One year old!

Happy First Birthday to our little Hannah!  We had a fine celebration yesterday with some friends who were also gathering to celebrate our graduation - the cake and singing were much enjoyed.  I also took a video of her this morning, showing off her new footwork.

Jack and the Beanstalk (revised)

Hannah has now officially started saying, "uh-oh." She says it like a conversation piece. It's quite difficult to catch on film, but below is our first successful filming.





And this may be one of my favorite videos ever. Emmett has been playing all the characters of Jack and the Beanstalk lately, and this was his rendition of the Giant:

Music!

We've got some musical fun happening around the family. First, some fun with kazoos caught on film.



Singing with Uncle Bill, and Emmett working the pedals:




And a duet with his great-grandmother!



Trying the dulcimer - with Hannah on percussion:

Fun at the table

Considering how much time is spent at our table, it seems appropriate to have some fun there...

Climbing!

Hey -so after months, we finally got around to erecting the climbing wall. There are only 6 holds in operation currently, but it's a good (and relatively safe) place to start, I guess.




I feel like I'm finding some Close Encounters of the Third Kind here.

Drumming and jumping

Emmett's relieved to have something it's okay to hit -



And this is general enthusiasm around Hannah jumping -

Siblings