Merry Christmas!

For the first time in more than seven years, Rob and I are at home for Christmas (no driving!) and loving every minute as we enjoy Macadam soaking up all the love and fun the holidays have to offer. We hope you all are safe, warm and enjoying those you love!

First snowshoeing trip

While Macadam slept for most of the trek, he had a blast in the snow and the lodge. It was so much fun to see him toddle about. Very much like Randy from the Christmas story or the michelin man.
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Backtrack part 1: Thanksgiving

Living where we live, being healthy and having wonderful people in our lives has long been reason enough to be thankful. Yet when you add an adorable, sweet, charming and rambunctious son into the equation, there are hardly words for how lucky we truly are. Like most Thanksgivings, we stuck close to home and enjoyed a day of good food, drink and movies. We had good friends over to share the day and it was a fantastic way to enter the holiday season.

Here he comes

Just a few shots from our 2nd annual Christmas tree venture (more photos soon). Couldn't help myself - if this doesn't make your Monday a little easier, it's hard to know what will:).

Feed thyself

In the last month or so, Macadam has really taken to feeding himself with utensils. He's long been a fan of finger feeding but now he's taken it up a notch. If you don't like messes, it's not for the faint of heart. What's really cute is that he likes to dip his food too.
A few photos from a couple of weeks ago and one of the daily run-ins with yogurt. A meal isn't complete without sharing it with Buster.

Slide, slide, slippedy, slide

Standing guard

Macadam has taken a liking to the platform at the playground, the really safe part of the playground, you know - high up, plenty of places to fall down from, stairs, etc. But, it does have a great view, one where he looks on with envy of the big kids.

Fall days

Last week we dusted off the camera and decided to get some shots of Mac enjoying his everyday activities. Expect a few posts this week with photos as there are too many for just one post!

Knowing when to say no

If only Macadam knew this, it would save him from the fine taste of sand.

The moc walk

It will make sense in just a second:).


Moc walk from Keli Faw on Vimeo.

Macadam...

is walking!

I will try to post a video we took last night later today. He's been walking while holding shoes, bottles, or books but last night he finally went for a freedom walk and then 20 more and it appears there's no turning back now:).

A little boy

In the last few weeks, Macadam has become a little boy. He's showing us he plays different from his girl counterparts, loves to be rough and tumble and wants to communicate each chance he gets. It's been so much fun to see these changes take shape.

I realized we haven't shared some of his latest and greatest as now that he's past his first year, the monthly updates don't seem as relevant. However, here's a little summary of his favorite things to do and say these days. Probably our two crowning achievements are Mac being able to say please (both aloud and in sign language) and blow his nose in a tissue. Although aloud please sounds more like deezs and he'll blow his nose about every third request.

He's obsessed with these flash cards he got for his birthday as well as blocks. Instead of knocking everything down, he's putting things together too. As for walking, he's taking a ton of steps while holding onto a toy, bottle or the like but has yet to take flight completely without balance assistance.

Here are a few pictures from recent weeks:
Telling you how old he is...

Saying please

The big apple

Wow- where to begin? Our last big trip of 2009 was to New York (Rob and Mac's first time) and it was fantastic. While tiring for most of us, it had a little bit of everything and went off without a hitch. The first few days we didn't get to see much of Rob since he was working nonstop at the marathon expo but by Saturday night we were three once more. Mac and I spent the first couple of days getting settled, walking around and preparing for the big race with Erin and Lila. The New York marathon was an incredible experience and was actually not as brutal as I had imagined (but then again we aren't hardcore runners who needed to compete). I was honored to run for such an amazing organization, Jack's Fund, and want to thank all who donated to Jack's on my behalf! I truly couldn't have done without you who donated's support - it meant more than you know and is making an impact to help fight against such a deadly disease.

Here is a selection of pics. We were so busy that we didn't have too many opportunities to take pics. Also want to thank Erin and Michael, and their families for helping us have such a great time while there and being partners in crime as we trained for the race. Mac's Mr. T costume worked out really well and he loved having the Mr. T in Your Pocket, which helped him say things like, "Quit your jibber jabber," and "Don't make me mad, errrr!" Unfortunately, we didn't get picture of our celeb sightings either, but then again, maybe that's best. Speaking of celebs, we also got to see our dear friend Shannon (who moved to Michigan in the summer) for lunch on Monday before we flew out. Couldn't have asked for a better trip and here's to staying home for a few months!

Happy Halloween!

Mr. T wishes you a fun and safe night!
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Mobile test post from nyc

Here's Mac heading into the city on the bus. He loves being on the road and getting to move around. This is my first post via email on my phone so hope you can see it and the other mini posts to follow!
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For the love of squash

We've been enjoying the fruits of Friendship Farm's labor, and the butternut squash has become among one of Macadam's favorites. He'll eat it, but he especially loves playing with it.

The obligatory pumpkin patch post

After seeing that basically everyone we know went to the pumpkin patch in the last two or three weeks, it comes with little surprise that we, too, went to the pumpkin patch. We took advantage of our only weekend we were all three in town together at the beginning of the month and tagged along with Lila and her parents to go to a pumpkin patch on Bainbridge Island. We went here a couple of years ago with John and Jen and loved it then. While we didn't follow the visit with a tasting at the nearby winery, we enjoyed a delicious brunch and watching the little ones get their first real slice of fall.