Retro Chic

Check out Truman's new cardigan!* It's a nod to the Eighties with its colorful space invaders icon repeated Andy Warhol-style. For some inexplicable reason, it was on clearance at Old Navy. I snapped it up immediately, and then at the register, they took an extra 50% off! I was bummed to discover it JUST fit, so I'm hoping to go back to snag a larger size. Much to Paul's chagrin.



A close-up for all you video game lovers out there. (At least we THINK it's the space invaders icon. At daycare, Truman's teachers thought they were skulls.)


*I know it's not the best photo of T, but we had to catch him early before he went to daycare and put the sweater through its paces on the playground.

Alcatraz Southwest

Once Truman mastered the stairs we realized that our days of living with an open staircase were numbered. So last week we had our trusty contractor friend, Tom, come out and put in this banister.


At first Truman was a little uncertain, but when he realized that it could be yet another play area, he was thrilled.



Some of you may remember that previously this space was completely open, which gave the room a nice airy feel. But stone floor + no banister = deathtrap for baby.


Here's a view from the landing. Check out our new rug (further babyproofing)!


The third step, a.k.a. one of Truman's favorite places to hangout while he watches Luther drink out of his water bowl on the floor below.


And, a few leftover photos from last weekend. Truman post-bath.....



... and sizing up Granddad.

Bath Time = Fun!

Truman's becoming a real pro at taking baths these days. So, to embarrass his future self, we're posting some more of Truman, The Bather. Enjoy.





Also, in case you want to see what it used to be like, here's a previous bath-related post.

Post-holiday wrap-up

Happy New Year! We're working on some new video of the now nine-month-old T-Rex (his new daycare "handle"). In the meantime, please enjoy these photos from our Dallas Christmas.



Actually this one was taken in Austin on Christmas Eve. Truman's trying out his gift from the Peters, a specially-made longhorn rocking chair. (And practicing for having his portrait painted. Maybe he WILL be president someday. But no pressure, T!)


With Uncle Harvey and Aunt Linda, who gave him some great presents.



With great-uncle Jim and aunt Jacqueline. (Sadly, that necklace didn't survive Truman's visit. We owe you a new one, Jacqueline!)



With Grandmommy, one of his biggest fans.

Christmas Fun

We bought Truman only three gifts, but combined with the generous presents from all of our relatives, he was overwhelmed and needed a 70-minute nap between opening sessions! Here he's investigating the very cool Hess truck from Grand Judy and Pop George. It even has its own digger that goes backwards and forwards and has blinking lights. We didn't realize it moved until it started rolling under the couch. I think I was more excited about this than Truman. (Oh, and please excuse his coughing. He's getting over a cold...)

We hope everyone had a great holiday!

Merry, merry

We decided to buy a Christmas tree even though Truman has become a crawling, pulling-up maniac. Once we decorated it, put out the stockings, and brought out the manger set, things really felt festive. Thanks, Grand Judy and Pop George, for Truman's stocking and holder!



The tree in detail. We realized that we haven't had a tree in three years, so we discovered bags of post-Christmas sale ornaments that hadn't been used before. It's a Christmas miracle!



Our daycare dollars at work: our first homemade Christmas ornament. (That's a photo of Truman painting the ornament, which explains why he's shirtless. Sort of. As far as we know, he's usually fully dressed at daycare.)

Truman in Action

We purchased a walker recently, but Truman's still partial to this homemade toy. Go figure. (A neck brace isn't far behind...)




Waiting for Luther to come back from his morning walk....