Activist. Vegan. Cyclist. Parent. (Almost) Criminal defense attorney.

just when you thought she couldn't get any cuter

amelia's smiling
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she does.

So. Freaking. Cute.

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That's all. (Click the picture for a larger version and to see more at my flickr site.)

Text Message - 6:50 pm

SHE's PLAYInG WITH A TOY! IN HER HANDS!! Putting it in her mouth and everything!!

Porter

We've been talking every now and then about how much fun it's going to be with Amelia growing up with Porter around. He's such a sweet dog and we tried really hard to make sure he didn't feel left out when she arrived. Every now and then we'll let him smell her and bring her really close to him and he's always really cute about it. The other day Laura said she left Amelia upstairs with our housemates so she could get some stuff done around the house. Amelia, of course, was crying about being left with strangers and Porter started freaking out. He was pacing around the house trying to get Laura to go upstairs to check on her. Then at one point, before they were able to calm her down she let out a pretty good scream. Porter freaked out. He went running upstairs, to check on her. Once he realized our housemates were taking care of her, he came down and settled down, but he just didn't react well to her crying without Laura or me being there.

It's refreshing to know that he'll always be there to keep an eye on her. He's a big sweetheart, but he can be scary too.

Longevity

The worst part of Bush's legacy will be his appointments to the Supreme Court.

The best part?

"Internets" has, I believe, reached common usage in the vernacular.