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Paddleboarding adventure

Video: Alli and Ben SUP in stiff wind and current Mom rented the paddleboard again so she could work on standing up before Pete leaves for WA on Tues. Unfortunately the trade winds weren’t cooperating and they were much stronger today than predicted. The waves were choppy and the current very strong. Mom got to [...]

Paddleboarding, and “I’m a cornivore!”

Video: paddleboarding Mom rented a paddleboard (a long surfboard) so we could try it out today. The water looked calm enough to give it a go. It was really fun! A bit tricky to balance with my center of gravity so different. I found it much easier to cruise on my knees but did stand [...]

ball kick-and-catch movie

video: ball kick and catch The video above is Sam showing off his kick and catch skills at Gramma and Grandpa Pete’s little cottage. It is wonderful to see him have so much fun with at least one set of grandparents. Wish all the family could be so close! At least we’ve had wonderful extended [...]

New trampoline tricks

Video: Knee jump-ups Video: One-legged hopping Thanks to mom for grabbing these videos while I got to just enjoy watching my little boy teach himself some new tricks on the trampoline. He goes and goes for 30 minutes straight – this time I couldn’t even entice him off for water. He responded “No, I can [...]

Day 31: announcing thumbelina

Video: Ultrasound of heartbeat Sammy and I are back in NJ now – staying with Dad and Marilou for a few days, then down to Delaware to visit Aunt Kate, then back up and hopefully catching a flight home on Sunday. We have over 2000 miles on the car, traveled through 7 states, and stayed [...]