Kent Donald Slaney

Kent Slaney

What a learning experience! We think he is an amazing little boy.

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2002 Pictures

See the latest pictures from the friends of summer 2002, early 2002, our spring 2002 vacation, friends of summer or the trip to the zoo with Sophia and Emma.

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One of my favorite pictures was taken at Dan and Caroline's wedding by Jason Francisco - picture

Two Years Old

We had a wonderful Fall with Kent. Enjoying the leaves, trains, parks and friends. See the pictures of Fall 2001.

At home

Laughing with his cousins, Ross and Jay (April 2001) - large and small
Digging into a potato with Mom at dinner (May 2001) - large and small
Modeling his new moose shirt (July 2001) - large and small
Kent working his laptop on the couch (August 2001) - large and small
Dad working his laptop on the couch (August 2001) - large and small

Easter with family and friends (April 2001)

Jay - large and small
Melisa makes a face - large and small
Ross makes a face - large and small
Melisa and XXX hug the dog - large and small
Kent sweeps up during the party - large and small
XX, Ross holding Erin, Melisa, XX, and Kent - large and small
Pam, Ross, Sam and XXX, XXX, Ross holding Erin, Melisa, XX, and Kent - large and small

Little Kent loves to dig, and do anything construction related

Playing with the mulch (June 2001) - large and small
Digging in the crawlspace (August 2001) - large and small

Visiting Grandma and Aunt Jenni

Climbing over Aunt Jenni to get to "My Bear" (April 2001) - large and small
"Playing" the piano (April 2001) - large and small

Yosemite (June 2001)

Kent on North Dome with Mom - large and small
Kent on North Dome with Dad - large and small
Moving sand at Teneya Lake - large and small
Hanging out at the beach with Dad - large and small
On the move at Tenaya Lake - large and small

Bonfonte Gardens (September 2001)

Kent climbs - large and small
More climbing - large and small

At the San Francisco Zoo (September 2001)

Katie, Kent and Julia patiently share lunch - large and small
Kent, Julia and Katie in the train - large and small
Mommy and baby anteater - large and small
Kent rides the elephant - large and small (one of my favorites)
Kent contemplates the meercats - large and small
Kent points to the meercats - large and small
Kent rides the tortoise - large and small
Giddyup Mr. Tortoise - large and small

Bryce and Zion

Mom, Kent and Aunt Jenni - large and small
Kent and Dad at the rim - large and small

The YesVideo Picnic

Kent crawling through a tube - large and small
Kent the Dog - large and small

Family

Kent's Second Birthday Parties (and his visitors) - January 2001

Katie opens her present - large and small
Julia opens her present - large and small
Dr. Ed helps Kent open a present - large and small
Dr. Ed helps Kent with an exhibit at the Monteray Bay Aquarium - large and small
Tom, Bridget and Dr. Ed show Kent the fire trucks, but he's really happy when he finds the hammer - large and small
See, I can drive the fire truck - large and small
Kent introduces his hammer to the farm animals - large and small
Malcolm and Cali - large and small
A birthday cake for Kent and Cali (thanks Beth) - large and small
Alexandra - large and small
Cali takes a break from her ice cream (Warning I am Two) - large and small
Kent and his ice cream - large and small
Kent takes a break from his ice cream - large and small
Alex and Cali check out their books - large and small

Wow, what a little boy. He runs everywhere. He says lots of words and we can actually communicate. But no more than two words at a time. He wants to explore everything. Likes to help cook. He's good at scrambling the eggs and mixing cakes. He'll eat just about everything, and loves artichokes, bread, ketchup, french fries and the tips of asparagus (he gives the rest to mom.)

Lots of fun pictures, hanging out close to home and celebrating his second birthday

He loves the slide at Shoup Park - large and small
Mars and Gary (his aunt and uncle) gave him a moose for his second birthday - large and small
Kent looks pretty good in glasses - large and small
Playing on the couch with mom - large and small
Hanging out on the deck - large and small

And we went skiing at Montecito-Sequoia. Mom and dad skiied first, then Kent couldn't wait to try it. He especially enjoyed going downhill and saying wheee! He was good at that. Mom and dad held his arms.

