Holiday Pics

 The Christmas tree has given us ample opportunity to practice climbing.

 Pete gets his first haircut!

 Grandpa and Grandma Staab come for a quick winter visit

Close to walking?

Pete in Lake Michigan

Summer Days in Chicago

When Mom and Dad aren't at work we... 

 Go swimming in Lake Forest

 Go for walks in Millenium Park

 Go to the Oak Street Beach at the end of the street

But I have to wear a pacifier in the sand so I don't eat bad things

Dressed up for Grandma's Birthday

 Pete really knows how to get a party started.

 Grandma, Auntie Kate and Pete

Pete's trying to keep his garden a secret, shhh!

First Chicago Deep Dish

 

A new favorite, thank God Lou Malnati's opened up around the corner!

4th of July

Happy Happy Hippo

Pool time with mom and dad

Yummy!

Pete's first trip to Canada

4 Generations

Pete and Megs

Staring contest with his great-grandpa!

Pete taking Aunt Janny for a walk

Pete moves to Chicago

Goodbye LA! Hello Chicago!

Tasting all that Chicago has to offer - no good mexican food:(

Seeing the sights with mommy and daddy!!

Pete's First Trip to the Zoo

 Michael the 23 year-old Orangutan could hardly keep Pete's attention compared with the 5 year-old boy next to us

 Pete and his older, wiser cousin Jack

Thanks for the passes Auntie Erin and the great pics Mica!

Enjoying an afternoon swim

Pete gets a haircut

Peter begins to crawl

A walk in the wagon

Grandma DeeDee takes the boys for a walk

 

 Fully protected from the sun

 Murphy joined the crew.

 

 

Go WILDCATS!

Pete with his auntie, the original Wild Kat 

Pete prepares for his special day 

 

Pete with his Godfather Mica

 

 

 Pete's Godmother Colleen made the beautiful blanket under Nick's arm, Pete's gown was bought in Assisi, Italy by Grandma DeeDee
  

 

 Pete, Dad and Fr. Jim in from Los Altos for the event.

 Then it was Jack's turn!

 

  

Happy Families