I just learned about the practice of posting a photo on a personal blog for 365 days straight, to capture life in its “everyday-ness”. I am doubting that I’ll ever be that consistent, but it has inspired me to take more daily pictures and post them.

Although Escher does not yet pull himself to standing yet, he can bear some weight on his legs (something he didn’t do when we first brought him home) and he is so happy about it.

More about Elena moving up to the next level of karate. See how proud she is??

Elise has recently learned to pump herself on the swing. And she has also just recently started chewing gum without swallowing it. Today she told me “Mommy, I can pump and chew gum at the same time! Wanna watch me?!”