A wedding!

The beautiful Brooklyn wedding of Sarah Krauss and Laura Hymson brought friends to town from far and wide. It was Creston and Ivy's first Big Event and all four of us spent a good deal of time on the dance floor; of course, we don't have pictures of that, but maybe some will surface at some point? Congratulations, SK and LH!

Bonnie and Shelley, in from San Francisco.

Chris telling Ivy some secrets.

Romi and Ivy at the post-wedding brunch at our house.

We decided to take a 3 mile walk to Prospect Park and back on a very, very hot day. Maybe not the best idea, but we made it!

Ivy in her "Babylegs" from cousins Travis, Eva and Rylo

Hello, neck strength.

A much anticipated visit from some excellent Great Aunts - Janie and Jennifer

Evie contemplates Creston's toes.

Two Months Old!

Two months! Kinda hard to believe. Creston and Ivy now smile on purpose, which is just about the cutest thing we've ever seen. So far.

Creston, happy.

We took a trip to the pediatrician for the first round of vaccines. A good time was not exactly had by all, but it went fine.

The big news is that both babies are growing like mad. Creston was only 5 lbs 10 oz when he was born...he is now 10 lbs 4 oz. Ivy was 6 lbs 9 oz when she was born...she is now 10 lbs even. The doctor didn't hide her shock and their Mama didn't hide her pride in all that good milk. Ivy is unaware that her brother has lapped her. Maybe she's satisfied knowing that he's 25th % all around and she is 50th %. So there.

Creston on left, Ivy on right

Two Grandpas came to visit. Grandpa Pete took a trip to the neighborhood of Red Hook with us. We walked along the waterfront and then hit the ball fields, where we sampled the famous grub of the Red Hook Food Vendors. Delicious pupusas, massive carne asada, crunchy slaw, etc. A girl next to us couldn't stop yelling with pleasure about the deep fried, beef-and-cheese-filled whole potato that she was consuming. Maybe we'll try that next time.

Grandpa Syd stayed over and held babies, which is his favorite pastime. He also cleans dishes like a champion.

Amy and Lisa Dold stopped over to say hello to their small friends.

Two final shots...

Creston

Chris and Ivy facing off

Bye!

PS That rascal Aunt Catherine came by again, but she spilled red wine on Baby Creston, so no pictures of her this time...