Tilden Park Little Farm and Steam Train

strutter....

Merry Christmas

hope you are as warm and cozy as lila! xo

first Christmas feast at the Fairmont...

Lila stuck with traditional faves: turkey, potatoes, bread, stuffing, a little custard and rasperries....yum

Christmas morning is magic

loving the tree

Lila loves having a Christmas tree - trees just happen to be one of her favorite things to point out during walks - so having one inside is pretty special. She only attempts to undress the little tree a few times a day...she's actually more tempted by the growing pile of presents under the tree! (I think that's genetic)

mom, cub and 2008 xmas tree

Lila and Angela walked about a mile, took a streetcar and a train but have this year's Jones xmas tree to show for it...Lots of giggles and funny looks as we walked home connected, puffing through Union Square and up Nob Hill + hauling a charlie brown-esque tree...Lila took it all in Angela's stride. ;)

waiting for santa...

she laughs, he sighs

Ana's headed to SoCal

We said farewell to Ana today...we are all very sad to be losing such a great nanny....We love you Ana!!! xo

have you seen my brush?

Lochlan Tilman Benintendi...Lila's first younger cousin!

Born on 12/10. 7lbs 6oz....Uncle Cliff, Becky and Mason are in Texas with him now. He will be in his new home in Oregon by Christmas!

Sorry Santa, Lila's just not that into you...

You mean these DVDs aren't for me?

take me higher...

she stops for about 2 seconds...

one of the rare moments that Lila isn't moving...

up, up and away!!!!

father, daughter, doggie dance

Happy 5th Birthday Makaiah!!!!

xoxo Lila

Lila misses Grandma & Grandpa already...

lots of claps for Thanksgiving #1

Lila is thankful to have so much love in Oregon. It was a great holiday with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Cliff, Aunt Becky, Mason, Makaiah, Cambria and all the other people she got to see...Special thanks to Sarah and Noah Mitnick who came out to Corbett for leftovers, Margo and Dieter who supplied a Black Forest cake + the Brinkmans who braved serious jet lag for a little visit.

Big hugs to everyone...especially Grandma and Grandpa who, as usual, were too generous. xo

Grandparents send parents to Blazer game...grandkids party!

making turkey cupcakes...

ahhhh grandpa!

Sarah and Noah come over for a visit...pajama party!

no....this way!!!!

enjoying grandpa's blueberry pancakes!

christmas pics with the cousins...

it's raining so Ana and Lila have to stay inside to play

stay there Karl! Lila wants a cuddle

9.5 month update on Lila...

Favorite grooves: The Commodores
Favorite furry friend: Karl, duh
Favorite snack: Bananacado (banana mushed with avocado)
Favorite pastimes: Pulling on cords, pointing at everything, clapping and lots of talking
Favorite thing about weekends: NOT napping!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

t-r-o-u-b-l-e!

pointing at the trees...

nice binky karl...seriously.

little bear

Who says big lenses are passe?

Up, up and away...

Lila is loving life on two feet...or rather, ten toes, which she often prefers...