Happy Easter!

We had a very fun Easter brunch with our Seattle family and friends. A number of Miles' and Jack's friends came over for a frenetic Easter egg hunt. Some kids went for quantity, some went for quality (the dollar bill eggs), the adults went for mimosas and bloody marys. As you will see from the photos, it was tough getting the Under 5 age group (Miles' friends) to look at the camera. The Under 1 age group (Jack's friends) pretty much just ate, drooled, crawled and observed. We were lucky to have so many friends in town this year. Happy Easter!

Baking Easter Cookies

Miles assisted me in making cookies for Easter. He figured out what happens when you turn the KitchenAid on high speed after putting in the dry ingredients (you get coated in flour). Here are some photos of the aftermath. He had a good time in spite of his surprise....

Asleep....

Asleep...I bet that's what everyone thinks I have been doing for the last few months. I know it has been January since I posted. Things are good, just busy. Jesse and I were both back at work by February. Jack's been doing great at school, but battling colds, new teeth and ear infections as we got through the winter and spring cold season. Miles is growing quickly and talking a mile a minute, negotiating with his parents at every chance. Jesse smashed his toe playing pick-up basketball in March and needed surgery (do not feel too badly for him, he forgot how old he was and assumed the risk). And I'm just enjoying kids, wine, and the spring weather. I'll try to make up for my delinquent ways by posting a number of different photos over the course of the weekend. I've got to catch up before we get to Ken and Emmy's May Bermuda wedding!

January Jack

Time is going fast! Jack has two teeth, is roughly 19 pounds, rolling over, sitting up, jumping endlessly, and almost six months old. The chubby cheeks and belly is reminiscent of Miles at this age -- but while you would never know it from the photos, Miles still had a few pounds on Jack at this point in time. Here are a few photos of Jack hanging out with Lindy on the couch, standing in the bath (also a favorite activity), jumping, and in his pensive Gerber baby pose. Very soon he will be with Miles full-time at YCA!

New Year's with Mimi and Papa

We had fun having Mimi and Papa out here for the holidays. Here's some photos of New Year's Eve. We all took the boys to lunch at Purple Wine Cafe, where Miles got a very special "milk flight" (as opposed to wine). Jack looked grown up in his big boys clothes. There's also a photo of Miles with his special New Year's cocktail, and then the boys right before they went to bed. We had a great 2009, feel thankful to have a happy and healthy little Jack, and look forward to 2010!

Post-Holiday Wrap Up

I know it is January already, but I need to post some holiday photos I promised the grandparents before I can move into 2010. These are some pre-Christmas photos.

(1) Miles and Jack visiting Santa at the top of the Space Needle (notice the space age sleigh and Santa suit). Miles refused to speak, but we are making progress this year. Last year he wouldn't get within 10 feet of Santa.

(2) and (3) Miles had a fabulous time making Christmas cookies with Tiffany and I. In the third picture, Miles is showing off his creations. He chose to make and use brown icing. It wasn't terribly appetizing. The color kind of reminds me of a red/green jello mold dessert that I tried to make in 1987. Tiffany and Greg's baby boy is due any day now, we are really excited for Jack to have a playmate!

(4) Jolly little Jack. He's modeling his skin tight holiday pajamas.

Tree Decorating

We had a great holiday season and a lovely Christmas with family and dear friends yesterday. We are also looking forward to Mimi and Papa's visit shortly!

In the meantime, I need to catch up on blogging. Here's some photos of Miles and Jack decorating the tree. I'll post some of their visit with Santa, cookie decorating with Tiffany and more over the next few days! Happy Holidays.