Noel!

Our decked halls...

The present I made for Tennyson...

Mother and child...

Three kings: pops, T, and DeShawn at the Christmas luau...

Tennyson steps it up to discover his Christmas loot...

Happy anniversary to us!

Five fantastic years. Jeremy's been in a library for most of that time, but the moments we have had together have been wonderful. In our five years of marriage we've discovered a lot of things that we have in common, but the two things we both like the most are being together and eating. So, we celebrated today by eating at the best French restaurant this side of the Atlantic, Le Paradou. We renewed our vows over lobster bisque, stuffed quail, rabbit stew, pistachio creme brulee and poached pear. We finished off with a toast to five more years of newlywed status, a lot more good food, and a little less library.

Santa meets the Jolly Plump Fellow

(Seriously, if you can't get Tennyson to smile, there's something wrong with you!)

Tennyson - 1 year

Tennyson had a great first year. He mostly spent it eating and growing (notice I left out sleeping).
In 365 days, Tennyson grew from this...

...to this...

...to this...

...to this...

...to this...

...to this...

...to this...

...to this...

...and finally to this...

...and this...

At the one-year mark, Mr. T is walking up to eight steps without falling, saying "dada," "bye bye" and "done," and has grown 2.4 teeth. He now uses a spoon to feed himself (and the walls and floor), climbs our staircase all day, impersonates his parents, and, most adorably, snuggles his mom when she hurts herself (which happens fairly often because we have a dangerous kitchen). He's a happy, curious, and fun little boy. He's the greatest blessing in our lives, and he's made this the best year we've ever had. Happy birthday Tennyson! We love you!

Happy Birthday!

Tennyson Jay celebrates his first birthday. It has definitely been the best year of his life.

Tennyson Jay performs the Concerto in T Minor

Tennyson - 52 weeks

Good morning!



Here you can (almost) see the bedskirt and "bumpers" that Suz just finished sewing for Tennyson's birthday (tomorrow!). Next stop: matching sheets, then drapes for the windows.

Tennyson - 51 weeks

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!



The view from our window.