William's Birthday

William was a super champ and let his Mom off the hook for a "friend" party so Isaac would be shielded from friend germs. So we took it easy and had a family party at home. William is into Egyptian stuff...so we made a pyramid and hieroglyphic cake...he loved it. We gave him a new set of scriptures and some pajama bottoms. He was ecstatic. 

Top favorite things about William:
1. He adores his baby brother, Isaac. Seriously. I've never seen any body pitch their voice so high when talking to a baby and give a baby so many kisses.
2. He's a self-starter. He's getting his homework done all on his own as of late without me badgering him.
3. He's an amazing artist.
4. He's hilarious. He's always making us laugh. He's so animated.
5. I love it when he's talking to someone he's trying to impress...he'll lower his voice to sound more mature. I don't think he realizes he even does it.

Christmas

We had church at 11:00 am..so we made the kids get ready first and then open their presents and then we headed off the church. Thus...the nice clothes instead of bedhead and jammie pictures.

 

William got his first telescope for Christmas this year.

Here's a picture of the boys star gazing with Dad in the back yard.

 

Family came to town 

(doesn't Gwen's cousin look like she should be her twin sister?)

 Isaac in his cool Nasa clothes, courtesy of Neha!

One more thing...my favorite gift for Christmas this year? A pot and pan set from my one and only...thanks, hot stuff!

The Girl

Had to post some cute pics of the girl...

Isaac is here!

Yeah, so we had a baby....boy!!! In November. I know...I'm totally behind....but that's the norm around here these days. The delivery went great and I spent Thanksgiving day in the hospital. It'll probably be the only Thanksgiving in my life where I will be able to spend the entire day in bed!

Earlier that day, William won 1st place in the turkey trot at school...and the prize? A turkey!

Family picture "before" the little guy:

Here's the newborn photo:

Here's the family photo of after 

(without me...I wasn't thinking...

I should have had the nurse come in and take the picture)

Here's the little guy with Grandpa and Grandpa Daley

 

1 month old

 

2 months old

I can't believe how fast he's growing...and yes, he is a chunky monkey! He weighed 15 lbs 5 oz at his 2 month check up. He weighs 3 and 1/2 more pounds than his 4 month old neighbor down the street :-)!