April 11, 2002 (via e-mail)

Max is doing great -- as you can see he gained another chin and larger cheeks in the past 2 weeks and is at least in the beginning stages of teething (and chewing and drooling on everything!). Also, although I can't tell in person, as you'll see, the camera seems to be picking up some more brown in his eyes -- we'll see what happens there. Max is not eating solid food yet, but to keep him at eye level we have put him in the high chair when we eat. He appears to like that - and is practicing his chew (he mimics our mouth movements when I eat!). You'll also see he's lifting his head up well, but came up with his own 'cheating' device (thanks to his cousins Rachel and Matthew and their parents for the present!). He's also becoming a hometown fan (but at this point anyway would equally support the Orioles and the Mets) -- and is even at times 'clapping' his hands together.

Hope you are all well! Love, Cheryl, Eric & Max