The Life and Times of Mr. David Howard Ferrin

This is a record of the life of the valiant David Ferrin (born April 9, 2021) of Portland, OR. Each year he (or his parents) answered the same five questions. The result is a timeline that’s part journal, part time capsule, and part photo album, begun at the beginning, by his Uncle Bup.

2021 — turned 1

Happy Baby

year one highlights

  • achievementstanding up by himself clapping waving crawling
  • favoriteyellow blanket
  • thankful fortwo sisters
  • adventureBlack Butte
  • working on itwalking

We like to smile, we like to say "da."

2022— turned 2

Hello World

year two highlights

  • achievementwalking and talking
  • favoritecars (Matchbox and life-size), pizza, chicken nuggets, strawberries, building towers and knocking them down, watching birds, the moon
  • thankful forstaying the night at my grandparents, my ability to sleep 12-13 hours at night, my sisters!
  • adventurenew bounce house, sledding, park slides
  • working on itdemanding chips and crackers in the morning, expanding beyond the three books he loves to read

“David says ‘Hi Nonna’ better than anything.”

-his nonna

You have brains in your head,
You have feet in your shoes,
You can steer yourself,
Any direction you choose.