Playing!

It certainly seems as though most of Sean's waking moments with mom and dad are filled with playing. There are just so many fun things to do!

This picture is of Mike and Sean in the "Great Escape" 10 K here on post. Jodi convinced Mike to do this race the evening before so she could get a bit of sleep and rest. That plan didn't work, but we all had fun anyway. Sean and Mike had to get up extra early for registration. They actually had to be there by 7:00, and Sean had to eat breakfast before that. Geesh! Then, Jodi decided it would be a good idea to take Fenway for a walk and take pictures of the grand event. So off they went to meet up with a friend. Our friend decided getting one set of pictures wasn't enough, but instead we had to meet our husbands and kids at the finish line. So off we went. Needless to say, Jodi got plenty of exercise, but very little sleep. All in all, we all got some exercise, and it was a fun morning.

Sean's newest favorite activity is going to the playground and sliding. It is fun for all but gives Jodi a bit of a heart attack. Mike helps out though, but going to the top of the slide, and well turning into a kid himself.

Finally, this last picture is of Sean and his closest little friend here, Heidi, in a box of balls. We all went to an evening open gym at a local elementary school. The kids had a blast.

As for next week, we probably won't post until after the weekend. Our family is very excited because we are getting our first visitors. Papa Baker and Aunt Mary are coming. I am sure we will have some award winning pictures to share afterward. Until then.

Sean's Running

Hello again. As the weeks past Sean is proving to me more efficient with his walking skills. It certainly feels like he is running, especially when we are at a store, and he does not want to go in the same direction as you. Oh well.

This week has been good. Sean and Jodi started many new things, including playgroups. He simply loves being around other kids and watching them. What he doesn't like is when one of them steals his toys, but even that he gets over quickly because he knows there is always something else to play with.

This week Sean is also showing more success with using a fork. He still needs help with little things, but he is able to stab and eat some of his food all by himself. The bonus for us is he will try anything on a fork, yeah!

The pictures this week are mostly of Sean and Mike. Sean's eyes light up every afternoon when Daddy gets home because he knows there will be wrestling, climbing, swinging, chasing, and playing fetch with Fenway as soon as Dad changes into his play clothes.

Also, there is a picture of Sean with Mommy at the Farm. (Ignore the big belly, baby Baker 2 has really decided to grow this month) We really enjoyed the farm, and will be making more visits there soon, this time with Daddy.

Miss you all. Hope all is well.

Some pictures from this summer...just a bit late.

Before going on the trip, at Grammy and Grampy's. Sean loves the piano, and is surprisingly gentle. Maybe we have a little musician on our hands.

Sean on his first bike ride on the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

West Dennis Beach was where Sean first dipped his toes into the great Atlantic Ocean. This year we stayed and played for hours. After the initial fear of the "giant bathtub" wore off, Sean had a grand time for himself.

Back in Needham at Papa's house. Sean got to enjoy Spaghetti with red sauce and some beets. Then he got a very nice bath. Making messes have a consequence. But they sure are fun!

A Holy Moment

As many of you who were at Sean's Christening can attest, Sean loves to speak to God while in Church. We would like to believe that is because he is so saintly. Yesterday at Mass proved to be no exception. As the Priest began his Homily, he posed the question, "Does anyone remember what the fourth Commandment was?" The Church was dead silent, so our little angel decided he would share is thoughts with the entire congregation. Sean stated."Blah, Baa, Daa Gaa!" with great exuberance so all could hear. When Sean had finished the Father continued his homily and stated that in fact the fourth Commandment was "Honor your mother and father." We would like to think that our little angel knew the answer, and simply wanted to share. :) Keep well.

Sean's WALKING!!!!

Just thought we would update the blog with some new pictures of Sean. He is doing great. At his 1 year doctors appointment Sean was 31 3/4 inches long and 25.5 pounds. Luckily, since he started walking, he seems to have stopped adding weight, but continues to grow.


His 1,000,000 dollar smile!
Sean loves to walk Fenway.

Our small investment in a sandbox has given Sean hours of fun.
Sean loves to throw and chase any ball, but Mike is particularly proud of his love of the football. (Jodi's a bit nervous).


Enjoy the pictures. Keep in touch.