Picture Update

Brandon has been big into monster trucks lately.  We have monster truck "shows" at home with the likes of "Avenger", "Grave Digger", and "Wrecking Crew" that are miniatures of the real thing.

First time taking both kids out for a run

Playdate with Brandon's friend Claire at Wacky Bounce

Emily was "talking" with her doll.

Brandon and Emily took a bath "together" - him in the big tub and her in the infant tub set in the big tub.

Emily is just getting the hang of smiling for the camera.

Emily or Sarah?

Shouldn't be too hard to figure out... given the retro high chair and the crib full of current no-no's, but the similarities are striking!

6 months old

9 months old

6 months old

1 year old

6 months old

9 months old

Emily Ate Carrots!

For the last couple weeks, Emily has been watching us when we eat, and then last night she tried to grab a roll and some broccoli from Mom's plate.  We decided she was ready to try some food!  Brandon was excited, and he wanted to have his own jar of baby food with his own baby spoon - we obliged.  It was a lot of fun for everyone.

She likes the high chair! 

One bite of carrot made it in the mouth!

Brandon showed Emily how to open his mouth to get a bite in

Big brother was all smiles...

Little sister was all smiles and all carrots!

Song from the Recital

Brandon randomly started singing the "Three Little Christmas Trees" song from the recital at home!

Brandon's Christmas Program

Cutting Down Our Own Christmas Tree!

We all braved 35 degree fog to cut down a tree for the first time.

Dad and Brandon have their saws ready!

That one's a little too small, Brandon!

That's more like it!

Dad and Brandon took turns sawing the tree.

Emily loves Brandon!

Emily loves laughing at Brandon!  Both mom and dad tried getting Emily to laugh this same way, but she would only laugh for her big brother.