Halloween Fun

Excited for the Halloween party at daycare. He loved the feel of his costume and kept looking at the bright colors. I think maybe he wanted to eat it

My first trip to a pumpkin patch in a l-o-n-g time! We had a great time, but Tyrin refused to smile for the camera. It is hard to make faces and movements to grab his attention in the first place. He is such a funny guy!

Washington, DC

I had a whirlwind trip to Washington, DC in October. I spoke at an event at the National Press Club on the work we're doing at Medica in collaboration with Insignia Health to deliver tailored support to individuals through our comprehensive suite of wellness programs. I admit to being nervous about the presentation and was relieved when I learned the audience was primarily Nurses and Social Workers rather than politicians. I probably spent more time at the airports than anything, but I did walk around to see some of the sights for a few hours. There was such good energy there - I can't wait to go back and continue to explore. It will be fun to bring Ty!

Uncle Ben Rocks

Fall2011

The weather has been incredible - we went to the MN Landscape Arboretum for our morning walks and I tried to sneak a few pictures of Ty while we were there.

On the move

This is the best - I'll dance around the room or we'll make funny faces at each other and then just laugh it out. I'm loving this stage - he is so much fun!!!

He is also on the move...Tyrin likes to explore and do the army crawl. I probably need to lower the crib soon - I'm just waiting for the day that I come in and find him standing there.


My friend Hannah made these "City Blocks" for us. (She sells them on Etsy!) He loves to be next to me, so I can no longer run into the kitchen for something - he's right behind me. I love it when he stops to feel the texture of something. I think his other senses (smell, touch, sight) are heightened because of the hearing loss.