Portraits from today

Our babysitter wasn't able to make it today, and it was sweltering hot outside, so I figured I might as well use the unexpected down time with the kids to finally take a few new portraits. Jake, Ali and Ruth all got in on the action. I know my readers only seem to comment when I post "professional" pictures, so all of the lurkers are now officially obligated to post a comment ;)

Also, this would probably be a good time to note that Alex is growing in her first two front teeth! They both popped through on Sunday (August 29, 2010). She grew in her teeth a month before Jake did (when he was 7 months old), and both of hers came in simultaneously. She's been a trooper and is still SUCH a good baby. We absolutely adore her!

I hope you all absolutely adore these new pics!

Twenty Thousand Views

...and counting. 20,779 as of today to be exact.

Somehow this old video of jake is getting a ton of views on YouTube:



An oldie but goodie. Enjoy! :)

Happy Half Birthday!

I can't believe Alex was born six months ago today! I can hardly wrap my head around the fact that she is half a year old. I love you so much my little Ali-girl, and our house is so full of love now that we are a family of four! You are such a wonderful baby, and we are so lucky to be your parents. Jake, you have been such a wonderful loving brother to Alex and she loves you so very much. My heart overflows with love!

Our newest family of four picture from Ocean City MD last week, with Ali-boops chewing on her bottom lip, making her chubby cheeks look even more bite-able:



Here is a cute new video of Alex trying to say "dada" - I think she's absolutely adorable, but I may be a bit biased ;)

Big muscle boy and his last day at the beach

Jake enjoyed feeding and chasing the seagulls, and showing off his manly physique.

Last full day of vacation

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Ali in the baby bjorn, I'll have to add a link to a similar picture of Peepa with Jake in the same spot 4 years ago.

First day of vacay

Alex is taking it easy :)

Scrubby scrub

And now a video of Jake, from back in April. This one cracks me up. (Please be aware that this was our kitchen during mid-renovation, and now this obligates me to do a before/after update.)