Karl and Angela Rees

This last week was a pretty typical week for us,   read more »

A characteristic Rees trait is to stick out your tongue at other Reeses.  Thomas learned how to do this early, as you can see from this video.  He also shows us his hands above the head trick and his special technique for nodding yes.

Thomas had his 15 month appointment on Wednesday. He’s 24 lbs. 9 ounces and 31 inches. And he hates the nurse. He cried more about the nurse weighing and measuring him than he cried about his shots. Actually, he just whimpered at his shots. He was so brave.  read more »

Saturday when visited Pescadero beach and took some great pictures.

Update (1/25/09): Added video!

This was a nice, short, flat walk through Pescadero State Beach and the adjacent marsh lands.  Not anything strenuous (except for the parts where you have to hike on sand), but a very rewarding walk.  We saw seals, some very nice beaches, splashing waves, piles and piles of driftwood, and all sorts of birds.  read more »

Location

As many of you know, we live up many fights of stairs.  Thomas has been able to walk down them for a while now.  Here's some video of his accomplishment.

Thomas learns how to climb and sit on the chair and table on our balcony.

Thomas learns where to put the shapes in his colored shape ball.

Tuesday we all voted, but you probably did too.  read more »

Thomas learns science and watches geese, ducks, racoons, bats, snakes, ferrets, mice, fish, and bobcats at this wonderfully free and kid-sized learning center. The ducks were his favorite. Oh, and Karl tests the camera on his new phone.