Piano Lessons

Auntie Val shows Oliver how to tickle the ivories....

Oliver's Off-Broadway Debut

A star is born... Oliver made his big debut in "A Time To Give" at the Times Center, off-broadway. The photos are a little blurry, but you can get the idea. He was a true star, very engaged and a natural.

New House

In the midst of first birthday, respiratory infection and chicken pox scare we also MOVED! Right next door into a bigger apartment that Oliver and I share. Things are a little disorganized, but here is a peak of the new place. We had amazing help from a lot of our friends and you will see Kristina and Pieter hard at work in some of these pictures!

Birthday cake... part one

In the tradition of sugar overload... here is Oliver enjoying his safari cake at this first birthday party.

Baby's First Thanksgiving!

Boys at play

11 months old on election day

To celebrate Oliver's 11-month birthday we headed to the polls together. After an 1 1/2 hour wait, we were able to cast our family vote and I was thrilled to get Oliver involved in the process.

Something new every day...

Oliver decided today that he wanted to "serve himself" so here is some footage of him using his spoon (with his left hand!)

Halloween, part 2

Oliver and friends Jake, Josh and Eme celebrate a Happy Halloween.

Halloween, part 1

Early morning shots of Oliver as we prepare for a day of Halloween fun.

movin' and groovin'

Stepping out in a sport coat

I may be partial, but he may be the cutest little guy ever!

Hanging with my buddy

Oliver and Jake are on the move and having fun these days. It is so funny to watch the two of them "play" when they get together.

Shameless product plug

OK... So I never do this, but I have to let you know about a product that has changed my life -- NEW L'Oreal Paris Double Extend Beauty Tubes Mascara. The mascara REALLY makes short, sparse lashes look long and full. It is like false eyelashes in a tube! They also don't flake or smudge (I had it on for over 15 hours yesterday and still looked fresh!). They are a little freaky when you wash off (look like false lashes coming off in chunks), but it is totally worth it. They are officially out in November, but some big stores (Walmart) have them now I think. Try it!!

Shameless product plug

10 Months Old!!

My big, happy boy is 10 months old today! Oliver is (crab) crawling, pulling up to standing and sitting, clapping and always smiling. What a joy he is... can't believe how fast time flies when you are having fun.

Male bonding...

Oliver and his buddies, Jake and Ro, rough house --- this is what little boys do, don't you know.

Big Boy Car Seat

We have hit another milestone -- Oliver is now officially in a big boy car seat. And apparently he will be able to use this seat until he is 100lbs.... I don't even know what age that is!?!? Also included an adorable close up of Oliver's best friend, Jacob. What a sweetie!!