Mama's Angels: May 2009

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Spring Photos

Here are some portraits I took of the boys for mom's birthday present. I couldn't post them until now because I had to wait until she got and opened them:)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

New videos

I just added two new videos and will probably add some more this weekend. You can view them by clicking on the left of the blog or visiting YouTube. Enjoy:)

Ethan is already "strumming" out some new songs on his guitar. Guess we'll see where this leads (just hopefully no "Stairway to Heaven" - I had enough of that during my teenage years courtesy of Dom and Adam;).

Ethan with his new guitar:

The boys brushing their teeth:

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Some More Fun Ones

Here is a snapshot (not at all complete) of our weeks in St. Louis. I am adding all these and a whole lot more to an album (including me and Annie at her play, the boys with each of the aunts and uncles including Uncle Dan, lots of family, etc.) there's just too much to include in a million posts:). While it was a sad reason to have to be there, it was wonderful spending time with many people we love.

Hannah and Ethan had a blast!

All the cousins together.

The boys with my friend and old roommate Sarah's twin boys.

The boys spending time with Grandma reading their new books.

The boys with Grandpa at the Museum of Transportation.

Jayden with his godparents (and also aunt and uncle).

Our friends (yes we even claim Marty;)

Our Darling Niece

She is such a joy and look at those adorable cheeks - don't you just want to pinch them? She and Ethan had a blast hanging out!

My Cutie-Pie Nephew

I am going to do a series of posts this afternoon to catch up with all those photos I didn't process while my computer was broken.

When we were in St. Louis, I got to meet and take pictures of our little nephew Manny who was born at the end of last year - isn't he a doll?

Friday, May 08, 2009

Sandbox Complete!

Jim and I just finished our first complete building project together - a sandbox for Ethan's birthday present. I look ridiculous in the pics because we've been sweating away, but I think even my bro Dom may be a little jealous of our mad skills;). Hahaha - actually it was very easy to build and was very cool to have done it ourselves. It is by no means perfect, but I'm sure the boys will love it when they see it. Let me tell you - I had no idea we would need so much sand! We bought 10 50lb-bags and could easily have bought another 5 or so but they get pricey:).

Thursday, May 07, 2009

Ethan's 3rd Birthday

Ethan celebrated his birthday in Dallas with a Thomas cake that didn't quite make it to party time and fajitas. When Dad and Jim got home from the store with the cake, they set it on the table and Ethan, who could hardly contain his excitedment, accidently pulled it over. He asked us to piece it together, but it didn't quite work:) He was so excited all day couldn't wait to open his presents.