Finally -- A Family Photo!

Henry, Sara and Hank on the beach in Pacifica, originally uploaded by hjw3001.

Baby Hank has been busy since the last time we posted! A major winter storm tempted us all out to the beach this weekend, which turned into a day long adventure as we followed the storm around the bay area. There were 20 foot waves out in Pacifica, and Hank got to see the beach and ocean for the first time. We had a really fun time chasing the storm and trying not to get blown off our feet by the wind when we were outside. Another first for Hank that day was peeing on mom while she was trying to eat lunch n a restaurant, and having his diaper changed in the back seat of dad's station wagon. (that actually worked quite well -- we crawled into the back hatch of the station wagon and spread out everything we needed for a diaper change).

There were rumours of snow locally the next day so we set out to Mt. Tam to see if we could find any, but no -- none. But we did get to see Auntie Al and Uncle David on our way home.

Hank and I have been spending a lot of time together as Henry's gone back to work. We take walks, go on the swing at the local playground, have baths, and eat and pee and poop a lot. THe poor thing is about to grow out of his diapers and diaper covers so he's had a lot of leaks lately, necessitating several changes of clothes. I am suddenly glad to have 85 onesies!

Another first for Hank was sleeping in his crib last night instead of in our room. It was a bit bittersweet to make the decision to move him. but I think the whole family slept better last night than any night in the last several weeks.

And lastly, Hank has been all smiles this morning. He looks at me and starts beaming. It is so, so cute. He has also learned to suck his thumb, and I love that. He'll be sucking his thumb on one hand and pulling his hair with his other hand. I just love to see him learning all these new things.

Oops, Mr. Smiley Pants is about to turn into Mr. Screamy Pants! Gotta go!