We Miss Our Friends!

We took these pictures just before our good friends Ashley and family moved to Chicago. We miss them sooo much. We had playdates all the time. Ashley was (and still is) a dear friend, and Aaron and her son Oliver were great little playmates.

Ashley is a professional ballerina and is so graceful and elegant. Her husband Brian is a talented graphic designer. We hope they are doing great in their new home and are getting adjusted. We're so glad we had the opportunity to get to know this wonderful family and wish them the very best.

Thanks to Ashley for providing the photos!

Brothers

Camera-ready


Happy


Contemplative

Here Aaron is 2 1/2, and Grant is just over 1. They're starting to interact more and more - for better or worse. I think growing up they will definitely be glad they have each other! They really do bring us so much joy, and we certainly can't imagine our lives without these fun, lovable little boys! They are very busy. Days are especially good when their naps overlap, which is starting to be more of the norm than the exception. We love them!

What A Beautiful Day!

I thought I'd post a more serious photo and a goofier one. We were fortunate to have both sets of wonderful grandparents visit us on Saturday. Can you guess whose parents are whose? We had such a great day! It was a joint celebration of Father's Day and my birthday. Thanks to each of them for making the trip to come visit and for the wonderful gifts. Thanks to Dianne for providing the delicious cheesecake - with a nice helping of blueberries on the side.

We could not feel more blessed for the amazing role models that the grandparents are for our boys. Aaron and Grant adore all four of them, and Aaron always says, "I have two Ninas and two Papas." Yes, Aaron, you do! Thanks again for a great visit! We love you all very much. Happy Father's Day to Mike, Wayne, and Steve!

Grant's Stats

A little overdue, but just wanted to post Grant's one-year growth stats.

Weight: 23 pounds ~ 50th percentile
Height: 2 feet, 6 inches ~ 50th percentile
Head circumference: 47.5 cm ~ 75th percentile (I think)

He's a growing boy, so happy and exclusively walking now! We love our little guy. **Pictures to come.