It was a busy weekend. On Saturday, the three of us (yep, Jonas, you go everywhere we go - for the most part) went to Raleigh to go on the "Triangle Modernist Home Tour." We saw an amazing range of houses (ranging in styles and age). It inspired me to want to build a modular dwelling some day! I might start with a garden shed/backyard studio and see how it goes. Who knows? Maybe I'll build a house someday. Here are some pictures from the "TMHT" tour:
After we returned to Durham, we had another adventure with some friends. A little background: part of my job is to develop programs for the library. One of the recent programs I developed was a book talk by the author Nancy Carter Crump on her book Hearthside Cooking: Early American Southern Cuisine Updated for Todays Hearth and Cookstove. Inspired by the book, I dragooned three of my friends into trying out some hearthside cooking with me. It was truly an amazing experience! I'm so glad we finally did it, after many cancellations.
We cooked three dishes on the hearthside: cornbread, mushroom soup, and stewed beets. Managing the coals was definitely the hardest part: keeping a steady supply of them going, keeping them hot, keeping a fresh supply underneath and on top of the dutch oven, etc. We did pretty much "roast ourselves to our own satisfaction" as the book suggested we might. But, the great reward of eating the fruits of our sweat and toil, made it all worthwhile. Here's a short clip of my friend Michael, stirring the mushroom soup:
Two Firsts in One Day
First #1: Jonas's First Time Wearing Shortpants
Courtesy of his wonderful Joy Mama and Aunt Erin of the Atlanta Hollingsworths! How cute is this sight?
First #2: Jonas's First Vegetable
= carrot!
Check out this video of the boy taking part in that ancient battle of man vs. pureed vegetable. Two shall enter, one shall leave with orange-stained nostrils. And though it may look like Jonas wasn't really into carrots from this video, be it known that by the end of the session he was licking it off of the edge of the high chair. Yummers.
Courtesy of his wonderful Joy Mama and Aunt Erin of the Atlanta Hollingsworths! How cute is this sight?
First #2: Jonas's First Vegetable
= carrot!
Check out this video of the boy taking part in that ancient battle of man vs. pureed vegetable. Two shall enter, one shall leave with orange-stained nostrils. And though it may look like Jonas wasn't really into carrots from this video, be it known that by the end of the session he was licking it off of the edge of the high chair. Yummers.
Can you tell he's a Murphy?
While it is quite clear that Jonas resembles Biff, I am not sure that you could identify him as my baby out of a roomful of mothers. There has been a family campaign to document evidence of similarity. My uncle Lynn reminded my mother of old photos of my Uncle Mike as a child, which she then had my grandmother unearth. What do you think? The jury is still out for me....
Chewing Yogurt
Following the "success" of the "eating" of the rice cereal, Jonas has been also trying some plain 2% yogurt at his lunchtime meal. Unfortunately, this means that Baba is usually at work and misses out on the fun. And without two adults there, it can be hard to hold down two squirming arms while trying to feed a moving target - so trying to film the moment at the same time is out of the question. But, on the weekends it's a different story. So, Baba gets to join in on the lunchtime fun (and document the experience). Enjoy:
First Solid Food
On Sunday March 29, 2009, Jonas Clyde took the plunge towards gastronomical adulthood by tasting some rice cereal mixed with baby formula. Mama and Baba were very proud! And they had fun feeding JC too! Roll footage...
Anne Murphy
This adorable lady is my grandmother, Jonas's great grandmother. She lives in an 100 year old house in Charlotte and has an affinity for Tiffany lamps, high heels and the Home Shopping Network. While doing a 4 generational visit in March, I photographed some of the things I love in her house that show off her personality.an inlaid matchbox cover
several bottles of perfume with rose lids
salt and pepper shakers from Niagara Falls
While you were sleeping...
.....Mama and Baba went to see MORRISSEY!!!
He came to the Durham Performing Arts Center and we LOVED it. We were in the balcony though, so we couldn't dance like the people below. Thanks to Grandmama for coming over and babysitting :).
He came to the Durham Performing Arts Center and we LOVED it. We were in the balcony though, so we couldn't dance like the people below. Thanks to Grandmama for coming over and babysitting :).
Generations, side-by-side
At left: Jonas at four months (2009). At right: Biff at approx. six months (1978).
Snow/Inauguration day
Snow for the historic day! We dressed Jonas in some warm clothes and walked around the park and then came home to the welcome news of a new president!
growing well at 2 months
Jonas had his two month check up today with our very nice pediatrician Dr. Clark. Biff and I bet on his percentiles (I said 40th and Biff said 55th) and we were way off. He is still 50th percentile in length but is 75th in weight. Dr. Clark called him a "chunk" and said he was doing great. He got 3 shots and an oral vaccine. He cried for a second and then was just fine, although he spent the afternoon sleeping. Here he is waking up and fussing. Note the band aid. And, yes, his face does get THAT red.
Jonas visits Greatgrammy
Jonas took a trip to Charlotte with his Mama, Grandmama and Aunt Cecelia to visit his Greatgrammy. Greatgrammy is a very funny and stylish lady with a serious sweet tooth who very much enjoyed his visit, although she was not overly impressed by her Vosges bacon chocolate bar that her daughter (my mom) gave her. Although I haven't tried the bacon one, I'm pretty obsessed with Vosges chocolate. However, I was pleased to discover her Twix stash in the toaster oven. Jonas was his usually happy self, playing until he passed out on the couch and then slept the whole ride back. Here are some photos from the visit, including Greatgrammy's butt in her rhinestone bedecked silver jeans. Yes, no pictures of me, seriously bad hair day.
