Mason's Baptism!

Great-Grandma with all five of her great-grandchildren! Isn't she lucky!?

Papa & Grandma

Proud Mom and Dad (did Mason mention how tasty the strap is from his bonnet?)

Mason with all three of his godparents-Keri and Howard and Lydia

Lydia lighting the baptismal candle

What a beautiful godmother

Being baptized by Father Stephen

Mason was so lucky to have so many wonderful family and friends there to witness his baptism-even his cousins came-they were all so good for the whole ceremony!!!

Smiling with Grandpa and Alene-the strap is still mighty tasty-and quite soggy now!

Riley's Birthday Party

We had a great time at Riley's birthday party-thanks to everyone who came!

Playing chase with Kaylin and Aiden

A decent family photo!
Ashley laughing at mommy with Mason


Big cuz Tucker loved his cupcake!



So polite! Using a fork and knife?! He's never done that before!

A small pinch of frosting...

What am I supposed to do with these "hots"? Thank goodness the wind helped him to blow the candles out.

Aiden showing Riley how to open the presents

Playing on the slide with Papa

Grandpa and all three little ones

Grandpa and Great-Aunt Jeannie with Miles and Mason

Feeling festive!

Helping to decorate the cupcakes! So much fun!

A Fun Week

The weather has been perfect--enjoying some time out in the beautiful sunshine

At the fair with Grandma-we loved the "moo-moo's"

Yummmm-avocado! I recommend these little mesh bags to any moms with little ones!

Nice hair!

Checking out the starfish at Sea World-we have had so much fun going there the last couple of weeks. We got a pass for mommy for Riley's birthday-which has been just fantastic. Riley loves to go and see the fish, dolphins, penguins and sharks.

Happy Birthday Big Boy!

Happy Birthday to the Big Boy! 2!! My goodness! Where has the time gone-it seems like just yesterday...

that you were wearing tupperware on your head and emptying the tupperware drawer everyday...

that you fit in the baby tub in the kitchen sink...

that we were celebrating your arrival (you were just perfect)...

that we were rubbing mommy's big belly every night wondering if you would be a little boy to love or a little girl! We love you so much! You make us very proud! Happy Birthday sweetheart!

Happy Father's Day!

We love you Daddy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RphSN4msAPY

AZ Trip June 2009

Snuggling with Great Papa

Having fun with Ali & Haylee

Reading with Uncle Lou! Riley is still talking about him (and his house!)

Loving with Great Grandma

Drooling on Aunt Lori

Big Smiles with Great Papa

Big cousin Brady taking "pictures"

Splish Splash!!

We went to AZ over the weekend to visit family (which was a blast) and while we were there Riley got his first taste of swimming! He wasn't sure about the water at first, but quickly warmed up to it and the idea of splashing! He loved it! Well he loved it until he missed the step to climb up and went completely under~ but we were able to get him back in again later in the day.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TbGk2auK7Q

Nap Time with Stella

Riley and Stel have been enjoying nap time together this past week--now if mommy can just get some sleep with them!

Riley Conquered the Slide

Climbing up the stairs to the slide (after watching another little baby go down the slide by herself) This might be fun...

Having a great time! Riley got off and went down it again and again and again...about 40 times!

No Diapers Please Mom!

Riley is the first picture and this is Mason (just a few days ago)

They always entertain me at Mason's age because as soon as the diaper comes off the toes go right in the mouth! And they always have a smile with no diaper!

May Fun

Could they look any more alike than they do in this picture?

Riley learning to do sit ups with Uncle HC

We said goodbye to the crib and hello to the big boy bed! Riley is so excited! So far so good too-he even tends to stay in bed until we go and get him!

Mason is sitting all on his own now-with only an occasional crash.

Mason fell sound asleep in the middle of eating his dinner