Patrick Learning to Walk -- With Help

Anna taught Patrick how to use a walk-behind toy yesterday.  I can't tell who is more proud, the student or the teacher!

Patrick has been cruising around the room using furniture for support for some time now, but now he can go anywhere he wants, assuming he can improve his driving skills.  :-)


And, yes, his hair is still strawberry blond, or orange if the light is just right. 

St. Martin's Day

In Europe--Germany especially--St. Martin's feast day is celebrated with a children's lantern walk through the streets with songs and sweet treats.  It's a very festive celebration of one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church.  

We had our own mini version through our neighborhood complete with singing the German song "Laterne".  The lanterns we made looked really neat.