Quality Time with the Grandkids

The grandparents spent much of their second day (and indeed their entire visit) taking turns holding their new grandson. They say you can't spoil a newborn! Nico on occasion finds his fingers and happily and loudly sucks away.

When they were able to hand Nico off for a few moments, Spencer took Grandma and Grandpa out to the backyard to show them how good he's become at teeball.

Here come the Grandparents

The grandparents arrived today to spend spring break with us. The first thing Spencer wanted to do with Grandma and Grandpa was read a story in a "tent" with a flashlight. In an ode to our trip last April, the story was "This is Paris."

Grandpa bonds with his littlest grandson.

Newborn Days

Now in his second week, Nico assumes the classic "en guard" pose while lying in his bouncy seat.


I love the warmth of a newborn cradled against my chest. It's one of the best feelings in the world.

YMCA Healthy Kids Day

Today was Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA. Spencer made his way through a massive inflatable obstacle course, played carnival games, listened to a librarian read a story and devoured a pancake breakfast. Here he is working on his golf game.


Later on Spencer was fitted with a harness...

in order to climb up the rock wall. Look at him go!

Finally he fulfilled Lifelong Dream #22: Drive a fire truck.

Easter Egg Hunt 2009

Spencer met up with his friend Adam for the annual Easter egg hunt in Lindberg Park. This year he moved up to a new age category: the three-to-five year olds. Spencer held his own, carefully placing a half dozen eggs in his sack. It was over in a flash but Spencer loved every minute!

Home with Nico

Nico is gaining better head control by the day. Already he lifts his head off my chest and turns it to the other side. What a strong baby!



Nico loves spending quality time on Daddy's lap.

Our New Family

Daddy and his boys.



Spencer proudly holds his new baby brother.


Nico, awake and alert, enjoys some tummy time.

And Baby Makes Four!

Nico made his grand entrance on March 18th at 6:14 pm. He weighed 8 lbs, 14 oz and measured 21.5 inches in length. We're so thrilled to welcome him to our family!

Baby Countdown

With my due date a few weeks away, we decided to head to the beach to take some photos of my baby belly as well as some photos of our family of three before baby brother arrives.

Here I am at 39 weeks, three days before baby makes his entrance into the world. Look at that belly!

Hula Hula

Even though we've never been to Hawaii, Spencer somehow learned to dance the hula. He loves to show off his hula moves after bathtime.