Grandma Margie came for a visit, and we had to take advantage of her being here to throw Isaac a first, first birthday party, just a tad early.  OK it was all her idea.  She had come prepared with an "I am 1" onesie complete with tearaway cape and matching hat (modeled below by Adam - no that is not a yarmulke).  He got a c...

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Today Isaac was baptized at Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church in Playa del Carmen, about an hour's drive south of Cancun.  Grandma had bought him the "kit," pictured below, which includes a candle, a shell for scooping the baptismal water over his head, and a towel to dry him off.  Lucy and Eric were his godparent...

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This last week was a busy one!  My new boss started two weeks ago but only arrived in Cancun on Monday, and so far everything looks very positive.  Since he's here and his boss, the VP are in town, it's meant longer work hours this week and no lunches at home. On Tuesday morning I was heading out the door when Isaac stood up on...

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Wednesday was a holiday here in Mexico and in the rest of the world (Labor Day).  Ike and I went for a run in the morning and saw a crab just "hanging out" on a sign.  Isaac has to wear a hat to protect him from the sun, but he is not a big fan, despite looking pleased in the picture below. We've been trying to read more to...

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Last weekend we had a little pool time with Isaac, who loves the water.  First we went to the pool right behind our house with Isaac in his floatie.  Then we went to the pool next door, which has a large shallow area that he can crawl around on.  He really enjoyed playing with the water spout. VIDEO: April Pool Time He spends a lot...

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