Matthew Schaefer

All the babies in Emmett's playgroup have a conference.

Here's Emmett on the floor of our living room with other babies in a playgroup that he belongs to.

Mabel doesn't exactly compete for Karen's attention, but she must always be by Karen's side when she's with Emmett. Very sweet.

a boy and his mom

Emmett has just begun the startle reflex in earnest this past week -- a loud noise or unexpected ruffle of the blankets causes him to get very surprised.

The title says it all.

We recently started giving pacifiers to Emmett, who enjoys them very much.

Emmett's being soothed.

Relaxing on a pillow.

I've started to realize that bathing the boy is still enough of a novelty that I've taken a lot of pictures of it.

We're still compelled to take pictures every time we give Emmett a bath.

Emmett's not always very cooperative when we bath him.

Emmett (pictured with giraffe hat) is ready for the car.

I was walking around the house with Emmett asleep in my arms when this was taken.

Here's another shot of Emmett getting his first bath.

He was really hungry here.

Close up -- clean & dry.

Emmett drying off after his first bath.

Who knew that baby's backsides were so wrinkly? I, for one, did not.