Drunk on Christmas

Originally uploaded by troelby.

Happy 2007!

We had a total of three Christmas celebrations (one with Gigi, one en famille, and one with the Hirbys), so Reed was in seventh heaven (and a bit worn out) by the time this shot was taken.

He’s growing tall and strong, and doesn’t stop talking from the time he wakes up until his bedtime. Books are a new favorite, when you can get him to sit down and read. We’re also doing lots of art — watercolors, markers, crayons, PlayDoh, stickers, which are fun activities for the whole family. He continues to enjoy school/daycare and talkes about his classmates in the toddler room frequently. The dogs are becoming more and more interesting, to boss around (”Toctho! hushup!”) and scold from time to time, but also to offer treats to and as playmates.

Ben’s happy and well, exploring new technology (flat-screen TVs - a new year’s present to the family!), enjoying work (just finished a big website, whew!), and spending time biking, even on cold days, with his buddy Tommaso, who lives in Berwyn.

Sage had a relaxed MLA, interviewed with five schools and had good conversations with all the committees. Meeting up with old friends from the UW was a highlight, as was staying at a posh hotel in downtown Philly. She’s on the teaching schedule for next year at UIC in case nothing works out.

We’re all longing for more snow, but staying busy and happy in the interim.