Kent check out the snow with dad - large and small
Kent on skis with mom - large and small
Checking out the snowman he decorated - large and small
We all ski - large and small
Mom and Kent - large and small
Kent riding on mom's skis. - large and small

Twenty Two Months Old

Visiting with friends at home

Kent and Lisa Stifleman - large and small

Kent finally gets to visit Yosemite (in the snow)

Mom and Kent at Valley View - large and small
On the way to Yosemite Falls - large and small
He really liked stomping on clumps of snow - large and small
It got cold at Mirror Lake at dusk - large and small
One cool two-year old dude! - large and small
A cute two-year old Kent holding his bottle - large and small
Dressed for fall in Yosemite Village - large and small

Kent's trip to the Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose.

He doesn't know what a fire engine is, but he likes the steering wheel - large and small
Learning about sound (but really just playing with the handles) - large and small
Checking out the bubbles with Julia - large and small

Trip to Los Angeles

See the pictures from our trip to Los Angeles when he was 21 months old.

Sixteen Months Old

Lots of parties and chances to play with friends. First a pool party at Raul and Eli's.

This is fun - large and small
Swimming with Mom - large and small
Holding on - large and small
Trying out the markers - large and small

And more parties.

Playing in the pool at Diane Schiano's party - large and small
Playing "Where's Kent" with Anarosa and Rebecca - large and small
Playing with Rebecca and Anarosa - large and small
In the garden with Rebecca and Michael - large and small

And finally, just having fun at home.

Reading the Sunday comics - medium
Katie play with Kent's truck - medium
Julia came over to play with Kent's car - medium
Kent has fun with a blanket (he still likes to play "Where's Kent?") - medium
Helping to lay the tile (with trowel) - large and small
Helping to lay the tile (on the move) - large and small

Fifteen Months Old

A trip to wild flowers on Russian Ridge (above our house). Thanks to Lee for the recommendation.

Hanging out with the wildflowers at Russian Ridge - medium
Malcolm and Kent enjoy the flowers (thanks Lyn) - medium

Vivian organized a cross-country ski trip to Bear Valley. Kent enjoyed being the center of attraction. He wasn't sure about all the clothes he had to wear (and he definitely had a hard time walking on the snow).

Waving the ski pole - medium
Kent lounges while Michele pulls the ski sled (he thought it was great fun to drag his hand in the snow as Michele pulled) - medium
Getting dressed with Michele - medium
The cool babes - medium

Fourteen Months Old

Lots of things to explore. A trip with Dad to the SF Garden Show and lots of fun with Shihab. He feeds himself and wants to do his own thing. It's fun to watch.

Eating lunch on the side of a parking lot - large and small
Running and chasing pigeons - large and small
Joyful yell - large and small
Spaceman Kent leads Spaceman Shihab - large and small

We had to get away. Kent had an ear infection so going to the mountains was out. We went to Death Valley instead. Kent still wasn't very happy. But it was beautiful. That weekend Kent really just wanted to play with our credit cards.

Checking out the sand dunes at sunset - medium
Kent zoning out at Dante's Point - medium
Kent says "charge it" in Golden Canyon - medium
Pulling glasses is almost as much fun as credit cards (again in Golden Canyon) - medium

Thirteen Months Old

Getting around. He's into everything. He's mobile. Life is good

Walking - large and small
Driving (thanks to Grandmother and Grandfather C.) - large and small
He likes to eat with his feet on the highchair - large and small
Happy baby - large and small
Growing up fast with Dad - large and small
Playing in his garden (thanks Nancy, Fred and Eric) - large and small
Malcolm and Kent play on the sofa (Thanks Lyn) - medium

One Year Old (Kent's first birthday party)

He's walking now! Likes the wrapping paper. Really likes the toy hammer (he learned it all from Steve Siegrist.)

Unwrapping presents - large and small
With a balloon - large and small
With his new hammer - large and small

Birthday Parties. All these cute babies with birthdays at the end of January. Lots of opportunities for Kent to party!

