Felix does the Hustle

Felix and his moms checked out the action at Pi Bar, which had a afternoon dance for queer families. Nicola and Felix had fun on the dance floor doin' their moves. You can't really see the kids behind us in the pic, but their are lots of cute kids showin' their stuff!

Felix and Soren

Our friends Tom and Sandy, and their son Soren, came to the Twin Cities for Thanksgiving week. We got the chance to have Felix and Soren hang out together. Soren is one week younger than Felix, and developmentally on the same page. It was fun to play peek-a-boo, chew on spoon, and bang on things x2! Hope to see you again soon, Soren (and Tom and Sandy)!

Felix the Charmer

Need we say more?

Happy Turkey Day

Felix got to celebrate his first Thanksgiving with his Pine Grandparents and Auntie Caitlin and Uncle Adam. It was a delicious meal that included the usual turkey and stuffing, plus yummy brussel sprouts (Susan) and a chocolate pecan pie (Caitlin, of course). Felix did not partake in any of it, though he did thoroughly enjoy sitting in his new convertible carseat that Nicola spent a full HOUR installing in her parents car. We are thankful to have Felix in our life, and that got we got to spend a lovely day with him.

Beets, Beets, Beets!

It took a couple tries, but now Felix is a fan of the beet, which pleases his eastern-european parents to no end. Next, turnips...or rutabagas!

Susan Adopts Felix

On Friday, November 2, Susan and Nicola headed to Hennepin County District court for Susan's second parent adoption hearing. Judge Pamela Alexander signed the adoption order, meaning that Susan has now legally become Felix's mom. Felix charmed everyone in the courtroom, especially when he raised his right hand along with his moms during the swearing in.

Even though we don't need the state to tell us that we are both Felix's moms, the ceremony did mean something and it guarantees a lot of legal rights for Susan and Felix that most families take for granted.

Minnesota is one of only 24 states that allow same sex second parent adoption. While we are delighted and relieved that Susan was able to legally adopt Felix, it is maddening that in more than half of the United States families like ours can't secure some of the most basic rights in order to protect their relationships with their children.



Felix plays with Judge Alexander's robes


Felix and Nicola celebrate at a post adoption party

Happy Halloween

Yes, its Halloween, Nicola and Susan's favorite holiday. We had a hard time deciding on a costume for Felix, because the chicken costume we got him was too small. Finally, we stumbled upon Tinky Winky, and just couldn't pass up the irony of it all. So, here he is, in his glory, at the Halloween party at his daycare.



And chewing on his red purse!