1st haircut

Saturday was the big day - sad to see the curls go, but happy that Patrick no longer has hair in his eyes. Patrick got his first haircut which I think did not come soon enough. For the past few weeks he has been referred to as a girl whenever we are out. At the hairdresser even, we walked in and got "oh what a beautiful girl!". So, for now his curls are gone but at least they will grow back.And now there is no hiding those chubby cheeks!

Visit to Richmond

Last week we all went down to Richmond, VA for a memorial service for my grandmother. It was a reunion of sorts as all of my first cousin Prices were there as well as numerous first cousins of my mother's. Here are a few pictures from the trip.

Patrick is not much of a sleeper on the plane. In fact he has gotten to the point where he falls asleep as we land at our destination.

Dyer, one my cousins, was fabulous with him and he loved playing with her. Unfortunately, she lives in OR. However, when he is old enough I figure he can go out there and work at her coffeeshop for the summer, muddyscoffeehouse.

Thank heavens my aunt and uncle had toys. Patrick practiced walking with the help of a pram, and his silver shoes!

I tried to get a picture of all three little cousins, but with ages 3.5, 1.5 and 1 it was impossible. So, the next best thing was to get one of siblings Kathryn and Teddy.

Photo shoot

We had professional pictures taken of Patrick a few weeks ago. Here are the proofs.

Birthday pictures

I turned 1 year old yesterday.

I am such a big boy that I don't believe in posing for these pictures anymore!

When it snows...

...and it is cold
you have to wear a "cagoule", the French version of a winter hat.

One way to enjoy a Christmas present

Patrick not only likes to push his cart around but he also likes to stand in it. In fact when it comes to standing on things well, anything will do, a box, a garbage can - whatever to make him taller and to reach non toy items!

How to read a newspaper

First, find the article you are interested in.
Second, rip it up

Third, admire your work.

Meet Patrick's new friend

Patrick met Vivian, Loren's niece, during our trip to Maine. I think Patrick learned some tips on how to stand with the help of everything in sight thanks to Vivian. He is now quite steady and can pull himself up to just about anything.

Happy New Year

Following an exciting New Year's eve with the Boyces, some dogs needed to rest.