He's growin' like a weed!

Here's little Michael in his big boy clothes! He is eating like a horse and I swear that he gets visibly bigger each time he sleeps!



Uh-oh...here comes the sad face!

Easter Pictures

This year, due to a certain little someone coming a bit early, we were unable to go to church for Easter Sunday. We were a bit disappointed that we could not go to church to celebrate our Risen Lord, so we just had to celebrate at home. Because of that, Gabriel wasn't able to wear his Easter outfit, so we had to postpone picture taking until this Monday! My Mom, Rondi, Karis, Gabriel, Michael and I went to the Botanical Gardens here in Fayetteville and we had a lovely time walking around in the 80 degree weather and perusing the beautiful plants and flowers.

How quickly they grow up.

Some geese at the park.






Gazing at the pond.


My big boy, dressed in his shirt and tie...the pants were too big, thus the untucked shirt. I thought that Daddy would appreciate his California-casual look.

Happy Birthday Gabriel!!!

Although Michael's arrival somewhat overshadowed Gabriel's birthday on April 18th, we still held a party for him at the house on the 13th and invited some neighbor families.



This was Gabriel's first real party with many other kids. He had so much fun and met many new friends.




Here's the big boy with some of his birthday gifts. He couldn't wait to open them all!






Gabriel got this awesome playhouse for his birthday from his Mom and Dad and from Mow Mow and Popeye Wright. All the kids LOVED this new toy!


Gabriel's new friends...Holly, Elijah and Robby...and of course Karis Lei.




Michael even got in on the action!

The birthday boy blowing out his candles. Gabriel loved his Diego party!

First Baths

We only got one good picture of Michael's first bath. He really squeals while he is in the bath, but when he is out and dry and in his clothes he is really happy and mellow.



Gabriel was there to help with the bath. Big brother really is a good helper!



I am REALLY not happy!


Ahhh...much better!

The New Brothers

Gabriel and Michael getting to know one another.