Poop is Funny

I'm not sure if all his laughter through diaper change was due to the enormous achievement or to his mama's astonishment and the shear amount that he unloaded Wednesday afternoon. He sure was happy though.

Infant Wears Out Family Pet

Rocket catches some Z's while on break from working toy security at the LBR post. He is hoping to teach Linus the high value of sleep.

Happy 30th Grandma and Grandpa

Linus wanted to say a very happy 30th anniversary to grandma and grandpa.
Thank you both for everything. Your 30 years have produced children, grandchildren, laughter and love. That seems like a pretty productive use of your time!

The Week In Pictures

1. Story Time with Daddy. 2. Waiting to go walking. 3. Snoopy is a great friend. 4. Linus tiredly returns home from his first weigh-in/the scale reveals nearly a 2 pound gain since birth:).

More on Linus and Music

We have gotten lots of questions about the name Linus. Here are some examples:

Peanuts Character
Second Pope
Greek God
Chemist
Geek God

Also of note, Linus the Greek God was reputed to have invented rhythm. This is ironic, because if he wants to have rhythm he will have to invent it again, because he definitely won't get it from mom or dad!

Linus - The Playlist

He made his first move inside Mommy while listening to Heart of Gold by Neil Young. That bodes well.

Since then, he has been listening mom and dad's wedding cd:

Dar Williams - The One Who Knows
In My Life - Dave Matthews
Canadian Rose - Blues Traveller
Something So Strong - Crowded House
At My Most Beautiful - REM
Crash - Dave Matthews Band
Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations
Save Me - Aimee Mann
99 Luftballoons - Nena
The Weight - Travis
Blackbird - The Beatles
Wouldn't It Be Nice - The Beachboys
You You You - The 6ths
Have a Little Faith in Me - John Hiatt
Melt the World - Modern English
Toss & Turn - Blue Rodeo
Your Hometown - Bruce Springsteen
Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode
One April Day - Stephen Merrit
Keep Me In Your Heart - Warren Zevon

Bowl Day

Linus tried with all his might to stay awake. Badgers win 24-10.

Story Time with Linus and Rocket

Pretzels and Beer or Cheese and Wine?

Happy three week birthday/New Year!

Cheers to Linus as he is constantly at work, teaching us how to be parents. Poor guy wishes we were a tad smarter sometimes but we are managing.

Discoveries that we have all made to date:

• Linus is a crow, sleeping like a Lynch--vocal and resists waking, sometimes throwing a punch.
• Thumb preference: Left
• Hey! It's not always so peripheral. The head moves side to side.
• Mom and Dad's bed is like Wrigley--real comfort.
• Looks like...blue eyes
• Side note discovery...I would have thought maternity bras would be better than this by 2006.