Leisure suited Emory
Gathered around Emory playing video games
A gentle pull on the ear
Emory, all decked out with piano tie
Fleeing from Zoe
Dance party in the kitchen
Helping to open
Chewing on the doll
A little unsure about this whole babysitting thing
Lacrosse/polo hybrid
Sleepy, but unwilling to sleep
Time for some teething
Trash inspector at work
Top of the food chain
Lapping up the water
Up close with a rockfish
Boy in the bubble
Close examination
Emory, ready for more presents
Chew toy
New shoes
Emory rips into the paper
Emory grows tired of the presents
Monkey shirt
Emory, kale connoisseur
Savoring every bite
Or just stuffing it in
Pensive in the dirt
Happy in the hammock
A short-lived nap
Gazing out
Ready for a mighty toss
Guacamole everywhere
Time for the jamming
Pounding away
Emory helps unwrap
Japanese beer
And truffle oil
Emory inspects the scandalous gift
Gift card, already filed away by Emory
Attack #2
Pre-goo
Emory gets down to business
Handing off the loot
Pop up book
Forced smile
Properly preparing the surface
Ninja cookie cutter
Baseball mitt
Very early in the unwrapping process
Tearing with gusto
Photo paper, explained
Star Wars apron
Mr Freeze compartment
Here comes the BatCave
Dropping the lunch box
Exploring the BatCave
Total chaos
Applying the frosting
Carefully measuring
Nibbling on noodles
Walking at Torrey Pines
Rearranging the sand
Teddy and Emory charged ahead
Full speed ahead
Farewell, jeans!
So long, shirt!
Incoming
Waiting for the next wave
Leaf necklace at Western Hills park
Lots of green frosting
Beginning the day with one Penguin
Penguin number two, Marshmallow
Christmas picnic
Punching bag practice
Team effort
Cranking the lasagne noodles
Showing Marshmallow the ocean
The seaweed monster attacks, with glee
Hopping along the rocks at La Jolla Cove
James and Emory unwrapping
Cranking out a peacock penny
Riding the laundry sleigh
Pausing to pet the dog-dog
Reviewing the ride
Ready to spatula
Cleaning off the cookie residue
Teaching the essential skills
Smashing the dough
Time to make the frosting
Emory kicks off the unwrapping
Excitement over a shirt? What's happened to this boy?
The little prince
Checking out the view at Cabrillo
Walking out
Waiting ever so patiently
Attempting to communicate
Balancing act
Holding on for dear life
Posing with a mini Darth Vader
Getting some riders very wet
Cruising the streets
Leading the pack
Speed Racer delight
Juniper strikes
Snowboarder pajamas
Mini dino
Ready for the first marble
Boy in a box
Time for the meds
Nicely basted
Ready to help
Ready to light up
Tree topper
Pleased with the progress
Careful with the glass ones
Putting the stockings to good use
Tree inspector
Zoe eyes the popsicle
Self-painting
Emory posing with Allen, briefly
Playing shy
Time for ice cream
Emory in his little sweater
Egg inspector
Enjoying some exotic meats
Fresh zebra
More egg inspection
A swig of white wine vinegar, anyone?
About to raid the pantry
Cookie time
Ready to roll
Frosting and eating
Egg seeker
You must move quickly to catch the eggs
In it goes
Time to rotate to the next color
Back into the dye
Easter hands
Speak softly and carry a big stick
Happy with his little treasure
Looking a little grumpy
Musical gift
Mom's excited about it too
Clothes!
Happy with the instrument
Birthday lemon squares with tealight
Taking a few laps on the tractor
Crowded sandbox
Bubble time
Blowing out the candles
The birthday boys
Casual shrug
Emory takes the first swing
A quick hug to reassure the beast
Stabilizing the target
Putting the candy back where it belongs
Lots of presents
Fuzzy friend
Elmo's Potty Time!
Emory identifies his eye...
... and his nose...
