Soon to be four...

Scott, Dawn and Collin just 6 days before Liam Bryce's arrival. Photos coming soon of baby Liam!

Leaning in for a kiss

Toby took time out from finding Goldbug to plant a wet one on Collin's cheek.

Calling Moma

Toby decided this morning that Charlie needed to call Moma, and couldn't be dissuaded by the fact that his baby brother was sound asleep.

Carleton kids

Two of my best Carleton friends, Noriko and Daphne, came by yesterday with their broods, ranging in age from 2 months to 2 1/2 years. Can't wait 'til they collectively take over first Burton.

Happy boy

This child is an absolute joy.

Wow!

Charlie is starting to take serious, fascinated note of everything that offers any visual stimulation -- in this case, a hanging plant at Gagada's house.

With mom

Knee kiss

Toby continues to lavish his new baby brother with affection and (mostly!) non-jealous attention.

Sander & Toby

Sander Lien and Toby chuckled at how hard they'd made their moms work diving for toys at the bottom of the pool.

Aunt Paula

Charlie and his Aunt Paula became thick as thieves while we were visiting MN.

Cousins at the beach

Eloise, Theo and Toby spent many hot MN afternoons this month palling around Bush Lake Beach together.

Charlie's first book!

During our visit to MN for the first two weeks of July, Gagada showed Charlie his first book ("Touch and Feel Baby Animals"). He LOVED it!