Roaming free & all stuffed up

Andie loves driving the Jeep that Grandma brought her a few months ago. Today, she took it for a spin on the driveway.

It was Andie's first time driving the Jeep anywhere but the enclosed deck, and since steering is still a bit freeform for her, Jason made sure she didn't crash on anything on the way down.

Jack was impressed.

We are very happy that Jack is feeling better! On Monday night, he ended up coming down with the cold the rest of us had the week before. He and Kristin spent the better part of a night in the bathroom with the hot shower running to help him breathe.

A trip to the pediatrician in the morning confirmed his vitals were all good, and he has steadily improved since. He is thrilled to be able to breathe through his nose again!

Jack even felt well enough to have his first trip out to eat on Thursday night. Andie took him to her favorite place with her favorite people: Barley and Hops with Tashi, Naomi, and Jay. Thanks to Sophie for the gift certificate!

We have been eating well this week: We got to have dinner at Rita's on Monday night, and today Gary and Sheri visited and brought a delicious meal for us.

Jack continues to be a very chill baby, giving everyone lots of good snuggles.

Andie is making sure no one misses out on any of her wonderful snuggles, too.

She continues to be a great big sister, and is being very helpful, especially when asked to assist with tasks like frosting cake with Nani.

Kristin has noticed that maternity leave often involves being surrounded by contrasting patterns.

She is really missing everyone at the lab, but is grateful for technology that lets her feel like she's still part of the action. Here she is FaceTiming with part of the white abalone crew. You can see a cameo from Jason and Jack in the upper right.

Jason is spending a bit of time at the lab here and there, and Kristin hopes to make her first physical appearance there with Jack next week!