Baby, it's cold outside... and inside...

Nicky's new highchair-- and his three teeth!

Dinner time is so much fun now!

But, bathtime is still the best time!

This week has been truly and bitterly cold, and Nicky has missed going for nap-inducing walks with Inca and Mommy. (Mommy and Inca, incidentally, have also missed this!) Today, it is 1 degree fahrenheit (-17 celsius), which is just horrible. We are eagerly, eagerly anticipating our trip to Brazil in just a couple of weeks. But, as happens every year, it will warm up to around 70 degrees while we are gone... ; ) Even so, we will be happy to be indulging in tropical fruits and naps in the hammock.

There have been several fun events this week-- Maria Clara's first birthday party, going to the doctor (fun except for the vaccines!), playing with Ainsley and Andrea, getting the new camera and the highchair, and getting a neat shopping cart cover and new soft shoes. Nicky is saying "d", "th" and "t" sounds, and has even babbled "dada" a few times (though, naturally, still without meaning, or so they say!). His personality and will are emerging more clearly each day. As for the long road to mobility, he is now scooting backwards, and can pivot in place. He also rolls, of course, when there is something dangerous nearby to play with! He continues to love baths and piano songs!

So, we should be able to post more frequently now, since we have a camera again. The other one may show up again someday, but we didn't want to wait til May when the snow might actually melt to be able to take pictures again.

We will announce the new name of Nicky's Blog soon, so get your vote in soon!