Joshua came by for a visit today . . .

. . . and enjoyed a snack after playing outside

and delivered a big green punch ball to the kitchen

Joshua seems to be thinking of his future . . .football maybe?

The senior grandchild managed to pose for her dad even though she was home sick from school. (looks mighty good to me, but kids bounce back quickly)

What a sweetie!

Pigggiiieeesss!

Ian and Haylie in the "happy chair"

Look at me. I'm wearing jeans!

The bouncer

Here, Haylie is telling Ian all about the Bouncer. He is listening intently, and will probably enjoy jumping on it about this time next year.

Chinny, chinny chin (s) !

Ian's first bath

Just one day shy of his 6week birthday, Ian was subjected to his first tub bath. The earlier sponge baths don't count! There were a few cries and tears initially but as this picture confirms, he seemed to think it was okay. Please note the hands on involvement of the big sister! She felt duty bound to squirt cream, lotion. etc. into the water, and enjoyed cleaning in between his toes.

Joshua stands guard and waves to folks waiting in the lobby of the restaurant

Ian enjoyed "Meals on Wheels" then a nice long nap.

The girl cousins at lunch - Olive Garden, of course!

Haylie caught in the act . . . climbing Clancy's tower

Ian's growing!

Notice how long and full Ian appears? Well, today he had a very successful appointment with the pediatrician and was declared happy and healthy. He now weighs 10 lbs, 1 oz. Good job, mom! Watch out, Dad, this is going to be a big boy!

. . . with Joshua on the drums!

His favorite piece to play is Pictures at An Exhibition. Good taste, huh?

Hannah, an experienced baby boy sitter.

Ian ventures out for the first time.

Wow, what a lot of dressing goes into taking a January baby out to buy diapers and wipers! Here is Ian in a fuzzy blue zip up suit over his long sleeve undershirt. The next layer is a bigger, warmer white fuzzy snow suit complete with hood. The final layer seen here is a fleece-lined corduroy cover that fits over his car seat. This has a velcro peek-a-boo flap which prompted this shot. He must have been comfortable. He slept coming, going and shopping.

The attraction of a Merry-Go-Round

Haylie enjoyed her ride but kept looking up at the bigger kids in the "habitrails". Pretty soon she will big enough and brave enough to give it a try.

A cute shot!

Haylie and Mommy had a couple of hours at the Mall. Of course no trip is complete without a trip to the Disney store where Haylie was treated to an adorable Little Mermaid ensemble (she wouldn't wear the jacket). She loved the dress and wore it all through lunch and naptime.