Pool Time

Lead Me Not Into Temptation

While I only caught the very "tail" end of it, Andrew had been there for awhile trying to touch the far-too-tempting swishing tails of Reggie and Kitty. They couldn't be bothered by it as they were so enthralled with the bird action going on outside.

Mother's Day 2007

We ended Mother's Day with a picnic at Grandmom Jean and Grandpop Harold's house. Half of Jean's own children, their spouses and half of her grandchildren were present.

Next Stop: Learning How to Chew Gum

This is the Way We Wash Our Clothes

Whenever it's time to fold the clean diapers, Andrew is always eager to help. Unfortunately, he usually UNFOLDS all the diapers.

Falling Asleep on the Job

Andrew got a little tuckered out while playing.

April Antics

If we let him, he would go up and down the stairs ALL DAY LONG.








Doing his best imitation of John Travolta in "Perfect"


Perhaps a new Star Wars character costume?


Cassie always growls when Kitty and Reggie come up to snuggle with her, but she always tolerates them.

Springtime

Our Spring baby: From Texas bluebonnets to Pennsylvania daffodils




He takes his job of guarding the fort seriously.


Lining up his arsenal of bubbles


Little Jack Horner ain't got nothin' on A.

A Lion Tamer in the Making

March Magic

Andrew likes to challenge us to feed him sideways.


The biggest brown eyes on the block


"Silence, please. For my next trick, with my eyes closed, I will attempt to reach through the railings to make contact with another species."


Ta-da!

February "Flurry" of Activity

Going to a friend's house for some fun


A's First Sledding


And away they go...


Heading home for a nap and hot chocolate


Have warm, happy dreams, Li'l buddy.


Baby got Bach. We were waiting to move the piano back inside the house after the floors were done, but the frigid temperatures made us move it in earlier. It's up on blocks temporarily, the perfect height for our pint-sized pianist.

Punxsutawney Phil May Be Mistaken

Snow again today, of all days, Groundhog Day.


View down the street


Cassie putting her undercoat to good use


The sideyard between our house and the neighbors


Shadow, schmadow...

Austin Trip

We had a great time on our whirlwind trip to Austin, TX. There were good friends, a baptism, a 1st birthday, a half-marathon and lots of barbecue involved.


Andrew enjoyed the bird's eye view of Texas.


Daddy's turn to hold the boy


"What do you mean you don't serve a meal on the 4-hour plane ride to Austin?"


Megan is Godmother to Wendy and Pat's son, Luke Ryan.


The Baptism: Megan, Wendy, Luke, Pat and Godfather Dan, Pat's brother.


The Quinns and the Kretzings


Maggie Stewart turned 1 year old on January 30th. Happy Birthday, MGS!


The party-goers: a very, VERY young and hip crowd


Dad and son are pooped from the weekend's events.


"Austin, the Runner Babies Capital of the World"
top: Heather & Campbell, Liz, Megan & Andrew, Shelly & Ellie
bottom: Lily & Ella (Heather's girls), Owen & Ava (Liz's children), Marta (Shelly's other daughter)


As Blake gives him the Salt Lick pointer of "Don't fill up on the side dishes", Andrew chews on a leather handbag strap to get his gums in meat-eating ready form. Sorry, Nicole.


"Uncle" Jack makes the same funny face as Andrew.


Dad-to-be Chip (baby due July 2007) practices his baby-handling skills.


No photos were taken at the Capitol or by Stevie Ray or near Lake Travis, but we made sure to take one at the Salt Lick.


We had a great time catching up with the Fergusons: Chris, Sarah and Ryan.

Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

We've only been gone from Austin for 8 months and look what we missed.


Heather's bun (Campbell) is out of the oven.


Wendy's bun (Luke) is done too.


March 2006 and Jan 2007: Jen, Maggie, Megan and Andrew


May 2006 and Jan 2007: March mommies with their babies (Shelly with her daughter Ellie)