It's Cousin Time!

Auntie Meredith brought Elle over for a visit yesterday. The cousins enjoyed coloring and lounging around together.


Braden practiced his coloring, Elle practiced her talking and Kelan worked on his rolling over. A good time was had by all.

Lounging Poolside

Kelan and I enjoyed hanging out at the pool with our friend Peggy on Thursday. It was Kelan's first poolside experience. He even dipped his toes in the water for the first time. He didn't seem to mind the chilly water, although he did try to only have one foot in at time.

Kelan relaxing by the pool

Mommy's Little Cabana Boy

Roll Over Beethoven!

Kelan Patrick rolled over for the first time on Monday. These pictures mark that event. I love the one where he's on his stomach, unsure of what just happened. Kelan's now hard at work, practicing his new skill and rolling over all the time. Mom's favorite new skill, however, is his sleeping through the night. He's now slept from 8:30-6 several times over the last week. Good job, little one. We're so proud of you.


Ta da!

Hi Hobbes

It appears that our beloved 12 year old cat, Hobbes, is going to be ok. He's been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, but it can treated with a daily dose of medication and love. Thanks to everyone for your concern and good thoughts.

The Faux-Hawk

While I was getting Braden a snack this afternoon, he discovered the jar of Vaseline was unattended. He proceeded to take off the lid, smear his fingers in it and rub it all over his head. By the time I handed him his cup of Goldfish crackers, this was the new do he gave himself. Quite creative, I think.

Mommy and Her Boys

Today was picture day! Grandma was nice enough to help wrangle her grandsons at the photo shoot. It was a good thing. Grandpa assisted with taking a few informal snapshots at home before we left. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa! We literally could not have done it without you!!!

New Wheels

Grandpa and Braden enjoyed a spin around the kitchen island today on Braden's new bike. Grandpa was nice enough to get the bike fixed up so it fit Braden just right.

More bike pictures to come with Braden sporting his Thomas the Tank Engine (of course) bicycle helmet. Let the good times roll!