Baby Led Feeding

I really don't believe in any sort of "food exploration" that results in a mess. I'm probably stifling Raphael's creativity, but there's enough to do without having to pick smashed peas off the floor.
However, at some point, the little guy will need to learn that food will not always be delivered to his open mouth. Hopefully, the sound effects will stop at some point, too.




I wonder who Raphie got the don't f@8k with me look from. For the record, he is not pooping.

Walking Man

Raphael started walking yesterday. He'd taken one or two steps to grab a cell phone or play with an iPad, but yesterday he was on the move for real.

California, here I come. Part 2

A very patient cousin Jill. Was she secretly evaluating the mini-cousins?



Raphael begins his love affair with bananas and the singing shopping cart.


Hilla and Raphie wait patiently for the pool inflator to do his job.


The grandfather who encourages Raphie to eat dog food.




California Car Culture.

American Family Portrait



a.k.a. The Beverly Hillbillies



Grandma grabbing the ball of perpetual motion.

California, here I come! Part 1

Raphael, as usual, can't deal with being held against his will. Ann succeeds in getting Tessa to smile for the camera.




Jacob and Cousin Waphael



I'll credit Evan with turning my mom's rusty lawn furniture into something artistic.



Charles always said that you can't find good food in the US. Raphael begs to differ as he headed off for a second helping of Kibbles 'n Bits.



I always thought that those kids that are shoved in bike trailers must be miserable. Raphael agrees.