Early in the summer of 2005

Here are a few more photos from early in the summer. The first batch shows a mini baby shower that Chris, Karen, Cindy, and Emilio held for Erik. The second batch shows two of Mary's coworkers visiting us to see Erik. The next batch is from a Meet-and-Greet-the-Candidate party we held in our place for Eddie Rodriguez, who was at the time running for the New York City Coucil for the district of Red Hook, Sunset Park, and a slice of Park Slope. We endorsed Eddie, but he lost to a Democratic-Party-machine candidate, Sarah Gonzalez, who has done virtually nothing for the neighborhood. Then some pics from LaMae and Ray's visit for Erik's baptism. And the last batch of pics is from Erik's baptism at the Grace Episcopal Church in Brooklyn Heights. The baptism was conducted by Steve, the church minister, with Ray's help. Aída read a Bible passage in Spanish.

Erik. 

Chris entertaining us. 

Mary and Cindy, holding a Mexican sonaja she brought for Erik.

Erik and I. 

Karen holding Erik. Mary unwrapping the gift. 

Erik on my chest, one of his favorite "beds." 

Emilio and Erik. 

Chris and Emilio with Erik. 

Vickie and Erik yawning... aaaooooo... 

Katie and Erik. 

Mary and Erik. 

Introducing Erik to heavy metal. 

Lee. 

Christine, Eddie's girlfriend. 

Mary, Eddie, and Juana. 

Erik, Barb (her face is not visible), Liz, Morgan, and Wayne. 

Hmm, that food looks good. 

Yeah, I want that kind of food. 

Erik saying hi. 

Ray and Erik having a conversation. 

Ray talking with Erik and helping him develop leg strength. 

Grandma LaMae feeds Erik while grandpa Ray entertains him with his harmonica. 

Grandma LaMae reads Erik a book. Note Erik's attention to the book. 

Erik, his pacifier, and Perronio. 

Ray's handy work on our bench.