the family at home

I brought Dan and Zoo dinner the other night. We sat on their lovely terrace and ate and drank and talked about Obama. It is humbling to be schooled on U.S. politics by foreigners.

love in black and white

So yesterday I posted a photo of 11-hour-old Ethan. Today I want to share with you my favorite shot from the hospital.



I always thought it took a while for babies to grip things, but look at him here, holding Daddy's finger. And I love this look that Zoo is giving Dan. Moments like these--this is why I schlep around such a big camera.

11 hours old

My friends Dan and Zoorana were expecting but not anymore!



This is Ethan Shakeel Klasson, just 11 hours old. My roommate and I went to visit and the four of us just stared at him in awe. He was flexing his hands and tasting the air. I have seen one- and two-day-old babies before. They are something amazing. I'd kind of just gotten used to seeing Zoorana pregnant, and then you meet this guy and realize just what she's being carrying.