Yep, that's a vanagon westfalia and it's Orange:)

So, yes, we've gotten a westy up and running, took some working, but it's in great shape for an 84.
Very little rust and runs pretty well after some tuning up. We are hoping to give it a full test run next weekend and if we like it maybe go for a full restore. It's definitely a lot of fun, stove, sink and electric all work and everything. There are tons of great communities and sites for restoring the vw vans, I've stored a bunch of the links on delicious. It'll be great for biking, camping, and just about any other outdoor activity and it's goofy fun to drive. Very excited:).

yeah, there's a little droool

We were hanging out in Vermont, still putting off putting the house on the market. The drive up get's longer and longer with two dogs and a baby. I am considering the Catskill State Park area, I like Big Indian, but have to check it out:). Check out the latest pics on flickr.

Congrats to Amanda and Erika the graduates

Congratulations to all the 8th grade graduates. Happy times

Ramon's First Swim

We had fun swimming at Amanda and Erika's graduatoin party. Ramon even got to swim for the first time. Mommy really liked his cool new waterproof diapers we picked up on the way to the party:). The rest of the pictures are here.

Gunca Cott's Visit

We got to spend lunch with Gunca Cott at Bryant Park on Thursday, July 16th. Ramon really liked his beard:). See the rest of the photos here

A toof!

The elusive teeth have been photographed!!

The first one showed up on Ramon's 3 month birthday...May 21st. The second appeared somewhat later. He seems to be drooling up a storm again so there are others creeping up on us.

Ramon can roll onto his tummy from his back but so far has no interest in going the other way :).


He can sit in his high chair...kinda :).


He has also started to really enjoy sleeping in his crib instead of on mommies lap or in a sling on mommies tummy :).


He still likes eating his toes in whatever position he can get them.

Some of Ramon's favorite sounds

Ramon has some favorite sounds that make him smile. And some sounds that make him look curious:).

Some of Ramon's favorite sounds from Raymond Velez on Vimeo.