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We headed east to Michigan yesterday morning. It was acceptable to fly during the Michigan game as it didn’t seem to be televised by any known channel on this earth. This turned out to be a good thing as we were losing to Northwestern at the half. I’m not sure I could survive a season […]

Niko turned one yesterday! I feel a mixture of shock that a year has passed so quickly and amazement we managed to survive a full year. We celebrated his birthday this weekend at the park. Auntie Meg, Cousin Molly, Grandma Mart, Grandpa Lew, Grandpa Jere, Grandma Pat, and Auntie Jan all flew in for the […]

Niko took his first steps today. He thought this was just about the funniest thing ever. [flv]http://happyinwater.com/nicholas/videos/first-steps.flv[/flv] No other major developments here in Kauai. Although the humidity does make Niko’s curls really show off and the kid looks pretty damn good in a Hawaiian shirt. Mandy continues to do a much better job both on […]

I’m not going to say it was every easy to travel with Niko, but it certainly was never as hard as as it is now. When I think about it from his point of view, I understand why it is frustrating. He is mobile and has nine months of living without mobility to make up. […]