Lucy, is he "leaning"?

Rafa has discovered a way to stand "mommy hands-free". When he drops his ball or toy, he feels his way to a squat to grab it, and then stands again. He can't get enough of his new balancing act!

Steering the Mini

We stretched our legs on the way home from Ukiah and Rafa took a turn at the wheel.

Drinking water from a cup

He's a pro, most of the time!

7 Months and Pulling Up!

On two feet any chance he can get...

con su amiguito, Pipo

Pedro brought him for Rafa from Italy before Rafa was born. Pipo is his bedtime buddy.

Rewind 2: Rafa at 2 months

Rafael started smiling and reaching for hanging toys just before 2 months. He loved water from his first shower and bath and always preferred being toted in the baby carrier!

Rewind: Rafa's First 7 Weeks

  Birthday! Feb 1st, 2008

  Just 2 days old.

    After his first bath.

I thought I would toss in some pictures from his first 7 weeks. He was so animated!