Tobias Scott #1

Toby's first birthday

WORKING ON THE RAILROAD
Tobster was working on the Rail Road at San Diego's Balboa Park where we celebrated his first birthday.
The extended Brewster/Finnegan clan got to enjoy a ride on the railroad followed by a pizza picnic. For dessert, Anastasia served cake decorated in keeping with the rail road theme. Toby didn't know what to make of it; at first thinking it was playdough, he mashed his piece all up into a ball. Big sister, Maddie, saw this and fed him some of her cake. Wow, did his eyes light up.

Toby loved playing with his balloon bouquet until he fell on one and it popped. He appeared not sure whether he should cry or not. He chose not to. He is one of the "chillest" kids we've ever met. He's an observer and an explorer. Wobbly standing on two feet, he's making progress slowly but surely. On all fours, he's a force to be reckoned with, challenging the land-speed record for crawling babies.

Before heading back to Boston Monday night, we attended Maddie's pre-school Halloween party. It did seem every little girl there was a princess. Madeline stood out as the cutest flower evah! Parents hosted games and activities for the kids. Her favorite was the face painting. When we arrived, she parked herself steadfastly in the queue for face painting and wouldn't budge until it was her turn. She is growing fast into a strong, beautiful little girl.

Ellen & Richard