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Jason has been a wonderful brother to Robert. They are separated in age by two years and ten days.

Jason is considerate to Robert’s smaller size and the attention that we give him as the new baby. Jason will share toys with Robert, although sometimes he will need to try out the new toys first. Jason explains to Robert what “Top Hat” and Thomas are doing and tells him the names of the other trains. If one of the two is crying, the other will often join in sympathy. If Robert is tired during a car ride, Jason will sing to him in made-up words until he falls asleep.

Below are two recent pictures of Jason and Robert together. The last picture is Jason with his new haircut!

At 2 years and 4 months old, Jason is a happy and mischievous young boy with a personality all his own. He likes to have fun, which sometimes means getting himself into trouble. He is alternately fearless or scared of harmless things like butterflies or ants.

Jason is usually shy with new people or new situations, but after about five minutes quickly becomes accustomed and starts to enjoy himself. Jason dances, jumps, and sometimes makes funny faces. He is always quick to smile or laugh and is surprisingly tender to his little brother Robert.

Below are a few recent pictures of Jason being Jason.

Jason attended a wedding with his parents over the weekend. The reception was in Hastings-on-Hudson, which is very close to Hristina’s parents, so little Robert stayed there while Jason went to have fun.

At the party, Jason met a new friend Raphael. He shared his toys and told him the story of “The Little Engine That Could” (Jason’s version of the story).

After he finished eating, Jason was the first one on the dance floor. He spent the rest of the night dancing and having a great time.

Congratulations to Mareli and Marcelo!

On Monday, June 14, 2010, we moved into our new house! Jason seems to like his new home and new room, although he claims that there is a doggy under his bed.

The entire move from White Plains was accomplished in one day thanks for help from some excellent movers. We spent the next few days cleaning and unpacking and held a party for Robert’s Christening in the new house only five days later.

Jason’s grandmother also celebrated her 60th birthday that week. Below is a picture with the birthday cake and ice cream cupcakes.

Finally, here’s a recent picture of Jason eating watermelon!

After a long and arduous process, we will hopefully be closing on the purchase of a new home this coming week. We have been packing slowly over the past few weeks, but accelerated the process recently. Jason has been helping us pack too!

Jason has also been enjoying the summer in his swimming pool. He calls it a “water pool.”