Tom has a good old stroll around the yard, unaware of any danger lurking in the shadows.... 

So I'm sitting at my desk this morning, working away quietly - when all of a sudden something huge flaps into the backyard. I look out, and who do I see but Tom Turkey! 

It went fairly well - with a 6 spoonfulls-in-the-mouth to 12 spoonfulls down-the-chin ratio. All in all - a success! 

Owen started on (semi) solid food today. Well, really it's rice cereal barely thicker than milk, but it's a start! 

Our neighbor, Jessie, came over and held Owen for a little while - this shot just cracks me up!  

Very sleepy weekend - basically we sat around and played with our toes... 

Now that he's big enough, we put him into a major hand-me-down toy from Elena (well, Rob and Wendi!) It's a stand-up piano that makes noise - he loves it! 

He's still addicted to eating fabric, however... 

However, she did share her water! 

We got into San Fran to visit with Linda again. When we went out for dinner, Owen wanted to try mom's cider! 

Can you have too many toys in the carseat with you? 

We went for Thai food with Grandma as well. Here we are both having a laugh... 

As you can tell, he LOVES it in there! 

While I'm almost sure this is illegal in some states, this picture just cracks me up. Yes, that's our (clean) laundry basket.... 

He's so pre-occupied eating his towel he doesn't notice Dad sneaking up on him with the camera! 

Nanny update!

We've hired a replacement for our current nanny. Her name is Courtney, and she used to be Owen's cousin's nanny! She's a college student, and also a part-time bartender at one of our favorite sushi restaurants! She'll be available through August - so that buys us some breathing room. We'll probably have to go through this again later this year, but for now we've got someone we're VERY comfortable with and with obvious experience! Just look at how great Elena turned out!

He's having a great time in my chair... 

Because Jeff asked for it..

Here's this week's Owen-y goodness!

Nanny update. Since Kaf won't quit her job and move to a new continent to watch him, we've setup 5 interviews over yesterday, today and tomorrow. So far, one has been a no-show, one called to say she's taken two other jobs that are closer to her and one has rescheduled. Needless to say, a tad frustrating! More on that front later...

Extreme Close Up! 

Hanging out with Dad in the office - not used to Mom taking the pictures!