Boating with Daddy

Ready and waiting...

Finally a ride through the water!

Puppy x2!

One Puppy!

Two Puppies!

What's So Funny?!

Is it my driving?!

Is it my hat?!

Ketchup Fun?!

OK, so I admit it...it was our last full day of summer fun, pool and all, and I decided to take the boy (big boy really) to get some "Chicken Nuts," (aka Chicken McNuggets) for a special treat. I look away for two seconds and what happens? Ketchup all over Owen's face. My reaction: complete shock. How could my little 'I don't want any sand, goop, paint, gooey mess on me' little boy rub ketchup all over his face and sit there smiling? I hid my laughter while I ran to get the camera...

Striking a Pose!

Our little Henry LOVES the camera! These are not random cute-faced photos. These are 'aim the camera, flash light blinking, little boy stopping playing and flashing the most adorable, cheek pinching pose' that a proud mommy could ask for.

The Smile is Back!

After almost an entire year of dodging the camera Owen has finally accepted the fact that his mom just will NOT put the camera down, no matter how frowny, grumpy, non-comliant, or quick-at-turning-his head he is. That goodness his mom loves a challenge!!!

Owen's First Birthday Party!

I don't know who was more excited, Owen or myself, to be going to his first friend birthday party. It seemed like a 'coming of age' sort of experience that I was more than happy to share with my growing boy. The day was filled with more 'firsts' than just the birthday party...first sucker and first time eating cake for breakfast. That's my kind of party!!!

Big Brother Love

Owen is such a good big brother. It's a job he embraced the moment he laid eyes on Henry. He reads to him...
wipes his already clean mouth with a burp cloth...
and pats his legs to make him giggle.

Precious!

Outside Playtime!

Playing outsied is a big deal - especially for big brother. Thankfully Grandma made it possible for Henry to 'play' outside during the cold months too. He was completely tuckered out by the time he was put into his snowsuit.
Owen, however, was ready and waiting before I could say, 'boo.'

Which Diaper Cutie Is It?

Can you guess who is who? Which one is Owen and which one is Henry?

Blue diaper boy is Henry and white diaper boy is Owen.

Yippee!

If only Owen knew exactly what he was celebrating. This was his response to the cheering he overheard during President Obama's inaguaration. What joy! Little did he know he was cheering as history was being made.

Are You Kidding Me?

Really? Has it been four months since Henry was this small? Where does the time go?
Henry lights up whenever he sees Daddy, Mommy and especially Owen. Not so much when he sees me...

Happy Birthday Owen!!!

Apparently when Owen woke up he was inspired to wear a leisure suit! He was a bit disappointed when we told him he needed to wear something a bit more "2 year old" to the children's museum.

Owen LOVES cooking in the bakery. You can see that he's checking to make sure his yogurt isn't overdone.

Owen is busy tasting all of his yummy creations while Mommy is looking to see who is knocking at the door. Could it be Daddy?

Owen and Daddy crawling underneath the garden path.

Owen trying his hand at acting. He's quite the thespian!!!

Owen's First Christmas Program

Mommy and Henry (in pouch) walking a very tentative Owen onto the stage to sing "Go Tell It On The Mountain" with the other kiddos from church. Owen is carrying his musical instrument (an egg shaker).

Thankfully Daddy was brave enough to help Owen. The egg in Owen's hand stayed silent during the song, but, WOW did it shimmy and shake once he was off the stage.