Bloopers 1

And Julia was not too into cooperating during most of the photo shoot. This is quite a comical photo though. I love it! Photo by Paul Scheuer.

Julia

And this is a great one of Julia the Paul Scheuer got right when we got to the beach.

Mother's Day "Gift"

So, for Mother's Day, I wanted to have some family portraits done. Since we were going to be on vacation in Myrtle Beach for a week starting on Mother's Day, I had Vicki check out local photographers. She ran into an old college buddy (and photographer) who moved back to town. So, I got some sunset beach pics for my gift (on Thursday... we napped on Sunday from the drive the evening before).

This one I think may be my favorite of the whole night. I will share one a day for the next few days... so you actually feel like I am blogging. Hope you like. Photographs are taken by Paul Scheuer. (P.S. You can click on the picture to view it larger. That goes for any pictures on the blog.)

Easter 2010

Nana and Grandpa hid four dozen (yes, I mean 48) eggs for Little Girl to find in her first ever Easter Egg hunt. We had to empty that basket twice during the hunt so she could fit more in. She was delighted with all of the toys and candy hidden inside of the eggs. Daddy was also very delighted with all of her pennies (actually they were quarters, but all coins are pennies to her) and the money (paper bills) she gave him when she opened her eggs.

And here is our handsome little fella after church on Sunday. I love that Julia is running in the background.

And another one of the cute guy.

And then I tried to do some cute portraits of the baby girl before she grows up anymore (and before the flowers fell off of the trees). I think they turned out ok. I wish we would have had the time to do a longer photo shoot, but you live and learn.

I did get a couple cute shots though.

And we had to stop at the office so I took a couple shots outside while we waited for Daddy to finish up. The kids were getting anxious while we were inside. No windows and no toys are no fun for kids.

Not the best shot, but I really like it for some reason.

And here is one for Aunt Vicki. I promised her I would get these pictures to her since she did not get them on her camera, so here they are... a little late, but not forgotten.

Christmas and winter snow pictures are still to come. Maybe not so soon, but I promise. We will be on vacation for the next week. Yay!! Myrtle Beach here we come. Be back later.

Happy Baby

Jared, about two weeks ago.

More pictures and stories up soon...

Jared at Two Months

Here is the cute little one yesterday evening after we got home from work.

And two sitting pretty (or at least one is and the other is putting necklaces in front of her face).

And the two of them this morning before Jared and I left for work.  This is Julia's new big girl (toddler) bed.  She has not slept in it all week.

And a cute picture of Jared from last week, actually at work (see the mess of papers behind him).

I will still be putting up Easter pictures (and Christmas and the winter snow for that matter) up here on the blog sometime in the near future.  And his vitals from the doctor visit earlier this week are:  22 inches long and 11 pounds 8 ounces.

Kitchen Helper

This video is from January. We were making roasted red potatoes. She loves to add the spices to everything.

Today Julia is 22 months old. She is growing so fast. Jared will be two months this week also. He is also growing too fast. Tomorrow Jared goes in for a doctor's visit. I'll update his vitals sometime soon.

As for Julia, she loves being a helpful big sister. She is liking her new big girl room too. She has even slept in her big bed at night (half a dozen times or so) and for a nap (only once, that I know of). She loves to sing (Old MacDonald and Ring around the Rosies). She loves being outside and playing with her bubbles. She runs around and around and around the house (outside) and the kitchen island. She likes to play "Cootie" (with only the head and body) outside on the front steps. She likes to watch other kids play at the park. She has changed from simply a (Curious) George fan to a Caillou fan.

Easter 2010 Teaser

Julia and Jared on Easter. I have more pictures for you... hopefully.

Cuties

Here's a couple pictures to tide everyone over for a bit.

Julia and Jared sitting in the glider before bed one evening in late February. (Doesn't she look like she's trying to ward off anyone who would want to mess with her little brother?)

And here's the newest little one waiting patiently while I gave Julia a bath one night.


The stats from when we took them both to the doctor's on March 8th: Jared was 8 pounds 1 ounce and 20 inches long. Julia was 23 pounds (I think) and 30 inches tall. Both checked out perfect. Julia got three shots and Jared had his foot pricked (and Julia had a finger pricked too).

New Addition

Welcome Jared Matthew...

And here is his big sister showing him some love.

And a cute family of four.

Our newest addition came real early on Monday February 22nd. He is doing wonderful. He is also being acquainted with our office, just like his sister did. They both have a doctor's appointment tomorrow, so hopefully I will give updates on them soon.

A couple of quick notes on Julia: She can count to 15 as of today. She sings lots of stuff, including ABC's, the first verse of Amazing Grace, Puff the Magic Dragon, and her other songs. She is getting bigger by the minute. She talks in real sentences. She knows Please. Thank you is a little rough going right now. She has gone potty (both ways) on the real potty. She has peed in her little potties. She is not really into telling us when she needs to go, so potty training has not really happened yet. She wants to know where Baby Jared is when we get home from work, and she could care less about giving Mommy or Daddy a hug. She is such a good little helper around the house. She still likes to feed Max, do laundry, take baths, vacuum, read books, brush her teeth, and put trash away. That's it for now.