I am getting used to life with 2 boys. Charlie likes to put on a show these days whenever you ask to take his picture. As you can see, Jude is already getting in on the action!

Finally settling down for a photo with Mom...

Jude is getting so big.

Charlie is still working out whether carousels are fun or terrifying.

Four tooth showcase!

The blog rarely had a post during the summer of 2009 but we are hoping to get back on the blog train soon. The boys had a great summer with a trip to FL to visit the Vidal's, Auntie Alana, and Uncle Scotty in May; a visit from Mimi and Poppa over July 4th complete with watching the fireworks from Linda Kay's roof; hot summer days at the neighborhood spray park; a visit with the extended Malkus family in a mountain cabin in NC; and of course, celebrating Jude's 1st and Charlie's 3rd birthdays with friends in DC.

We are looking forward to a busy fall with Jude learning how to walk and talk and Charlie starting his first year of preschool. These boys are the joys of our lives and we are hoping to share more fun stuff on the blog.

Photo credit goes to our friend and photographer Ross Bickers. Check him out at www.rossbickers.com. There are a few great shots on his website of Charlie and Jude under Children's Portraits.

Charlie turns three today, and we will try to get a picture or two up later, but for now I thought some might like to hear the last conversation I had with Charlie before his third birthday. This was recorded last night, probably later than it should have been.
BTW, I am not a big, big, big, big, big woman... "Oh, Yeah!"

We went on a fun vacation in May to Florida to visit friends and family. We came home to sickness (all 4 of us) but we are finally on the mend. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the trip. It was a great time. Traveling with 2 little ones is not easy, but it is worth it.

Taking off for a week with my 3 favorite people - to visit with a few more of my favorites in the sunshine state. Pictures of relaxation to come...