Picture of the day

Another visit to the doctor today, and that means new vitals have been recorded.
Weight: 13 pounds, 5 ounces
Height: 25 inches

The baby’s growing, all right. His height is in the 75th percentile. He’s going to be a jolly green giant, just like his old man.

Painting of the day

For Christmas Sammy got three Paul Hammond originals, signed by the artist. Once they’re framed, they’re meant to go together to create a sweeping cowscape. They’re going to go right up in his nursery so he can stare out of his crib and watch the cows fly across the sky.

For an extreme closeup, click here (370kb).