Cary Cousins

Since we've had two recent trips to Ohio, we have been able to get some good Cary cousin time in! These munchkins are too precious for words, and we are so happy that they were able to get some quality time in together.

trouble 1 & 2

(max and graham)

lucy star

trouble 1 & 2 at it again

guess who got talked big cuz Lucy into giving wagon rides...

Can't beat this fun time of ages 1, (almost) 2, and 3! 

...and again

deep thoughts

little man

sharing

cousin love

so much fun!

Noni and her boys

hi big cuz Dan, I want to be like you

trouble 3 & 4

(Dan and Jason)

learning from the best

cousins Rachael, McKenzie, and Caleb

Graham wanted to be held by the girls all day long

precious face of little Max

Precious Moments

Our priceless photos of our Summer of '11 trip to Ohio, 3 short weeks before we lost Pop.

These pictures are irreplaceable, and we feel so blessed that Graham got to meet Pop and have these precious moments, just the two of them.

See pictures below of their day with the plane and the farm animals (two of Pop's favorite things, and the third being his grandbaby boy). Graham was absolutely enamored with his Pop.

We love you and miss you, Pop.

It's me again

Yo. Mom wanted everyone to know that I'm really not as serious as I look in all of those bday pics. I really am laughing all of the time and having a ball. Mom thinks this this is cute, however, why does she keep putting up pictures of me in the buff? So embarrassing, MOM.
Bye. Love, Graham

First Birthday Pics!!!!!

Finally getting them on here!!! (Graham has already changed so much since these pics, it's unbelievable how fast they grow!) Okay, enough from me...now from Graham, the ONE YEAR OLD!!!!!!!

Hi. You're about to see all of my bday events. The first ones are the day before my bday. Mommy took the day off and Pops came to town, so we went to the ZOO.  You already saw a couple of pics in the last post, but here are a few more.

Pops is telling me about the furry 4 legged animals called monkeys...

hmmm, and to think that I thought only dogs had 4 legs and fur.

This is really cool, check it out, yo. It's a monkey with a hot pink butt and a purple face.

Momma and me...with the gorillas.

Taking a break from my stroller and using my new skills of walking.

Sweet! Presents!!! I LOVE the guitar Aunt Lisa, Ryan, Lucy, and Max sent me! I'm such a rock star. AND look at my sweet outfit Aunt Lauren sent me. I'm like a California rocker. RAD. Nothing in my closet beats this tie-dye onesie, these dope Quiksilver board shorts, and my sweet Reefs.

Kali likes my new get-up too.

Cool, I guess it really is my birthday. Momma and Daddy made me birthday pancakes. Wonder if I can eat the candle too.

These are pretty good...want some?

I sure am a handsome birthday boy, doncha think?

Whoa, this is great! Water to splash in like Kali's bowls but way bigger! 

Kali likes this new present too. Glad she agrees with me on everything so far.

Cooooollll....

OH. MY. GOSH. A. RED. WAGON.

I can't get enough of this thing!!!!!!!!

Noni sent it to me, and oh my goodness, I could go around the backyard at least 400 MORE times!

OK, I guess Daddy and Pops are tired of pulling me around...

that's cool, I will just play with my water table from the wagon.

Dinner time!

SPAGHETTI.

alllllriiiggghhht...back to playing!

Whew. My tummy is full, gotta take a break.

Might as well get comfy too.

Kali! Com'ere! Let's play!

So, this is the next morning. I was too exhausted (and full) to have my birthday cake after all of that fun last night. (I ate a LOT of spaghetti. I mean, it's SO good.)

Mom, this isn't cool. But thanks for trying.

Seriously! Not a fan!

I'm all better now, folks. I'm having a great first year so far. I get to hang out everyday with my new buds Harrison, Weston, Collin, Zachary, and Onabella. Susie watches us at her house while Momma and Daddy work. Susie's cool. I like her. Way better than my last nanny. Alright, gotta go back to bed. Check ya later!!!

G.Cary Updates

OH my, I'm behind the times on this...

I did NOT mean to leave on such a bad note. I'm back, but I don't have pictures from Birthday #1! They will get on here, promise.

In the meantime, here are G-man's latest:

-First off, new caretaker update. G is enjoying his new set-up with Miss Susie. She is our new in-home nanny who watches him and 4 other little babies/kids during the day at her house. I looooovvvee her. She's been doing what she does for 22 years, and I'm learning quite a bit from her. I could go on and on about how happy I am, so call me if you care to hear, but the point is: we're in a good place (as of, day 7 with her)!!! yahhhooooo


-"mamamamamamamama" all the time. That's really his only word for anything. Occasionally we get a "dada", "dahdyee" (daddy) or an "ah-yi" (Kali), but he's working on it.

-walking alllll over the place. he's got his little wide stance down, and loves to show it off.

-he is starting to follow directions, i.e. "Graham, bring me your other shoe please" and he brings it to me! He loooves putting his shoes on. Just around the house, and he will bring me a shoe, make me sit down so he can sit in my lap to put his shoes on....then run around in his diaper and shoes! funny little man.

-he also loves to watch the big kids and do what they do. YIKES. but in many cases thus far, it's funny! for instance...watching the big kids go off the diving board. The other weekend at a pool party at Jenna's, he saw the big kids lining up to go off the board, then walking to the end, and jumping in. So naturally, he proceeded to do the same...holding our hands of course. But he wanted to do it over and over! He was 1 year old and 1 day! Whhhhaaaat? I think we will have a fearless one on our hands. Momma's a little scared.

-12 month old stats: 31.25"H, 22.7 lbs (90% percentile for height, 40% for weight)

-loves hugging his sister-dog, loves to snuggle with us, loves to find his belly button, loves to sit on daddy's shoulders, loves any dog in general, loves riding his new red wagon from his Noni, still loves spaghetti with a passion, loves playing in the dog bowls, loves bathtime, doesn't love sleeping through the night (STILL), also still loves a good bottle, paci, and has a new found love for his blankey (and it's harder for me to make him let these things go after all of this recent change for him), loves going on stroller walks, LOVES them. Loves skyping esp with Aunt L. Loves bananas. Loves playing with cars. What else, he's a pretty happy kid all in all! We have seen a few temper tantrums (with arched back and head on the floor), but I guess that goes along with turning one and into the toddler stage! LOVE HIM!

checking out the penguins at the zoo on his 1st bday

(my mom says he looks like a teenager in this pic..haha...it's just too hard to pass up a polo onesie)

at the zoo with Pops!

long legged baby

nothing like a good Texas Ice House on a HOT not-quite-summer day

wonder where he gets his long legs from??

Speaking of dad, I forgot to give the final results of Mark's new job. At Looney & Associates...with me! He's back in the swing of hospitality design again.We are having fun working together...and even get to enjoy some lunch dates regularly. Nice!

We are all happy and getting settled into our new routines. Deep sigh of relief. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh