My Men

Luke's got Daddy's lips!

Nick's trying to make a boxer outta my baby already.

A Day of Discovery

It was a good day today. It reminded me to post these pictures from a few days ago. The babies are just getting so cute. They are copying each other now. Luke is doing his own version of Taylor's squeal. He's also smiling at her a lot which is adorable. When Luke cries, Taylor screams along. Not crying just making noise like Luke. Taylor discovered humming and hummed all day.It made for hilarious facial expressions, especially when trying to smile and hum at the same time. Luke discovered his thumb this morning and sucked on it all day. He favors his left thumb so I don't know if that means he'll be left handed or not but it was cute never the less. Taylor is a rolling maniac now. She's getting better at rolling back onto her back after she's rolled onto her belly. It's cute to see her on her elbows kicking her legs. In these pictures she was rolling and reaching for me. Was cute. Today was a good day. 

Like Father like Son

I couldn't pass up this hat. Taylor and I got it at Old Navy when we went shopping. How cute is it? He looks like a little man in it. Nick always says that clothes for them are a waste of money...but this purchase put a big smile on his face. :)

Nick's visit with Liam

Nick visited his cousin's son Liam. Here's a picture from his phone. 

Liam has a blog too. Miracle in the Making.

Entry from Nick

As I sit here this morning and admire all of the beautiful pictures of our children, I'm reminded of how blessed we really are. There are very few memories that have a steadfast place in my heart then the birth of our children. The only one that stands above that occured on May 8th 2005, the day I married my lovely wife. The Lord has shown us countless blessings that I can only begin to recount, if only they knew how awesome it was to be living in the grace and love of our God. If you don't know, ask us, we'll tell you how awesome it can be.

Photoshop Babies

Photoshop babies. With all the baby magazines that are out there, I'm sure you've noticed the perfect "soft" skin. If I had all the time in the world, mind you it's now past 11 pm and everyone is asleep but me...I would photoshop those special pictures like I did this one. Notice how soft their skin is and how their features pop. It's a technique I came up with to "soften" the skin and "sharpen" the features. I became obsessed with it and used it on many of the last design projects before I left the corporate world. Don't get me wrong, I don't want a history of fake pictures but as a graphic designer, I love photo editing and look how cute this one turned out. :) It makes their cute little features pop. I do find myself fixing the spit ups and any scratches on their faces. I can't help it. I've always looked at photo editing this way...especially for weddings...is that zit or those tan lines gonna be there forever? Then why should it be on the photo forever? lol I love to draw attention to the eyes, nose, lips and hair that make a person unique. I haven't done as much portrait photo editing as I'd like freelance wise. I'd love to get some work retouching portraits..it's fun.

Pictures After Church & Shopping for the Girls

I take soooo many pictures....and I don't have time to go through them. I love them all too....it's not like I can get rid of a bunch......I love the ones that tell a story like these of Taylor. You can just see how much she moves in a matter of seconds. 

Speaking of little miss...she did really well eating today...I can't move fast enough for her with the spoon. It's cute. She's also been rolling over all the time now and sitting on her elbows. She was in the playpen on her belly, looking in the mirror talking to herself today...was cute. I have pictures and will post them once I have time to get them off my camera.

Last night I decided to take Taylor shopping with Mommy. I tell you what, I don't know why I never thought to do this before. I guess because I'm so ready to be alone when I get the chance at night to run errands but I had a ball and so did she. I just wanted to run to Old Navy because I had a coupon to use. I carried her in her car seat and then put her in a cart and wheeled her around. I didn't realize until I was in the store that she had her "Born to Shop" bib on...I seriously didn't plan that. She loved the lights and colors and she "talked" throughout the store. She was wide eyed. I basically just walked around a lot because I was having fun and didn't want to leave. I had to get her back for her feeding though and she fell asleep on the way home. That was a piece of cake...what a world of difference 2 babies make when going some where. Luke has one more pound to gain before he's out of his car seat and then into a big boy seat without a carrier....and let me tell ya... at this point he's so heavy in that carrier, I think it will be easier...minus the unbuckling that is.

My little man

I found this bib at Target..oh sooo true..."might bite when hungry" 

(or pinch & scream)

Look at those chins!

He's getting more hair.

Her eyes look so blue in these.

This one is one of my all time favorites.

Her hair is getting longer and lighter.

I wish I could get her full grin captured, it's so cute.

She's so animated with her eyebrows...my little sicily.