The Boys

Just some cute shots of the boys taken yesterday....and, honestly, one of the few times that Christopher hasn't almost loved Matthew to death.

Some Updated Photosd

1.) There are few cuter things than a sleeping baby.

2.a.) Christopher comes running from the kitchen shouting at the top of his lungs, "DADDY! I HAVE GLASSES!"

2.b.) He demanded I try them on, too...

Christopher Tries On His Mickey Mouse Costume.

We had a costume given to us by a former employee of Marianne, Colleen's mother. We weren't sure if Christopher was going to fit into it so we tried to get him to comply with us and try the costume on. Christopher was not a willing participant of this idea however. He fought with us tooth and nail -- kicking, screaming, flopping...but we would not falter. We won the battle...and discovered the costume fit just fine...if only he'd let us keep the hood up for a photo opportunity. He decided that he didn't want his picture taken and attempted to take evasive maneuvers to keep the photos from happening. He, however, could not thwart us from our goal...pictures were taken...and pictures are posted...BAM! I have to admit, however, that I was only able to get a few pictures...and was only able to get his picture with the hood on because he was distracted by a television commercial...but I'll take a win no matter how I get it.

"I not yike it, Daddy! I not yike it!" ----"No, Daddy....No!" (loving the Heisman pose here)

"Nooooooo" in a whiney voice ----------------- zombified by commercials; BAM!

Matthew's Christening

Last Sunday was Matthew's Christening (baptism for those of us who aren't Catholic). It ended up being a very good day. Matthew behaved during the entire event, Christopher behaved himself...even without a nap...my mom, Stephanie, was in town for the event, my Uncle Mike and Aunt Debbie were in the area from Alaska (not for the Christening, mind you, but they took time out of their schedule to come nonetheless), and, of course, Colleen's family and our friends made the day almost complete.

Unfortunately, we lost Colleen's father the weekend prior to Matthew's Christening. Bob had fought leukemia for 2 years, and it had finally got the better of him. Although he wasn't there in body, he was there in spirit and his presence was felt by all.

A Couple of Random Pics

I haven't been able to keep up with the blog as well as I'd like to. The goings on in our lives are entirely too busy for the last couple of weeks. I don't really feel right delving into the finite details of what those "goings on" are and posting that information all over the web, but some was good (which will be posted) and some was terrible (and will not be posted.) Regardless, we've been trying to keep pics updated in our camera and I've finally had some time to get them posted. More to come.

Christopher and his new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse kitchen

Some new pictures of Matthew