Recently in baby Category

We were in the market for a new stroller for Phoebe, one with a bit more sturdiness for taking out on trail walks and the like. The obvious choice for us is the BOB Revolution. Sadly, it's almost $400. That seems like a crazy amount to spend on a second stroller. REI was having a sale, though, so we went down to look. Nice, nice stroller, but 20% of $389 is still not cheap.

But wait, it was REI's used gear sale weekend, and, lucky us, there was a Revolution there. It was returned because it was squeaky. Normally I'd say the people that returned it were a bit, well, prissy, for returning a squeaky stroller. In this case, though, they paid $400 for it, so I can't blame them.

Because it was returned with a problem, REI sold it to us for $150. I took it home, spent about ten minutes looking at it, squirted some 3 in 1 oil on a couple of joints, and now, no squeak.

BTW, I do believe that a $150 stroller is still pricey, but it is a very, very nice stroller

Now that Phoebe is 1 year old, her behavior has really changed. She's crawling so fast, and trying to walk, and, when she wants something she really lets us know it.

And sometimes, wow, is she a handful.

But today, on a day where her Mom is gone all day for a class, she is being a real princess. She's playing on her mat, reading her books, playing with her blocks. My perfect baby.

For now.

Our baby was due on the 15th of January, but she came a bit early, at 3am on the 12th. Betsy, my wife, was remarkable going through a 12 hour labor, having the baby at home. See new album in the gallery for baby pictures.