Anna & Paul (and baby Thomas) come to town

On Saturday morning (8/14) we had professional photos taken over at Jono's parents house of the whole family. The only one that never cracked a smile was Drew - thankfully, he is pretty cute anyway. That same evening, we had everyone over for dinner and feed the kids, put the little ones to sleep and the big ones watched a movie. But, before that - Jono took the kids on a mean LCR game which they all loved playing.

Ryan was the big winner - Ethan did NOT like that at all and burst into tears and stomped upstairs. He is not a good loser, so Poppy had to go up and set him straight.

On Sunday, Thomas was baptized in a really nice service. Unfortunately, Jono was taking video so I was minding kids so this is the only photo I got and Drew pushed my hand as I took it so I cut off Anna and Thomas. He wore Drew's baptismal outfit...and looked equally as cute as Drew did on his day.

Jono's Birthday

Every year for the past few years, I plan a surprise activity on Jonathan's birthday. I really wanted to involve the kids as he has been traveling so much, so my idea to do the Boulevard Brewing House tour with kids was probably not all that well thought out. But, alas, we went to Ponack's for lunch with is one of Jonathan's favs and then did the tour. I think we might have to do a repeat without kids but Jonathan did figure out that he likes the Boulevard Stout - so I guess that is something. Better planning for next year...

Brothers - August 2010

yes, they look pretty sweet and innocent here - but what you miss is likely Ethan knocking his brother off the shared seat and Drew throwing a temper tantrum. But, I do love that they both always have a playmate because they are so close in age.