Happy Birthday, Mommy!
Ian made his first visit to Sun Valley, Idaho as part of a celebratory weekend for Mommy's Birthday on Sunday. Spectacular weather ensured for a terrific day out up into the snow-capped Sawtooth mountains and to Redfish Lake near Stanley. The mountain air must have something in it, since Ian slept a full nine hours straight, allowing Mom and Dad to enjoy their fullest night's sleep yet (thanks, Son!). We get to enjoy Sun Valley again next weekend and we look forward to the Ice Show as well, so until next weekend enjoy whatever your week holds in store for you!

10 lbs and following England!
Ian weighed in yesterday at 10lbs. He's officially 5 months old next week (2.5 months corrected age) and frankly he's cruisin' now! Ian had more injections yesterday as well, which he tolerated well though he really didn't accept as by the time we got him home he has got a little cranky (to say the least!). Still, he was rested up in time to hang out with Daddy on Saturday to watch World Cup Soccer, with both Dad and Ian sporting England colors to get in the mood! Ian is also now out and about in the neighborhood in his new 'Chariot' off-road stroller (thanks, Nanny!). It also attaches to the bicycle, but Ian still has a
'wobbly head' so we'll have to wait a few more weeks before he goes out towed behind the bike.
Finally, Happy Fathers Day everyone! Ian and Dad get to enjoy their first together - and it'll be fun!!

Sleeping through ...
Ian slept though the night three times this week! And how happy this made Mom and Dad. Ian is also in love, since the beautiful Kayli came to visit and the two of them became quite close as you'll see from our pictures tonight. Kayli is 18 months old and daughter of Tracy, Barbara's friend from San Diego who came to visit. Come back soon ladies!

Ian Karl .... Male Model
Ian had his first at home 'photo-shoot' this week! Dad's new camera is paying dividends and is allowing some great picy's of Ian, so we're sharing a few of the 'glamour' shots Ian posed for. As every parent can tell you, you simply can't take enough photo's of your first born and we make no excuses for the number of photo's we've taken of Ian. For Dad it has become a hobby and an enjoyable one at that. Ian has had a great week, with no real stories to tell other than the smiling continues and he is doing it a lot more often! It melts your heart when he looks back into your eyes and a big, wide smile appears.