Flying Solo

Patrick has officially moved out of Mamma and Daddy's room to his own palatial spread five feet away. I was under the impression that this momentous occasion would take place sometime around the boy's first birthday; however, his mother relented and decided that it was time! Upon hearing her decision, I immediately procured the Craftsman tool box and proceeded to disassemble his crib, lest Mom changed her mind in a moment of acute weakness. Less than hour later (where's Todd?) everything was set-up and Patrick had his own room...finally! He seems to be adjusting rather well; in fact, it's almost as if he doesn't notice the difference...hmmm.


What a smile!


Uncle Todd's pink toy!


Angus Young?


Reading with his Mamma


Home, home again...I like to be here when I can...

Ten Months

January 15th marked Patrick's tenth month on the planet. John and Kadi came over to help us celebrate the occasion. Thanks guys! We had a great time.


Kadi, Patrick, John and Mom blowing out the candles


Kadi and Patrick reading The Rainbow Fish


Patrick going mobile


Patrick with his Mamma


Ibid

Roatan

Learning the steps in his walker


With Anna from El Salvador who immediately fell in love with Patrick


Enjoying the pool with Mamma


On the beach


Fascinated with the waterfall

First Christmas

Patrick's first Christmas was a great experience for all of us. Our trip to Honduras was fantastic beyond all expectations. I cannot convey how much Patrick enjoyed it! Luckily, we took several hundred photos to document the journey. Here are but a few.


Zoe, Sydney and YaYa visit Patrick, Mom and Dad prior to heading South


Zoe with Patrick and Mom


Patrick with his cousin, Cristian.


La Mara!


Dad with Marco, Anny, Maryluz and Yalena


Quality time with his Grandfather, Amadeo


Playing with Chilo's son, Santiago


Patrick and Mom enjoying the pool on Roatan


Patrick with Mom and Dad


Bucket Bath


Patrick with his Grandmother, Estela, and Mamma


Hammock time with his Aunt Anny

December...

Saturday Night

A super photo of Patrick with John and Kadi


Patrick and Kadi


Patrick and John

Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanks for the great drawing, Beatriz!

All Smiles

On the Move

Swath of Destruction

Eight Months!

Yesterday marked Patrick's eighth month on terra firma! He is changing so fast that at times it is literally unbelievable. We celebrated, as custom mandates, or more specifically, as Yolany mandates, with a wonderful homemade coconut cream pie. Here is a sampling of our most recent photos. Enjoy.

Good Times

It was nice to spend some time with Kadi and John on Saturday.


Patrick and Dad


Patrick devouring magazines...and anything else on the ground!


Two teeth on the bottom are poking through! (Left-click for the large view)


Beautiful