James's Friends: His favorites are the "Hippas" (hippos), the "Pandees" (pandas), and the "Ly-as" (lions), but he loves to get them all out and put them in order by animal pair, and then line them up, or put them in the tractor. It is funny how orderly he is. He puts the books on the bookshelf meticulously, while Charlotte still flings them on in stacks just to hurry up and get it done. They are a good pair--Charlotte gets everything out and James puts it all away!

James still loves his brother!

Mr. Smiley! Ford is sitting up well on his own now and has gotten his third tooth. In the picture you can see the top two--the second one is about to break through. I hope he'll be even more smiley after this round of teething is complete! He is loving solid food and being at the table with us for meals. Charlotte and James keep him thoroughly entertained :)