... and his ear
Chef Emory
Enough cooking, time to clean up
Pre-party deliberations
On the run
Full contact golfing
Deciding what to do next
Not quite enough lung power yet
Nibbling
Peeling the hotdog
Blowing out the candles
Fully extinguished
Tasty yet waxy
Diving in
Licking off the frosting
Jealous of everyone else's dessert
Present time
So cool
Blocked by ribbons
Pausing momentarily to read the card
Reading and furiously unwrapping
Sports gear
Inspecting the new vehicle
The unwrapping continues
New bike bell
And new bike
Test driving
Taking the first swing
A few more blows
Emory takes another turn
Mouth-stuffing
Approaching maximum capacity
Too full
Glue sticks at the ready
Applying the space-age adhesives
Shocking
Chicken dance
Hoisting the beast
Sizing up the enemy
Swinging away
The blindfold isn't quite blinding
Wisely swapping out the wood for a lightsaber
Unthinkable carnage
Hanging by a thread
Spilling its guts
Robo-mayhem
Present time
Star Wars shirt
Now for dessert
Scooting in on all fours
Making a break for it
Look of determination
Getting closer...
Almost there...
Time for another lap
Nope, that's the end of it
Studying the moves
Starting to boogie
Eager anticipation
Switching to more advanced maneuvers
Side-to-side action
Shake shake shake
Applause, please
Getting wild
Doing the splits
Using the table for support
Furiously signing "more, more, more"
Zoe gets into the action
Worn out from just watching
A closeup of the little dancer
Now, time for a cuddle
Time for Footloose again
Dancing time
The sporting begins
Double aerobie
Eluding the defenders
Pursuit
Cruising by
Taking off
Taking refuge behind the chair
Attacking my legs
Put down that camera and pick me up now!
Nope, that wasn't what I wanted
Ready for a mighty toss
Jailbreak attempt
Stand back and let the pro do his work
A little scissor shy
Making it all look great
Treat time
Questionable technique
Trying to swallow the cone whole
A little too big
Resorting to snorting
Emory loves ice cream
Little tiger with a dirty face
Mamma cat
Not-so-happy tiger
Just a little soothing
Showdown of the beasts
Bear headbutting tiger
Flipping the bread
Let the dancing begin
Mystifying ice cube
Varied reactions to the dancing
Unloading the passenger
Loaded back up for the hike back
"I'm getting impatient", "Me too"
Emory and his Gammi
Ready to eat
Yet another dessert
Out of the basket
Back in again
Dancing in the basket
More dancing, out of the basket
By the pool with Emory
Pacifying the toothing beast
Emory in his finery
Dancing baby
United with our traveling buddies
Emory shows off his yen
A little PSP to pass the time
Settling in for the ride
Catching the snow falling from the trees
Emory's ready to move on
Taking the shortcut to Miyagino
Our room at the onsen
Waking up on the futon
Rousing the slumberers
Traditional Japanese breakfast
Qoo, from our friends at Minute Maid
Tea, coffee, and sweets
Waiting for the next train in the return journey
Frisbee in the train station
Slogging through the push medal game
Choosing a fortune
Examining the fortune
Ninja training with shuriken target practice
Rice cookie
Octopus latern
Losing interest in Japanese pop music
The reemergence of the pocket peacock dance
Midnight
Flying the Red Dragon
In search of Pokemon
Reviewing the trip's photos
Running through the fields
Plucked, mid-stride
More shenanigans
Ready for more action
Emory shows off his soccer moves
Another powerful kick
Surly and sleepy
Barbarians at the gate
Horseplay on the couch
Frisbee participant #1
Knee-deep in salad
Lounging on the shore
A quick sniff test
Body surfing
Ready to play some hoops
Double dunk
Momentary bashfulness
Sweet victory
Eating with gusto
Have to move quickly before it drips
Alternating between the spoon and the hand
Containing the damage
Assisted jailbreak
The Chicken Run contingent
Checking out the construction techniques
Not sure if he's ready
It's not so bad
A little cross-eyed
Water torture
Bundled up
Hooded blankets: what a time to be alive
Done with the ordeal
Baby's first photoshoot
Happy family
Two little ones, one more fiesty than the other
Emory loves the camera
In the shade outside
Hoisting the kid
Scampering up the tree
In the backyard
In the backyard
Roelle shelters the baby from the wild ones
Holding my little nephew
Holding my little nephew
Emory watches an angry train
An anti-social Emory
Picking up the snail
Playing with his new friend
Buddies
Poking the frogs
Time for high-fives
Reloading
Cooking at its finest
Ready for a taste
Not sure about the flavor
Covering up for modesty
Nothing but hair left
Fresh currants
Must... savor...
