Ok, Ok...

As it turns out, Rowan was not, in fact, kidnapped. Apparently, these blonde coeds surrounding him are his friends from the neighborhood. From left to right, Anna, Elizabeth, Greta and her sister, Marta. Ever since Rowan came into the neighborhood, they have welcomed him with open arms, and continue to do so every time he comes home, usually screaming "Rowan!" before assaulting him with affection. Yes, already he's attracting the ladies. He likes to play ball with them, too, and they routinely play keep-away with him, eventually giving him the ball when he protests a little too loudly. He also likes to walk up and down the driveway, in addition to any stairs he can find, either at home, in a restaurant, etc. And he insists on climbing them without crawling, one leg at a time. More photos to come...