Mad Soccer Skills

After we went running on the South Side (training for the Pittsburgh Marathon), we stopped in the part to play some soccer. While his old pop isn't much of a ball-sport person, Silas is a huge fan.

Running at dusk

We had a nice picnic dinner at Schenley Park yesterday. Well, it's more accurate that Bethany and Robin had a nice picnic dinner. Nora had a nice outdoor nap. Silas and I ran around for most of it. It's crazy to see how much ground he covers now, after the whole winter of being constrained in short-distance mode, either indoors or on snowy city sidewalks.

Walking the dog and giggling

It's been crazy since Nora's birth, but it also feels really good. Our sisters, Angela and Robin, have come and helped us out. It's been great! Today, Robin and Silas played at the park, while Guthrie and I went for a run. Afterward, while Robin was at the grocery store, Silas, Guthrie, and I had some time to kill. We bought the next book for book club (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), then strolled around with Guthrie.

Big Brother

Silas is now a big brother. He seems fond of Nora, his new little sister.

We're totally overwhelmed right now, so this is the extent I've been able to get posts or pictures up. Stay tuned. Nora will get her own blog soon enough, and the fun life we have with Silas will continue to be documented here.

Walking Bloomfield

Oops. This was saved in the drafts folder, but never published...

Silas, Guthrie, and Papa took advantage of the sunny morning and strolled around Bloomfield for an hour. Silas had fun, despite his consternation in this photo:

19 months old

I got a new camera for my birthday and I've been taking A LOT of pictures over the past couple of weeks. I've uploaded about 50 photos onto our flickr site today. Here is a link to the site. Below are a few of my favorites from the batch that I uploaded...

The snow from the big storm has been slow to melt, even though the temperatures have been above freezing. Here is Silas at our local playground. He was so happy to go down the slide.


Since I'm on maternity leave, Silas got to have a playdate with Ceci. They both really enjoyed playing in her kitchen.


Calliope is getting so big... here she is sitting in a high chair for the first time.


Silas at the pediatrician's office


Using his Papa to practice his balance


Silas helping to serve up brunch at our monthly Roving Brunch.


Silas, Tim and Calliope celebrating my 38th birthday (February 26, 2010).