Dennie & Jackson got to spend some time with their grandparents who were visiting from New York.




Dennie wanted to do everything with his buddy Sam...thanks for the apple!





The boys had a great time getting to know their grandparents better and hope they get to see them again soon!

Animals & Airplanes

This weekend we all went to the zoo & caught some of the Air & Water show in Chicago. It was a really fun day and everyone had a great time. We were also joined by Russell's parents who are in town to meet Simon. Dennie probably had the best time because he got to see so many animals for the first time. He loved looking at the fish, tigers, lions, and this giraffe behind us...




Little did we know that none of the animals could compare to seeing the jets fly through the sky for the air show....he's such a boy!

Here is his priceless reaction



Overall it was a great day and fun was had by all...





The last plane was a little too loud for some of us...



...but not all of us!

1 month & more...

Jackson is 1 month old and getting bigger every day. He is so strong and is lifting his head up well and wiggling like a little worm. He'll be rolling around in no time! After all he has his big brother to keep up with.




Let's get Wet!





Daddy & his boys

This & That

Well its been a busy couple of weeks adjusting to life at home with two boys.

It can be very tiring...






Simon & Jackson keeping cool



Playing at the beach




Dennie went to the Children's Museum and had a great time exploring the exhibits. Not surprisingly one of his favorites was the music room.




Here he is practicing his skills...

Cute Cousins

A few weekends ago we got almost all of the cousins together and the boys had a great time. From the youngest to the oldest, these FAB 5 (as uncle Russell has named them) are sure to have a great time growing up together...and maybe cause a little trouble along the way :-)

Brotherly Love

The love started from the beginning...




"I'm the big brother"...So proud

First Weekend Home

We had a nice weekend at home with our boys. We were surrounded by family which was especially important for Dennie. He had so much fun with his cousins and is adjusting very well to being a big brother. He kisses baby Jackson and wants to help do things for him. Auntie Valerie (VaVa) got him this baby Elmo so he can have his own baby to feed & take care of.

Jackson is one week old today! He is doing very well and seems to be settling well into life at home. He had his 1 week doctor appt today and is gaining weight and doing great. He's almost back to his birth weight at 7.33 lbs and it turns out he's actually 20 inches not 21...