Todd Smith

Joe's close friend from college, Todd Smith, came to Minneapolis after the reunion weekend to hang out with us. We didn't want him to leave! He is an incredible guy and Kai was madly in love with him. Some days, Todd was the only one who could get Kai to sleep. Check out Todd's photography website. We are lucky that we had a professional photographer capturing Kai moments.

Grinnell Reunion

We went back to Grinnell College for Joe's 15th reunion. We had a great visit! Kai was a superstar, hanging out with everyone and winning the cutest and sweetest baby award. Here is Kai all decked out like a big guy.

Thank God for slings-- we love this sling.

It took us over 7 hours to get home (it's a 4 1/2 hour drive). Kai had some alternative plans for us-- including walking in the rain up a country road.

Papi and Kai

Ok, so Joe and I came home from bringing Kai to the doctor. Joe was changing Kai's diaper. I came upstairs and found Joe wearing this pirate eye patch. He had taken it from the doctor's office (where they use it for eye exams) and was running around entertaining Kai with his pirate accent. Haven't heard it yet? You better ask Joe to enertain you someday!

We love this bam-bam leopard caveman outfit for Kai. Joe and Kai are showing their cavemen stuff!

Joe and Kai at Kai's first rock concert (Ok, so it was a kid's concert at our favorite bookstore, Wild Rumpus)

Here we are just this week at Hidden Falls Park in St. Paul. We try to go have a picnic at least once a week-- it's a fun way to get outside and let Kai roll around on his blanket. This is the park where I saw a goat on a leash!

3-4 months old

I found some photos we haven't posted on the blog, so here are some goodies of Kai between 3-4 months old. I can't believe how much he has grown. He is 5 months now and I'll post some current photos-- the lil' guy is big and has lost tons of his hair. He is also laughing so much-- Joe and I can't get enough of his belly laughs.

3 months

So, Kai is now 5 months old, but we haven't been posting any photos for awhile, so here are some goodies from between when he was 3-4 months old.

I'm done with work now and Kai and I get to spend the whole summer together-- hopefully, I'll be posting a lot more photos.

For now, enjoy! You'll see that Kai is getting so big-it's amazing!

Jen visits!

Our favorite Montessori Teacher, Mom, Friend, and Companion, Jen, came to town for Kt's wedding from Seattle. We had so much fun with Jen as she met Kai and gave us valuable advice to guide him through this first year of fun!

Mother's Day 2007

My first Mother's Day! Kai has just begun to roll and to stick all of his fingers (and anything else he can find) into his mouth. On Mother's Day, he was under the weather and initiated Joe and I into parenthood by puking all over us numerous times. But, he is feeling better now!

Joey and Summer remembered me on Mother's Day by giving me my first "Mu-Mu"!! Don't you love house dresses?

My Nonny-- isn't she beautiful?

The wedding

Here are the three Mollies-- Molly Cooney, Me, Kt, and Molly Sweetman (Kt's sister)













Here I am walking down the aisle with Paul's
brother



















Joe, my Mom, Me, My Dad, and Kai (he looked so cute in his little jacket!)











The gorgeous bride!

Kt's wedding

At Kt's bachelorette party!















Kai with my mom at the rehearsal



















Kt and Molly getting ready for the big day!

Wedding Preparation

Kt and Paul were married on May 5th!! We had such a fun weekend with them. Here are a couple of photos of Kai and Kt hanging out (someone has to hold the sleeping baby!)while I was writing out the placecards for the big day.

Uncle Joey and Tia Summer

My brother, Uncle Joey, and his girlfriend, Tia Summer spend a lot of time with Kai-- here he is showing off his cute hats!

More Picnic Photos

Picnic

We had a wonderful picnic with the Healy family at our favorite picnic place, right by our house near the Mississippi River. As you can see, Kai is growing up! And, these photos are from a few weeks ago. You should see him now-- he is rolling, giggling, talking (very loudly in baby talk), and grabbing toys (and cats) with both hands!