Isaac Tales

Need to soundproof

2012-01-18T13:23:00.000-08:00

Isaac was thrilled to tour a middle school music room courtesy of our friends Larry and Jamie. He liked a lot of the instruments, but was most taken with the drums. I think we are in trouble...

Family Band

2012-01-14T19:19:00.000-08:00

The fifth Beatle

2012-01-12T11:22:00.001-08:00

For those of you not on Facebook, here is Isaac doing his version of Paperback Writer.

One more time with feeling

2012-01-09T21:51:00.000-08:00

Our own little Dylan

2012-01-05T14:12:00.000-08:00

Have some catching up to do with picture uploads, but in the meantime, here is a pic of Isaac continuing to expand his musical repertoire.

A Visit to Santa

2011-12-17T12:36:00.000-08:00

We took Isaac to see Santa, and while Ry and I had a hard time getting past the fake beard, Isaac was intrigued.

This is as close as Isaac got, which seems prudent given he was approaching a strange man in faux fur and questionable studded straps.

Isaac felt compelled to tell Santa that one of his reindeer has a red nose.

"Is this guy for real???"

Isaac finally got down to the task at hand - he told Santa his wish list which included a drum, banjo, saxophone, piano and a truck. We are going to need a bigger house.

Sweet Ry indulging Isaac's request to come aboard.

Isaac is going to rock at Scrabble

2011-12-14T20:41:00.000-08:00

Misc Chaos

2011-12-13T20:53:00.000-08:00

Isaac appears to be disturbed by this potential act of cannibalism

Checking the stability of his structure.

Picnicking with Dino.

Recent Random Pics

2011-12-09T19:56:00.000-08:00

Working four puzzles at once is so much better than just one

Riding the lion cub at the zoo

Very excited about wearing mittens (for about 5 seconds)

Taking his job styling Mr. Potato Head very seriously

Go Ducks

2011-11-26T17:57:00.000-08:00

Piano Man

2011-11-14T13:12:00.000-08:00

Random Pics

2011-11-06T19:24:00.000-08:00

Random pics from my phone...

Budding Baryshnikov

More fun with foliage

Checking out the scene in NW

Exploring pointillism

Happy Autumn!

2011-11-04T19:32:00.000-07:00

Assorted Fall Pics

2011-10-18T13:04:00.000-07:00

Watch out - Isaac isn't the most courteous cart driver at Trader Joes

An experimental chef

This boy will not smile for a picture, it is a waste of time to even try.

Practicing some pagan ritual, or, trying out his perp stance at the front window.

Cox Crainium

2011-10-12T14:43:00.000-07:00

He will grow into his head, right?

Isaac, "doing my letters."

Beach

2011-10-10T14:50:00.000-07:00

Rainy Days

2011-09-27T21:53:00.000-07:00

With the return of the rain, I find myself scrambling a bit to occupy a two-year-old Isaac. Here are some of his recent wet-weather activities.

Stomping in puddles.

Dumping out Ry's sock drawer and sorting.

Btw, how many pairs of black socks does one man need?

Driving the coveted police car at the indoor park.

Playdoughing

And, beating the life out of a xylophone in music class.

Juice Madness

2011-09-18T21:08:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of Isaac and his gal-pal, Grace, progressively enjoying their mango lemonade on Friday night.

Busy, busy boy

2011-09-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

Some days keeping up with Isaac makes my head spin. This picture below sums it up.

And, I had to include this pic because his hair cracks me up. At some point, I know he will need an official haircut, but in the meantime he is sporting these sassy curls. Love them.

Turning Two

2011-08-30T10:54:00.000-07:00

Isaac turned two on August 26. He now measures 3' 1" high and weighs almost 32 pounds. As he says, "I am a big boy."

Striking a serious pose on the zoo train.

Trying to get him to stand still at the Shakespeare Garden.

"O, pardon me, thou bleeding piece of earth..."

Ready to dive into his Yellow Submarine cake

Polishing it off

High Flying

2011-08-25T19:38:00.000-07:00

Isaac has been obsessed with kites ever since he saw some kids flying them at the park about a month ago. Today he finally got a chance to try his hand at it (with a little help from Ry).

Kickin' It with the Seeleys

2011-08-22T20:17:00.000-07:00

We spent a nice long weekend with the Seeleys in Camp Sherman at Lake Creek Lodge. Highly recommended.

Isaac hanging by the pool with Kate, one of the two times all weekend he sat still.

