August '09

Hey Everyone!

Here's an update on Will and the Wright family:

We are still in New Orleans and on The Nineveh. Although it's a rather large sailboat, it is now seeming a little small since three walking and playing people live aboard. Will is definitely energetic and interested in every aspect of the boat. He's already figured out how to get into the engine compartment and is increasingly interested in our propane switch above the stove (he can get there by climbing onto the bench and reaching over the divider while on his tippy-toes). But not to worry! While one of us cooks, the other distracts Will from playing with this important switch.

Will is now 13 1/2 months and can say "Dada, Momma, What's this?, and this?, duck, fish, uh oh, yeah, shoes, hello" and he is able to say how old he is by holding up his index finger. He can find his nose if you ask him as well as his feet, belly button and hair. He is starting to imitate the sounds the animals make from his book "Moo, Baa, La La La." And he is usually on the move when not figuring out how something goes together (by tearing it apart). We are finding more and more music Will likes to dance to: Dee-lite "Groove is in the Heart," Blind Melon "No Rain," Prince and of course Sting and The Police.

As for ourselves we are still waiting to see how the wind blows for The Nineveh. We may stay in New Orleans if a job presents itself, or we may move on inland to Knoxville, TN - we're kind of in limbo right now. We are also looking at a larger boat or at condos . . . we might become land lovers. But, it's hard to think of leaving the boat or living on one so I won't until we have to.

We are enjoying ourselves however and have been able to travel to see family and have our family come down. My parents came in from Baltimore for a long weekend and had a great time with Will. Will even said "I love you" to my mom - it's the only time he has said it.

Luckily we survived the heat of New Orleans through these travels since our air conditioner broke while it was in the 100s for two weeks - we have had many woes with this A/C and with the manufacturer. After two months we were able to get it fixed and are now enjoying the 85 or so degree weather in New Orleans. We can finally enjoy New Orleans during the day!

Here are a few pictures of Will from the last month and a half:

Will at the local brand name mogul coffee shop. He just climbed into one of the chairs and we had to take a photo.

Will in Destin, FL. He just picked up one of our toothbrushes and started brushing. We will have to get him his own.

Will standing in the aft cabin of The Nineveh - soon to be his own bedroom.

I didn't pose him for this photo.