Rose is really plumping up, keeping a nearly pound-a-week pace and weighing in at almost 13 pounds now. We have taken to calling her Rosita Gordita. We have confirmed that, despite the literal translation of “little fatso,” “Gordita” is a term of affection (like “cutie”) in Latin America. But perhaps she will not appreciate it as she gets a little older...
Jack went to Montana for 5 days with Grandma and Grandpa (the rest of the family has since joined him). He had to get up at 5 am to catch his flight, but he was a super-trooper.
I uncovered a rogue flash card in some clean-up and discovered some photos of Jack with his favorite beach buddy Zane from last Labor Day weekend. I can't believe how much he has changed! The loss of curls and blondeness of hair is the most obvious, but also there were some remaining hints of baby a year ago, long gone now...