Life on the Hill: January 2008

New Years in Baltimore - celebrating many important events, including Noah's first birthday, family together-ness, and the New Year. We had a most splendid time, with plenty of eating, drinking, sleeping, shopping, and "apple-upping" (the new game that we played over and over). The weather was a bit chilly, but Connor kept a fire going in the fireplace just about every night. Connor's parents (Betty and Mike) and his aunt (Aunt Elaine) were also in Baltimore for a visit, and we had such a nice time getting to know them better. My parents were also there, so it was a good thing Connor & Jackie bought a house with five bedrooms, four baths and a huge basement! Noah has grown so much and is soooooo smart! We really enjoyed our play time with him.
Here is a picture of Mike sitting by the fire - I'm surprised I'm not right in front of it as well (that's where I usually was)!

Noah got to open one of his presents early since Aunt Elaine was leaving. This ingenious little toy had a very catchy jiggle that we heard over and over again . . . "Press the buttons on the phone, call your friends, say hello; press the buttons on the phone, ring, ring, hell-lo" to the tune of "London Bridge". Oh yes, I remember it quite well.

On the day of Noah's birthday party, Noah was in high spirits - surrounded by his loved ones in strange pointed hats, having so many pictures taken that we're sure he saw stars for hours.

And, Daddy bought a special bubble machine - it was pure magic in the living room.

We were excited to meet Brooke and Ganin, the other mom and little boy, in the Nanny-share with Jackie. Ganin was also thrilled about the bubbles, and all of Noah's new toys!