Well, we didn’t get to go to Scotland, but we’re making the best of it. We’ve spent Christmas Eve "decking the halls" — putting up lights, lighting candles, lighting a fire in the hearth, playing Christmas music and generally making merry. Now we are sitting down to watch "It’s a Wonderful Life" and sip Baileys on ice. Then, of course we retire to await a visit from Santa. Better … [Read more...] about Christmas Eve, Home in California
Archives for December 2005
Callum Eats Rice Cereal
A couple of weeks past his fifth month birthday, we determined Callum was ready for solids. Well… actually we decided he was ready for the really runny practically-milk concoctions that are recomended for beginning eaters. So…we hit Target to buy a high chair, bowls, rice cereal, etc. and we finally got it all together and ready Saturday.Here’s our video of the first bite/sucks (Video 2 has more … [Read more...] about Callum Eats Rice Cereal
Eating Begins in Earnest
You may notice that the parents got smarter between Video 1 and 2 and actually put a bib on Callum. We also figured out that we need to hold his hands so he doesn’t grab the spoon and the food. You can tell we are beginners, too. He was very very enthusiastic for his first solid meal — rice cereal mixed with breast milk — but even so most of it went on his face and bib. Still, it was wonderful to … [Read more...] about Eating Begins in Earnest
Callum asleep
close up asleep Originally uploaded by Pamela PC. Michael brought Callum outside in his stroller/car seat while he was working in the garden. … [Read more...] about Callum asleep
Thanksgiving at Grandpa’s House
Squealing with Delight Originally uploaded by Pamela PC. My dad has an unfailing ability to get Callum to squeal with delight. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving at Grandpa’s House
Immigration Update #??
As 2006 comes hurtling towards us, our on going saga (or should I say my on going saga) continues to drag on. As this Scotsman and his American family pulled into the drive on a ‘thank crunchie it’s Friday’ here comes the weekend sort of mood, the beginning of the weekend just got better. The letter from the U.S.Citizen and Immigration Services that we had been waiting for since our … [Read more...] about Immigration Update #??