Friday, July 11, 2008

Happy Fourth of July!





Mason took his first steps! He decided to make it a 4th we wouldn't forget. Since then he has been practicing around the house a little, but his choice of transportation is still a crawl.

We had a great 4th as a family. Mason also had his first camping experience. He did really well. He was able to sleep in a tent while fireworks were going off and he played well with everyone. We appreciated the Hagen family allowing us to join them for their yearly campout. We look forward to taking Mason camping more.

This past week Mason shared another interest and talent with us. First, he reached into the crisper and grabbed a raw baby red potato and started eating it. He ate the whole thing! As you see in the video he has eaten a couple. His new found talent is being a magician. After eating his first potato, he was standing next to the dishwasher holding something up like he was really proud of himself. Mom and Dad realized that it was his diaper that he had somehow taken off while his onesie was still buttoned?? At the same time he decided it would be a good time to go to the bathroom. Needless to say there was an impromptu bath in the sink!

Hope this finds you well!

Love, Casa Ramirez

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Inside, Outside, Upside down








Mason is keeping us on our toes each day. He's walking with just the help of one hand so any day we expect his first steps. It is great to have the summer together to be a family and play. He seems to have never ending energy and he loves to eat, babble, bite and play patty cake. Soooo big is also a favorite and he has a new walker that he scoots around the house with. He cracks us up each day. He's saying dad, mom, up and baby. We have no idea what we did without our little man. We can't believe he will turn 1 year old on August 10th!

Juan was excited to find out that he will be the new guidance counselor at River
Heights this coming year. Although he's sad to leave the classroom he's really looking forward to his new position and preparing for the upcoming year.

Our summer so far has included time with friends on the gazebo and grilling out, Juan's races, walks, thrift sales, the farmers' market, and the Jack Johnson concert. We plan to spend time with family for the 4th as well as brave camping with Mason at beloved Chicken Town with the Hagen Clan.

Love,
Casa Ramirez