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Lip smacking

Today Seth picked up a fun new skill from his good friend Xander. After watching Xander stick his tongue out of his mouth and lick his lips Seth came home and did the same thing for the first time. Thanks Xander for the fun new move!

Catching up...

Since we were gone for so long and so much happened - we have been working on updating the blog all at once. So make sure you scroll all the way down to catch up on everything.

Some Male Bonding

Here is Seth with Dad and Great-Granddaddy, just hanging out. Great-Grandaddy likes to call out Seth's name from across the room and watch him turn and smile.

Uncle Jono isn't so into infants, but Seth's getting big enough that they can create some real mischief together now.

This wasn't Great Uncle Dave's favorite picture, but this is what you get when you start spinning around with Seth - a happy baby and a dizzy uncle.

Second Seder

Today we drove from New York back to Boston to celebrate the second night of Passover with Jerald's side of the family. And all of the traveling was well worth it! Seth had a little mini-seder on his own and then everyone else debated and sang late into the night - 12:45 am (although Lauren only made it until 11:45pm).

Seth's Nana did an amazing job (as always) cooking and getting everything ready for a wonderful seder...

And here is Seth, with his new favorite food... matzah. We're so glad that Seth was able to spend his first Passover with so much family.

First Seder

Tonight was the first night of Passover which meant we had the first seder. We all got dressed up and gathered around the dining room table.

Seth's Great-Grandpa was the leader of the seder and did a great job of making the seder meaningful and interesting.

Seth's Grandma did an amazing job making the seder yummy. She had spent so much time and energy making sure everyone had a great time and ate until their hearts content. Lauren was certain that Seth would hate matzoh - but she was wrong - he LOVES it!

We had such a fantastic long weekend and first night of Passover with Lauren's side of the family. Thank you to everyone for going out of your way to make everything so "Seth friendly" - he had the best time.

Choo choo - the train is coming

Seth had so much fun with his new wagon from Grandma and Grandpa. He especially loved when Grandma pushed him around the house and would take him through the "tunnel" (under the dinning room table). Can you see Seth's Grandma in the background?

The only question that remains is where are we going to put this in our tiny apartment. Don't worry we are in the market for a house. Keep your fingers crossed...

Family Storytime

We had a nice relaxing and fun day in New York. Lauren's Uncle Ken, Aunt Lauren and Cousin Catesby came out to visit the family. Uncle Ken even took the time to read Seth and Catesby a story.

Matching Outfits

"Thanks Grandma for all the new fun clothes!" ~ Seth

Unusual Places

Last Wednesday (3/28) Seth all of a sudden figured out how to sit up from a crawling position. Very quickly this turned into being able to pull himself up to a standing position. This has led Seth being able to get himself into very unusual places. Last week, before we went to NY, Lauren was doing the dishes and she looked down at Seth and he was standing holding onto the dishwasher. Today in New York, Jerald caught Seth on film under this end table. We can't wait to see what he gets into next!

No More Night Driving!

Today was our first day at Seth's Grandparents house (Lauren's parents). We drove down late last night. We used to be able to drive at night while Seth slept and then we could transfer him to his crib and sleep happily through the night. NOT ANYMORE! Seth slept during the car ride but upon arrival in New York - he was rested and ready to play. His Grandparents were thrilled to be able to play, even though it was 11pm. His parents were not so thrilled. By 12:30 Lauren took Seth in the car and drove him to the highlights of her youth - her High School, Elementary School and her Dance School. Seth fell asleep quickly and was moved to his crib but woke up through the night. I guess this is the end of night driving for us!

But all this craziness was well worth it. We all woke up tired but happy to be in New York with not only Seth's Grandparents but with two of his Great-Grandparents who flew in from Florida for Passover. It was so special to be surrounded by so many people who love us!

Thank you to Great-Grandma and Great-Grandpa for flying in to spend time with us - we enjoyed every minute!!!

In a BIG chair

do you see the theme? Seth is growing up so fast.

In the BIG Bed

Seth thought it was so funny when Jerald made the bed with Seth in it.

The BIG Bathtub

Seth is so big and loves to splash so much we have finally moved bath time to the big bathtub. Seth loves the freedom to splash to his heart's content.

11 Months Old!

This past month has gone very fast! As Seth has gotten faster and more efficient with his crawling we have spent the month babyproofing the apartment. Seth is always happy to point out all the places we missed.

Seth also is very into music. Whenever he hears a favorite song he starts to shake it! His favorite non-dance move though is to explore things with his pointer - toys, light switches, cheerios, his other pointer and our nostrils.

Bubble Play

Last weekend we had a fun time blowing bubbles with Seth and we caught on camera some of his favorite things to do...he loves to play with his tractor and he still loves to gently point at things...

and since Seth is still working on mastering sitting up from a laying down position he does this funny side laying position which looks like he is ready to begin leg lifts.

Jamaica

Here is another great picture by Phil/Lauren's Dad/Seth's Grandpa from a recent trip to Jamaica.

Yes we are all very jealous!!!

Farm Boy

This outfit is in honor of Seth's favorite song... "Old MacDonald"

NOTE*** This was Jerald's idea!

Moovers & Groovers

We had a lot of fun in class yesterday... playing with the rope...
eating the rope...

other kids in the class thought eating the rope was a good idea too!

Seth was very adventurous yesterday. When the parachute came out he crawled right under it and laughed so hard every time it came down over him.

No pictures please

The paparazzi is always after Seth

Back online

We can safely say that we hate Verizon. But Comcast came out here today and we are back in business. Thank you for your patience.

Cheerios

Seth always smiles when we bring out this container filled with his favorite food.

Standing laughter

Seth can't believe his Mom is just letting him stand next to his high chair without someone holding on to him. The more Seth laughs, the more his Mom laughs, the more Seth laughs...

Computer Problems continue

FYI - we still do not have the internet working in our apartment. I (Lauren) am at a coffee shop near our apartment while Seth's Nana is over to get some info on the blog for all our fans.

Keep your fingers crossed that we are back online soon.

Saturday at Nana's

We spent friday night and saturday with Seth's Nana, Aunt Naomi, Uncle Jason, Aunt Sara and Uncle Josh (we missed you Uncle Jono!). Seth had a great time with everyone. He especially loved all the toys Nana cleaned up for him that some of his Aunts and Uncles used to use.

Seth loved this piano. When you press the keys little squares pop up and Seth thought it was great!

Seth had fun playing catch with Uncle Josh.

Pointer

For the past week and a half Seth has been obsessed with his point fingers. He gently points to things with his finger. It is very cute. His favorite thing to point to is our nose. We will be holding him and he turns to look at us and slowly puts his pointer finger on our nose. It is really hard not to laugh. Especially when he tries to pick our nose.

Computer Problems

Our Internet is broken!!! We are trying very hard to fix the situation. Until then the postings will be sporadic.