Off-Topic: This makes Mommy laugh...

Swearing (in)

Baba is now officially allowed to practice law.  Grammy and Poppop came to visit and we all went together to the swearing in ceremony.  Collin ended up hanging out with some other babies in the back of the hall.  Grammy noted that when put down, he instinctively crawled toward the STAGE.

Later we had lunch at Mayer Brown and checked out the views from Baba's office.

On his desk Baba has a picture of his favorite wife next to his favorite housewife.

Later at home Grammy successfully got Collin to eat some vegetable straws.  Thanks Grammy!

Our trip to the aquarium will follow...

Grant Park On Election Day 2008

With Collin safe at home with a babysitter, Mommy met Baba downtown after work and they went to Grant Park.  They were not alone.  Those like them who were not lucky enough to score tickets to the actual speech gathered around the many huge screens placed around the park.  Mommy had never seen so many people congregating in a such an orderly and almost hushed fashion.  Pretty much everyone was smiling.  Mommy and Baba received many high fives and hugs from strangers and the train ride home was jubilant to say the least.  Collin was asleep in his bed when they returned home.  It was a hopeful night, indeed.  (Apologies for the exposure)

Flying the Coop

Newest ACORN Registrant

Host With The Most

Collin hosted his first play date today.  He made a late entrance since he was still napping during the first 1/2 hour.  But he had a lot of fun when he joined the other boys.  Mommy made pumpkin whoopie pies with cream cheese filling for the adults.  The other babies ate cheerios, but our dude was not interested.  

Having received packages with treats  from Charleston, State College, and Cape May (with gifts for Mommy and Daddy too!) last week, Collin had a lot to share.  Plus the DeMarcos and the Andersons gave him some great toys over the weekend.  What a lucky baby!

Happy Halloween (bock! bock!)

At Home In The O.P.