Thijs hanging out with Mémère and Grandpa

We took care of Thijs while his parents went to a wedding. Thijs is a lot of fun and is walking around now all by himself. Our house isn't totally child proof so we need to watch him closely. He does listen when you say "no" but sometimes he likes to challenge you. We love him just the same.

Enjoying some refreshment while sitting with
Grandpa.

He likes to look at pictures while sipping his milk.

Cute little smile.

Looking at the fallen leaves with Tia.

Giving Tia a little loving pat.

Checking out the magazine rack.

Thijs enjoyed walking around the dining room
and kitchen. He now walks without hanging on.

Coming into the kitchen.

"Wow", "this is easy."

Barely hanging on.

Playing a game with Grandpa.

Sweet!

All cleaned up and ready for bedtime.

Thijs' First Birthday Party

Thijs turned one year old on October 28th. His parents celebrated his birthday on November 1st at beautiful Mosley Park in Newburyport, Ma. Lots of people were invited and although it was a bit cold the party was a complete success. Everyone that attended was asked to come in costume. The following pictures will give you an idea of the fun we had. The children were great and wonderful to watch. Check it out.

Thijs was dressed as a "Punk Rock Star". Here
He's tasting his birthday cake for the first time.
I think he likes it.

Very messy but delicious!

Giving his Dad a thankful smile.

Thijs is starting to get a little full and tired.

This is what an overdose of birthday cake looks like.

Now that he's done, he's had enough.

Looking more relaxed after coming in from the
cold and enjoying some time with his friend, Merlin.

Thijs received many wonderful presents. This
drum set will certainly be one of his favorites.
He loves music.

Someone gave him a little toy train with the
conductors hat and whistle.

The Greenfields as "Joe Sixpack", "Miss Bumblebee,"
and "Sarah Palin".

Thijs in his Halloween costume. So Cute!

Lining up for pictures.

All the little ones with some of the grown-ups.

Thijs with his dad, Matthew.

Madeleine with her dad, Matt.

Alida, (Alicia's twin sister) and her daughter, Ella.

The Tague clan as "Punk Rockers", Matt, Alicia and Thijs.

The Birthday Cake.

Thijs' punk hairdo.

Mémère in costume dressed up as Thijs.

Alicia and Thijs.

The queen bee herself, Madeleine.

Matt as "Joe Sixpack".

Melissa as "Sarah Palin".

Miss Madeleine flitting about.

Family Photos

The following are pictures I've taken over the past month of Madeleine, Thijs and other family members. Take a look.

Madeleine lounging in her princess chair.



This is Madeleine's play kitchen.

She likes playing with her kitchen.

She's pretending to wash the dishes.

Dancing to the music.



Playing before her bedtime.

Ray holding Tia while she naps.

Madeleine is all dressed up for her
Mom's and relative's birthday party.



Alicia holding my cousin's daughter's new baby
boy Owen.

Thijs playing with a toy hair dryer.

Madeleine is overwhelmed will all the toy cosmetics
a cousin put in front of her.

Kevin Boucher and his new son, Owen.

Cousin Sophia and Madeleine having a little chat.

Playing beauty parlor.

Janet Boucher and her new son, Owen

Madeleine's close-up.

Thijs all "Preppied Up".

One handsome dude.