Archives for September 2012

Indian summer for a day

This was written by Faolán on 20th September 2012 at 1:30 pm when he was 10 months, 28 days, 7 hours old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... New mapping software packaged with Apple's new mobile operating system was heavily criticised by users, with some locations appearing in the wrong place!
The family on the beach at Kinnagoe Bay

A bit of late summer sunshine tempted us down to the beach today… a lovely one at Kinnagoe Bay on the east side of the Inishowen peninsular.

It was a beautiful day and, after the summer that never really happened, it was important to enjoy it while it lasted.
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Out, out, brief candle!

This was written by Faolán on 16th September 2012 at 5:00 pm when he was 10 months, 24 days, 10 hours old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Bad weather forced NASA to put off the piggyback flight of the space shuttle Endeavour to California, where the now-retired spacecraft will be put on display.
Faolán watching a candle

As well as my obsession with rotating, generally circular objects, I love lights.

Electrical lights or flames, I don’t mind. Switching lights on and off is a particular party trick of mine. Blowing out candles is another!

Not only can I blow them out (perhaps with some help, I’ll be the first to admit) but I can whistle on the intake of breath as I do it!
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More teeth on the way

This was written by Faolán on 9th September 2012 at 12:00 pm when he was 10 months, 17 days, 5 hours old | Leave a Comment

Also on this day... Novak Djokovic wins to book his place against Andy Murray in the U.S. Open final.
Faolán dribbling

I already have two front teeth in plenty of time for Christmas. Now it’s plain for all to see that my teeth at the bottom are on their way too!

It’s really sore and irritating, which I try to relieve by biting.
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