Alive.

Yes, we are indeed alive. And doing well, but the computer is in our room next to Liam's napping spot, so it just doesn't get turned on much.

I have some recent pics from our trip to the shore to share....

but first, updates.

Liam is doing great... sitting up,and just yesterday pulled himself forward onto his knees to reach a toy.... which means this weekend we'll be making the living room a bit more active-baby friendly just in case he decides to make a run (crawl) for it soon. He's started solids... and really loves avocado, banana and potato, but is also very stubborn and wants to do it all himself ;)

Aurora's doing great as well... happy, cheerful and sprightly as ever. Spending lots of time creating, both with paper and paints as well as whole imaginary worlds full of characters and friends. She's been playing 'school' a lot recently with her as the teacher. Fun for me to watch as this was one of my favorite games as a young child.

I've got a lot of knitting to share... eventually. And, 6months later, am starting to finally feel I've got a handle on what it means to have 2 children and all that that entails. Pete's doing well also. Spending lots of time in the lab (as he should be, I suppose) but really wonderful quality time with us when he's not :)

Okay... some pics!

And more at Flickr

The Shore in October

The NJ Shore becomes a very different place in October than when we are there in July. The crowds have mostly gone, and nature returns to reclaim her throne. The colors and light change, the water is still warm- but the air quite cool, and the sights that are somewhat rare in July- live horseshoe crabs, flocks of sandpipers- become common. It's a wonderful treat for all the senses.

then there was this crazy thing/person flying around. He didn't really seem to have great control of it, either, so it was kinda scary. The shore in October also means that the beach patrols are gone, so anything goes, there were a few people driving on the beach too.... annoying.