Benedikt's b'day party

We went down to Sunnyvale today to celebrate Benedikt's 1st birthday.  It was so great to see Lisi, Stoffle, Florentine and Benedikt again and we enjoyed the fact that it's always warmer down there!

 And here are a few pictures from during the week..
Legs 11!  Or maybe it's legs 88!

 What is this old thing?  It sure provides hours of entertainment!

Clapping

Eli learned to clap on Friday night.  He's pretty pleased with himself and does it all the time now.  When ever we say 'yay' he starts clapping.  We love the stiff left arm while the right does all the work!

Dolores Park

Here's a  nice pic that my friend Tanya took last week when we had a picnic in Dolores Park.

Stair climbing and some giggling

Napa

The te Velde's and Crumpton's were in our part of California for the weekend.  We met them in the Napa Valley where they had rented a great house.  We also met family friends of theirs from Austria: Stoffle, Lisi and their boys Florentine and Benedict.  It was such a fun weekend and the kids had a ball playing together.

Thanks for visiting us te V's and Crumpton's and we look forward to seeing you soon Lisi and Stoffle!

By request

Mr Impossible

It has become close to impossible to change Eli's diaper or clothes.  He is constantly on a mission to stand up and squirms like a maniac until he gets there!

Happy New Year!

We went for a short hike during the day on New Years Eve and then went over to Mac and Amy Jo's for a little NYE gathering.

 Eli LOVES being in the backpack.  He smiles the whole time!