Nathan and Ana at the park

I came home early today and joined Nathan and Ana on one of their walks to the park today. Nathan really loves hanging out with Ana, and she is a very patient and loving friend and teacher to Nathan.


It was great being able to see them interact.

The best ride in town!

More new words

Lah ni - OR - Lay na = Elena = Nathan's cousin (who came to visit this weekend from Chicago)

pato = zapato = shoe, in spanish

leche = milk, in spanish

pa taay = par terre = "on the ground" in french

Nathan loves Maman's Muffins!

Alex made some special banana muffins as a treat for Nathan and he loved 'em!

Taeyaerts/Sorkins/Wanders/Fells

While my sister was here, we got together with the local Sorkin/Wander families to break bread together at Park Chow. Even though the restaurant was only running at half-capacity because a section was closed, we managed to get a table for 11 people in about 15 minutes. It was amazing.

The company was wonderful, the food was great, and everyone had a nice time (and desert from Arizmendi bakery was a lovely way to end our hike in GGP)

Taeyaerts - Paparazzo photo shoot

While my sister and her family were here, we took the opportunity to do a paparazzo photo session -- we got a lot of great shots (they are a photogenic group -- it must run in our family!)

Steppin' Out, SF Style

We went out to the park today. Nathan had fun playing with his cousin. His aunt had more fun than he did, I think.

Elena reads to Nathan

Elena is a natural with kids, and Nathan just loved hanging out with his big cousin!

Nathan eats with a spoon!

Today Nathan was being a bit of a fussy eater, so we tried giving him his spoon to see if he could "eat by himself."

He definitely enjoyed the experience, although we had to help him get the food on the spoon (but he managed to get most of the food in / around his mouth).

Toddler Tunes

Nathan, Alex and I have signed up for a class at the local community center called "Toddler Tunes." Nathan enjoys it, but we think he may be a little young to really participate in the activities... instead, he seems to just enjoy hanging out and playing his dad's head like a drum!

Valentine's Day Potluck

Nathan

Words

Nathan's new words
abba = "arriba" = up in spanish
pabo = turkey in spanish

Close, but not quite there yet
baho = down in spanish
narana = naranja = "orange" (the fruit) in spanish
good = good

Nathan will also tell you what noises a cat and a dog make... but only if you ask him in Spanish!

Ya Vote!

When I went to my polling place (which was listed as "Garage, 1027 Lincoln Avenue") to participate in the super Tuesday primary election today, I was very surprised that I never had to show any identification in order to cast my vote. All that was required was my stating my name and confirming my address.

Po po

So Nathan and I were hanging out in the living room playing this afternoon when he looked up at me and said, simply, "po po."

Turns out he was right.