Kent's playmate Julia - medium
Julia shows Kent the proper technique - medium
Julia's (and Kent's) big sister Katie - medium
Arati and Julia - medium
Kent and Julia play - medium
Julia and her father Pat - medium
Calyn, Alexandra and Kent - medium

Eleven Months Old (Kent's first Christmas)

He's starting to take steps. He took the first small baby steps without holding onto anything on New Year's Eve. He's really cruising with his walker.

He had fun at Christmas. Full time parents and grandmother. Lots of time with his cousins and Aunts and Uncle. Kent was happy.

Kent tries to climb onto the horse -large and small
Walid came to visit and rode Kent's horse - large and small
Kent really liked the boxes - large and small, and large and small
Kent with Grandma (she also taught him how to clap - large and small
Kent really likes getting his hands into the dishwasher - large and small
Kent on mom's lap and trying on his first bicycle helmet - large, small and large and small
Making gingerbread cookies (Jay, Ross, Kent and Malcolm) - large and small

Ten Months Old

More standing! He eats everything! He was the star of the 1999 Midwest grandparent tour (Thanksgiving 1999). He's everywhere. Likes crawling up stairs and slides. He's not sure about snow.

We spent time in Sterling, visiting Malcolm's mother and sister.

Rough housing with his Aunt Jenni - large and small.
Kent really likes being upside down!!! - large and small
Just hanging out - large and small

Then off to Cleveland, to see Michele's family. Grandma and Grandpa took us all out for a 10 month birthday party; Kent really enjoyed finding out about cake.

Kent's Grandpa C. hoists Kent - large and small
Kent's Grandma C. holds Kent - large and small
Kent's birthday cake!

First look at the candles - large and small
What is this thing? Can I eat it? - large and small
I want more! - large and small
I can! - large and small

Kent isn't quite sure what to make of the train - large and small

We stayed with our friends, Nancy, Fred, and their wonderful son Eric.

Eric helps his dad change a tire - large and small
Nancy and Eric - large and small
Eric gets ready for bed - large and small
Eric had a plastic garden that Kent loved to play in. He went in and out for a long time - large and small.

Kent got to meet his Uncle Mike and his cousins (and see Aunt Jean again)

Kent and Aunt Jean - large and small
Sean, Kent and Maggie - large and small

Then off to Breckenridge Colorado to introduce Kent to the snow! He wasn't sure what to make of the cold and the really heavy suit.

In the ski sled. Help! I fell down and I can't get up! - large and small
We had slightly better luck in a sled - large and small
But he likes the old standbyes best - large and small

Nine Months Old

Wow, all the changes! He wants to feed himself (making a mess). Paula feeds him oatmeal in the morning. Michele and I feed him some baby food and some table food. He likes avacado, grapes, eggplant, potatoes, udon noodles, spaghetti, bread. He'll eat just about anything he finds on the table (good) and on the floor (bad).

He will stand up for a few seconds in the middle of the floor! Not much incentive to take a step on his own yet, but he really likes a plastic cart and we saw him take his first steps with that on November 21st.

Kent stepping out! - large and small
Kent eating and making a mess - large and small
Kent is a happy baby - large and small
Kent and his friend Dana Osborn - large and small

Eight Months Old

Wow, he wants to stand continuously. Can easily pull himself up to a standing position. We saw him take his first steps on October 5. He pulled himself up on his play saucer and then took a few steps, just cruising really. He even did it while only holding on with one hand. Kent is anxious, but mom is nervous. This picture was taken later in the evening when he was playing on our bed.

Kent standing and stepping - large and small.

Lots of fun things to explore. He's great fun to watch. We don't even miss watching movies. He's amazing. He really likes being outside and in his little pool.

Hanging out in the pool (still clothed) - large and small
Playing in the pool - large and small
Malcolm introduces Kent to Mr. Fish - large and small
Checking out the view from the back deck - large and small
Playing among the sheets - large and small
Playing on the sled at Christopher Schiano's birthday party - large and small

He really likes to stand and to eat. He sits up well and crawls everywhere. He looks like he wants to walk. He likes to make a mess at dinner so that Michele and he can take a bath together.

