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Christmas

Daniel survived his first Christmas, but it wore him out. He got to visit with lots of family both Christmas Eve and Christmas day. He's looking forward to meeting Darian in March, seen here in Aunt Nikki's belly.

Animals

The little Ruskie

2 Months

Daniel had his two month check-up on Thursday. He came away with three shots in the legs, poor kid. He's been sleeping very well... about 9 hours per night consistantly this week which was great while sharing a cabin with 14 other people in Yosemite. Daniel now weights 12 lb, 9 oz. He's 23 1/2 inches long. For both of these, he is in the 75th percentile. His head, however is in the 10th percentile at 15 1/2 inches. He's growing well and eating well and looking forward to meeting his new cousin in March.

Yosemite

This is the whole clan sitting on a rock down at the river we used to play at every winter growing up. This is the third year we've gone back to Chilnualna falls in Yosemite. We rent a cabin for the weekend and visit the valley including brunch at the Ahwahnee before heading home. Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places I've seen and everytime we drive into the valley, the views of El Capitan and Half Dome take my breath away. We were surrounded by such beauty.


On Sunday we had brunch at the Ahwahnee Hotel, it was delicious and everyone ate their fill. We all took pictures in front of the huge fireplace at which, a couple days earlier, we sat and and listened to two concert grand pianos play together just feet away.

Grandma

Daniel is now 8 weeks old. He's talking like crazy, of course in his own little language. He moves his mouth and makes the most beautiful noises and then smiles. He slept 9 hours last night.

Fun Weekend

Susan and Eli came to visit for the weekend. We had a great time and Daniel made a new friend.

On Sunday, we went horseback riding for Kia's birthday in Saratoga. It was a beautiful, sunny day and since it just rained, we could see for miles.