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10k

Kirsten and I ran the Monument Ave. 10k today! Well, actually, she ran it - I cheered from the sidewalk with Miriam, Dan and Claire. Not even the rain stopped her and 31,000 others from crossing the finish line after 6.2 grueling miles. I think her time was an hour and twenty minutes - not bad for a first 10k. Way to go babe!  

 

Bathtime!

Kirsten won 1st place!

Kirsten entered one of her craft projects (a dog bed made from an old suitcase) in an online contest. Out of 500 entries, she took top honors. Not only is this a big boost for her craft business (hersheyismybaby.etsy.com), she also gets more than $700 in prizes. Sweet! See her entry here.

Baby torture

Who knew a seemingly innocuous piece of playground equipment was actually a high-tech baby torture device developed by the CIA?

Bagel eatin'

Please to enjoy...

Christmas

A fews shots of Miriam's first Christmas. Late I know, but you've got to admit the hat is cute.

Look what I did!

I found Miriam today after her nap like this...

Fabulous. She's learning to undress herself.

Blabber mouth!

Well this might just be the best video ever. Miriam will be telling you about her day and how much she enjoyed her sweet potato dinner and about her favorite animals...Hershey and Nixon. She is also pulling herself up on her knees. She has seemed very impressed with her new skills lately. OH! by the way...she pulled herself up on her FEET today!! Yes, she is only 6 1/2 months old! (oh, and don't worry about the beginning of the video, it looks funny but its ok)

Miriam's cornucopia of plenty

Kirsten came home from the grocery store yesterday with this veritable vegetable feast. She makes most of Miriam's food from scratch (using pictured ingredients), and for that, she gets big props. If Miriam's nutrional needs were up to me, she'd be surviving on those $1 pizzas in the frozen-foods isle at Kroger.

Artic-ready

Remeber Ralphie's little brother from "A Christmas Story?" Nana Claire (Kirsten's mom) sent us this very fashionable Gap snowsuit to keep Miriam warm during Richmond's chilly winters. It's rated to -50 F...
Thanks Nana Claire! We love you.

Guess who can sit in a highchair?!

She also sat in a highchair when we went out to eat last night!! Who is this big girl???

She's so spooky!

This is Miriam at Mike's work Halloween party. We put a wig on her and man was it funny! She ended up trying on lots of wigs after that. By the way her adoring friend Ashley is holding her.

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we have a new talent...

new video time!!

here is a better jumping video...we're crazy jumping!!! and finally an eating video..i give you...avacadoes!! enjoy! (oh, and today is my 5 month birthday!! happy birthday to me!)

Bouncing

Here is Miriam in her Jonny-Jump-Up! She loves it! Lately she has really started jumping in it, she even seems to think that jumping to music is fun. I'll try to get a video of that, its cute!

Insert foot into mouth

Miriam found her feet this week. Initially, she was content to simply grab them with her hands, but quickly learned they're even more fun to snack on.

Coming soon: video of Miriam eating her first solid food, rice cereal - YUM.

Green eyes?

Kirsten and I are wondering what color Miriam's eyes will be. They seem to be drifting toward green. Any guesses?

I want the hairbrush!

Well it has begun. She has decided that she wants to add "protesting" to her repetoire of emotions. Its cute...for now. It will only get worse and we will actually have to start teaching/disciplining her! Wow, I didn't know you had to deal with "I want my way!" at 3 1/2 months! I knew it was coming, but so soon?

Mesmerizing

This video was taken for Mike while he was traveling. We were borrowing this bouncy seat from a friend of my mom. Miriam was fascinated by the bubbles and moving stuff. Disregard the George Myers mention...long story.

She started sucking her thumb this week and also sleeps 10+ hours at night!