Looking very grown up at a table Malcolm played at when he was small - large and small
Checking out the clock his great-grandfather built (and learning to stand) - large and small
Another picture of Kent standing with the clock - large and small
Kent really likes to eat now, all fruits and vegetables - large and small

Seven Months Old

Kent attended his second conference, August in Santa Cruz at the AVSP workshop. Mike Cohen took these pictures at a performance of "Two Gentleman from Verona" and wrote these captions. (Kent was pretty good during the first act, but Michele missed most of the second.)

At Two Gentlemen of Verona... - small
Slaney Jr gets visual speech instruction...- small
Inverted face recognition - small
Tadoma Method - small

Kent's friend, Walid Shamma comes to visit. Kent has a new nanny. Life is good.

Eating breakfast at home - large and small
Breakfast on Kent - large and small
Hanging out with Gwen - large and small
Shihab and Walid - large and small
Michael, Kent, Paula and Walid - large and small
Kent, Michael, Walid are all held by Paula - large and small

I don't know what it is about small kids. They seem to know whose is a playmate. Walid and Kent spent a morning playing together. It was very cute.

Walid - large and small
Kent - large and small
Walid talks to Kent - large and small
Kent and Walid mug for the camera - large and small
Kent and Walid wonder when the pictures will be done - large and small
Kent (and Walid) acting like he is in control - large and small
Ol' Blue Eyes is in control, Walid is not so sure - large and small
Kent giggles for Walid (look at Kent's two front teeth) - large and small

Six Months Old

Starting to crawl, eating from a spoon. Wow!

He really likes to party - large and small
He is inching forward - large and small

Five Months Old

Desolation Wilderness: We spent a weekend in the Sierra's. We got to see the mountains and have a great excuse to take pictures of Kent. They are online and there are some great shots. Click here.

We got to spend a week with the Osborns in Fort Collins, Colorado. Michele worked, and Malcolm hung out with Tammie (and their three girls). It was lots of fun. Kent really liked all the attention. Malcolm liked having an extra set of experienced hands. We finished it off with a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Kent hold his bottle for the first time! - large and small
Malcolm and Kent at the Alluvial fan at Rocky Mountain National Park - large and small
Michele and Kent enjoying the rocks at the Alluvial fan at Rocky Mountain National Park - large and small
Kent and Michele hang out at Rocky Mountain National Park - large and small
Michele, Kent and Malcolm - large and small
Kent by the side of Bear Lake - large and small

Four Months Old

Kent is rolling over, but not back. And he is thinking about food. Hurray!

Kent tries carrots - large and small

Kent really starts to interact with us. Giggle fits and all. He's a lot of fun to be around. (But he does seem to know that if he can avoid the bottle during the day, he'll get the real thing at night when Michele gets home.)

Kent on Michele's lap, playing with his feet - large and small
Kent reads his first book (thanks Arati and Pat) - large and small

A trip to see Beth, Alexandra, and Calyn Grimes. Calyn was due on the day that Kent was born (1/28) , and Kent was due on the day that Calyn was born (1/19). Kent was quite the flirt, on his best behavior all day long!

Calyn and Kent meet on the window seat - large and small
Calyn and Kent check out the view from their bellies - large and small
Alexandra shows her artwork (28 months old now) - large and small
Calyn and Kent play together - large and small

Wow, so much new stuff. He rolls from his back to his stomach and enjoys the new view. He sucks on anything he can fit into his mouth, so we try a little applesauce and pineapple juice on our fingers. He drools on everything. He goes for his first bike ride. Michele is only slightly nervous. Malcolm is at home now.

Kent finds his toes! - large and small
Michele rides with Kent - large and small
Kent in the Burly - large and small
Malcolm pulls Kent - large and small
On his stomach - large and small
Sitting up (with a little help from mom and a pillow) - large and small

Three Months Old

Wow, so much growing to do. Michele's last month at home. Good thing there are two of us. He wears Michele out during the day, then Malcolm comes home to take the evening shift.

