Daddy's weekend away

Max finally got away to the mountains this weekend, leaving Kieran and me (and the camera) home to fend for ourselves. I think we've managed to keep ourselves pretty well occupied...if super cute baby pictures aren't you're thing, you'd better stop here.

For everyone else, prepare yourself for an onslaught of Kieran smiles, poses, and new adorable outfits :) Here K is sporting a brand new suit from Auntie Helen aptly named "Barnyard jumper". We love it! Big thanks Helen!! And look how happy Kieran is with it! Want a closer look?


Here you go. Closer you say?


Is this better? Kieran is starting to really scoot around on his elbows. Now if he could only get those knees to pull their weight he'd be all set!


We were surprised on Thursday with the discovery of something new and exciting...teeth! Kieran has two brand new, shiny teeth breaking through. They've bothered him a bit and last night he woke up more upset than I've ever seen him, fist in mouth and very unhappy to be awake. After some Tylenol and a snuggle he was back to sleep, but his morning nap came a little sooner and rather more abruptly than usual today. I think we were up about 30 minutes before this happened.


But an hour later he was back at it, playing happily with his new favorite toy - a simple little link from Auntie April. Really, this is all you need.


But these days it's pretty hard to stop there! Here is a lineup of Kieran's big (and little) plastic toys that I was sure we wouldn't succumb to...April, you were right. As soon as you see your little one having such a fun time you forget about that vow to avoid the new generation of loud, cheap (yet, ridiculously overpriced), mass-marketed products. Oh well. We'll do our part by sending these on to the next baby in the pipeline. Look out Carry and Duff!


That said, who could shake a finger at good old multi-colored plastic cups. They're a classic! And always a favorite. Watch 'em fly!!!


This little gadget is a hit. Hiding monkey and frog and bubbling fish keep Kieran's attention until he drifts off to hip lullaby music and soft jungle sounds . I'd recommend this to anyone. Even adult insomniacs without babies!


Okay, this one takes the cake. Hard to believe, but the picture doesn't do it justice. The noises this thing makes are about as ridiculous and annoying as they come, but Kieran loves it!


I'm sure we haven't seen the last of the big, loud, obnoxious toys...who could deprive a face like this ;-)