Xmas in So Cal

Simone got to meet lots of Meades, including her Great-Grandma Pat.


















and her (very pregnant) Aunt Shannon and dog Sydney.












She spent lots of time sleeping in her Uncle Brett's arms.






And wearing funny hats.

Party Season

Simone heads to the College's holiday party with her favorite babysitters -- Lynn and Craig.

Simone's First Campaign

Bill Clinton came to New Hampshire last week, stumping for Hillary. Simone's sort of leaning towards Obama, but she wanted to see what Bill had to say.

Happy Chanukah!

First Snow of the Season

When Joy Turns to Despair

Those with weak necks should try turning the monitor 90 degrees to the right.

Thanksgiving on Sleepy Street

Simone sleeps while MG makes pie.


Snuggling with Johnny.


Reading with Dina.

Peter visited from Seattle and told Simone all about the gum trees and kangaroos of Australia.

Simone's interest in a pacifier was fleeting -- she's found her thumb!

What is Being?

Simone moves from lap to lap sometimes while I work -- here she is with Craig (first lesson in philosophy).

Simone got to touch the mobile that Dana made for her.

Hitting the Bottle

I drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
I drink alone, yeah
With nobody else
You know when I drink alone
I prefer to be by myself

           -George Thorogood

Simone's First Halloween

The little strawberry, costume courtesy of her Aunt Nat. The best part about taking her around Sleepy St? I got to eat all the candy.

Treat:


Trick:

Resemblances

There's speculation that Simone is starting to look more like me and/or my twin brother.

Here we are around age 1:


And here I am around age 4-5:


(can't find baby pictures)


Though I think she still strongly resembles her father -- here's MG as a baby and young person:

First Passport

Two Gillians

Simone Gillian and Gillian Nicole

New Place to Sit

Grandma Love

After almost a month together, Grandma Debby had to return to Victoria -- I know they'll miss each other.






(Simone had an exciting weekend attending two weddings -- one in Boston and one in NY -- but we forgot the camera to document her meeting all the friends and relatives.)

Autumn Hiking

Visiting Brooklyn & NJ

Aunt Natalie's bringing twin cousins in early 2008!

La Familia

(wow do we look tired!)

Meeting Uncle Theo


Meeting Grandma Debby


Meeting Grandpa Greg