Michele's dad comes to visit - large and small
Kent smiles for Michele - large and small
Kent loves the swing from Jean - large and small

Week Twelve

Lots of new toys. Aunt Jenni came to play with Kent. He's still very cute. Sometimes he sucks on his hand, he likes massages and seeing people.

Kent meets Pooh (gift from Jenni) - large and small
Jenni comes to visit Kent - large and small
Tigger sings to Kent and Michele - large and small
The cousins get wet - Ross - large and small - (some day Cheryl you will think this was funny)
The cousins get wet - Jay - large and small

Week Nine

We're settling into a pattern. He likes the changing table and lots of attention.

Kent smiles when both parents are paying attention to him - large and small

Week Eight

We survived (and even enjoyed) our first ICASSP with Kent. He seemed to really like the crowds and the noises. This week we're off to Sedona for some vacation, some relaxing, and some hiking. Kent mostly slept through the hikes and then partied all night.

Kent wakes up to see the end of Boynton Canyon with Malcolm - Medium
Kent really enjoys lunch with Michele up the west fork canyon (of Oak Creek) - Medium
Malcolm and a sleepy Kent at the overlook near Midgley Bridge - Medium
Michele and a sleepy Kent at the overlook near Midgley Bridge - Medium

Week Six

Peace starts to set in We've seen smiles. He is still quite fussy at times, always wants to be held.

But there is great peace when he sleeps - large and small

Week Five

Carole Goodman comes to visit

Kent sleeps on bubbie - large and small

Week Four (Hospital)

Kent spent his one month birthday in the hospital. He went in February 23rd with a urinary tract infection. Tylenol took care of the fever, hurray. He is now on antibiotics, via IV, for the bacteria.

He's in the hospital - One month old (28 days) - large and small

Week Three

Visiting the family

Kent and Cheryl - large and small

Week Two

Week two, we're starting to get the hang of it! We still think he is really cute and smart! He's awake more. He definitely doesn't like it when Michele eats curry.

Kent poses - Day 16 - large and small
Kent and Malcolm while Tigger watches - Day 17 - large and small
Kent makes himself at home on Jean, Michele's sister - Day 19 - large and small

Everybody is at home now . We're still adjusting to life with Kent. It is amazing how something so small can take so much time. We've almost got a rhythm now.

Week One

We survived our first week. Didn't drop him or anything!

Kent's first birthday (one week old) - what a wonderfully cute puff-ball! - large and small
Kent's cradle - made by his grandfather in December 1964 (linens by Michele) - large
Kent's bedroom - when he gets old enough - large
Kent and Michele relax - Day 9 - large and small

The Birth!!!

Kent Donald Slaney arrived at 7PM on 1/28/99 (Thursday evening). He weighed in at 9 pounds, 10 ounces and 21 inches long. Michele did it the way she wanted to do it, without pain killers. She was really brave and strong!

Kent is a happy baby. He cried when he was born, but has been looking around, eating and dozing all evening. He was breast feeding within a half hour of being born!

When I left the hospital at 11:30 on Thursday night, Michele was still very high on adrenaline, and I was exhausted.

Here are some pictures from his birthday!!!

Michele and Kent (14 minutes after birth) - large and small
Great smile by Kent (15 minutes after birth) - large and small
The three of us (17 minutes after birth) - large and small
Kent Donald Slaney (at weigh-in, 40 minutes after birth) - large and small

Prenatal

His first picture at 15 weeks (prenatal!) - the head is on the left, he is lying on his back. His first movie, an ultrasound, is also online.

Thanks

Giving birth would have been a lot harder without a lot of help.

Our ob/gyn, Dr. Jags Powar, was with us all the way and a source of strength - large and small
Our dula and Bradley instructor, Cynthia Care, taught us what to expect and how to cope - large and small
Our nurse, Marian, helped make everything work - small

Kent Donald Slaney

Kent is named for Malcolm's father: Donald Kent Slaney (second from the left in this picture.)

Mother and father are really happy.