Hurricane Sandy

Today we were hit by the very fringe of Hurricane Sandy, a "hybrid" superstorm centered over Atlantic City.  Winds picked up to 100mph and knocked down a giant pine in the neighbor's yard (into ours)!  Fortunately, no buildings or people were hit.  Jonah stayed home and practiced sitting up on Daddy's lap and turning his head from one side to the other... and back... and forth.  For one with so little control of his own faculties, I'm sure there is some great independence in having control over which way he is looking!  Today was one of the first days Jonah and Mommy had a little conversation, with Jonah contributing a few "ahh" and "gaa" sounds.  Mommy and Daddy also received a few genuine happy baby smiles... that is to say not produced by mere contentment from a meal or processing gas.  They melt my heart!