Standoff
Traversing the web
Teetering alone
Stylish boots
Sliding around the corner
High-fives for the tiles
Hanging from the tire
A little boost
Flying high
Another push
Stopping to smell the roses
In the rose garden
Under the arch
Flying up the steps
Chowing down
Eating some ribs
Stick vs sticky weed
Chasing down a goat
In with the baby cow
Choosing a gourd
Starting to wipe out
Rolling around, full of pumpkin glee
Fashionable headwear
Fashionable headwear
Sarah, Teddy, and Emory arrive
Off to save the world
Zoe, briefly submissive
Mini mohawk
Mohawk in profile
Playing with a lid
Fashionable flannel completes this spring's babywear
Self-whisking
Trying to prove that both ends can be a choking hazard
Using the wrong side of the spoon
Standing up in the sink
Sprinkle sprinkle
Swingin' around on the faucet
Delicious chew toy
Can't get enough of that muffin liner
Chomping on Lisa's finger with his vampire teeth
Starting to get sleepy
Getting the sweatpants ready
Definitely sleepy
In goes the thumb
Munching on the first present
Plotting which ornaments to strip from the tree
Kevin returns from the car, causing a commotion
New mittens for Emory
Running wild with the reindeer
Gingerly removing the tissue paper
Little drummer boy
Smells like rawhide
Retreating from the gift opening momentarily
Listening to the lark
The dog and lark, kissing
Sock monkey pajama boy
Lurching for the glass
Temporary tantrum
Chomping on the water glass
Sipping on a (root) beer
Winding up
Happy to be back on the court
Between the legs
Success
Emory and Sarah
Emory tends to the water needs
Let me tell you something...
Rounding the corner
Emory 'splains the rules
High roller
The thrill of victory
Sheltered from the drizzle
Constructing his vehicle
Emory at the plate
On base after being hit by a pitch
In scoring position
Playing first
Prepping for the next at-bat
At dinner in Ballard
Ready for the birthday party to start
Boden and Emory playing pinball
The gift extravaganza begins
Handing off the venus fly trap
Pure ecstasy
Batman umbrella!
Pounding away
A quick bit of pouting
Avoiding the giant bubble
Fleeing the breakaway
Really wanting to pop the bubble
Attempting to put the boy in the bubble
Buried alive
Just chillin'
Jumping back in
Basketball time
Defeated
Bouncing back, slowly
Abandoning the game
A very brief session of wall-ball
Master chef at work
Readying for the next scoop
Complete and total concentration
Self-marinating
Chef's helmet
A very happy bather
Under the waterfall
Examining the tea ball
Examining the tea ball
On the wet ground
Longing for some turkey
Hand in hand
Emory ready for some spoon mischief
Oven mitt attack
Late minute prep
Kitchen party time
Chomping on the gate
Clawing like crazy
Caught in the wheel well
Broken free
Stretching to grab Zoe
We all want control
Stripped of the remote, Emory ventures to the stereo itself
No more wine for Emory
Cozy on the couch
Sneaking behind Mom
Delicious thumb
Keeping an eye on the little one
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