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.
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.
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!
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.