Youthful Innocence

December 3, 2009

Emmy likes to put things in rows. And sometimes she makes up games, like "Letters on Chairs." Today, she combined these two wonderful activities and look what happened.
















All I could say was "Smile. Dada's going to take a picture." Then I sat her down and we had the talk about "the leprechaun and the bat cave."

Shots on a walk

November 28, 2009

We went for a walk today. Emmy is now a part-time self-walker, part-time stroller rider and part-time stroller pusher, although she prefers to push, watch it roll, and then catch up to push again. Not baby-safe, so we use spotters.

First, here is Rosa, aka Baby Q-Tip. The hat turns her into a cotton swab somehow.















The other is courtesy of the reach around. I swung the camera around and took a shot without the benefit of aim while Emmy was examining one of many leaves found this day. I love it. (It looks best small.)

Thanksgiving - Lloyd family

November 26, 2009

There is nothing here about food. The food was great. This is simply a collection of child/relative pairings, as we were thankful to spend time together.

Nana and Rosa





















Rosa and Unkie Matt















Rosa and Gran Everett (Nana Lloyd's Mom)






















Emmy and Cousin Harrison
















And the amazing finale, a smoochie delivered by Emmy upon request to Pop.

Pop and Rosa

Nov. 22, 2009

We went to visit my Grandma this day. This was her first introduction to Rosa. Unfortunately, we lost her a couple weeks later having filled over 94 years with life, love and family.

Although over 94 years apart in age, Pop has found a new lady, who will hopefully fill a bit of the void left with Grandma's passing.

My Ladies at the Park

November 7, 2009 B.C. (before the cold)

Family trip to Ault Park on one of the last "warm" days of 2009. Little nugget and Mama still stay bundled.















Sometimes, there is freedom.





















But nothing like the freedom of you and your pink ball out for a frolic.





















Maybe the cover shot of Toddler Runner's Weekly.





















Or perhaps Infant Travel and Leisure, emphasis on LEISURE.