Enthralled with Luke's reading of "Wocket in My Pocket", the second time he sat still all weekend.

Adoring "Goe-dy."

Charming me by leaving the daisy I put behind his ear long enough to get a picture.

Burning off birthdays

2011-08-14T20:05:00.000-07:00

After attending three kid birthday parties this weekend (seriously, is December the most fertile month?), we decided to round out the weekend with a hike in Tryon Creek Park.

Isaac was very interested in reading all the signs on this walk and had strong feelings about the direction we should take.

Apparently, he now wants to climb anything he sees, including bridges.

Most of our hiking pictures of Isaac look like this. He is a bit of a blur until he bites it.

Sweaty Somersault

2011-08-11T20:10:00.001-07:00

It is no wonder we don't post more videos - this clip took forever to get off my iphone, on to youtube, and then onto blogger. I am exhausted, just like Isaac after rolling up and down the hill. Enjoy : )

Friends

2011-08-10T14:16:00.000-07:00

This summer has been a great one for Isaac to play with his pals. I have so much fun seeing him play with other little ones that most of the time I forget to take any pictures, but here are a few recent snaps of him hanging with his peeps.

Hugging/Wrestling with neighbor Julian.

Chatting up Eleanor at Woodstock Park.

Holding a pretzel convention with Rory and Lucy at the Rhododendron Garden.

Our own little Dizzy

2011-08-01T19:01:00.001-07:00

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Location:Washington Park Amplitheater

Happy!

2011-07-29T14:28:00.000-07:00

Naked Gardening

2011-07-24T19:21:00.000-07:00

Slides

2011-07-21T17:20:00.001-07:00

Isaac's trip down the slide today was a hair-raising experience. And, don't be alarmed by his shoe size - we are hopeful that he will grow into his feet.

Train-o-Rama

2011-07-20T19:33:00.001-07:00

Thanks to some awesome hand-me-downs from Luke, our house has been taken over by Thomas the train.

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Isaac and Luke hitching a ride.

2011-07-15T15:13:00.001-07:00

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Kickin' It

2011-07-06T21:55:00.000-07:00

4th

2011-07-05T08:50:00.000-07:00

Isaac wrapped up his 4th with a walk home from a friend's party sans pants and shoes.

Random Pics

2011-06-30T23:00:00.000-07:00

Sunny Breakfast

2011-06-24T07:49:00.000-07:00

Isaac's breakfast started out with yogurt and Cheerios...

And ended with rose petals.

What a decadent toddler.

Genes

2011-06-18T22:43:00.000-07:00

While Isaac often looks like a mini-Ryan, he did appear to get my furrowed brow. Here we are trying to scout out a plane in the sky.

Isaac and Luke

2011-06-12T13:59:00.000-07:00

Isaac enjoyed a fun-filled day at the park with his pal Luke. Topless, the two fit right in on the eastside.

Oceanside

2011-06-05T19:50:00.000-07:00

We had a fabulous long weekend in Oceanside. So beautiful there and we couldn't have asked for better weather. Dare I say summer has arrived?

Thug Life

2011-05-27T14:26:00.000-07:00

Isaac has taken to trying on Ry's shoes and now likes to wear his hat backwards. I'm not sure where all this is leading, but it can't be good...

And, as a little treat, here is a clip of Isaac and Ry practicing a primitive mode of communication.

Is that Bobby Lee?!

2011-05-26T22:12:00.000-07:00

Ry took a break from dad-duty to see Bobby Lee at Helium Comedy Club. According to Ry, the evening ended with Bobby Lee in his dingy tighty-whiteys sitting on Ryan's lap. Sounds like a good time was had by all...

More Beach Pics

2011-05-16T12:47:00.000-07:00

Isaac's happy stance.

The long and winding road...

Hitching a ride on Ry's back.

On the Beach

2011-05-15T20:41:00.000-07:00

New Smile

2011-05-04T22:07:00.000-07:00

Apparently, this is Isaac's new pose for pictures. If it looks like he is yelling/screaming, he just might be. His mermaid-like screech has returned and all are praying for it to quickly pass.

Happy in a hat

2011-04-27T16:43:00.000-07:00

Lately, Isaac has taken to wearing hats. Here is his latest assortment. (Sorry for the poor photo quality - all are phone pics).

Easter = Yard Work

2011-04-24T20:14:00.000-07:00

The sun yesterday inspired us to work in the yard today. Unfortunately, our efforts coincided with a rainstorm, but Isaac didn't seem to mind. He is happy for any opportunity to wear his boots.

