Baby Maren, Take Four: A Partner in Crime?

I never really had the chance to watch a child grow up, as an adult-ish at least, so seeing Maren become a real person has been amazing. She's two-and-a-half and as her parents proudly say, advanced beyond her age. And now, she has a little brother to help raise/boss around. I imagine much silliness and cuteness in the near future. In order to secure my position as favorite "uncle," and more insidiously, to influence their favorite animals, I brought them a stuffed dog and bear.

Baby Maren, Take Three: Revenge of the Toys

Only 2 months since my last visit, and Baby Toddler Maren is growing so quickly. She's becoming an actual human! It's amazing, the strides she's made: now, she's a strong walker, can speak (though still not as well as I can) and likes to show off her toys, of which she has MANY. I am SO proud of her and her parents, and am amazed at their ability to teach and support a tiny human. You can see from her outfits that she's already having great values instilled!

Baby Maren, Take Two: Toddler Days

Baby Maren is now 18 months old, which means she's still pretty adorable. In six months, she'll hit the terrible twos, which is when toddlers are horrible and impossible to deal with. Or at least that's what my mom said about me. Braving the Lincoln Tunnel and the cold, I went to Jersey to see my friends and baby toddler Maren. Delicious dinner, good conversation, and photos transpired.

Baby Maren, Take 1

Two of my great friends from college, Dee and Martin, had a beautiful baby girl around Memorial Day, 2009. These are some pics of her, at about 6 months. It was like she had a 6th sense about when the camera was aimed at her; it was almost impossible to take a candid of her. Such a ham, too!








For humorous tales of the competition between myself and baby Maren, check out these posts from my other blog:
Me vs. Baby
Me vs. Baby, Again
Baby Wins