All Aboard!

We babysat Sophie one evening, and she and Tommy decided to take rides on the walking cart. Sophie may not be smiling on the outside, but she was giggling like crazy on the inside. Tommy, too.

National Arboretum

On another pleasant day in November, we ventured over to the National Arboretum to see the foliage. We missed the peak colors but still enjoyed the sunshine and views. Tommy was his usual self, running all around and pointing out all the exciting things there were to see.

Maymont

We took a trip down to Richmond to visit the Children's Farm at Maymont. It was a beautiful day, and Tommy really enjoyed feeding the goat and roaming the grounds of the park.

Mr. Homebody

As much as we get out with the little guy, we also spend a lot of quality time at home. Everything is a source of entertainment - hanging out in bed w/Mama, running around with balloons, trying to open the babygate with housekeys, pushing around the high chair, Papa's shoes, umbrellas, etc. The fun never ends...

Halloween Weekend

Tommy sported his Denver Nuggets warmup suit for three days straight over Halloween weekend as we hit up local events and friends' parties. Starting Friday night, he appeared at 5 events in the outfit, and by the time we started dressing him in it for the last one, he was about done wearing it. He was a good sport though and looked like a true NBA baller out on the town. Holla!

Riding the Metro on the way to our first event, Hilloween at Eastern Market in Capitol Hill.


Tons of families were out in great costumes for the event.

Tommy spent more time biting this little nerf basketball than dribbling or shooting it. He did start working on his bounce passes later on, and that's when we put an end to his attempts to eat it.

After Hilloween, we ate at the Fudd, and Tommy started getting rowdy (rowdy pictures not shown). Good thing the night was over after that...but the Halloween weekend had just gotten started.

The next morning, T and Papa headed over to a community garden in DC where kids enjoyed face-painting, caramel apples, balloons, and live music in an urban garden setting.

Then later in the day it was over to a gathering a few blocks away for refreshments and a costume parade. We didn't know anyone there, but we still felt welcome, and Tommy made some new fans.

Finally, Sunday morning Tommy donned his outfit for the final time, and we headed over to the Chen-Nguyen household for brunch. For perhaps the first time since Tommy arrived, the adults were able to sit and enjoy a meal in relative peace, as Sydney and Julia kept an eye on the little guy. And the accompanying adult beverages were most definitely enjoyed by all.

Out of Towner

We took at trip down to Carrboro to visit the Rhees and meet Callie, their new daughter. She's a cute one! Tommy took to the treadmill like he's been walking his whole life.

Papa ordered the big beer.

Next up was a business trip to Saint Louis with his Mama. Can't really tell that's a Saint Louis luggage cart, but it is. Tommy felt the need to push it all around the lobby to show off his muscles. If it's any indication, he's going to put on a hell of a show during the Festivus Feats of Strength this year.

Then it was over to Baltimore to visit friends. Here are some shots taken in the playroom of Nidhi's sister's beautiful home in Federal Hill. Tommy and Nid's nephew Nikhil had a lot of fun hanging out.