Isaac and Rudy

2011-04-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

Isaac was happily playing his harmonica for Rudy until I pulled out the camera, of course.

Happy Trails

2011-04-11T12:35:00.000-07:00

We took advantage of the brief break in the rain to hit the Forest Park trails. Isaac was a happy little camper.

Swish!

2011-04-03T15:15:00.000-07:00

Isaac fell in love with "hoops" while hanging at his pal Luke's house so we had to get a hoop of our own. Now it might be bordering on an obsession for him - he wants to nap with the basketball and wakes up saying "hoops, hoops."

On Demand Tickle

2011-04-01T13:08:00.000-07:00

Around the hood

2011-03-23T19:09:00.000-07:00

Stooping it

Strutting it

Chasing a neighbor cat

Messy Tub Time

2011-03-22T14:35:00.000-07:00

Random Pics

2011-03-20T13:27:00.000-07:00

Here are some recent pics of Isaac.

Using Rudy as a race track

A reluctant bunny

Cozy time on the couch.

The new sheriff in town...

2011-03-11T14:41:00.000-08:00

Holding hands in the rain

2011-03-10T13:43:00.000-08:00

When it is raining, nothing beats walking hand in hand with your pal.

Book Buddies

2011-03-06T20:01:00.000-08:00

Isaac and his pal Luke enjoyed an evening of reading to one another (after chasing each other around the house).

Lots of Lovin'

2011-03-01T14:25:00.001-08:00

Isaac loves to spend time with his pal Henry. Sometimes he just stands at the window and calls out his name. So when Henry and his mom, Lulu, came by today Isaac was in heaven.

18 Months

2011-02-28T11:36:00.000-08:00

Isaac hit the 18 month mark this weekend and had his doctor appt today. He now weighs 27 pounds and is 35 inches tall - definitely gone from baby to little boy.

Snow Day

2011-02-24T09:51:00.000-08:00

Isaac enjoyed a stroll in the snow this morning, dressed for the arctic (sans gloves).

Climbing

2011-02-20T14:19:00.000-08:00

Isaac's latest interest is climbing - climbing on furniture, climbing on rocks, and now climbing on his parents.

Reading to Rudy

2011-02-15T08:52:00.000-08:00

Isaac has taken to resting on Rudy while reading. Isaac appears to love it. Rudy does not.

Peek-a-boo

2011-02-13T19:52:00.000-08:00

Lately, Isaac has been a big fan of peek-a-boo. It actually is a very practical game in that all you need are your hands and an audience. You can even do it in the bath...

Isaac and the Animals

2011-02-01T21:14:00.000-08:00

Ryan is apparently training Isaac for a future as Dr. Doolittle.

Kissing is hard work

2011-01-21T08:22:00.000-08:00

Isaac is already preparing for Valentine's Day with some kiss training. Thus far his attempts have been a bit messy and occasionally toothy, but he is starting to get the hang of it. He's on track to be in great smooching shape by the 14th. Consider yourself warned.

Camping

2011-01-05T14:40:00.000-08:00

Isaac's new favorite spot is in his tent. Here he is "camping" with Ry.

Isaac's First Music Lesson

2010-12-28T21:29:00.000-08:00

Our friends Jamie and Larry, both amazing musicians, graciously brought their instruments over to share with Isaac. He was taken with them both - first, wanting to augment Jamie's flute with his kazoo, surely a sign of great musical creativity. Second, wanting to help Larry with the slide on his trombone, essentially making it a duet. Witness our most musical child.

The many faces of Isaac

2010-12-27T16:30:00.000-08:00

Holiday photos to come, but in the meantime feel free to make up your own captions for these pics...

And so it begins...

2010-12-20T20:40:00.000-08:00

Isaac's Uncle Joel and Aunt Ronda spoil him. See the photo below for proof. Also, note that faraway look in Isaac's eye. It's as if he can see the open road ahead and feel the wind whipping through his ever-increasing hair already. Such a boy.

Play Time

2010-12-16T20:15:00.000-08:00

In Isaac's mind, every item in the house is fair-game. Spatulas make their way into the bath tub, my mascara now resides in his toy bin, and a roll of wrapping paper is his personal push toy. His latest trick is to make the most of the curtains...

Peek - a -

Boo!

Then he likes to give me this look that seems to say, "Dear God, are we really spending our day playing peek-a-boo?"

