milestones

Richard and I met an important milestone towards becoming Oregonians (besides counting a red light as "traffic" during our "commute")- we now have ornamental plants in our yard surrounded by deer fencing. We used to make fun of such things.

Owen has graduated to a new bike. He was a little slow to warm up to the idea, but now loves his new ride- green like his room, and a 20" frame instead of 12"- a much better fit. He's taken it for a spin up and down the river path Sunday and Monday after school. He is learning freestyle in swim class, can float on his front and back, and loves going underwater to touch the bottom of the pool.

Ben now has 3 words- Mom, Dad, and boob. He may also be saying baba for brother. He is so enamored of Owen and Owen knows how to make him laugh. They are a great little pair. Ben's been spending more time in the older baby room at day care and loving it- the other babies are more interactive and its a whole new set of toys. 9 month stats: 31 inches, 25 lbs.