Heather, Chris, Joshua, Alyssa, & Emily

Happy Birthday, Alyssa!

It's hard to believe, but Alyssa is now two years old! We had a little celebration at home. Most importantly, we continued the tradition of Nana's spaghetti for the second birthday followed by some delicious birthday cake and ice cream!

Love Nana's spaghetti!

Time for some birthday cake!

Birthday girl!

Two years old... who can believe it!!

Visions of chocolate cake and ice cream danced in her head...

One candle down, one to go!

She did it!

Ugh... stubborn candle!

You won't get away again, candle!

A little help is always nice, too...

Mmmmm...

Joshua was in rare form with his faces...

Who needs a fork?!

Looks like she missed a spot...

Got it!

Silly Joshua!!

Birthday Breakfast for Alyssa!

Happy Birthday, Alyssa! As a special treat, Mom made cinnamon toast for breakfast! Too bad birthdays can't happen every day of the year!

Mmmmm...

I love me my cinnamon toast!

Alyssa, how old are you going to be?

Two!!

Very good, birthday girl!

Joshua, how old are you going to be?

Happy Pre-Birthday, Alyssa!

Our friends Brett, Erika, Brody, and Kenna stopped by to meet Emily and to celebrate Alyssa's 2nd birthday. They were kind enough to bring a delicious dinner with them. As usual, Alyssa and Joshua had a great time reeking havoc around the house with Brody and Kenna!

Birthday brownies for Alyssa!

Alyssa telling Miss Erika she is going to be two years old!

Blow out those candles!

Going for a Walk...

During my paternity leave we've gotten into the habit of taking an evening walk around the neighborhood. I drag Joshua and Alyssa in the wagon while Heather pushes Emily in the stroller. Everyone seems to like it and it gives us a chance to check out our neighbors!

Thing 1 and Thing 2 playing the blues on their harmonicas...

Mom and Emily's newborn stroller...

Snug as a bug in a rug!

Everyone likes a good walk!

One Week Old!

Emily survived her first week in this world! Here are some photos at the one week mark...

Is that a little smile?!

It is a little smile... must be a good dream!

It was an exhausting first week!

Happy one-week birthday, Emily!

Little baby feet...

Tuckered out...

Little baby fist...

Working on her "A-Okay" signal...

Tiny ear...

Little legs...

Big yawns...

She's awake!

Looking good, Emily!

Meet the Extended Family!

We've had lots of visitors since Emily was born and we greatly appreciate all the help! Here are some pictures of Emily with her relatives... at least those willing to be in a picture!

Nana and Emily...

Nana and Emily... again...

Grandad and Emily...

Brad, Emily, and Aunt Megan...

First Bath at Home!

Emily's reaction to her first bath was along the same lines as her brother and sister. At this point she's had several baths and she's starting to get used to them. Here are some photos from the first bath!

Not bad... maybe she'll like it...