Busy, Busy Boy

2010-12-14T18:04:00.000-08:00

Isaac seems to be in constant motion these days. His latest fetish is walking on his tip-toes and then trying to stand on one foot. Needless to say, we have a lot of blurry pictures of late, so here is one of him in the bath. It is one of the few places we can get him to sit still.

New Trick

2010-12-07T18:03:00.000-08:00

Rest assured that in the Cox/Kahn household, we are focused on teaching Isaac all the essential life skills...

Isaac's Favorite Word

2010-12-03T18:36:00.000-08:00

Recently, Isaac has taken to asserting himself regularly and repeatedly. We know we should work on getting him to say yes, but we are too busy entertaining ourselves by getting him to say no. We may be creating a monster.

Grandma Jennifer

2010-12-01T18:55:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, Isaac's Grandma Jennifer, Ryan's mom, died from pneumonia-related complications. No woman wanted to be a grandma more than Jennifer - she actually squealed like a little girl when we told her we were having a baby. She loved spending time with Isaac and he enjoyed making her laugh. His time with her was too short and we will make sure that she remains a part of his life through pictures and memories.

Early Turkey Day

2010-11-18T12:51:00.000-08:00

Isaac had the honor of dining with his pal Luke today at Luke's Thanksgiving school lunch.

Isaac loved the peas and freeze-dried mashed potatoes.

He was ready to join in with the big kids and happily stomped through the cafeteria.

All that fun ended with a snooze on the ride home. (If you are wondering what is stuffed in his mouth, it is Ms. Hippo, his bedtime buddy.)

Isaac "Drawing"

2010-11-15T08:38:00.000-08:00

Isaac had the time of his life hanging with the big kids last night. Next to chasing them around the house, he loved trying to "draw" with them.

Already a true Oregonian

2010-11-09T09:59:00.000-08:00

Isaac is game to head outside no matter the weather. Here he is entertaining us again by showing his tongue. We have yet to tire of this trick.

Right on the kisser

2010-11-02T18:51:00.000-07:00

Isaac's first fat lip - it has changed colors throughout the day and now is about the color of his shirt below.

Halloween

2010-11-01T08:19:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics from the weekend.

Have to say the pumpkin patch was a bit of let down, or maybe I was just grumpy.

So serious.

Isaac was a skeleton, mainly because the costume doubled as PJs - genius.

Yes, Ry let Isaac walk in the middle of the street.

Chicken pie - Table manners = Messy

2010-10-27T06:49:00.000-07:00

Farmer Ike

2010-10-23T14:03:00.000-07:00

Thanks to friends who have their own petting zoo, Isaac had the pleasure of meeting some animals up close and personal last weekend.

In awe of the miniature horses

"Let me at 'em!"

"Helping"on the farm

Look at that face!

Sweet donkey

A happy little farmer.

Spying on Ike

2010-10-22T08:43:00.000-07:00

After ransacking his room, Isaac decided to do a little reading on his own.

Messy Art Class

2010-10-13T14:18:00.000-07:00

The pictures say it all...

Morning Walk

2010-10-05T08:21:00.000-07:00

Isaac is a dedicated walker now. Here he is enjoying the fall weather this morning. Note that the scrapes on his nose are from face-planting on a recent walk. Who knew walking could be so dangerous.

Growing up...

2010-09-26T14:26:00.000-07:00

A year ago, we took a four-week-old Isaac to the Alzheimer's Walk. We went again today and I can't believe how much things have changed. This time, instead of sleeping the whole way, he was happily walking around Pioneer Courthouse Square at the end. Crazy.

Snoozing last year

Hanging out today with Kate

Kickin' it in the square

Taking it to the streets

2010-09-17T20:04:00.000-07:00

Isaac is walking out of doors now. We can't believe how quickly he has gone from a few steps to trucking down the sidewalk. Keep an eye out for him - he is the one that walks a bit like Charlie Chaplin.

Also, if you are driving down the street in a truck or anything resembling a truck, you might see Isaac waving to you - possibly double waving to you if you are lucky.

Misc

2010-09-14T08:26:00.000-07:00

I just realized that it has been a while since we have posted. Here are a few recent pictures that I love. Isaac continues to keep us busy - he has moved beyond his first tentative steps to walking with more intention now. No need to clear the way though, his max is about 8 steps at once, but he seems to prefer trying to walk vs crawling at this point. He also is fascinated with trucks and buses. I think his favorite day is Wednesday when he can watch the garbage and recycling trucks from the front window. Also, his favorite words of late are "cracker", "keys", "that" and (no surprise) "truck".

