Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Visiting Owen & Poppy for Brunch

Nice time with Mike, Shawna & playing with Owen & Poppy in Columbia City. Mike demonstrates Monte's determination to rip off his cheek, in Monte's friendly sort of way of course.




Monte's first taste of orange juice (cut in half with water). A sweet tooth is born, just like Dadda.

Monday, January 7, 2008

Nanu Knitting again


Monte loves his sweater, thanks very much Nanu!

Monte likes to stand

He figured out how to pull himself up at daycare. Not exactly the same story at home, but still LOVES to hang out in Lief's man/boy fort with the couch cushions. Forget about crawling, still not happening.



Lief continues the sports indoctrination from the Sox to the Patriots.


A Vashon visit to the Lopez-Francis get-away

Oscar & Monte brining in the new year in baby style!



Thank you Tessa & Jamie...for taking us around for the Island walk, introducing us to your new furry friends & generous hospitality.




I promise not to make a sickly sweet Pavlova again.



Biggest new habit for the holiday, Monte decides to start taking the bottle again after a six month hiatus.

New Year's Resolutions


Monte has decided to start brushing his teeth.
He is very happy about this decision.


Brusha, Brusha, Brusha from liefowitz on Vimeo.

What is X-Mas without wigs?

It's Christmas time...can you see the snow blowing and the wigs flying?




Here are the three Kings posing for a little holiday celebration play.


Just some odd faces to throw into the mix as well. hmmm...not sure what is going on but I like it!




Quite a X-Mas morning; followed by a late night stealth operation to snag a tree roadside. Lief assures me he did leave $$ in the change box.



Diapers & beer, need we say more?!?

Hello Grammie Lee Lee

It was a crisp, sunny Christmas morning, perfect for a stroll through S. Berwick.


The Maine lobster toy is a big hit for Monte. It is a wooden, hand-crafted walker that keeps him entertained for hours! Thanks :-)



Snuggling at the coffee shop, reading some bed time stories and playing time while at work with Grammie.



Uncle Yuri & Monte

Good times between the two fellas.




From flying high in the air to deep moments with staring contest. However, Yuri still wins the contest for the best silly faces.




Here Yuri teaches Monte the art of brokering deals while looking casual.



Monte is very excited about part II of Brother Bear! His appreciation is limited to chin pulls, nail scratches and biting cheeks, if allowed...but the love is THERE!

Our X-Mas Adventure...

We ventured to New England (NH/Maine) for cozy family time, great holiday gatherings & around-town outings with many wonderful friends!

No visit to Portsmouth is complete without a meal at the Friendly Toast. Here is day #1 with some of the gang.







Of course it was impossible to miss all the political buzz in the air & candidate signs on almost every corner. Monte took in every minute of the cold temps in style.