Re: Ranier crawling!!!

It's been pretty exciting to see Ranier finally moving around of his own accord. He started crawling a few "steps" about a week after his 1st bday. Dahrius first witnessed it in the morning, and then the grown-ups saw him do it later that day. We have many silly videos of Maman and Mommy trying to capture his crawling in the first few days. Finally, we just relaxed and got a video a week or two later.

It's still pretty crazy to see him motoring all over the house. We DEFINITELY need to do some childproofing! He's into everything, esp. hazards.

Not to be left out, Dahrius demonstrated some impressive 4-yr old moves with jumping in the yard.


In late April, Megan and the boys met up with Brooke and her son, Liam (nearly 5) and drove to Heidi's baby shower. We had a great time and enjoyed our "UCSC reunion", with lots of kids now!! Here's Liz with 10-week old Aoiffe, Tanya (the only childless one), Brooke with Liam below, Heidi (due with her 1st in July), me and Ranier, Dahrius (hiding), Sabrina and her son, Sean.
We went to little Sam's bday party (friend from Dahrius' school) at the little farm. The kids got some fun farm hats to wear. Here's Dahrius chasing Kush.
Farmer D.
Dahrius got a good swing at the pinata!
Mayhem!
Ranier had fun at the party, too.
MMMM. Cheese puffs...
Kush, Sebastian, and Dahrius watching the pigs at the little farm. Inseparable little boys.
We ran into an old friend, Rafa and his little sister (left), and got a shot of Dahrius and Kush, as well.
We had a fun visit by former colleague of Ahrash's, Amanda, and she and Dahrius hit it off. He made himself right at home playing in her bed.
King of the rock!