We have hit the rainy season here, which means I crave kayaking. I manage to get out about twice, sometimes three times a month right now. A good friend of mine is back in town and loves to spend time with Timothy and I drag him along to spend time hiking and walking around with Timothy. Logistically, it doesn't make sense for Grandma or Auntie to watch him if I am just an hour east of Portland.

I bought a hiking pack with intention to hike with Timothy on the weekends, but it truly helps with trips to Costco. He seems to like being perched so high above his normal stature! The short hikes I take breaking it in have been very nice and as soon as I feel good enough to take him for the entire day, we will hit a trail from a book my friend purchased for me.

Update on Timothy: We had a check up the other day and he has his first ear infection. It's in both ears. He is fairing well so far. He weighs 18# 8 oz, His head circumference is in the 71 percentile, yet his overall weight is 12 percentile. He's a bit top heavy. :)

Timothy is so curious with his surroundings since becoming more mobile. He crawls very well, and took two fulls steps without help. Sheila made him a duck costume Halloween. We walked a few of the blocks in her neighborhood. I'm surprised at the amount of candy I, I mean he, got from each house. I even asked for only one piece from each of them and they insisted on the handful they unloaded on us.. We recycled a good amount of it back at the house to other trick or treaters. I suspect many cavities in his future unless he continues to be attached to his toothbrush. I can't get him to set it down! He has four teeth on his top row coming in at the same time, as well, so it is good training for him to chew on the toothbrush..


My friend Kristen hand knit a blanket for me and it seems like this one in particular is now his woobie. No other blanket makes him squeal with delight when he sees it! It's truly amazing.

I received the boxes of hand me downs from the east coast, and I thank you! He is still a slight bit behind the proper sizes for his age and so things seem to last longer. For that, I am happy! Thank you so much for those!

Here are some pictures for your enjoyment!

Cheers and until next time!

Sandra