Animal Noises

Bryan has recently taught Henry how to make a fish sound...and whenever he sees a goldfish in a book he smacks his lips together!  Laura started him going a few weeks ago, but he didn't really understand what she was going on about.  He can also moooo like a cow with a little encouragement.  He is definitely getting more expressive.  He loves to touch different parts of his face to encourage us to do the same and brush his hair in the morning.  He is actually quite attached to his hairbrush now even though he always uses the wrong side to brush his hair!  He continues to thrive at daycare and tomorrow meets his new babysitter, Megan from New York University.

Henry's First Bike Ride

Henry enjoyed his first bike ride on Sunday! We just got a bike seat from another family and bought him a little helmet and he was good to go. Bryan went around Prospect Park with him and Henry was laughing, and then sleeping all the way. I'm really looking forward to taking him out with me this week.

Henry is getting on very well at daycare and has made some friends already- Jagger, Sky, Keira and Maud (no comment on the names). He is very chatty when I pick him up from Tiny Steps- wanting to tell me all about his day. "Dadadada!" he yells when I walk in the door. His other words include "Dohhg, uff!" for dog, tat tat tat, rararara, "dow" for down and a long moooooo for cow. He's loves to talk even though we don't have a clue what he says most of the time! He still loves books and can become completely absorbed in them. His other favourite place is the playground with the sprinklers. He charges into the water forgetting quite how cold the water can be and gives a little shake as his head gets wet. More photos soon!

Jones Beach July 2008

Yesterday we decided to head out of the city to escape the heat and went to Jones Beach for the day. Jones Beach is on an island by the Atlantic Ocean, about 1.5 hours from where we live. We took an early morning train there to beat the crowds. When we arrived it was a little hazy (a lot of sea fret for all you Norfolk dumplings) and the sea was wild. Henry and Bryan dashed into the waves and Henry enjoyed picking up the seaweed. He got a little tired of the sand after a while especially when we buried his feet! After lunch we went to the toddler pool where he had lots of fun swimming in between mummy and daddy. We'll try another beach later on in the summer as it was a big hit for all the family!

Henry at 12 months

Henry had his 12 month doctor's appointment this week. He weighs 21 lbs, 11oz and is the grand old height of 31 inches!! He had his MMR and Meningitis vaccinations too. The doc gave him a clean bill of health.

Henry also started daycare this week. Mum was very nervous, but Henry did brilliantly! He made some friends and the teachers at the centre are fun and very caring. There are currently 4 other children there, all around Henry's age. It is a brand new facility in a lovely brick townhouse in our neighbourhood and we couldn't be happier with how things have worked out. Henry will be there for two full days a week starting the end of July.

Happy 1st Birthday Henry

Laura took this beautiful picture on Henry's special day

Birthday Fun with Everyone

Henry celebrated his birthday three times! First we had a celebration with five other June babies at his friend Oona's house...then we had a picnic in the park with the Harmon, Street and Mott families and on June 23 we all went out for breakfast at Tom's Diner and then enjoyed Henry's first trip to the zoo in Prospect Park. Henry really enjoyed himself and it was so wonderful that all his family could join us for such a special weekend!

SURPRISE!!!

Finlay and Laura flew over with Grandfather Street for an extra special surprise for Henry's 1st birthday. As you can see from the pictures above, we were flabbergasted! We had so much fun with them and it was especially good for Henry to play with Finlay every day.