Big D Meets BXVI

Mommy, Daddy, and Daniel just got back from visiting Aunt Karen and Uncle Jesse in Maryland the other week. Also, Daniel got to visit Pope Benedict the 16th at his Mass in Nationals stadium during his visit to the US. This was Daniel's first time on a plane and seeing the Pope - he had quite an adventure!

Daniel loved the airplane but Daddy's watch more. Thankfully, a nice person decided to move so Daniel could have his own seat:)

Daniel spent most of his time laying on the seat. Mommy gave him a luggage tag just in case he learned to crawl a little early.

Once we got to Maryland, Uncle Jesse and Aunt Karen had everything ready for Daniel to ride in the car.

Mom, Dad, and Daniel outside Nationals Stadium before the Pope's Mass. Daniel also just discovered that he had a shadow.

The main altar at the Pope's Mass.

His Holiness, the Pope!

Daniel with his Vatican flag.

Karen, Michele and Chris at the Pope's Mass.

After a long wait, Daddy and Daniel got a rare picture with Pope Benedict XVI!

Daniel with Aunt Karen in her office at the USDA.

Daniel tries his hand at Aunt Karen's chair.

On the way home from the Pope, Daniel got a little wiped out.

So did Daddy:)

Daniel and his new friend, Avocado.

Daddy, Mommy, and Daniel at the Hunter's. Daniel sports his popped collar:)

Daniel hanging out on Aunt Karen and Uncle Jesse's deck.

Daniel hanging out on Aunt Karen and Uncle Jesse's deck.

Daniel loved Aunt Karen's Virginia Tech bath towel!

Daniel got to meet all of Aunt Karen and Uncle Jesse's pets. Here, T and Daniel get to know each other.

Belated Baptism Pictures

Daniel was baptized on December 30, 2007. Obviously, we are a bit late in posting these pictures...

The Chompers

Daniel doesn't like to show them, but after a month of trying Daddy was finally able to get a picture of Daniel's first two teeth.

Daniel's First Easter

The family after Easter Mass.

Daniel and his little cousin Audrina after Easter dinner.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Hats!

Daniel has been trying out some new hats lately on his walks with Mommy.

Showing his Husky pride...

Happy to be keeping the sun out of his eyes...

On a little Northwest safari...

Bath Time

More Daniel Updates

Daniel has had some exciting adventures lately. Enjoy the pics...:)

SuperBowl Sunday was huge for Daniel. He really found his passion for football. NFL Scouts: Please note the natural grip on the football at age 4.5 months.

"Do I make this sweater-vest look good or what?"

Daniel hanging out with his friends Matt and Katie during his first ferry ride. He loved it!

Mom and Daniel:)

You've just won the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes! Now what are you going to do!?

In this photo we specifically asked Daniel to act as cute as possible.

Again...

Daniel has been working very hard on mastering the '10-finger mouth stuff.' To date, he has only managed to get 7. With the right training and determination, he could get 10.

Shout Out

Daniel gives a shout out to his friends: Nick, Cora, Hannah, Naomi, Cleia, Matteo et al.

All Snuggled Up

Daniel got the chance to spend some time outside in his bunting during the cold - a new experience!