Swinging with Luke

Hanging at the park.

At his favorite spot, the window.

Birthday Boy

2010-08-26T20:19:00.000-07:00

To start his birthday off right, Isaac did a little yoga this morning. He is very partial to downward dog.

After all that hard work, he ended his day with a huge cupcake in the park. Just like his parents, he is already over-thinking his birthday wish. Happy birthday, sweet boy!

Some Firsts

2010-08-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

Isaac has been busy experiencing some firsts...

Attending his first wedding - here he is clapping for the beautiful bride.

At the reception, laughing with his Aunt Ronda.

Attending his first birthday party (happy b-day Henry!) and tasting his first cupcake.

He and Henry already have each other's back.

Isaac Hillary

2010-08-08T09:20:00.000-07:00

Isaac is back to normal and his latest conquest was to mount the staircase (his version of Everest). Here he is at the summit, proud as a peacock.

This probably was the exact moment...

2010-08-04T21:17:00.000-07:00

that Isaac contracted Herpangina off that damn yellow block at OMSI. For those of you who haven't had the displeasure of caring for a child with Herpangina, it is a wicked little virus that causes blisters on the back of the throat and a high fever. Needless to say, Isaac will be wearing a hermetically sealed suit next time we venture out to OMSI.

OMSI

2010-07-29T14:09:00.000-07:00

Isaac and I met Kate and Luke today at OMSI and Isaac had a blast.

Fascinated by floating balls

Fascinated by sand

Still fascinated by sand

And, fascinated by Luke. A good time was had by all!

Isaac's Coastal Hobbies

2010-07-26T20:07:00.000-07:00

Greetings from Lincoln City, Oregon! The perfect place for a long walk on the beach. Or some dumpster diving.

Summertime

2010-07-23T18:19:00.000-07:00

Isaac is making the most of his summer.

Dining alfresco, and clearly frustrated that we aren't feeding him already.

Lounging in the hammock with Dad.

Dancing at a concert in the park.

And, ending the day with a nice bath.

Surveillance

2010-07-21T08:39:00.000-07:00

Isaac has been keeping surveillance on the neighborhood cats. He gets pretty miffed when they leave his line of sight so to ease the pain, we have adopted a nice little indoor cat (thanks to Ikea). The two are are slowly becoming friends.

Busy Baby

2010-07-15T08:15:00.000-07:00

Isaac is keeping very busy these days. In addition to checking out all the vents in the house and opening and closing doors, he has become interested in the following activities...

Perusing the books on the shelf

Checking on Rudy's water bowl

Maintaining good oral hygiene

Brandishing weapons

And, crawling through tunnels

Teething: Four Seasons in One Day

2010-07-11T14:46:00.000-07:00

Happy

Thoughtful (or Penitent?)

Frenetic!

ANGRY!

Playing at the Park

2010-07-08T13:15:00.000-07:00

In an effort to beat the heat today, Isaac and I hung out with Lulu and Henry in the shade.

Fourth of July

2010-07-05T08:35:00.000-07:00

Isaac, sporting his Evel Knievel jumpsuit (aka pajamas).

Isaac, contemplating his independence and wrestling with some existential angst.

Is it wrong to want to eat your child?

Bike repair? Or destruction?

2010-07-03T21:38:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure exactly when it started, but sometime after Isaac was born, I developed an irresistible urge to pigeonhole his future career based on any voluntary, conscious action that he takes (regardless of its insignificance).

He tries to grab the camera, and I think, "It sure is good to see him taking an interest in photography. Watch out, Ansel Adams!"
He bangs a wooden spoon on a cooking pot, and I say, "Oh, look! He's going to be a drummer! Or maybe a chef?"
He happens to look out the window, in the general direction of a bird, and Erin and I exchange glances, wondering whether ornithologists make a good living.

So in that vein, I offer the following video. Depending on your view of Portland bicycle culture, it shows that Isaac will either repair bicycles, or destroy them.

(I apologize in advance for the awkward, inane commentary that I provide to Isaac during this video.)

Hey there, Stranger

2010-07-03T09:16:00.000-07:00

Sandman

2010-06-27T19:10:00.000-07:00

Isaac's chubby little feet.

Happy boys on the beach.

Using driftwood as a teething toy.

Tiring of mom's kisses.