was an honest little fellow named Hans.'

'Was he very distinguished?' asked the Water-rat.

'No,' answered the Linnet, 'I don't think he was distinguished at all, except for his kind heart, and his funny round good-humoured face.'" (Oscar Wilde, "The Devoted Friend")

Never has a child of mine attempted his first smile with such deliberation.

Never has any child been so coached on how to move lip muscles.

Never have our hearts been so captivated as by our beloved Little Hans.

One Month

(and a few days). I.e., Due Date!

We see his eyes more often these days, but increased alertness has not altered his need for snuggles.

Meanwhile, I have three kids who cannot wait to see their friends and babysitter in The Lion, the Witch, and The Wardrobe next week!

Hans's First 2 Weeks

So we have another baby in the house.

Hold on, let's check the baby books. . . 

Lara 

Caleb

Lysbeth

 Yep, I'm pretty sure he belongs to us.

Lara's First Year

Happy Birthday 

to our dog-loving, puddle-jumping, 

risk-taking,

determined Lara!

  

A Few Adventures Short of 1 Year (or, 11 Months)

Celebrating the First Day of Spring

A typical answer to the frequent query, "Where's Lara?!"

When I found the sweatshirt Grandma Armbruster had made for me, Lysbeth wanted a reproduction of the picture taken of her.

Lysbeth at 8? months

Lara at 11 months

Dancing, Hammering, and Reading. Sums up the Akers Household these days.

Don't Be Hasty (10 Months)

As soon as this girl took to walking, she hasn't looked back. 

Why wait 'til toddlerhood to run and jump?

Why wait 'til Spring for balmy weather?

(3 weeks ago)

(1 week ago)

We should all take a lesson from Treebeard, or who knows what this blog will be reporting next month. Swimming in Lake Michigan? Babies on Balance Beams?

Just for fun: