Snow Day!

It snowed 17 inches in Madison last week!
Julian jumped right in.

JULIAN WALKS AGAIN!

JULIAN WALKS!

Birthday Cake!

Mommy helped Julian blow out his one candle:

Hey, this looks interesting!

I mean-- really interesting!

It ain't just interesting- it's TASTY!!

Grandma Suits Me!

Grandma Kathy came over to celebrate...

And helped Julian suit up for the Madison winter, with a new hat:

And snowpants:

Julian's Birthday Party!

Many of Julian's friends came to celebrate his first birthday:

Evie and Noa exploring the kitchen cupboards:

Brynn making moves:

Noah looking dashing:

Birthday Morning: Einstein on the Beach

Julian thinks Philip Glass and Robert Wilson were onto something:

Opening Birthday Presents is Serious Business

The Box Plays

Over Thanksgiving, Julian learned a lot from his Uncle Sam:

Julian's First Thanksgiving!

Julian spent his first Thanksgiving in Madison with Uncles Ben and Sam, Aunt Beth, Grandma Kathy, Grandpa Dan and Grandma Sarah (and Mommy and Daddy, of course).

A happy clan:

Kathy with her Piece de Resistance:

The Turkey Close Up:

And we brought Jules to the unforgettable Ella's Deli for a pre-birthday cup of ice cream:

A Special Visit

Julian's Nana Lynn came to visit the weekend before Thanksgiving. Here's Nana with Jules:

At the piano:

Joking around:

At the library:

Three generations:

Almost there!

A trip to Olbrich Gardens

Getting ready...

Playground break...

Examining a flower...

Offering insights on botany and other subjects...

Noteworthy Expressions

"No, I don't like pineapple!"

Rebel without a cause:

Jules with a fall gourd

At the Park

Go Yankees

Julian is excited about the Yankees playing in the World Series.

So is his daddy.

Hey guys, this hat's a little big!

Fall Colors

Walking with Daddy

Our Little Zebra

Disparate Objects

Julian compares a paper towel roll with a ready-to-eat Indian meal.

Carving Julian's First Pumpkin