Nana's Birthday and Avi goes to the Dentist

This weekend, Avi went to Steelton to celebrate Nana's birthday. He showed off his new skills--including pulling up on our hands and "walking" across a room--and had fun getting spoiled by Nana, Pop Pop, and Aunt Daya. The next day, he went to Philadelphia to have lunch with Saba Raba, Savta Raba Evelyn, and Great Aunt Susan (he tried to take the check, but Saba Raba insisted!), and to visit Great Uncle Ron's dental office. Although he has two tiny teeth now, it was Abba who had the real check up, while Avi and I played in the waiting room. After Abba's appointment, we went to cousin Rebecca's for a play date with Daniel and dinner with the cousins. The boys are getting closer to being able to play together, and even began their cousin-rivalry by reaching for the same toys at the same time, and racing to Aunt Susan's lap. A fun day was had by all!

Avi Goes West

Avi took his first trip to the west coast this month, flying to Seattle on his 6 month birthday. He was great on the plane, although he was too excited about the new experience to sleep much. This made for a long 6 hour stretch for Ema and Abba, but was great fun for the little guy. In just 2 weeks, Avi met and got to know his Grandpa Arthur and Grandma Terri, Great Aunt Char and Great Uncle Kim, Aunts Cecily and Lyndsay, and lots and lots of Dunn/McGinnis/Gabriel cousins. There are too many good pictures to post, but here are a good selection of our favorite moments from the trip--Avi trying to drink beer, picking peaches with Ema at the Chelan orchard, getting to know new family members, and hanging out on the ferry boat to Bainbridge Island. If you'd like to see more pictures, let me know and I will send you the link to our Snapfish album!